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0703 MECHANICAL INSULATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 2
1.1

SUMMARY......................................................................................................................2

1.2

REFERENCES..................................................................................................................2

1.3

SUBMITTALS..................................................................................................................3

1.4

QUALIFICATIONS............................................................................................................4

1.5

PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS.........................................................................................4

1.6

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING...............................................................................4

1.7

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................4

1.8

FIELD MEASUREMENTS....................................................................................................4

1.9

WARRANTY....................................................................................................................4

PRODUCTS.........................................................................................................................4
2.1

GENERAL.......................................................................................................................4

2.2

DUCT INSULATION..........................................................................................................4

2.3

CHILLED AND HEATING WATER PIPE WORK INSULATION.....................................................5

2.4

DOMESTIC WATER PIPE WORK INSULATION.......................................................................6

2.5

REFRIGERATION PIPE WORK INSULATION..........................................................................6

EXECUTION.......................................................................................................................7
3.1

STORAGE.......................................................................................................................7

3.2

EXAMINATION................................................................................................................7

3.3

PIPE WORK INSTALLATION...............................................................................................7

3.4

DUCT WORK INSTALLATION.............................................................................................8

3.5

REFRIGERATION PIPE WORK INSTALLATION.......................................................................9

SELECTION........................................................................................................................9

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1 GENERAL
1.1

SUMMARY
i.

Section Includes:

ii.

1.

Ductwork insulation.

2.

Duct acoustic lining.

3.

Heating and chilled water pipe work insulation

4.

Domestic water pipe work insulation

5.

Refrigeration pipe work insulation.

Related Sections:
All relevant mechanical and electrical sections.

1.2

REFERENCES
a)

ASTM International:
ASTM A167

Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting

Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip.

ASTM B209

Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy

Sheet and Plate.

ASTM B209M

Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy

Sheet and Plate (Metric).

ASTM C177

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux

Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by
Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus.

ASTM C195

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulating

Cement.

ASTM C449/C449M

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Hydraulic-Setting

Thermal Insulating and Finishing Cement.

ASTM C518

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux

Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by
Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.

ASTM C533

Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe

Thermal Insulation.

ASTM C534

Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric

Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form.

ASTM C547

Standard
Insulation.

ASTM C552

Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal

Insulation.

ASTM C553

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal

Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications.

ASTM C591

Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed

Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation.

ASTM C592

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation

and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered)
(Industrial Type).

ASTM C610

Standard Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block

and Pipe Thermal Insulation.

ASTM C612

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board

Thermal Insulation.

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ASTM C795

Standard Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in

Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel.

ASTM C921

Standard Practice for Determining the

Jacketing Materials for Thermal Insulation.

ASTM C1071

Standard Specification for Thermal and

Insulation (Glass Fiber, Duct Lining Material).

ASTM C1126

Standard Specification for Faced or Unfaced Rigid Cellular

Phenolic Thermal Insulation.

ASTM C1136

Standard Specification for Flexible, Low Permeance Vapor

Retarders for Thermal Insulation.

ASTM C1290

Standard Specification for Flexible Fibrous Glass Blanket

Insulation Used to Externally Insulate HVAC Ducts.

ASTM D1784

Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds.

ASTM E84

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics

of Building Materials.

ASTM E96

Standard
Test
Methods
Transmission of Materials.

ASTM E162

Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials

Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.

ASTM G21

Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic

Polymeric Materials to Fungi.

for

Properties

of

Acoustical

Water

Vapor

The thermal insulation products and all associated materials shall comply with
the latest relevant British Standards. The following British Standards are the
most commonly used. However, the contractor shall ensure that all applicable
standards are complied weather listed hereafter or not.
BS 476 Part 4 Non-combustibility test for materials.
BS 476 Part 7 Method for classification of the surface spread of flame of
products.
BS 476 Part 20 method of determination of the fire resistance of elements of
construction.
BS 1485 Specification for zinc coated hexagonal steel wire netting.
BS 3958 Thermal Insulation materials.
BS 5422 Method for specifying thermal insulating material on pipes, ductwork
and equipment (in the temperature range -40C to + 700C).
BS 5970 Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipe work and equipment
(in the temperature range -100C to +870C).

iii.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors:

SMACNA - HVAC Duct Construction Standard - Metal and Flexible.

1.3

SUBMITTALS
a)

Product Data: Submit product description, thermal characteristics and list of

materials and thickness for each service, and location.

ii.

Samples: Submit two samples of representative size illustrating each insulation

type.

iii.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit

literature indicating proper installation procedures.

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iv.
1.4

Manufacturer's
requirements.

Medochemie Factory

Certificate:

Certify

products

meet

or

exceed

specified

QUALIFICATIONS
a)

ii.
1.5

Manufacturer: Firm specializing in manufacturing products specified in this

section. The products shall be in satisfactory use for similar applications for not
les than ten years. The firm experience shall be documented.
Installer: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with
minimum three years documented experience on projects of similar nature.

PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS
Convene minimum one week prior to commencing work of this section.

1.6

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

a)
ii.

1.7

Accept materials on site in original factory packaging, labeled

manufacturer's identification, including product density and thickness.

with

Protect insulation from weather and construction traffic, dirt, water, chemical,
and mechanical damage, by storing in original wrapping.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Install insulation only when ambient temperature and humidity conditions are within
range recommended by manufacturer.

1.8

FIELD MEASUREMENTS
Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

1.9

WARRANTY
Furnish two year manufacturer warranty to include coverage for complete assembly
including materials and labor or as the period mentioned in the condition of contract
whichever is greater.

2 PRODUCTS
2.1

GENERAL
a)

For general application the thermal insulation materials shall be made from
non-combustible materials. Materials that are not entirely non-combustible
maybe accepted if they have self-extinguishing characteristics, the total mass
of combustible material is small and combustion does not produce dense smoke
or toxic fumes. All material finishes shall confirm to class 0 classification of
flame spread.

ii.

Thermal insulation materials and their finishes shall be asbestos free and be
suitable for continuous use throughout the range of operating temperatures and
within the environment indicated.

iii.

Insulation shall be rot proof, odorless, shall not contribute to metal corrosion.
Any finishes or coverings used shall not deteriorate with age or the effect of
solar radiation.

iv.

Flamability & Smoke, Density: Class VO (UL - 94), Self - extinguishing (ASTM D
635) , Non-Flammable

v.

Corrosion of copper, stainless: Non corrosive- DIN 1988

vi.

Insulation material shall be Closed Cell Elastomeric Thermal insulation . NonFlammable. Or equivalent.

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DUCT INSULATION
a)

Thermal insulation of rectangular ductwork shall be closed cell or rock wool.

Thermal insulation for circular ducts shall be closed cell. Insulation density shall
be a minimum of 32 kg/m3 and thermal conductivity shall be equal or less than
0.035 W/m K

ii.

Thermal insulation of all treated fresh air, supply air rectangular, circular or
flexible ducts inside buildings generally shall be at least 25 mm thick.

iii.

Thermal insulation of all external ducts, ducts in plant room and ducts in large
unconditioned space shall be at least 50 mm thick.

iv.

For duct work carrying chilled air, the insulation shall cover the flanges either by
means of flange boxes or by increasing the general thickness of insulation to
give at least 6 mm cover at the flanges.

v.

Extract and transfer air ducts shall not be insulated unless they carry cooled air
and are located in unconditioned space such as shafts, basement, ceiling void
etc; or where there exist possibility of condensation within or on the outside of
the duct.

vi.

Where integral or surface reinforcement is called for, or required in connection

with insulation materials, it shall be one of the following:

vii.

2.3

1.

Galvanized wire netting of not less than 0.91 mm diameter and 22 mm

mesh size.

2.

Galvanized wire, either 0.91 mm diameter spirally wound at

approximately 75 mm pitch or 1.21 diameter when used in single
strands at right angles to the axis of ducts or pipes.

3.

Aluminum band 20 mm wide by 0.51 mm thick, with galvanized wire end

loops.

4.

Aluminum or galvanized steel edge reinforcement strips secured to the

insulation with adhesive.

Insulation and insulation fixing materials shall have fire indices ratings not
exceeding 0,0,0,0 (Four Zero), be non-hygroscopic, and have a maximum
thermal conductivity of 0.04 W/mK at 20 deg. C.
CHILLED AND HEATING WATER PIPE WORK INSULATION
a)

Thermal insulation shall be closed cell materials.

ii.

Material is closed cell, and insulation fixing materials shall have fire indices
ratings not exceeding 0,0,0,0 (Four Zero), be non-hygroscopic, and have a
maximum thermal conductivity of 0.033 W/mK at 20 deg. C

iii.

The insulation shall comprise of two half sections with a factory applied
reinforced aluminum foil, of flame spread class 0, covering hinging the two half
mating sections for ease of installation. The covering shall have a 50 mm side
overlap of reinforced aluminum foil to enable the outside surface to be
completely sealed. The insulation thermal conductivity shall be equal or less
than 0.04 W/m K.

iv.

Thickness of insulation shall be determined in accordance with the following

tables
Table 1: Thickness of insulation of chilled and heating water pipe work within
the building or within condition spaces.
Pipe size
(mm)
15, 25
32-50
65 - 150
200 - 400

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32
40
50
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500 - 600

75

v.

Thermal insulation of all pipe work exposed to atmosphere, on roof, within plant
rooms, in underground trenches and in unconditioned spaces shall be clad with
aluminum sheets. The aluminum thickness shall not be less than 1.0 mm on
pipes of 150 mm diameter and above and not less than 0.8 mm thick on
smaller diameter pipe work. The aluminum sheets shall be overlapped 25 mm
at joints and secured at 300 mm centers with 19 mm aluminum straps. Straps
shall be secured by stainless steel 19 mm angle-rib clips. Rivets and screws
shall not be used to fix the cladding unless means are incorporated to ensure
that the duct vapor barrier is not punctured and the method is approved by the
Engineer in writing.

vi.

Chilled water pipe work within the building shall not be clad except where
specified.

vii.

Chilled water piping sensor, thermometer and other controls and

instrumentation pockets shall be insulated as specified to prevent the
condensation.

2.4

DOMESTIC WATER PIPE WORK INSULATION

a)

Thermal insulation shall be closed cell materials

ii.

The insulation shall be manufacture from long stranded fibers, resin bonded to
form sections having uniform density and high compressibility. The preformed
rigid insulation outside surface shall be smooth, uniform and unbroken.

iii.

The insulation shall comprise of two half sections with a factory applied
reinforced aluminum foil, of flame spread class 0, covering hinging the two half
mating sections for ease of installation. The covering shall have a 50 mm side
overlap of reinforced aluminum foil to enable the outside surface to be
completely sealed.

iv.

Thickness of insulation shall be determined in accordance with the following

tables for the appropriate medium and the declared value of thermal
conductivity of the insulation material at the relevant temperature.
Table 1: Minimum insulation thickness for domestic hot water services.
Pipe size
(mm)

15-50

Insulation
with
Thermal conductivity

Insulation
with
Thermal conductivity

up to 0.04 W/m K

0.041 to 0.055 W/m

K

Insulation
Thermal
conductivity

with

0.056
W/m K

0.07

25

32

32

and

38

50

50

Flat surfaces

50

50

50

65
above

to

Table 2: Thickness of insulation of chilled and heating water pipe work in

exposed areas, on roof, within plant rooms, in underground trenches and within
unconditioned spaces.

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Thermal insulation of all pipe work exposed to atmosphere, on roof, within plant
rooms, in underground trenches and in unconditioned spaces shall be clad with
aluminum sheets. The aluminum thickness shall not be less than 1.0 mm on
pipes of 150 mm diameter and above and not less than 0.8 mm thick on
smaller diameter pipe work.

REFRIGERATION PIPE WORK INSULATION

Thermal insulation shall be pre-formed un-slit foamed class 1 plastic material to suit
the size of the pipe. The vapor barrier shall be an integral part of the material. The
insulation shall have a thermal conductivity of 0.0375 W/m K and shall be satisfactory
for a temperature range of 0 C to 104 C without deformation or deterioration. The
minimum thickness of the insulation shall be 25 mm.

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3 EXECUTION
3.1

STORAGE
a)

All thermal insulation material shall be stored in their original packaging in such
a manner as to prevent the ingress of dust or moisture. The height of packages
shall be restricted to prevent any deformation of preformed rigid sections.

ii.

Flat sheet and rolled metal material used for protective cladding shall be stored
away from the ground surface, adequately covered and protected in a manner
to prevent damage to the materials.

iii.

All storage areas shall have adequate lighting to allow for the inspection of all
materials and should be well ventilated.

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EXAMINATION
a)
ii.

3.3

Verify piping, equipment and ductwork has been tested before applying
insulation materials.
Verify surfaces are clean and dry, with foreign material removed.

PIPE WORK INSTALLATION

a)

ii.

No thermal insulation shall be applied to pipe work prior to witnessing of the

pipe work pressure test. Only then, and after a full inspection and approval by
the engineer, the insulation could be applied.
Thermal insulation shall be applied to:
1.

all pipe work carrying hot fluids in circulation including flanges and
bodies of valves on all sizes of pipe work;

2.

external distribution mains and fittings above ground and in ducts,

chases and trenches including all valve bodies and flanges

3.

Cold water pipe work, including all valve bodies and flanges, that run
above ground external to buildings and run in ducts, chases, roof spaces
and elsewhere as indicated, to prevent shedding of condensation.

iii.

For all pipe work clad with aluminum sheets, the sheets shall be overlapped 25
mm at joints and secured at 300 mm centers with 19 mm aluminum straps.
Straps shall be secured by stainless steel 19 mm angle-rib clips. Rivets and
screws shall not be used to fix the cladding unless means are incorporated to
ensure that the duct vapor barrier is not punctured and the method is approved
by the Engineer in writing.

iv.

Each pre-formed rigid insulation section shall be but joined to the next using 75
mm wide aluminum tape.

v.

The chrome plated pipe to the plumbing fixtures shall not be insulated.

vi.

Each section of pre-formed insulation shall be screwed to the pipe by one of the
following means:
1.

Circumferential tie wires each formed from three turns of wire not less
than 1 mm thick, spaced not more than 450 mm apart.

2.

Circumferential bands of non-ferrous metal, plastic fiber or adhesive

sheet

3.

Rigid insulation applied to cylinders and flat surfaces shall be secured

with non-ferrous metal or plastic fixing

vii.

For all exposed Piping, the insulation and cover seams shall be located in the
least visible locations.

viii.

For Insulated pipes conveying fluids below ambient temperature, the entire
system shall be insulated including fittings, valves, unions, flanges, strainers,
flexible connections, and expansion joints.

ix.

For hot piping conveying fluids over 60 C, insulate flanges and unions at
equipment.

x.

At positions where pipes with unclad insulation pass through pipe sleeves built
into slabs, fire walls/barriers and acoustic walls/barriers, insulation will be clad
as specified to a distance of 200 mm each side of the pipe sleeves. The gaps
between the pipe sleeves and the insulation cladding will be rammed packed
with mineral wool and sealed with minimum 12 mm of mastic on both sides.

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xi.

Contraction joints shall be included in the insulation at locations subject to the

approval of the Engineer and at all expansion fittings. The joint shall be a 12
mm gap between the insulation sections. The gap will be loosely packed with
long stranded glass fiber mattress to a thickness 6 mm less than the thickness
of the adjacent insulation. The joint sealer as specified will be applied to the
joint and finished to match the finish of the adjoining insulation.

xii.

Buried Piping: Insulate only where insulation manufacturer recommends

insulation product may be installed in trench, tunnel or direct buried. Install
factory fabricated assembly with inner all-purpose service jacket with selfsealing lap, and asphalt impregnated open mesh glass fabric, with 0.025 mm
thick aluminum foil sandwiched between three layers of bituminous compound;
outer surface faced with polyester film.

xiii.

Factory Insulated Equipment shall not be insulated.

xiv.

Apply insulation close to equipment by grooving, scoring, and beveling

insulation. Fasten insulation to equipment with studs, pins, clips, adhesive,
wires, or bands.

xv.

Fill joints, cracks, seams, and depressions with bedding compound to form
smooth surface. On cold equipment, use vapor retard cement.

xvi.

Finish insulation at supports, protrusions, and interruptions.

xvii.

For equipment in Mechanical Equipment Rooms or Finished Spaces, the finishing

and type of jacketing shall be as manufacturer recommendations.

xviii.

Do not insulate over equipment nameplates or any approval stamps.

xix.

3.4

Install insulation for easy removal and replacement without damage for all
equipment requiring access for maintenance, repair or Cleaning, when
equipment insulation is required.
DUCT WORK INSTALLATION
a)

Thermal insulation to duct work shall be carried out neatly and to a high grade
quality by skilled workers experienced in the trade and strictly in accordance
with specifications.

ii.

No thermal insulation shall be applied to any duct work prior to completion of

any air leakage testing that is required. Only then, and after a full inspection
and approval by the engineer, the insulation could be applied.

iii.

Thermal insulation shall be applied to all supply and return duct work carrying
conditioned air through unconditioned area including plant rooms. Thermal
insulation shall not be installed on the sections of return air duct work covered
with fire resistant cladding.

iv.

Supply duct work carrying conditioned air through conditioned areas shall be
insulated, whereas return ducts passing through conditioned areas shall not be
insulated unless otherwise stated.

v.

All rectangular duct work shall be insulated with rigid slab, cut to fit so that the
top and bottom pieces overlap the sides, bonded to the duct work with adhesive
applied in 100 mm band s at 300 mm intervals. On ducts where the width
exceeds 900 mm, stickpins shall be used on the underside and sides to prevent
any excessive sagging.

vi.

All circular ducts shall be insulated with mineral fiber mat bonded to the
ductwork with adhesive applied in 100 mm bands at 300 mm intervals.

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vii.

All joints in the thermal insulation shall be fully sealed to maintain continuous
vapor barrier throughout by the use of 75 mm wide aluminum duct tape.

viii.

Rivets and screws shall not be used to fix the cladding unless means are
incorporated to ensure that the duct vapor barrier is not punctured and the
method is approved by the Engineer in writing. Caulked aluminum jacket with
seams located on bottom side of horizontal duct section could be used.

ix.

Where ductwork passes though masonry walls, floors and roofs a sheet metal
sleeve shall be installed and the gap, equal to the insulation thickness, shall be
packed with a load bearing insert with internal vapor seal. The thermal
insulation shall be butt jointed to the insert and the joint sealed by the use of
75 mm wide aluminum duct tape. All openings through external walls and roofs
shall be fitted with a flashing fixed to ensure water will not enter the insulated
space between the duct work and cladding.

x.

All insulation on duct work conveying conditioned air shall have a continuous
vapor seal.

xi.

No damage to the insulation shall be allowed and the contractor should hand
over the insulation in perfect conditions.

xii.

For all insulated ductwork conveying air below ambient temperature the entire
system shall be insulated including fittings, joints, flanges, fire dampers,
flexible connections, and expansion joints.

xiii.

Duct and Plenum Liner Application:

xiv.

3.5

1.

Adhere insulation with adhesive for 100 % coverage.

2.

Secure insulation with mechanical liner fasteners. SMACNA Standards for

spacing.

3.

Seal and smooth joints. Seal and coat transverse joints.

4.

Seal liner surface penetrations with adhesive.

5.

Duct dimensions indicated are net inside dimensions required for airflow.
Increase duct size to allow for insulation thickness.

All attenuators and diffuser plenums shall be insulated and vapor sealed to the
same specification as the duct work connected to them except diffuser plenum
boxes specified as having internal acoustic/thermal insulation.

REFRIGERATION PIPE WORK INSTALLATION

a)

The suction line from the evaporator to the compressor shall be insulated with
foamed plastic as specified previously and shall be protected by vapor barrier
which shall not be broken between joints of sectional material or at
discontinuities of valves or brackets.

ii.

Where possible the insulation shall be sleeved on the pipes before they are
fitted. At all junctions, elbows, valves etc, insulation shall be carefully cut and
fitted to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

iii.

All open edges, joints and the like, shall be sealed with an adhesive as
recommended by the insulation manufacturer.

4 SELECTION
Not applicable
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