TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1-01

MATERIALS
All materials shall be of the highest grade, free from defects and imperfections,
of recent manufacture and unused, and of the classification and grades
designated, conforming to the requirements of the latest issue of the appropriate
specifications cited herein. All materials, supplies, and articles forming part of
major equipment and not fabricated by the manufacturer of the equipment shall
be the products of the recognized reputable manufacturers.

1-02

WORKMANSHIP
Workmanship and general finish shall be of the highest grade, in accordance
with the requirements specified herein, and the best modern standard practice.

1-03

EQUIPMENT
a) For ratings and characteristics of manufactured equipment, Equipment
Schedule as appended to Technical Provisions shall be followed.
b) All equipment shall be manufactured by companies which have had at least
ten years previous experience in the design and manufacture of equipment of
comparable type, capacity and operating conditions unless otherwise
approved by the Engineer.
c) Where the requirement of this Clause make any equipment proprietary or
non-obtainable, the Engineer reserves the right to waive any portion or
portions of it as required to obtain the intent of the technical specifications
(s).
d) When a manufacturer's product is specified by name, or equivalent, it shall
be in the sole judgment of the Engineer as to acceptability of any product
which is offered as equal to that specified.
e) Where two or more units of the same class of equipment are furnished,
product of the same manufacturers shall be used: component parts of entire
system need not be product of same manufacturer.

1-04

CHASSES AND OPENINGS

The Contractor shall provide shop drawings, templates or details for chases and
openings to be left in concrete walls, concrete partitions, floor or roof slabs to
accommodate work under HVAC scope of works.

1-05

PROTECTION
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The Contractor shall keep pipe, duct and other openings closed to prevent entry
of foreign matter. All fixtures, equipment and apparatus shall be covered and
protected against dirt, water, chemical or mechanical damage, before and during
the construction period. All fixtures, apparatus, or equipment damaged
including damaged shop coats of paint shall be restored to original conditions
prior to Commissioning and also again prior to Final Acceptance. All bright
finished shafts bearings housings and similar items shall be protected until in
service: no rust will be permitted.
1-06

CUTTING, PATCHING AND REPAIRING

(EXCEPT CUTTING IN CONCRETE).

Required for proper installation and completion of HVAC works, including

masonry work, carpentry work, painting and re-painting shall be performed by
skilled craftsmen in respective trades, at expense of the Contractor.
Construction shall be cut only after obtaining written permission from the
Engineer.
1-07

LINES AND LEVELS

The Contractor shall check dimensions at the building site and establish lines
and levels for work specified in Specifications. The Contractor shall check with
work of other trades to ensure proper clearance of piping, ductwork, conduit
and other items.

1-08

MACHINERY GUARDS
All moving parts of machinery are to be protected by strong guards to
adequately protect all personnel working on or in the vicinity of equipment.
Wherever possible, moving parts should be protected by guards supplied by the
equipment manufacturer. All guards must be strongly attached to equipment and
should be designed for easy removal for access, servicing, adjustment and
maintenance.

1-09

TOOLS
The Contractor shall supply in a tool box, full sets of tools suitable for
maintenance of all components of the plant furnished by him including the
electrical equipment, for use by the Employer after completion of Maintenance
Period. List of Tools shall be subject to approval by the Engineer.

1-10

OIL AND GREASES

The oils and greases shall be supplied in sealed containers. These shall be of
suitable quality sufficient for the initial charge plus hundred percent (100%)
extra. The quantity, grade of oil and greases and their manufacturer shall be
approved by the Engineer. The extra oils and greases shall be reserved for use
by the Employer after completion of Defects Liability Period.

1-11

SPARE PARTS
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The spare parts (if required) for HVAC System shall be duplicates of the
original parts furnished and interchangeable therewith.
1-12

ACOUSTIC TREATMENT
The noise criteria for different areas stated in Special Provisions is to be
obtained.
Sound measurements will be made at approximately 1.50 meters above floor
level in the occupied area served and not more than 1.50 meters from the grills,
diffusers or other air devices being tested. Instruments for sound measurement
shall be provided by the Contractor.
Provision is to be made to minimize noise and vibration. However, different
manufacturers equipment have varying sound and vibration characteristics and it
is, therefore, the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the requirements
in these specifications are fully met by the equipment he is offering. If the
Contractor has any requirements for additional vibration or sound isolation,
these must be incorporated into the price quoted.
All equipment installed should not be audible inside the occupied areas and the
Contractor must ensure that all equipment he is offering is quiet and have
satisfactory sound levels. Where silencers are required, these must be
incorporated into the price quoted.

1-13

ACCESS PANELS
The Contractor shall mark locations of, and give sizes of, access panels required
in false ceiling and wall paneling for adjustment and maintenance of HVAC
Equipment, such as Dampers, Fire Dampers, valves, ceiling-hung equipment,
etc. This information shall be provided to the Engineer before commencement
of false ceiling work by the concerned persons.

1-14

SEALING OF OPENINGS
The contractor shall seal all openings in external walls and roof where HVAC
ducts/pipes penetrate in external membrane. The sealing shall be air tight to
prevent penetration of outside air and water into building. The method and
materials for sealing shall be subject to Engineer's approval.

Section 2
Detailed Specifications
(HVAC Equipment)
2.1

GENERAL

2.1.1

All equipment shall be of such overall dimensions, operating weights service area
requirements and configuration that it can be located where shown on the plans
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without any adverse effect on its performance and clearance requirements. Electrical
input KW shall not exceed KW listed in Schedules. Any change in other trades work,
anticipated by offering alternate equipment shall be estimated by the Contractor and
its cost shall be included in the quoted price for HVAC works.
2.1.2

All equipment supplied under this section shall be brand new, factory manufactured
and factory assembled and complete in all respects. The type, characteristics, capacity
rating, component sections of all equipment shall be as scheduled in the drawings.

2.1.3

All equipment furnished by the Contractor shall include vibration isolation mounting,
pads, anchors bolts frames or any other mounting or supporting accessories.

2.1.4

All power driven equipment shall include motor drives, and motor foundation bases
and accessories.

2.2

STEAM FIRED ABSORPTION WATER CHILLER

2.2.1 Owner supplied equipment

2.3

COOLING TOWERS

2.3.1 General
Cooling towers shall be rectangular, cross flow, forced draft, multi cell type and shall be
constructed generally of weather proof and corrosion resistant. Cooling towers shall be
factory assembled or site assembled under supervision by manufacturers representative.
The offered cooling towers must be CTI certified.
The cooling tower shall be complete with fan, water distributing system, infill, tower
basin, sump, drift eliminators, drains and fittings. The size and capacity of the tower
shall be suitable for the location and space indicated on the drawings with ample
clearances for installation, operation and maintenance. The heat rejection capacities
shall be as scheduled.
Cooling towers installed external to the building shall be adequately designed to
withstand the maximum stress imposed by broadside winds equivalent to 1.5 kpa of
projected surface.

2.3.2 Structure
Cooling towers shall be of fiberglass reinforced polyester or PVC construction
manufactured entirely from U.V. stabilized non-corrosive materials with all fastenings of
steel. Casing shall be fitted with access doors to reach all internal parts, such as sumps,
water distribution system, without the removal of the infill.
Unit support legs, framing and structural members shall be formed from heavy gauge
steel sheet or pipe sections, hot dip galvanized after fabrication. It shall be suitable for
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the installation of vibration isolators where specified, with minimum addition of

auxiliary structural support.
2.3.3 Cold Water Basin
The cold water basin shall be complete with floor sloped to an integral sump fitted with
a removable screened suction outlet connection, balancing outlet connection, overflow,
drain valve and float controlled make-up connection.
2.3.4 Water Distribution System
Cooling towers shall be provided with a water distribution system designed so that a
water flow of 140 percent of the specified capacity will not cause overflow or
splashing.
Nozzles and splash plates shall be manufactured from polyacetal, brass, aluminium alloy
or other corrosion resistant materials. Nozzles shall be of the low loss replaceable type.
Tower infill shall be of corrugated honeycomb packs which shall be removable or
otherwise made accessible for cleaning. All PVC in fills shall be ultra-violet ray treated.
Multiple layer of fills shall be separately reinforced and supported to ensure stability in
operation.
2.3.5 Drift Eliminators
The tower shall be fitted with stainless steel drift eliminators specially designed to
ensure water loss due to drift is not more than 0.02% of the circulating water quantity.
2.3.6 Fans Motor Set
Fans shall be axial type, of slow speed belt driven, quiet in operation and statically
balanced.
Fan motors shall be totally enclosed fan cooled weather proof type suitable for 400
volt/3 phase/50 Hz power supply and sized to be non-overloading at all operating
conditions and comply in all respects with the Motors clause in the section on
Electrical Works of this specification. The fan motors shall have F Class IP 55
insulation suitable for high ambient.
Belt drives shall be weather-proof and shall have adequate means for adjusting belt
tension. Weather-proof belt covers shall be provided to protect V-belts which shall be of
the fabric impregnated type.
All motors/fan rotors shall be statically and dynamically balanced to International
Standard ISO-1940 Balance Quality of Rotating Rigid Bodies and shall be free from
vibration at all operating speeds and during starting and stopping cycles.
2.3.7 Access Ladders
An access ladder constructed of hot dipped galvanized iron shall be provided for
gaining access to the water distributing system and fans. In multiple cell towers where
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single point access is provided, a safety rail made of hot dipped galvanized iron shall be
provided around the tower top periphery.
2.3.8 Noise Levels
Cooling towers shall be guaranteed to operate at low noise and shall not exceed 67
dBA measured 2m from air intake face and 75 dBA at 450 and 1.5m distance away
from fan.
2.3.9 Quality Assurance Tests
To ensure quality, guaranteed efficiency and performance in compliance with the
specified conditions, at least one unit of each model of the cooling tower shall be fully
tested.
The tests shall be conducted at the manufacturers factory workshop where proper
testing facilities are available and the tests shall be certified by the manufacturer. After
assembly, the cooling tower shall be tested on the following:
(a)

Temperature

Leaving water temperatures from the tower shall be checked at design condition in
accordance to the approved performance curves.
(b)

Sound Pressure Levels

Sound tests shall be carried out under controlled conditions to verify sound pressure levels
with all fans operating at high speed and full water flow.

2.3.10 Approved Makes

2.3.11

Approved Countries of Origin

2.4

Marley
Nihon Spindle
Mesan
Shinwa
Kukan

Malaysia
Hong Kong
China
Thailand

CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Pumps for water application shall be end-suction centrifugal type with casings
designed for working pressure at least one and a half times the total pressure on the
casing. Flange connections shall correspond to casing working pressure.
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The Contractor shall submit the pump head calculations in accordance with the piping
layout finalized at site considering site conditions. Certified test curves of pump
performance shall be furnished for approval showing horsepower, total dynamic head
and efficiency versus water flow rate.
Each pump shall be driven by a constant speed motor through a flexible coupling.
Motor horsepower shall be selected in a way that the motor shall not be overloaded at
any point on the characteristic curve when operating at design speed.
Each pump shall be guaranteed to circulate not less than the quantity of water against
the required circulating head when operating continuously, without overheating the
motor or bearings, etc. When more than one pump is required to operate in parallel,
the pumps performance curves when operating in parallel shall be provided to show
that required flow at the specified head will be obtained. Pumps shall not transmit
vibration to the building and shall operate without producing noise, audible anywhere
in the building, outside the space in which the pumps are installed. Flexible
connections shall be provided at pump suction and discharge.
Chilled water, hot water and condenser water pumps shall have bronze impeller,
stainless steel shaft and mechanical seals.
Pump and motor shall be mounted on common base frame and shall have been factory
aligned.
Outdoor installed pumps shall be provided with rain protected canopy to avoid the
entry of rain water and to avoid the weather effects.
The Contractor shall be required to commission the pump as per manufacturers
recommendations. The pump test runs shall be carried out
by the contractor and comparison with operational curves submitted to the
consultants.

The approved makes are KSB, Grundfoss or approved equal from Pakistan/China.
The Tenderer shall supply the following information for each pump.

2.5
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Make and model No.________________________________

Flow rate, (M /Hr)._______________________________
Discharge head (M) _________________________________
Motor Power (kW) ___________________________________________
Type of motor and pump
Manufacturer performance guarantee certificate & compliance certificate.

AIR SEPARATOR
The Contractor shall supply and install air separator for chilled/hot water system as
shown on the drawings. The air separator shall be of cylindrical design, vertical, with
inlet, outlet, drain and expansion tank connection. Tank shall be design fabricated,
tested, inspected for 125 Psi maximum water operating pressure. The operating
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temperature range is 6.7 C (44 F) to 60 C (140 F). The approved makes are IME,
Grand or Steam Master from Pakistan.
2.6

EXPANSION TANK
The expansion tank shall be horizontal type for ceiling suspension, designed, fabricated,
tested, inspected and stamped as per ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels. Design
pressure rating shall be 8.8 Bar (125 Psi). The operating temperature range is 6.7 C
(44 F) to 60 C (140 F).The tank shall be fitted with refrigeration type sight glass,
sight glass valves, air release fitting in bottom of tank incorporating air tube, hose and
bottom drain. The approved makes are IME, Grand or Steam Master from Pakistan.

2.7

CHEMICALS & CHEMICAL FEEDERS

2.7.1 Chilled Water System

The contractor shall provide gravity by-pass type chemical feeder for chilled water
system. Feeders shall be installed as shown on Drawings. Gravity Bypass Feeder shall
be of 5 US gallon capacity cast iron construction (or MS construction with inside
epoxy lining), complete with bottom drain tapping and couplings.
Sufficient chemicals for Preliminary Tests, Pre-start & Commissioning Tests and for one
year of plant operation after commissioning shall be provided.
2.7.2 Condenser Water System
The Contractor shall provide continuous drip injection pump type chemical feeder for
condenser water system. The chemical feeder make shall be as per makes list given in
appendices.
Sufficient chemicals for Preliminary Tests, Pre-start & Commissioning Tests and for one
year of plant operation after commissioning shall be provided.
The approve makes for chemicals are Dew Ameroids, GE Betz ( USA/ Europe) or
approved equal.

2.8

STEAM CONDENSATE RECEIVING TANK

The steam condensate receiving tank shall be made of steel sheet (M.S) of size given in
schedules. The tank shall be suitable for working pressure of 10 Bar and shall be tested
at 15 Bar pressure. The minimum thickness of steel sheet shall be 10 mm. Tank shall be
furnished with gauge glass, inlet/outlet connections, skid mounting, drain point,
automatic air vent and electrical level control sensor. Tank shall be externally painted
with anti corrosive paint.
The approved manufacturers for tank are Descon, DDFC, IME, Steam Masters or
approved equal from Pakistan.

2.9

PIPING, HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

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2.9.1

All piping shall be properly supported or suspended on stands, clamps, hangers, etc.
of approved design. Supports shall be designed to permit free expansion and
construction while minimizing vibration. Pipes shall be anchored, while minimizing
vibration. Pipes shall be anchored, where shown or where directed by means of steel
clamps securely fastened to the pipe and rigidly attached to the building construction.

2.9.2

Screw threads shall be cut clean and true, screw joints made tight without caulking
and without red or white lead, No bushing shall be used to change pipe size.
Reductions to be made with eccentric reducers or eccentric fittings. All pipes 2 inches
and less shall be reamed out after cutting to remove all burrs.

2.9.3

The drawings indicate generally the size and location of piping as designed for space
conditions, ceiling heights, etc. and may not be changed until coordinated with other
Contractors. Pipe work shall conform fully to the following requirements.

2.9.4

Piping shall be properly graded to secure easy circulation and prevent noise and water
hammer. As much pitch as space conditions permit, to point where vent relief, drip and
drain connections are provided. Capped dirt pockets at all riser heels, low points and
other places where dirt and state may accumulate. Proper provision for expansion and
Contraction in all portions of pipe work to prevent under strains on piping or
apparatus connected therewith. Double swing at riser transfer wherever possible to
take up expansion. Expansion joints and loops where indicated.

2.9.5

Approved screw unions, with steel or bronze bodies and ground brass taper or
spherical joints, shall be installed at traps, instruments, etc. and wherever else
direction to permit easy connection and disconnection.

2.9.6

All pipe work shall be so arranged and put together as to prevent undue strains or
leaks caused by expansion and Contraction. Riser branches and other offsets made up
with 4 elbow swings wherever possible. Riser branches arranged to take up motion of
risers and mains.

2.9.7

To meet job conditions, water supply and return mains shall be set up and down where
directed. In any such case, provide drain cocks at low points and vent traps at high
points.

2.9.8

Connection to water supply and return mains shall be made at sides, vertically or at 45
degrees, as shown or directed (generally at 45 degrees). Vent connections at all high
points, connected to expansion tank as shown or directed.

2.9.9

Alterations - If after plant is in operation, any coils do not circulate quickly and
noiselessly (due to trapped or airbound connections), the Contractor shall make
proper alterations in these defective connections. If connections are concealed in
furring, floors or ceilings, he shall bear all expense of tearing up and refinishing
construction and finish.

2.9.10

All piping passing through floor construction shall have No. 20 U.S. gauge galvanized
irons sleeves the full depth of the floor construction. Any sleeves in wet areas, such as
equipment rooms, shall extend 1 inch thick floor, and space between pipe and sleeve
shall be caulked water tight.
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2.9.11

All visible piping passing through finished floors and ceilings shall be provided with
escutcheons. Escutcheons shall be bell shaped, with plated finish and shall be fastened
to pipe.

2.9.12

Sleeves for exposed horizontal pipes passing through partitions shall be galvanized
steel pipe with heavy spun metal, and set-screwed to the pipe on each side of
partition.

2.9.13

All sleeves shall be of sufficient size to include pipe covering.

2.9.14

All sleeves shall be furnished, located and set up by the Contractor and he shall be
responsible for the accuracy of their location when concrete is poured.

2.9.15

Piping or ductwork passing through water proof construction will be counter flashed.

2.9.16Any piping run underground shall be painted with two heavy coats of asphalt paint.
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Service
Material
Type
Weight
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Chilled/Hot water
Steel
Black
Schedule 40
Condenser water
Steel
Black
Schedule 40
Steam & Condensate
Steel
Black
Schedule 40
Drains (Branches)
G.I.
Galvanized
Medium
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2.9.17

Provide suitable and substantial hangers and supports for all horizontal piping. Piping
shall be carried by pipe hangers supported from concrete inserts. In general, supports
for pipes shall be not more than 10 feet apart for 4 inches and larger pipes, and not
more than 8 feet apart for 3 inches and smaller according to the conditions of the job.

2.9.18

The Contractor shall furnish and set all concrete inserts and shall be responsible for
such inserts being in place when concrete is poured. Inserts shall be of approved
quality and shall be constructed of malleable iron and shall have space for rods of all
sizes. On all inserts for pipes 3 inches reinforcing rods 5/8 inch diameter through the
slot provided for this purpose, and shall be responsible for its being in place when
concrete is poured.

2.9.19

All concrete inserts shall be placed in forms, in ample time to permit the Contractor
for general construction to perform his work on scheduled time.

2.9.20

All vertical piping shall be supported by heavy pipe clamps resting on the building
construction.

2.9.21

No piping shall be hung from other piping. Piping shall be supported from the building
structure. Hangers shall be of heavy construction, suitable for the size of pipe to be
supported. All materials, except rollers, shall be wrought malleable iron. Hangers for
pipe upto and including 5 inch size, shall be swivel ring, split ring or adjustable clevis
type. Hangers for larger pipes shall consist of two rods and cross rod with cast iron
pipe roll.

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2.9.22

Hangers for insulated piping shall support the pipe without piercing the insulation.
Cold, insulation pipes shall be provided with a section of work on of each hanger
insulation. hot, insulated pipes shall be provided with insulation saddles of each
hanger. Saddles shall be spot-welded to pipe.

2.9.23

The Contractor shall provide manufacturers catalogues and literature as applicable.

2.10.

THERMAL INSULATION

2.10.1

No insulation shall be applied to any ductwork, or to any surface, until all

foreign matter has been removed from the surfaces to be installed. All insulation
shall be applied in a manner consistent with good practice and methods.

2.10.2

Insulation shall be continuous through floors, walls, partitions, etc. except with
otherwise indicated or specified. Where space will not permit application of
insulation in wall or slab chase, the chase will be packed full or 85% magnesia
mineral wool, asbestos rope, or fiberglass and protected with cover plates, as
approved by the Engineer/Consultants.

2.10.3

All exposed ducting, expansion tank, air separator, chilled water pumps in plant
room areas except as specified otherwise shall be insulated with 2 inch (50 mm)
thick, 1.5 lbs/cu feet (24 Kg/m) density, fiber glass, factory applied FRK facing.
The insulation shall have a thermal conductivity not greater than 0.25 BTUin/hr-Sq.ft-F (.036 w/m-K). All joints shall be sealed with 3 inch (80 mm) wide
aluminum foil faced tape. The insulation shall be protected with 8 OZ (226.8 g)
white canvas cloth.

2.10.4

All Concealed ducts, except as specified otherwise shall be insulated with one
inch thick 0.75 lbs/cu feet (12 Kg/m) density, glass fiber Factory applied (FRK)
facing. The thermal conductivity shall not be greater than 0.28 BTU-in/hr-Sq.ftF (.04 w/M-K). The insulation shall be in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendation. All joints should be sealed with 3 inch FRK tape.

2.10.5

External and weather exposed insulated ducting shall be insulated as specified

and then protected with a jacket of 45 lbs roofing felt, all joints sealed with hot
bitumen PBS PB4 or approved equal. The jacket shall be further mechanically
secured to the duct with 1/4 wide soft aluminum bends, generally spaced at 18
in indigenous coarse cloth or continuous G.I sheet of U.S gauge-26.

2.10.6

The fiber glass duct & pipe insulation shall be of fiber glass Kimmco, OwenCorning or Affico manufacture.

2.10.7

Insulation for chilled/hot water pumps shall be glass fiber Factory applied (FRK)
facing, suitably braded removable boxes of 24 gauge G.I. sheet.

2.10.8

Insulation for chillers hot & cold side shall be as per recommendation of
chillers manufacturer.

2.10.9

Pipe Insulation

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2.10.10

All insulating materials required for piping, mechanical equipment and ductwork
etc. shall be furnished and installed under this Contract. The execution of the
work shall be by the insulation manufacturer, in strict accordance with the best
practice of the trade and the intent of this specification.

2.10.11Pipes shall be insulated and covered as called for in the schedule of insulation.
2.10.12Piping which is exposed to weather, or called to be weather proof, shall be covered, in
addition to insulation and finishes, with 45 Lbs roofing felt, lapped three inches on all
joints, using adhesive specified above, and soft aluminum bands 12 inches apart and
then clad with U.S gauge 26 G.I sheet.
2.10.13All vapour barriers shall be completely sealed against moisture penetration.
2.10.14Indigenous asphalt impregnated craft paper, canvas and roofing felt of approved quality
are to be used.
2.10.15Chilled / Hot Water piping shall be insulated with sectional glass fiber faced with FRK.
The thickness shall be as specified in previous section. All glass fiber shall have a
density at least 4 lbs/ft (64 Kg/m). Steam/condensate drain pipes of steam shall be
insulated with rock wool insulation having density 6.25 lbs/ft (100 Kg/m). The
insulation shall be protected with the approved quality of the canvas 8 oz. The
approved makes are Owens Corning, Affico, Kimmco or approved equal.
2.10.16

Cooling Coil Condensate Pipe Insulation shall be 1/8" (6 mm) thick pipe insulation
vinyl aluminum foam with aluminum foil self adhesive tape 3" (80 mm) wide.

2.10.17

The thickness of the insulation shall be as under:

All pipes up to 3 Dia (80 mm) = 1 thick (25 mm)
All pipes 4 (100mm) & above = 2 thick (50 mm)

2.11

VALVES AND FITTINGS

2.11.1

Hand valves and check valves shall be furnished and installed as shown on the
drawings, required or directed.

2.11.2

All valves for throttling service in chiller and as so noted on the drawings, shall be of
the globe type.

2.11.3

Check valves in horizontal position shall be 150 deg swing, check valves in vertical
position and pump discharges (if not used MPV) shall be balanced check valves of the
low pressure drop type.

2.11.4

Provide all necessary manual or automatic vent valves, drain valves, in equipment
rooms more than 6 feet above floor.

2.11.5 Furnish and install all other hand valves, check valves, cock etc. as required for the
complete and proper valves of the entire installation as defined herein.
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2.11.6

Chilled water piping connections to air conditioning units shall include all necessary
gate valves, air vent valves, drain connections, lock shield valves and the automatic
valves arranged as detailed on the drawings. Lubricated plug cocks may be used in
place of lock shield valves 3 inches (80mm) and up.

2.11.7

Inverted ball float traps shall be used for venting water mains at all high points and
wherever else required, or as directed. Traps shall be 3/4 inch (20 mm) and of
approved quality.

2.11.8

Drain cocks, with threaded ends for hose connection, shall be provided for any low
points in the water and return main where directed.

2.11.9

Compression type, key-operated, air cocks shall be furnished and installed where
shown and where required for venting. Cocks shall be 1/4 inch (6 mm ) in size and
shall be all bronze construction. At least two dozen keys shall be delivered to the
owners representative for operating these cocks.

2.11.10 All cast iron body valves shall have renewable bronze seat rings and bronze spindles.
They shall have the self packing feature so that they can be packed while open and
under pressure.
2.11.11 Steam traps shall be mechanical type (bucket / float type) with rise able float &
mechanical linkage to maintain desired level of condensate. The traps shall be suitable
to discharge condensate & non condensable gases with negligible loss of steam. These
shall be forged body type and shall stand upto 6 MPa pressure rating. The approved
makes are Spirax Sarco (UK) or approved equal.
2.11.12 Valves shall be of Tozen/Econosto/Kitz/ KSB & Hatersley or approved equal from
imported origin.
2.11.13 Furnish and connect to all valves, except valves at equipment, brass tags, polished or
lacquered with stamped lettering or numbers filled in with black paint. Also furnish a
schedule of all valve tags, framed in a polished hardwood frame and covered with
plate glass.
2.11.14 All strainers in water lines shall be y-pattern, set in a horizontal (or vertical
downward) run of the pipe. Where this is not feasible, strainers may be of enlarged
cross-section flat type. In all cases, strainers shall be so arranged as not to trap pipes
and to facilitates disconnection and opening up for cleaning.
2.11.15 All strainers shall have cast iron or bronze bodies of ample strength for the pressure to
which they shall be subjected, removable cylindrical or conical screens of nickel,
copper or brass, and suitable flanges or tapings to connect with piping they serve.
They shall be of such design as to allow blowing out of accumulated dirt, and to
facilitate removal and replacement of a strainer screen, without disconnections of the
main piping.
2.11.16 Standard features for pipe fittings are given in the table below:
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SERVICE
SIZE
MATERIAL TYPE
WEIGHT
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Chilled/Hot Water

Upto 2 in.
3 in & up

Cast iron
Steel

Screwed
Welding

125 Lbs
Standard

Condenser Water

Upto 2 in.
3 in & up

Cast iron
Steel

Screwed
Welding

125 Lbs
Standard

Steam/Condensate

Upto 2 in.
3 in & up

Cast iron
Steel

Screwed
Welding

125 Lbs
Standard

Drains (Steel Pipe) All

Cast iron
Galvanized
Standard
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2.11.17 All steel welding elbows shall be of the long radius type, except where conditions do
not permit.
2.11.18 The Contractor has the option of welding steel pipe 2 inches in size or larger. Where
welding is used, fitting shall be Tube Turn or as approved. Weld-0-lets may be used
where fittings of standard sizes are not available, and where authorized. No other type
of welded joint is acceptable. All hob welding shall be by the electric and welding
process in accordance with the following:
(a)

All joints 45 degree level type. Pipe mill-beveled or machine-beveled by the

Contractor.

(b)

All scale and oxide removed with hammer, chisel or tile and bevel left smooth
and clean.

(c)

Pipe lengths lined up straight with abutting pipe ends concrete.

(d)

Both conductors from welding machine shall be extended to location at which

work is performed and shall be taped or held together so as to prevent induced
currents in structural steel, in piping or in other metals within this building.
The ground lead shall be connected to lengths of pipe with suitable clamp in
such manner that welding current will not flow through joints in pipe,
structural steel of building or steel pipe supports.

(e)

Weld metal must be thoroughly fused with base metal at all sections, Welds
shall be of sound metal, free from laps, slag inclusions or other defects.

(f)

All welders shall be fully qualified and approved for such work.

2.12

ELECTRICAL WORKS

2.12.1

The Contractor shall be responsible for complete electric wiring and earthing of the
plant equipment and controls. The Employer shall only provide 3 phase and neutral, 4
wire supply point(s) at locations shown on the drawings and detailed elsewhere in the
documents.

2.12.2

The electric wiring shall be carried out in conduit, sheet metal channel, cable tray, or
G.I. piping, all wiring buried in the floor to be in G.I. piping. The wire sizes shall be
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selected for satisfactory operation at least 110 deg F. of ambient temperature. The
wiring and earthing shall be carried out according to the requirements of any local
code and Pakistan PWD Schedule.
2.12.3

The terminal connections for motors, and where required, for starters, shall be made
in flexible conduit. The terminal wiring for 230 volts, 1 phase fractional horse power
motors, such as fan-coil unit fan motors and their starter control switches, can be
exposed PVC insulation and sheathed wiring, connections protected within the
terminal box so that no line lead is exposed.

2.12.4

The wiring for electric/electronic automatic controls shall preferably be with single
conductor wire which may be PVC insulated with conduit, exposed shielded or
exposed PVC insulated and sheathed wiring in accordance with the recommendations
of the control manufacturer. The live connections shall be protected by the cover
plates to avoid any hazard. The wiring outside the plant rooms or fan coil unit
enclosures must be in conduit to avoid any mechanical damage.

2.12.5

All control boards shall be factory fabricated.

2.12.6

On each control board, incoming supply shall have air circuit breaker if the rating
required is 200 A or more, and moulded case circuit breaker in case of lower rating.
Appropriate short circuit under voltage and thermal overload protection shall be
provided. All breakers shall be of continuous type. The disconnect switch may be
rotary type for 100 Amps, and lower rating. The fuses to be of the HRC time lag link
type according to BS 88: 1952 and ASTA-20 certified. Two sets of replacement HRC
fuses shall be supplied as spare for each disconnect switch. The Consultant may allow
the use of high repute capacity, heavy continuous duty type, moulded case circuit
breakers.

2.12.7

Single phasing preventer relay shall be provided for each 3 phase circuit of 1 HP and
above rating. The Contractor shall supply and install necessary electric control boards,
circuit breakers, disconnect switches, fuses, MCBs, earthing, etc. to complete the
work. It would be required where possible, to mount all the circuit breakers,
disconnect switches, fuses, starters, switches, relays, and controls in one machine
room on the control board for ease of operation.

2.12.8

The control boards shall be of design and construction to provide easy access to all
internal components for servicing and replacement. The large size boards to have
multi-panel type construction. The board shall have hinged access doors at the front,
swing not exceeding 10, and of design that all work, servicing, maintenance,
replacement, additions, and alternations can be carried out from the front without
requiring access from back. The back panel shall be bolted and easily removable. The
board to have protected busbars. The board to have indicating name plates for all
items. Adequate front face illumination lights and internal lights shall be provided, if
required. All circuits shall be numbered and tags fixed with the wires for identification.
The main control board in the central plant room to have one 30 Ammps, 3 phase
service outlet with disconnect switch, fuses and 4 pole quick disconnect coupling, and
two 15 Amps. and one amp 3 pin, single phase, service outlets with on-off switches
and fuses. The control boards in the air handling unit rooms, plant rooms, etc. shall
have one 15 Amp 3 pin single phase service outlet with on-off switch and fuse. Six
sets of complete details of wiring diagrams fuse. Six sets of complete details of wiring
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diagrams for each board shall be supplied to the Employer and one set to be kept in a
pocket in the respective board.
2.12.9

The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete power and control electric
wiring of the air conditioning plants as required for the air conditioning system.

2.12.10 For remotely located equipment, a power point shall be supplied near each unit or
where indicated on the drawings, and wiring onwards shall be the responsibility of the
air conditioning Contractor. This will also include all wiring from secondary panels to
central control panel.
2.12.11 The electrification work shall be carried out by a licensed workman, authorized to
undertake such work under the provision of Pakistan Electricity Act and Rules.
2.12.12 All control boards shall be as fabricated by AEG/PEL/SIEMENS/JIE or approved
equal. Wires and cables shall be as manufactured by Pakistan Cables Limited, A.G.E
Industries Limited or approved equal.
2.12.13The Contractor shall submit schematic electric wiring diagram, manufacturers
construction drawings, technical literature for all components proposed to be used, to
Consultants for checking and approval before the fabrication of boards is commenced.
The work will be carried out only in accordance with the approved drawings and
components.
2.12.14

APPROVED MAKES:
Components:
i)
Terasaki
(Japan)
ii)
Mitsubishi
(Japan)
iii)
Telemechanique (France)
iv)
Siemens
(Germany)
v)
M&G
(France)

Distribution panels:
i)
Electromech
ii)
Mazcorp
iii)
A To Z
iv)
Electrech
v)
ECS
vi)
South Asian

2.13

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

2.13.1

TYPE
Temperature and automatic Control system shall be Direct Digital Control (DDC)
with microprocessor based local control panels, without networking between local
panels.

2.13.2

SCOPE
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The Contractor shall furnish and install complete control system as Specified
hereinafter. Control system shall include all components required for control system
as described hereinafter and/or as shown on HVAC drawings. All necessary sensors,
controllers, actuators, control valves, control power supplies, voltage stabilizers, line
conditioners, thermostats, humidistats, flow switches damper motors, relays, safety
devices, switches, linkages, control transformers, interconnecting wiring and conduit
to form a complete system shall be supplied and fitted by the Contractor. The entire
temperature and automatic control system shall be supplied by one manufacturer and
shall bear nameplate of the manufacturer. It shall be commissioned by local
representative of control system manufacturer.
Before starting the installation work, the control system schematic diagrams, made
by the manufacturers or their qualified representative, shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval.
Calibrations and adjustments shall be made by a qualified representative of the
manufacturer of controls to the approval of the Engineer. The control valves and
thermometers shall be suitable for operating pressure and temperature. Valve shall
have been tested at atleast 1-1/2 times rated working pressure. The insertion sensors
in piping shall be provided with separable copper wells and all duct sensors shall be
provided with duct mounting brackets, protection shields etc.
The supplier of control system should also study Section 18 of these Specifications
to know the requirements of interface with electrical works of HVAC system.
2.13.3

SIGNS
All thermostats, switches and control devices shall be clearly labeled with identifying
nameplates as specified in Section 18, Electrical Equipment and Controls.

2.13.4

FRAMED CONTROL DIAGRAMS

Approved Control Schematic diagrams showing the complete layout of each control
system, including equipment and control function shall be furnished framed under
glass or in approved laminated plastic for posting at approved locations.

2.13.5

CONTROL TRANSFORMERS
Dry-type transformers for controls of air conditioning system shall be generally
indoor type. The transformer shall be rated to carry the maximum possible load
continuously, and shall be designed for the particular system for which it is intended.

2.13.6

CONTROL POWER SUPPLY

Power to control power distribution panel shall be supplied from main HVAC
distribution panel MCC-1. Power supply to all other control panels shall be from this
control distribution panel.

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2.13.7

THERMOSTATS
Thermostats where specified and/or shown on the Drawings shall be cooling-heating
type with changeover through DDC controls. Thermostats shall be low voltage and
shall control (+/-1 Deg C) of temperature setting at the sensor location, unless
otherwise specified. Thermostats shall be adjustable to temperature range and
differential and shall be suitable for inside design temperature. Variations from above
in the specifications of the standard thermostat forming integral part of the factory
assembled equipment may be accepted with the approval of the Engineer. All room
thermostat sensors shall be mounted at wall 1.5 m above floor unless otherwise
indicated at locations as directed by the Engineer.
Thermostats shall be modulating type for AHUs, unless otherwise specified or
shown. Room thermostats other than installed in operating theatres shall have
locking cover, with removable knob for setting, calibrated in degrees centigrade.
Setting or re- setting shall not be possible without removing locking cover.
Thermostats shall include temperature indicator.
Thermostats for fan coil units shall be integral with 3-speed fan switch, heating,
cooling, wall mounted type, with on-off and heating-cooling switches. It should
indicate room temperature and calibrations shall be in degrees Fahrenheit.

2.13.8

TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD

The manufacturer of control system shall submit through the Contractor suitable
temperature control method and sequence of operation for Engineer's approval.

2.13.9

FLOW SWITCHES
Flow switches shall be packless, vapour-type construction, with all vetted parts
made of brass and designed for mounting in tees. Device shall be capable of being
mounted in pipe tees 1 inch and larger. Paddle shall be provided with removable
segments to accommodate required pipe size and flow. Switching shall be single
pole, double throw time delay action type, with a rating of 5 amps. full load with 220
volts AC.

2.13.10

PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCHES

Pressure switch to indicate positive flow of air shall be installed at each AHU fan
and filter and/or as shown on control schematics.

2.13.11

DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM

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General
The Microprocessor based control system (MBCS) shall comprise of various
independent, stand- alone digital controllers (SDC's) as specified to provide local
access and control functions.
MICRO-PROCESSOR BASED CONTROL SYSTEM (MBCS) PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
Specifications described in this section are general guidelines to help the bidder
understand the intent of the specifications. Deviations from these specifications will
be allowed provided the intent of the specifications is fulfilled. However each
deviation from these specification must be high-lighted at the time of the bid, and
presented in full detail with complete write-up at the time of submittal.
Control wires of any kind will NOT be allowed across floors and between AHU
rooms. Cross wiring between floors will only be allowed in the case where a single
air handling unit has zones on different floors, or where an AHU has been installed
above false ceiling, outside AHU Room or at floor other than area served.
The SDC/SDM should be field programmable. The SDC's/SDM's with factory
programmable capability only will not be allowed.
Any control/sensing devices in public areas, or in areas where un-authorized
personnel have access to it shall have no or hidden set-points and/or over-riding
relays. In case of no set-points/overriding relays, the SDC/SDM should be field
programmable for the desired intent.
A comprehensive write-up detailing all components, sequence of operations and
schematic drawings, for this project shall be presented at the time of submittal.
Minimum Hardware Performance Requirements
Stand-alone Digital Controllers Modules (SDC's/SDM's)
a)

Description
Stand-alone Digital Controllers/Modules shall be 16-bit microcomputer based,
providing a multi- tasking operating system for control functions.
SDC's/SDM's shall provide true floating point arithmetic calculations. To
accommodate accumulation of large totalized values.

b)

Application Program Protection

All programming defining the functions to be performed by the SDC/SDM,
including but not limited to application programs and point database, shall be
protected from loss due to power failure for a minimum of 12 months. Systems
providing non-volatile memory for these functions are preferred.
Systems not providing non-volatile memory shall provide Battery backup
sufficient to provide protection for the specified period.

2.13.12

Automatic Temperature Control

The SDC's/SDM's shall interface to additional panels of equipment as required to
provide the performance specified for Control Panels.
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2.13.13

Control Panel
Each control panel shall be a fully electronic analog control or digital control system,
providing all control functions for the equipment specified to be controlled from that
panel. Control functions to be performed by control panels are as described in this
specification in the point charts, and other relevant sections of these specifications.
It is the intent of this specification to provide the Employer with the ability to read
out temperatures and other values, and to adjust specific items from localized control
panel. In order to provide this Room capability, control panels are specified to be
placed in specific locations.
Every control panel shall provide readouts for the temperatures, or other
information, specified. Every control panel shall provide adjustments for the set
points, parameters, and other adjustment functions specified.
At the least one control panel will be provided in each Air Handling Room. Control
panels for ceiling-hung AHUs shall be installed in vicinity of AHU room.

2.13.14

Read Out of Items

Items specified for read out may be read through plug-in portable operators
terminals which are provided as part of MBCS. At least 2 operator terminals shall be
provided. Read out of sensed variables used in control sequences shall be from the
same sensors used for control. As an alternative, provide either a duplicate sensor for
the read out, or provide a transducer for each sensed signal and a signal compatible
with the controller.
Label shall be part of the digital display of the value.

2.13.15

Adjustments
Every control panel shall provide adjustments for the functions specified. In general,
adjustments shall be provided for all set points used by controllers within each
control panel. In addition, adjustments shall be provided for throttling ranges, mixed
air damper minimum positions, or other items as specified/required Adjustments may
be made through plug in portable operators device.

2.13.16

Sensing and Control Outputs Requirements

Sensing
All sensing inputs shall be provided via industry standard signals. Temperature,
humidity, differential pressure signals, and all other signal inputs shall be one of the
following types:
0-20 mA
4-20 mA
0-5 VDC
0-12 VDC
Resistance Signals
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On/Off Dry contact closure.

All signal inputs shall be compatible with the controllers used, and with the
requirements for readout of variables as specified.
Control Outputs
(a) On/Off Outputs
Control panel shall internally provide test points for the circuit driving the
equipment contactor, for the purpose of troubleshooting whether the 220 VAC
circuit to the contactor is active. All such relays or digital output modules shall
provide a pilot light or LED display of this same status.
(b) Modulating Outputs
Modulating outputs shall be industry standard 0-5 VDC, or 0-12 VDC. Milli amp
outputs of 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA are also acceptable. Drive open/Drive closed type
modulating outputs are acceptable provided that they also comply with the
following requirements.
All modulating outputs shall provide within the control panel, a metric gauge, or
display indication of the commanded position signal to the actuating device. This
meter, gauge, or display must provide either a 0-100 percent position indication, or
readout directly in the engineering units of the signal being used Drive open/ drive
closed type controllers shall include sufficient components and control algorithms
to comply with this requirements.
2.13.17

Fire Stats
The air handling unit discharge air sensor shall act as fire-stat. It will monitor the
discharge air temperature, and upon its higher then user specified limits the
respective AHU shall be bought to fail safe condition.

2.13.18

Controlled Devices
The valves for air handling units would be three-way/two-way as shown on control
schematics, proportional type. The control valves for FCUs would be 3-way two
position type. All valves shall be capable of handling the system design pressure
and design temperature. The valve will incorporate a factory assembled actuator,
capable of running at 220/50/1. All valves 2" and smaller size will have threaded
connections, larger size valves will have standard flange connections.
The damper motors shall be designed with a safety factor of 1.5. The damper
motors shall be suitable for mounting directly on the damper linkage.
All controlled devices will fail to close position. In case of 3-way valves, they will
close to by-pass mode.
All valves shall close bubble tight against the operating head of the system. All
valves shall be sized for maximum pressure drop of 40 KPa unless specified
otherwise hereinafter. All straight through water valves shall have equal percentage
characteristics plugs. All valves which are used in sequence with another, and
which are 65 mm and larger, shall be provided with positive positioner. Valve
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operators shall be of the heavy duty type, featuring a reversible motor, gear train
and necessary relays.
2.13.19

Standard Software Function Libraries

All SDC's/SDM's shall have as a standard feature of their system software,
complete libraries of control algorithms for DDC, Energy Management, and
Facilities Management functions. These resident libraries of algorithms shall be
drawn from for the creation of the application programming of each individual
SDC/SDM.

2.13.20

Application Software Documentation

Contractor shall provide a blueprint documentation of the software application
program for each SDC/SDM. Documentation provided shall include block
software flow-chart showing the interconnection between each of the control
algorithms and sequences. For systems utilizing program listings. A program listing
shall be printed onto the same blueprint, along with the program flow-chart, and
description of the sequence of operation. This blueprint shall be stored and
maintained in each SDC/SDM panel. System acceptance shall not be completed
until this documentation is provided and located in each panel.

2.13.21

Energy Management Control

The individual SDC's/SDM's shall perform Time of Day, Daily, Weekly, Calendar,
Holiday Scheduling, Optimum start/stop, Enthalpy optimization, and all control
optimization strategies, such as Supply Air Reset, and Soft Start Ramp up, for their
connected systems of equipment.

2.13.12

System Support Inventory

Provide for purposes of system support, a complete set of Input/Output circuit
boards sufficient to replace any failed input output point card in any configuration
of control panel.
Also provide:

Temperature and Humidity sensing

Valve actuators and motors
Pressure sensing devices.
Smoke detector, Fire stat.

Two of each kind.

One of each kind.
One of each kind.
One of each kind.

These shall be kept on-site, and shall be available for immediately recovering from
the loss of point processing capability in any control panel.
2.13.13

Distributed Access
It is the intent of this specification to provide the Employer with MBCS
information at distributed locations throughout the facility.
Distributed access
SDC's/SDM's shall include at least 2 plugs-in operator devices with full
alphanumeric display and a keypad for password controlled access to various levels
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of operational capability, from simple information access, to full programmability

of SDC/SDM functions.
2.13.14

Sequence of Operation
Before preparing technical submittal for submission to the Engineer for approval,
the control manufacturer's qualified representative should hold detailed discussions
with the Engineer, along with a qualified representative of the Contractor.
After the general consensus on intended functions of Control system, the Control
manufacturer's representative shall prepare a formal sequence of operation for
submission to Engineer along with technical submittal, to the Engineer, through the
Contractor. Sequence of Operation for both winter and summer modes shall be
prepared describing power interlocks, adjustments, fire detection and smoke
control, S.D.C. failure operation on emergency Set and operating sequences for:

Pumps
Chillers
Cooling Towers

Cooling Towers
The constant condenser water temperature shall be maintained at pre-set level by
sensing condenser water temperature and start/stop of cooling tower fans.
2.13.15

Indication
Following equipment (whichever is applicable) shall have the indication at the local
controller, located next to equipment;

EQUIPMENT

TYPE

INDICATION

LOCATION

DI
AI
AI
AI
DI
AO
DO
DI
AI

SMOKE/NO SMOKE
DIGITAL %RH
DIGITAL F
DIGITAL F
DIRTY/CLEAN
0-100% OPEN
ON/OFF
NO-PRESS/NRML
DIGITAL F

Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC

Smoke detector
Room Relative Humidity
Room/zone Air Temp.
Supply Air discharge Temp.
Air Filter P.D.
Coil/valve
Supply Air Fan
Supply Air Fan P.D.
Mixed Air temp.(OA-RA)

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Chilled/Hot water temp. (IN-OUT)

Re-Heat Coil
Room Press. Transmitter
Humidifier
Fire Stats
Variable Frequency Drives
Water Flow Switch
Water Pressure Transmitter
Motorized Dampers actuator

AI
DO
AI
DO
DI
AO
DI
AI
AO

DIGITAL F
ON/OFF
Hi-PRESS/NORMAL
ON/OFF
FIRE/NO FIRE
0-100% ADJUSTMENT
FLOW/NO FLOW
DIGITAL Psi/Kpa
0-100% ADJUSTMENT

Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC
Local SDC

2.13.16 DDC POINT SUMMARY SHEET

AI
DI
AO
DO
=====================

Cooling Tower & CPR # A

Out Side Temperature
Out Side RH
Chilled/Hot Water Temp. (IN-OUT) at Header
Chilled Water Out (Chiller 1)
Condenser Water Out (Chiller 1)
Condenser Water Temp. (IN-OUT) at Header
CT Fan Failure
CT Fan Start/Stop
Chiller Start/stop
Chiller Status
Condenser Water Pumps Status
Condenser Water Pumps Start/Stop
Water Flow Switches (Chiller)

01
01
02
01
01
02
02

01
02
-

01
02
-

01
01
02
01
01
02

01
-

01

Cooling Tower & CPR # B

Out Side Temperature
Out Side RH
Chilled/Hot Water Temp. (IN-OUT) at Header
Chilled Water Out (Chiller 2)
Condenser Water Out (Chiller 2)
Condenser Water Temp. (IN-OUT) at Header
Chiller Start/stop
Chiller Status
Condensate Return Pumps Status
Condensate Return Pumps Start/Stop
Water Flow Switches (Chiller)

02

01
02
-

02
-

02
04
01
03

01

Motorized Valves CPR A & B

Motorized V/V for Steam (65 mm)
Motorized V/V for Condenser Water (200 mm)
Motorized V/V for Chilled Water (200 mm)
Motorized V/V for Chilled Water (150 mm)

Notes: The HVAC Contractor must discuss control scheme with Consultant/Site Engineer
before ordering Controls. Motorized control of water/steam lines shall be desired to
run either Chiller (i.e. Steam or Electrical) in Plant Room A & B. All DDC panels
must be linked to existing BMS system.
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2.13.17

APPROVED MAKES:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

Regin
Schneider
Honeywell
Jhonson
Delta

The approved country of origin are USA/Europe.

2.14

INSTRUMENTATION

2.14.1

Furnish and install, in each respective machine room or fan room, the following
indicating pipe insertion type thermometers with long stems having scales.

2.14.2

Compound pressure gauges, at least 4 inch diameter, with Bourdon tube type element
and internal, with individual bearings to give best accuracy under fluctuating pressure
and vibrations shall be provided at suction and discharge of all condenser pumps.

2.14.3

The approved manufacturers for instruments shall be Dawyer/Weiss/Weskler/Tererice

from USA/Europe.

2.14.4

The Tenderer to give complete details of all the instruments offered by him.

2.15

PAINTING

2.15.1

The Contractor shall paint all plants, equipment, ducting, piping , hangers, bracing and
other surfaces exposed to air as specified and he shall also be responsible for all finish
painting. The minimum number of coats are specified hereinunder but sufficient coats
shall be given to achieve desired finish.

2.15.2

Material for painting shall be high grade products of well known manufacturer, and
when approved, shall be delivered on the site in original unbroken packages, bearing
the makers name and brand. Paints of approved color only shall be used for each
application.

2.15.3

All surfaces shall be clean, dry and free from dust at the time any coating is applied.

2.15.4

Interior painting shall not be done when temperature is below 30 deg. F. Enamel shall
not be applied when temperature is; below 70 deg. F. Exterior painting shall not be
done in frosty, foggy or damp weather, or when the temperature is below 50 deg. F.

2.15.5

All plants, equipments, pumps and motors; shall be provided with three coats of
enamel paint in the factory and shall; be carefully cleaned and oiled after installation.
In case the original paint has been damaged, fresh coats of enamel paint to match the
original shall be given.

2.15.6

All steel pipe work, duct bracing angles or other steel equipment specified to be
insulated, shall be thoroughly wire-brushed and have one coat of black asphaltum
paint before insulation is applied. Boiler breaching and kitchen range hood ducts shall
be painted with heat resistant paint.
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2.15.7

All pipe and duct hangers and duct; angle bracing, which are located in concealed
spaces, shall be given a heavy coat of aluminum paint before being concealed.

2.15.8

The interior of all duct and outlet boxer at the back of air grilles, registers and
diffusers shall be painted with two coats of dull black paint.

2.15.9

All black steel ducting, piping and other equipment required to be insulated, shall be
thoroughly wire-brushed and applied with one coat of black asphaltum paint before
insulation is fixed.

2.15.10 The interior of masonry built up fresh air and fan chambers shall be applied two coats
of odorless non-scaling paint.
2.15.11 All 8 oz. weight canvas jacketed insulated ducting and piping, in plant rooms or
visible in the occupied areas, shall be given one coat of polyvinyl 1 acetate with water
repellent emulsion and finished with two coats or synthetic enamel paint.
2.15.12 Paint shall be applied as per manufacturers printed application directions. Paint color
scheme shall be specified at; the time of painting or earlier.
2.15.13 The ducting and piping shall be painted according to the color code based on
American standard Scheme for identification of piping systems., and used for finish
painting. All color codes an scheme shall be approved by the Consultants.
2.15.14 The Contractor shall stencil, near each valve on the pipe, the name of the fluid. Also
an arrow should be painted next to the legend, indicating the direction of flow in pipe.
2.15.15 The Contractor shall further provide manufacturers application directions,
performance guarantee and literatures.

2.16

CHARTS AND TAGS

2.16.1

The Contractor shall supply tracings on linen base and four copies each of charts or
diagrams showing outline plants of the structure and describing essential features of
all the components of; the installed system, for the purpose of identifying the location
of all control points, valves etc. for easy operation, maintenance and servicing.

2.16.2

The Contractor shall provide identifying crass tags for all valves, controls, etc., with
numbers corresponding to those given in the charts or diagrams specified above. The
20 g. brass tags shall be atleast 1-1/4 dia, the numbering shall be stamped, and tags
fastened to the controls and valves with brass chains and hooks.

2.16.3

The Contractor shall supply tracings on linen base and four copies each of charts
indicating schedule and daily start-up and shut down, emergency shut down, schedule
of servicing and maintenance, lubrication points and schedule, and chart listing
equipment model and serial Nos. conditions of operation, normal settings of automatic
and safety controls, data of accessories, and motors manufacturers name and address,
and reference No. of technical and spare parts calalogues supplied to the Employer.
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The Engineer may accept reproducible sepia transparencies instead of linen base
tracings.
2.16.4

One set of charts and diagrams shall be mounted in glass frame and permanently fixed
according to the Engineers direction.

2.16.5

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval the list of charts, diagrams,
etc., which he proposed to supply.

2.17

CLEANING AND TESTING

2.17.1

The Contractor shall, during construction, properly cap pipes to prevent the entrance
of dirt, etc. Each ducting and piping circuit shall be blown through, after completion,
for as long a time as necessary to thoroughly clean that circuit.

2.17.2

Not used.

2.17.3

All water piping shall be tested with a hydraulic pressure of 1-1/2 times the operating
pressure, but not less than 150 psig or at a pressure approved by the Engineer, for
sufficient time to detect leaks and defects. All leaks and defects shall be made good in
a proper workmanlike approved manner. If necessary piping shall be taken down and
re-erected, and any make-shift or temporary repair of leaks will not be permitted.

2.17.4

The Contractor shall test all electric motors, electric wiring and earning earthing and
furnish test records to the Engineer.

2.17.5

After the entire installation has been completed, the Contractor shall commission the
equipment, making all necessary adjustments in the equipment, plants, balancing
valves, etc., as called for and submit reports of performance tests as specified
elsewhere in this specification.

2.18

COMMISSIONING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

2.18.1 The air-conditioning system described in this specification and shown on the drawings
shall be commissioned. A program for the commissioning, and any specified tests, shall
be prepared and this shall be incorporated in the Contract program following approval
by the Engineer.
2.18.2

Commissioning shall mean, the advancement of all the building services system, from
the state of static completion to full working order, adjusted to the design
requirements which are given.

2.18.3

The cost of providing all instruments and associated equipment whether of a

temporary and/or permanent nature, attendance of any specialists, and for the
provision of test points required for; the commissioning; and testing, shall be included
in the tender. A recent calibration certificate for each instrument shall be available for
inspection.
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