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SECTION 23 05 41 - NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Noise criteria, seismic restraints for equipment, vibration tolerance and vibration isolation for HVAC and plumbing work.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC: General mechanical requirements and items, which are common to more than one section of Division 23.

B. Section 23 31 00, HVAC DUCTS and CASINGS: requirements for flexible duct connectors, sound attenuators and sound absorbing duct lining.

C. SECTION 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, and BALANCING FOR HVAC:

requirements for sound and vibration tests.

D. SECTION 23 37 00, AIR OUTLETS and INLETS: noise requirements for G-grilles.

E. Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS: Requirements for commissioning, systems readiness checklists, and training.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Refer to article, QUALITY ASSURANCE in specification Section 23 05 11, COMMON

WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.

B. Seismic Restraint Requirements:

1. Equipment:

a. All mechanical equipment not supported with isolators external to the unit shall be securely anchored to the structure. Such mechanical equipment shall be properly supported to resist a horizontal force of 50 percent of the weight of the equipment furnished.

b. All mechanical equipment mounted on vibration isolators shall be provided with seismic restraints capable of resisting a horizontal force of 100 percent of the weight of the equipment furnished.

2. Piping: Refer to specification Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

HVAC.

3. Ductwork: Refer to specification Section 23 31 00, HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Vibration isolators:

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a. Floor mountings

b. Hangers

c. Snubbers

d. Thrust restraints

2. Bases.

3. Seismic restraint provisions and bolting.

4. Acoustical enclosures.

C. Isolator manufacturer shall furnish with submittal load calculations for selection of isolators, including supplemental bases, based on lowest operating speed of equipment supported.

D.Seismic Requirements: Submittals are required for all equipment anchors, supports and seismic restraints. Submittals shall include weights, dimensions, standard connections, and manufacturer's certification that all specified equipment will withstand seismic

Lateral Force requirements as shown on drawings.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

(ASHRAE):

2009 ......................................Fundamentals Handbook, Chapter 7, Sound and Vibration

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A123/A123M-09.....................Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)

Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

A307-07b ...............................Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength

D2240-05(2010) ....................Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer

Hardness

D. Manufacturers Standardization (MSS):

SP-58-2009 ...........................Pipe Hangers and Supports-Materials, Design and

Manufacture

E. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1910.95 ....................Occupational Noise Exposure

F. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

ASCE 7-10 ............................Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

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G. American National Standards Institute / Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s

National Association (ANSI/SMACNA):

001-2008 ...............................Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical

Systems, 3rd Edition.

H. International Code Council (ICC):

2009 IBC................................International Building Code.

I. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

H-18-8 2010...........................Seismic Design Requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Type of isolator, base, and minimum static deflection shall be as required for each specific equipment application as recommended by isolator or equipment manufacturer but subject to minimum requirements indicated herein and in the schedule on the drawings.

B. Elastometric Isolators shall comply with ASTM D2240 and be oil resistant neoprene with a maximum stiffness of 60 durometer and have a straight-line deflection curve.

C. Exposure to weather: Isolator housings to be either hot dipped galvanized or powder coated to ASTM B117 salt spray testing standards. Springs to be powder coated or electro galvanized. All hardware to be electro galvanized. In addition provide limit stops to resist wind velocity. Velocity pressure established by wind shall be calculated in accordance with section 1609 of the International Building Code. A minimum wind velocity of 75 mph shall be employed.

D. Uniform Loading: Select and locate isolators to produce uniform loading and deflection even when equipment weight is not evenly distributed.

E. Color code isolators by type and size for easy identification of capacity.

2.2 VIBRATION ISOLATORS

A. Hangers: Shall be combination neoprene and springs unless otherwise noted and shall allow for expansion of pipe.

1. Combination Neoprene and Spring (Type H): Vibration hanger shall contain a spring and double deflection neoprene element in series. Spring shall have a diameter not less than 0.8 of compressed operating spring height. Spring shall have a minimum additional travel of 50 percent between design height and solid height. Spring shall permit a 15 degree angular misalignment without rubbing on hanger box.

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2. Spring Position Hanger (Type HP): Similar to combination neoprene and spring hanger except hanger shall hold piping at a fixed elevation during installation and include a secondary adjustment feature to transfer load to spring while maintaining same position.

3. Neoprene (Type HN): Vibration hanger shall contain a double deflection type neoprene isolation element. Hanger rod shall be separated from contact with hanger bracket by a neoprene grommet.

4. Spring (Type HS): Vibration hanger shall contain a coiled steel spring in series with a neoprene grommet. Spring shall have a diameter not less than 0.8 of compressed operating spring height. Spring shall have a minimum additional travel of 50 percent between design height and solid height. Spring shall permit a 15 degree angular misalignment without rubbing on hanger box.

5. Hanger supports for piping 50 mm (2 inches) and larger shall have a pointer and scale deflection indicator.

6. Hangers used in seismic applications shall be provided with a neoprene and steel rebound washer installed ¼’ clear of bottom of hanger housing in operation to prevent spring from excessive upward travel

C. Snubbers: Each spring mounted base shall have a minimum of four all-directional or eight two directional (two per side) seismic snubbers that are double acting. Elastomeric materials shall be shock absorbent neoprene bridge quality bearing pads, maximum 60 durometer, replaceable and have a minimum thickness of 6 mm (1/4 inch). Air gap between hard and resilient material shall be not less than 3 mm (1/8 inch) nor more than

6 mm (1/4 inch). Restraints shall be capable of withstanding design load without permanent deformation.

D. Thrust Restraints (Type THR): Restraints shall provide a spring element contained in a steel frame with neoprene pads at each end attachment. Restraints shall have factory preset thrust and be field adjustable to allow a maximum movement of 6 mm (1/4 inch) when the fan starts and stops. Restraint assemblies shall include rods, angle brackets and other hardware for field installation.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Vibration Isolation:

1. No metal-to-metal contact will be permitted between fixed and floating parts.

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2. Connections to Equipment: Allow for deflections equal to or greater than equipment deflections. Electrical, drain, piping connections, and other items made to rotating or reciprocating equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.) which rests on vibration isolators, shall be isolated from building structure for first three hangers or supports with a deflection equal to that used on the corresponding equipment.

3. Common Foundation: Mount each electric motor on same foundation as driven machine. Hold driving motor and driven machine in positive rigid alignment with provision for adjusting motor alignment and belt tension. Bases shall be level throughout length and width. Provide shims to facilitate pipe connections, leveling, and bolting.

4. Provide heat shields where elastomers are subject to temperatures over 38 degrees

C (l00 degrees F).

5. Extend bases for pipe elbow supports at discharge and suction connections at pumps. Pipe elbow supports shall not short circuit pump vibration to structure.

6. Non-rotating equipment such as heat exchangers and convertors shall be mounted on isolation units having the same static deflection as the isolation hangers or support of the pipe connected to the equipment.

B. Inspection and Adjustments: Check for vibration and noise transmission through connections, piping, ductwork, foundations, and walls. Adjust, repair, or replace isolators as required to reduce vibration and noise transmissions to specified levels.

3.2 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust vibration isolators after piping systems are filled and equipment is at operating weight.

B. Adjust limit stops on restrained spring isolators to mount equipment at normal operating height. After equipment installation is complete, adjust limit stops so they are out of contact during normal operation.

C. Attach thrust limits at centerline of thrust and adjust to a maximum of 1/4inch (6-mm) movement during start and stop.

D. Adjust active height of spring isolators.

E. Adjust snubbers according to manufacturer's recommendations.

F. Adjust seismic restraints to permit free movement of equipment within normal mode of operation.

G. Torque anchor bolts according to equipment manufacturer's recommendations to resist seismic forces.

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3.3 COMMISSIONING

A. Provide commissioning documentation in accordance with the requirements of section

23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS for all inspection, start up, and contractor testing required above and required by the System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent.

B. Components provided under this section of the specification will be tested as part of a larger system. Refer to section 23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS and related sections for contractor responsibilities for system commissioning.

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SELECTION GUIDE FOR VIBRATION ISOLATORS

EQUIPMENT ON GRADE 20FT FLOOR SPAN 30FT FLOOR SPAN 40FT FLOOR SPAN 50FT FLOOR SPAN

BAS

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COMPRESSORS AND VACUUM PUMPS

UP THROUGH 1-1/2

HP

--- D,L, W

0.8 ---- D,L, W

0.8 --- D,L, W

1.5 --- D,L, W

1.5 --- D,L, W

2 HP AND OVER:

500 - 750 RPM --- D 0.8 --- S 0.8 --- S 1.5 --- S 1.5 --- S 2.5

750 RPM & OVER --- D 0.8 --- S 0.8 --- S 1.5 --- S 1.5 --- S 2.5

PUMPS

UP TO

1-1/2

HP

--- --- --- --- D,L, W

--- --- D,L, W

--- --- D,L, W

--- --- D,L, W

---CLOSE

COUPLED

2 HP &

OVER

--- --- --- I S 0.8 I S 1.5 I S 1.5 I S 2.0

Up to 25

HP

--- --- --- --- S 0.75 --- S 1.50 --- S 1.50 --- --- NALARGE

INLINE

26 HP

THRU

30 HP

--- --- --- --- S 1.0 --- S 1.50 --- S 2.50 --- --- NA

UP TO

10 HP

--- --- --- --- D,L, W

--- --- D,L, W

--- --- D,L, W

--- --- D,L, W

BASE

MOUNTED

15 HP

THRU

40 HP

I S 1.0 I S 1.0 I S 2.0 I S 2.0 I S 2.0

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EQUIPMENT ON GRADE 20FT FLOOR SPAN 30FT FLOOR SPAN 40FT FLOOR SPAN 50FT FLOOR SPAN

BAS

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50 HP &

OVER

I S 1.0 I S 1.0 I S 2.0 I S 2.5 I S 2.5

ROOF FANS

ABOVE OCCUPIED AREAS:

5 HP & OVER --- --- --- CB S 1.0 CB S 1.0 CB S 1.0 CB S 1.0

CENTRIFUGAL FANS

UP TO 50 HP:

UP TO 200 RPM B N 0.3 B S 2.5 B S 2.5 B S 3.5 B S 3.5

201 - 300 RPM B N 0.3 B S 2.0 B S 2.5 B S 2.5 B S 3.5

301 - 500 RPM B N 0.3 B S 2.0 B S 2.0 B S 2.5 B S 3.5

501 RPM & OVER B N 0.3 B S 2.0 B S 2.0 B S 2.0 B S 2.5

60 HP & OVER:

UP TO 300 RPM B S 2.0 I S 2.5 I S 3.5 I S 3.5 I S 3.5

301 - 500 RPM B S 2.0 I S 2.0 I S 2.5 I S 3.5 I S 3.5

501 RPM & OVER B S 1.0 I S 2.0 I S 2.0 I S 2.5 I S 2.5

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

UP TO 25 HP I N 0.75 I N 1.5 I S 2.5 I S 3.5 I S 4.5

30 THRU 100 HP I N 0.75 I N 1.5 I S 2.5 I S 3.5 I S 4.5

125 HP & OVER I N 0.75 I N 1.5 I S 2.5 I S 3.5 I S 4.5

AIR HANDLING UNIT PACKAGES

SUSPENDED:

UP THRU 5 HP --- --- --- --- H 1.0 --- H 1.0 --- H 1.0 --- H 1.0

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EQUIPMENT ON GRADE 20FT FLOOR SPAN 30FT FLOOR SPAN 40FT FLOOR SPAN 50FT FLOOR SPAN

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7-1/2 HP & OVER:

UP TO 500 RPM --- --- --- --- H,

THR

1.5 --- H, THR

2.5 --- H, THR

2.5 --- H, THR

2.5

501 RPM & OVER --- --- --- --- H,

THR

0.8 --- H, THR

0.8 --- H,TH

R

0.8 --- H,TH

R

2.0

FLOOR MOUNTED:

UP THRU 5 HP --- D --- --- S 1.0 --- S 1.0 --- S 1.0 --- S 1.0

7-1/2 HP & OVER:

UP TO 500 RPM --- D --- R S,

THR

1.5 R S, THR

2.5 R S, THR

2.5 R S, THR

2.5

501 RPM & OVER --- D --- --- S,

THR

0.8 --- S, THR

0.8 R S, THR

1.5 R S, THR

2.0

CONDENSING UNITS

ALL --- SS 0.25 --- SS 0.75 --- SS 1.5 CB SS 1.5 --- --- NA

IN-LINE CENTRIFUGAL AND VANE AXIAL FANS, FLOOR MOUNTED: (APR 9)

UP THRU 50 HP:

UP TO 300 RPM --- D --- R S 2.5 R S 2.5 R S 2.5 R S 3.5

301 - 500 RPM --- D --- R S 2.0 R S 2.0 R S 2.5 R S 2.5

501 - & OVER --- D --- --- S 1.0 --- S 1.0 R S 2.0 R S 2.5

60 HP AND OVER:

301 - 500 RPM R S 1.0 R S 2.0 R S 2.0 R S 2.5 R S 3.5

501 RPM & OVER R S 1.0 R S 2.0 R S 2.0 R S 2.0 R S 2.5

NOTES:

1. Edit the Table above to suit where isolator, other than those shown, are used, such as for seismic restraints and position limit stops.

2. For suspended floors lighter than 100 mm (4 inch) thick concrete, select deflection requirements from next higher span.

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3. For separate chiller building on grade, pump isolators may be omitted.

4. Direct bolt fire pumps to concrete base. Provide pads (D) for domestic water booster pump package.

5. For projects in seismic areas, use only SS & DS type isolators and snubbers.

6. For floor mounted in-line centrifugal blowers (ARR 1): use "B" type in lieu of "R" type base.

7. Suspended: Use "H" isolators of same deflection as floor mounted.

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