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This document is a government solicitation for the construction to replace the boilers and boiler plant at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The solicitation includes specifications for the work, which covers demolition, new boiler and boiler plant equipment, piping systems, instrumentation and controls, and other related work. Key details include:
The solicitation number is 36C25724R0077. A site visit is scheduled for November 7, 2024 at 10 AM Central Time. The work will be performed for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. The solicitation requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the project. Applicable standards include ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and other relevant codes. The contractor must have qualified welders and comply with ASME welding requirements. Submittals, testing, commissioning, and training are also required. Overall, the solicitation outlines the scope of work, technical specifications, and administrative requirements for the boiler plant replacement project.
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TEMPLE VA MEDICAL CENTER
TEMPLE, TX 76504
PROJECT NO. 674-251-7971
REPLACE BOILERS AND BOILER PLANT
COX DESIGN ASSOCIATES
DECEMBER 2022
SPECIFICATIONS
VOLUME THREE
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REPLACE BOILERS AND BOILER PLANT
PROJECT #674-251-7971
TEMPLE VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 04-01-22
00 01 10-1
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 00 01 10
DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 03-22 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 Demolition 11-21
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21
DIVISION 04 – MASONRY
04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17
DIVISION 05 – METALS
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
00 01 10-2
07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 01-21 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-21
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 13 Metal Lockers 06-14
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED
00 01 10-3
DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED
DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED
DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION
21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20 22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewage Pump Units 09-20 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 14 36 Packages, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 09-15 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-20 22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heater 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15
DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING
(HVAC)
23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation 04-20 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 02-20 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-20 23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 04-20 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20
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23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 08-21 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems 04-20 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 09-21 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 11-17 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20 23 52 33 Water Tube Boiler 03-22 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20 23 81 43 Air Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20 23 82 00 Convection Heating And Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20 25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10
DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION - NOT USED
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 01-18 26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 01-17 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17 26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 01-17 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18
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26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 32 13 Engine Generator 01-18 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification System 10-18
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-18 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
31 20 00 Earthwork 11-21 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-21 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-21 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-18
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-21 33 10 00 Water Utilities 11-21 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 11-21 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-21
00 01 10-6
33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11
DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION - NOT USED
DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED
APPENDIX A
Geotechnical Engineering Report
PROJECT #674-19-101
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SECTION 23 10 00
FACILITY FUEL OIL SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Diesel fuel oil and unheated burner fuel oil tanks, piping, and accessories located outside, aboveground as shown on contract drawings. Refer to contract drawings for type of fuel and for tank capacities and related work scope.
B. Tank fluid level monitoring and alarm systems.
C. Leak detection system for tanks and underground piping.
D. Fuel oil quality maintenance system (water and particulate removal).
E. A complete listing of common acronyms and abbreviations are included in Section 23 05 10, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR BOILER PLANT AND STEAM GENERATION and Section 23
05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
D. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.
E. Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.
F. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.
G. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
H. Section 23 05 10, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR BOILER PLANT AND STEAM
GENERATION.
I. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
J. Section 23 07 11, HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION.
K. Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
L. Section 23 09 11, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR BOILER PLANT.
M. Section 23 21 11, BOILER PLANT PIPING SYSTEMS.
N. Section 23 50 11, BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.
O. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION.
P. Section 31 20 00, EARTHWORK.
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
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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. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.
B. American Petroleum Institute (API):
RP 1631-2001 ............................Interior Lining and Periodic Inspection of Underground Storage
Tanks
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
B16.5-2017.................................Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24
Metric/Inch Standard.
B16.9-2018.................................Factory Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
B16.11-2016...............................Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
B31.1-2018.................................Power Piping
D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A36/A36M-2017 .........................Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A53/A53M-2018 .........................Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
A105/A105M-2014 .....................Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping
Applications
A106/A106M-2015 .....................Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-
Temperature Service
A126-04(R2019).........................Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
A234/A234M-2015 .....................Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon
Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature
Service
B62-2017....................................Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal
Castings
D2996-2015................................Standard Specification for Filament-Wound “Fiberglass” (Glass-
Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe
E. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):
A-A-60005-1998.........................Frames, Covers, Grating, Steps, Sump and Catch Basin, Manhole
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F. NACE International (NACE):
SP0169-2013 .............................Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged
Metallic Piping Systems
3/SSPC–SP62013......................Commercial Blast Cleaning
4/SSPC-SP72006.......................Brush-off Blast Cleaning
G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
250-2014 ....................................Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)
H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
30-2018 ......................................Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
31-2019 ......................................Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
70-2017 ......................................National Electrical Code (NEC)
I. Steel Tank Institute (STI):
F001-2017..................................Flameshield® Standard for Fire Tested Tanks
F841-2010..................................Standard for Dual Wall Underground Steel Storage Tanks
F894-2018..................................ACT-100® Specification for External Corrosion Protection of
FRP Composite Steel Underground Storage Tanks
F941-2015..................................Fireguard: Specification for Fireguard Protected Aboveground
Storage Tanks
F961-2017..................................ACT-100U Specification for External Corrosion Protection of
Composite Steel Underground Storage Tanks
P3-2015......................................Specification and Manual for External Corrosion Protection of
Underground Steel Storage Tanks
R891-2006..................................Recommended Practice for Hold Down Strap Isolation
J. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):
58-2018 ......................................Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids
142-2019 ....................................Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids
971-2019 ....................................Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Flammable
Liquids
1316-2018 ..................................Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for
Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures
1746-2007(R2014) .....................Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel
Underground Storage Tanks
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2085-2019 ..................................Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section
01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked “SUBMITTED UNDER
SECTION 23 10 00, FACILITY FUEL OIL SYSTEMS”, with applicable paragraph identification.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.
D. Underground Tanks:
1. Drawings of tanks, anchoring devices, heating coils (if required), tank manholes, tank manhole enclosures, access doors for the tank manhole enclosures and all accessories.
Include overall dimensions and dimensional locations and sizes of all anchoring devices, pipe connections, and access openings.
2. Manufacturer's installation instructions describing recommended foundation, bedding and backfill material, support and anchoring devices, and method of installation.
3. Weight of entire tank assemblies, empty and flooded.
4. Certification of compliance with specified standards.
5. Certification that steel tank manufacturer participates in the Steel Tank Institute (STI) Quality
Assurance Program.
6. Data certifying that tanks are designed for surcharge loads of backfill, traffic and other construction.
7. Design and construction of tanks, secondary containment, pipe connections, manholes, anchoring devices, access doors for tank manhole enclosures.
8. Application and performance data on tank coating (steel tanks) from manufacturer of coating.
9. Design of cathodic protection system (when specified) for steel tanks.
E. Aboveground Steel Tanks, Including Vault-type Tanks:
1. Drawings of tanks, supports, ladders, platforms, heating coils, tank manholes, emergency relief vents and all accessories. Include overall dimensions and dimensional locations and sizes of pipe connections, and access openings.
2. Recommended tank support locations.
3. Weight of entire tank assembly, empty and flooded.
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4. Design and construction of primary tanks, insulation, secondary containment, supports, pipe connections, platforms.
5. Application and performance data on coatings from manufacturer of coatings.
6. Data certifying tanks are designed for surcharge loads of platforms shown.
7. Certification of compliance with specified standards.
8. Certification that steel tank manufacturer participates in Steel Tank Institute (STI) Quality
Assurance Program.
9. Design, construction, performance, dimensions of emergency relief vents.
F. Fuel Piping:
1. ASTM and UL compliance.
2. Grade, class or type, schedule number.
3. Manufacturer.
G. Pipe Fittings, Unions, Flanges:
1. ASTM and UL compliance.
2. ASTM standards number.
3. Catalog cuts.
4. Pressure and temperature rating.
H. Foot Valves, Check Valves, Overfill Prevention Valves:
1. Catalog cuts showing design and construction.
2. Pressure and temperature ratings.
3. Pressure loss and flow rate data.
4. Materials of construction.
5. Accessories.
I. Secondary Containment System for Fuel Piping:
1. Sizes, materials, construction of containment system including end seals, sumps, coatings and pipe supports.
2. Layout of system.
3. Installation instructions.
4. Design of cathodic protection system (steel casing).
J. Leak Detection System:
1. Drawings, description and performance data on sensors, control units.
2. Description of operation.
3. Layout of system.
4. Installation and operating instructions.
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5. Data on interconnecting wiring systems to be furnished.
K. Tank Fluid Level Monitoring Instrumentation System:
1. Drawings showing instruments and in-tank sensing units, with dimensions.
2. Design and construction of all elements of system.
3. Installation instructions.
L. Tank and Piping Accessories: Design, construction, and dimensions of vent caps, fill boxes, fill caps, spill containers and other accessories.
M. Fuel Quality Maintenance System:
1. Drawings and description of all components and arrangement of system.
2. Design and performance of pumps, filters.
3. Catalog data and operation of control system.
4. Installation instructions.
N. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:
1. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.
2. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.
3. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.
O. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
P. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section
23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Approval by Contracting Officer is required of products or services of proposed manufacturers, suppliers and installers, and will be based on Contractor’s certification that:
1. Manufacturers regularly and currently manufacture tanks, tank and piping accessories, tank fluid level monitoring and leak detection systems, and fuel quality management systems.
2. Manufacturers of steel tanks participate in the Quality Assurance Program of the Steel Tank
Institute (STI).
3. The design and size of each item of equipment provided for this project is of current production and has been in satisfactory operation on at least three installations for approximately three years. Current models of fluid level and leak detection systems with less
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than three years’ service experience are acceptable if similar previous models from the same manufacturer have at least three years’ service experience.
B. Apply and install materials, equipment and specialties in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. Conflicts between the manufacturer’s instructions and the contract drawings and specifications shall be referred to the COR for resolution. Provide copies of installation instructions to the COR two weeks prior to commencing installation of any item.
C. All equipment shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components or overall assembly.
D. Tanks, Secondary Containment Systems for Piping, Plastic Piping and Containment Systems, Tank Level Monitoring Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Fuel Quality Management Systems, Cathodic Protection Systems: Authorized manufacturer’s representatives shall provide onsite training of installers and supervision of the installation and testing of the equipment and systems to assure conformance to written instructions of manufacturers.
E. Tank and piping installation contractor shall be certified as acceptable by local and state pollution control authorities.
F. Entire installation shall conform to requirements of local and state pollution control authorities.
G. Pipe Welding: Conform to requirements of ASME B31.1. Welders shall show evidence of qualification. Welders shall utilize a stamp to identify their work. Unqualified personnel will be rejected.
H. Assembly of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Piping: Installation personnel shall have been trained, tested and certified under a procedure approved by the manufacturer of the piping. Proof of certification, in writing, shall be provided to the COR.
I. Where specified codes or standards conflict, consult the COR.
J. Label of Conformance (definition): Labels of accredited testing laboratories showing conformance to the standards specified.
K. Equipment and materials installed shall be compatible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result will be a safe, complete and fully operational system which conforms to contract requirements and in which no item is subject to conditions beyond its design capabilities.
1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION
A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.
B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, VA approved substitutions and construction revisions shall be in electronic version on CD or DVD
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inserted into a three-ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including applicable piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations. Notes on all special systems or devices shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the As-Built documentation.
C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification;
and shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.
Provide record drawings as follows:
1. As-built drawings are to be provided, with a copy of them on AutoCAD provided on CD or
DVD. The CAD drawings shall use multiple line layers with a separate individual layer for each system.
D. The as-built drawings shall indicate the location and type of all lockout/tagout points for all energy sources for all equipment and pumps to include breaker location and numbers, valve tag numbers, etc. Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.
E. Certification documentation shall be provided to COR 21 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and provide documentation/certification that all results of tests were within limits specified. Test results shall contain written sequence of test procedure with written test results annotated at each step along with the expected outcome or setpoint. The results shall include all readings, including but not limited to data on device (make, model and performance characteristics), normal pressures, switch ranges, trip points, amp readings, and calibration data to include equipment serial numbers or individual identifications, etc.
1.7 PERMITS
A. Contractor shall obtain and complete all tank permit and registration forms required by governmental authorities.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ABOVEGROUND STEEL TANKS
A. Type: Factory-fabricated all welded steel, horizontal cylindrical configuration, atmospheric pressure, internal and external corrosion protection as specified. In addition to specified requirements, tanks shall be fabricated in accordance with Steel Tank Institute (STI) design standards by manufacturer that participates in STI Quality Assurance Program.
B. Construction:
1. ASTM A36/A36M steel, conform to UL 142. Inner and outer tanks of double wall tanks shall both conform. Provide label of conformance.
2. Conform to NFPA 30 or NFPA 31 as applicable.
3. Existing to be relocated double-wall, insulation between walls, conforming to STI F941
"Fireguard" construction, and to UL 2085. Coordinate all requirements necessary to relocate the tanks including recertification and permitting. Provide label of conformance.
4. Design for surcharge load produced by tank-mounted platforms and platform loadings shown.
Design tanks for saddle supports furnished by tank manufacturer.
5. Leaks and abrasions are prohibited. Maximum permissible out-of-roundness of cylindrical shells is one percent of the diameter.
6. Provide lifting lugs for rigging tanks.
7. Make provisions for leak detectors to be installed at lowest part of interstitial space between walls of double-wall tanks.
C. Platforms, Stairs, Ladders and Handrails: Provide welded steel assemblies as shown, conforming to OSHA requirements. Provide welded steel tank attachments designed to support platform framing, stairs, ladders and live and dead loadings. Clean and coat all surfaces as specified for tank and steel dike exterior. Galvanizing is an acceptable alternative.
D. Factory Cleaning: Clean interior and exterior of tanks and steel dikes (if furnished). Remove mill scale, dirt, rust, oil, welding debris, loose coatings and coatings incompatible with fuel stored or protective coating. Sandblast exterior in accordance with NACE 3.
E. Factory Coating: Provide tanks and steel dikes (if furnished) with exterior coat of rust resistant metal primer, specified under Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Coat interior from bottom of tank to 1 m (3 feet) above bottom in compliance with API RP 1631.
F. Field Painting: Clean and coat all surfaces as specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
G. Pipe Connections to Tanks:
1. Conform to UL 142.
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2. Pipe sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller, threaded. Pipe sizes 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) and larger, flanged, 1034 kPa (150 psig) ASME rating.
3. Welded joints required on steel piping located inside tanks.
4. Provide and coordinate tank connection quantities, sizes and types with requirements of tank level gauge unit; sounding rod; vent, fill, supply and return pipes; and other pipes as shown.
5. On double-wall tanks, provide valved drain of interstitial space.
H. Tank Manholes: Provide quantity shown. Bolted cover type, gasketed.
I. Internal Ladder: Provide as shown with 50 mm x 6 mm (2 inch x 1/4 inch) sides and 20 mm (3/4 inch) diameter rungs at 300 mm (12 inches) on center. Provide slide supports to allow for tank movement.
J. Wear (Striker) Plates: Provide 300 mm (12 inch) square, 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick steel plates welded to tank bottom directly under the sounding opening, the fuel return discharge, and the fill discharge.
K. Lifting Lugs: Provide for rigging tanks.
L. Emergency Relief Vents for Fire Exposure: Venting capacity shall conform to NFPA 30 or NFPA
31 as applicable. Standard product of a manufacturer, designed to automatically open at tank pressure of 17 kPa (2.5 psig) gauge. Aluminum or cast-iron construction with Teflon seating surface. Provide separate vents for primary and secondary tanks.
M. Provide fittings for grounding per NFPA 70.
2.2 TANK AND PIPING ACCESSORIES
A. Vent Caps: Galvanized cast iron or cast aluminum with brass or bronze screens, arranged to permit full venting and to prevent entry of foreign material into the vent line. Same pipe size as vent pipe.
B. Fill Boxes:
1. Spill-container type enclosing a fill cap assembly with camlock hose connector with closure coordinated with fittings used by fuel supplier.
2. Watertight assembly, cylindrical body, quick-opening corrosion-resistant watertight sealable cover, polyethylene spill containment compartment with minimum 15 gallon capacity. Integral drain valve with discharge to fill pipe.
3. Fill cap shall be lockable, tight-fill design with provision for padlock on the top of the cap. Fill cap shall screw onto threaded adapter that can be removed without removing fill box. Entire assembly shall seal tight with no leakage during filling and when cap is in place.
4. Provide special tools necessary for opening fill boxes and fill caps.
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5. Protect spill container from traffic by ramped, drain-slotted cast iron body ring and cover.
Design shall prevent transmission of traffic loads to the underground tank. Spill-container type not required at locations designated only for sounding tanks.
C. Fill caps located above grade without fill boxes shall be lockable, tight-fill design, operated by special wrench that shall be furnished. Entire assembly shall seal tight with no leakage during fill and when cap is in place.
D. Refer to Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS, for access platforms shown for aboveground tanks.
E. Support horizontal portion of pipes located inside tank every 2100 mm (7 feet) maximum.
F. Furnish gauging chart, liters versus mm and gallons versus inches depth.
G. Furnish sounding rod for each tank size. Mark rods in increments representing five percent of tank capacity. Provide length of rod suitable for tank burial depth (if applicable). Rods shall be graduated in gallons.
H. Fill Point Identification:
1. Fill Boxes at Grade Level: Aluminum, brass or bronze plate, anchored to concrete fill box pad with stamped or engraved letters 20 mm (3/4 inch) high.
2. Fill Caps above Grade: Aluminum, brass or bronze plate, clamped to fill pipe, with stamped or engraved letters 20 mm (3/4 inch) high.
3. Legend: "BURNER FUEL OIL FILL" "DIESEL FUEL FILL” or "SOUNDING" as appropriate.
2.3 PIPING, VALVES, FITTINGS
A. Fuel supply and return, tank fill, vents, sounding, and pump out.
B. Steel Pipe and Fittings:
1. Piping: Steel, seamless or electric resistance welded (ERW), ASTM A53/A53M Grade B or
ASTM A106/A106M Grade B, Schedule 40. Aboveground piping shall be painted. Refer to
Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
2. Joints: Socket or butt-welded. Threaded joints are prohibited except at valves, unions and tank connections.
3. Fittings:
a. Butt-welded joints: Steel, ASTM A234/A234M, Grade B, ASME B16.9, same schedule as adjoining pipe.
b. Socket-welded joints: Forged steel, ASME B16.11, 13,790 kPa (2000 psig) class.
4. Unions: Malleable iron, 2070 kPa (300 psig) class.
5. Companion flanges: Flanges and bolting, ASME B16.5.
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6. Welding flanges: Weld neck, ASME B16.5, forged steel ASTM A105/A105M, 1034 kPa (150 psig).
C. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Pipe and Fittings:
1. Conform to UL 971 and ASTM D2996 using a filament-winding process and epoxy or vinyl ester resins.
2. Design pipe, fittings and joining system for required fuel service, 65 degrees C (150 degrees
F), 1034 kPa (150 psig) pressure, 68 kPa (20 inches Hg) vacuum.
3. Provide an integral resin-rich liner, 0.5 mm (0.020 inches) minimum thickness to enhance the corrosion resistance. Outer layer shall include ultra-violet inhibitors. Joining adhesive shall be designed for the pipe furnished and shall be supplied by the pipe manufacturer.
4. Plastic piping allowed in underground use only.
D. Check Valves - Fuel Pump Suction.
1. Pipe Sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and under: Rated for 1375 kPa (200 psig) water-oil-gas, swing-type, threaded ends, ASTM B62 bronze body. Provide union adjacent to valve.
2. Pipe Sizes 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) and above: Rated for 1380 kPa (200 psig) water-oil-gas, swing-type, 861 kPa (125 pounds) ASME flanged ends, ASTM A126 class B cast iron body.
E. Foot Valves - Fuel Pump Suction: Double poppet, lapped-in metal-to-metal seats, double-guided stems, 20 mesh inlet screen, same size as fuel suction piping. Foot valve shall be removable to above grade through the tank manhole enclosure or through extractor fitting.
F. Extractor Fittings: Arranged to permit removal of foot valves, overfill prevention valves, and other devices that are located below grade. Access point shall be through a cast iron fill box-type manhole located at grade. Provide extractor wrench.
G. Overfill Prevention Valve: Aluminum automatic valve designed for underground or aboveground tanks, as applicable. Removable through the extractor fitting on underground tanks. Locate valve near the top of the tank in the fill pipe. On underground tanks with gravity fill, provide two stage automatic float-operated valve. First stage operation at 92 percent tank capacity shall reduce flow to 0.3 L/s (5 gpm) or less. Second stage operation shall stop flow completely when tank is no more than 95 percent full. On aboveground tanks, or tanks pressure-filled, provide single stage valve, rated for fill flow and pressure, which stops flow completely at 95 percent of tank capacity.
Valve shall include method for draining oil trapped above the valve into the tank.
2.4 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR UNDERGROUND FUEL PIPING SYSTEMS
A. Enclose the fuel supply, return and fill pipes in factory-engineered and fabricated secondary containment conduit systems. The systems shall be complete with end seals, with 25 mm (1
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inches) minimum continuous annular space, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) between carrier pipes, which shall contain all leakage and which has provisions for leak detection system as specified.
B. Steel Conduit with Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating and Cathodic Protection:
1. Galvanized carbon steel pipe, ASTM A53/A53M, Grade B, Schedule 40 for diameters through
125 mm (5 inches), 3.4 mm (0.134 inch) thick for diameters greater than 125 mm (5 inches) up through 660 mm (26 inches). All welded construction.
2. Sand blast exterior per NACE 3.
3. Coat exterior with 0.5 mm (20 mils) thick fusion-bonded epoxy.
4. Provide cathodic protection designed by corrosion specialist and consisting of galvanic anodes, test stations, interconnecting wiring in conformance with UL 1746 and NACE
SP0169. Electrical isolation required between all connecting systems in manholes and buildings.
C. Steel Conduit with Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Coating:
1. Carbon steel pipe, ASTM A53/A53M, Grade B, Schedule 40 for diameters through 125 mm (5 inches), 3.4 mm (0.134 inch) thick for diameters greater than 125 mm (5 inches) up thru 660 mm (26 inches). All welded construction.
2. Blast clean exterior per NACE 4/SSPC-SP7.
3. Apply fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) external cladding at least 2.5 mm (0.10 inches) thick with ultra-violet inhibitor. Cladding on field joints shall be equivalent to factory-applied cladding applied on remainder of system.
4. Test entire system for holidays using a 35,000-volt holiday detector.
D. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Conduit:
1. Conform to UL 971 and ASTM D2996 using a filament-winding process and epoxy or vinyl ester resins.
2. Design pipe, fittings and joining system for carrier pipe fuel service, 65 degrees C (150 degrees F), 1034 kPa (150 psig) pressure, 68 kPa (20 inches Hg) vacuum.
3. Provide an integral resin-rich liner, minimum thickness 0.25 mm (0.010 inch). Outer layer shall include ultra-violet inhibitors.
4. Minimum total wall thickness 1.8 mm (0.07 inch) for diameters below 200 mm (8 inches), 2.8 mm (0.11 inch) for diameters 200 mm (8 inches) and 250 mm (10 inches), 5 mm (3/16 inch) for diameters 250 mm (10 inches) through 508 mm (20 inches), and 6 mm (1/4 inch) for diameters above 508 mm (20 inches).
E. Pipe Supports: Provide supports within conduit for fuel carrier pipes spaced 2100 mm (7 feet) apart except 3000 mm (10 feet) apart for carrier pipe size 50 mm (2 inches) through 100 mm (4
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inches). Support design shall permit differential movement of pipes, allow drainage of leakage to sumps, and maintain alignment of carrier pipes.
F. Conduit End Seals: Same material and coating as conduit; leak tight.
G. Leak Detector Sensor Locations: On each piping system, provide sumps at the low points with water-tight openings above grade for access to leak detector sensors. Design sumps to intercept all potential leakage. Maximum spacing between sumps, 3000 mm (10 feet).
2.5 LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS
A. Automatic digital continuous monitoring systems responsive to the presence of water and hydrocarbons in the interstitial space of the double-wall tanks, in the tank manhole access enclosures, and in the secondary containment of fuel piping systems. System shall distinguish between hydrocarbon and water and identify location of leak as to individual tank and piping system. System may be combined with tank fluid level monitor and alarm system specified in paragraph, TANK FLUID LEVEL MONITOR AND ALARM SYSTEM.
B. Functions and Arrangement:
1. Single control station to monitor all sensing probes.
2. Visual indicator to monitor and identify leaks as water or hydrocarbon and location.
3. Indicators showing system status including faults and alarms.
4. On board printer that provides complete reports of all system functions upon command.
5. Panel circuit test button.
6. 95 dB audible alarm with silencing control to sound when leak is detected.
7. Eight-hour memory backup system with battery.
8. NEMA 250 Type 4 cabinet.
9. UL or other accredited testing laboratory listing.
10. RS232 Modbus communications with engineering control system and boiler plant computer workstation to indicate system in service and alarm conditions.
C. Sensors:
1. Designed for required locations including: Insertion between walls of double-wall tanks, in sumps in double-wall piping systems and in tank manhole enclosures. Sensing points shall be at lowest point of each tank or sump. Intrinsically safe design.
2. Sensing units shall detect presence of water and a minimum 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) thick layer of hydrocarbon on surface of water and minimum 50 mm (2 inch) thickness of hydrocarbon in area that has no water present.
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3. Sensors shall be arranged to allow replacement of individual sensors without disturbing other portions of leak detection system or fuel storage and piping system. Underground sensors shall be accessed through caps as grade.
4. Materials of construction shall be non-corroding.
5. Transmit status signal to control unit.
D. Components:
1. Provide manholes at grade for each sensor cap similar in construction to fill boxes. Manholes shall be cast iron, quick-opening cover, watertight, minimum size necessary to accommodate sensor caps. Provide identification plates, similar to those specified for fill points, labeled
“MONITORING/OBSERVATION WELL-DO NOT FILL”. Provide special tools if necessary for opening covers.
2. Sensor housings from tank and piping to grade shall be Schedule 40 PVC, or stainless steel.
3. Underground wiring between probes and control unit: Place in water-tight corrosion-resistant conduit system conforming to Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION.
2.6 TANK FLUID LEVEL MONITOR AND ALARM SYSTEMS
A. Digital systems for central monitoring of fuel and water levels in all fuel oil storage tanks in the project. High and low level visual and audible alarms. Volumetric tank-tightness testing. Complete with all transducing, transmitting, and receiving devices. On board printer to provide complete report of all system functions upon command. System may be combined with leak detection system specified in paragraph, LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS.
B. Fluid Level Monitor:
1. Digital continuous readout, showing tank oil and water levels in gallons, smallest reading one gallon. Provide identification of product measured, measuring units, and the tank number.
2. Tank and fuel characteristics contained in preprogrammed non-volatile field-replaceable databases. Protected power supply.
C. High and Low Fluid Level Alarm System:
1. Automatic continuous on-line monitoring of all tanks.
2. Visual and audible indicators combined with fluid level monitor. Identify the tank that is in alarm condition.
3. Manual alarm test and silencing controls.
4. Low level alarm actuation adjustable 0-25 percent of tank capacity. High level alarm actuation adjustable 75-100 percent of tank capacity.
D. Locate all indicators, selector switches, alarms on face of wall-mounted NEMA 250, Type 4 panel.
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E. Remote Alarm Annunciator:
1. Visual and audible high-level alarms adjacent to tank fill box locations. Locate in NEMA 250
Type 4X weatherproof exterior wall or pole-mounted panels.
2. Alarm shall include flashing red light with 180-degree visibility for each tank and 95 dB horn or 100 mm (4 inch) diameter bell. Provide alarm silence control.
3. Provide identification sign: "WHEN ALARM SOUNDS - FUEL TANK FILLED TO CAPACITY -
DO NOT OVERFILL".
F. Modbus communication to engineering control system and boiler plant computer workstation to indicate tank fluid level and alarm conditions. Telephone modem communication capability.
G. System Performance: Accuracy plus or minus 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) of fluid height in inventory mode and 0.25 mm (0.01 inch) in leak detection mode. Automatic compensation for fluid temperature changes. Volumetric tank tightness sensitivity of 0.4 lph (0.1 gph).
H. Sensors:
1. Provide sensor types such as magneto strictive, capacitance, float, hydrostatic and other types as necessary for the applications.
2. Apply in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions with provisions for easy future replacement without need for excavation.
3. Provide for each hydrostatic sensor a constant flow differential pressure regulator and transmitter protected from fuel contamination. Air supply shall include filter and over-pressure protection. Provide desiccant-type dryer on air supply designed for removal of water vapor.
Dryer rating, minimum 4.6 L/s (10 SCFM). Provide moisture indicator. Dryer may be deleted if air supply source has a refrigerated dryer.
4. Float-type units shall be designed for installation and removal through a 100 mm (4 inch) diameter vertical pipe mounted in the top of the tank.
I. Underground Wiring and Piping: Enclose in water-tight corrosion-resistant conduit system sized and arranged as recommended by system manufacturer and conforming to Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION.
J. Code Conformance: NFPA 70.
2.7 FUEL OIL QUALITY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS
A. Complete factory-assembled automatic particulate filtration and dewatering and fuel additive injection system to maintain the purity of No. 2 fuel oil in storage. The system shall circulate the oil from the storage tank, through the system, and back to the storage tank. Provide quantity and capacity of systems to serve tanks as shown, connected to the tank suction, pump-out and return pipes. Drawings may show multiple tanks served by one system. Smaller systems without large
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water storage tanks and without fuel additive injection shall be wall-mounted. Units with water storage tanks and/or additive injection shall be floor-mounted on steel skids on concrete foundations. Digital controls.
B. Performance: Design for nearly 100 percent water removal. Provide 2-micron particulate filtration.
Each system shall have capacity to turn over the largest connected full tank one time within 11 hours maximum. System shall be designed to allow continuous operation with brief interruptions to manually change filters and clean strainers.
C. Components:
1. Strainer: 100 mesh perforated stainless steel basket. Clamped covers. 861 kPa (125 psig) design pressure.
2. Water Separation Unit: Two stage, designed to reduce water content of fuel to less than 10 ppm. Centrifugal separator for removal of large droplets and renewable resin-impregnated cellulose water coalescing elements. Water removed shall flow to water holding sump in the unit. Water sensing probe to alert the operator when water level in bowl has reached capacity. Automatic pumped drain to holding tank actuated by electronic water level sensing devices in the separation unit.
3. Filter: 2-micron filtration with 96 percent removal efficiency, valved manual drain.
Replaceable elements.
4. Filtration Pump: Positive displacement base-mounted pump with cast iron or bronze housing, for circulating the oil from the storage tank, through the water separation and filter units and back to the storage tank. Pump shall have carbon bushings, stainless steel shaft and Teflon mechanical seal, ODP motor.
5. Controls:
a. Digital PLC electronic controls for all system control and alarm functions. Relay logic not acceptable.
b. Control panel with selector for modes of operation, indicators to show system status, and visual and audible alarms to signal the need for operator intervention. Operator interface shall be 2 x 20 LCD and keypad.
c. Controls shall include:
1) Control power “on-off”.
2) “Cycle Start”.
3) “Cycle Cancel”.
4) “Hand-off-Auto” for filtration pump.
5) Pump cycle timer set function.
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6) Cycle duration selector.
7) “Auto-Off” switch for water transfer pump.
8) “Auto-Off” for chemical additive pump.
d. Indications shall include:
1) “Control Power On”.
2) “Pump Run”.
3) “Pump Failure”.
4) “Excess Water in Fuel”.
5) “Filter Water Level High”.
6) “Rupture Basin Leak” alarm.
7) “High Pressure Drop in Strainer” alarm.
8) “High Pressure Drop in Filters” alarm.
9) “High Pressure” alarm and automatic shutdown.
10) “High Water Level” in water storage tank.
e. Filter and strainer differential pressure gauges, differential pressure switches and control.
Provide indication when filters should be changed.
f. Over pressure switch and control to shut down pump if filter inlet pressure exceeds limits.
g. All primary wiring exiting the enclosure shall be encased in conduit.
h. Magnetic motor starters with overload protection.
i. Circuit breakers.
j. Control enclosure shall be NEMA 4, fully gasketed doors with 3 point lockable latching.
Interior shall have white gloss finish; exterior shall be chemical-resistant gray enamel. All controls and indicating devices shall be mounted on front of enclosure and labeled with black Phenolic labels with white lettering.
k. Modbus communication to engineering control system and boiler plant computer workstation for alarms and system status.
D. Enclosure – Wall Mounted Units: 14-gauge steel, NEMA Type 4 enclosure, continuously welded, framed cabinet. Provide doors for complete access to all equipment. Doors shall have a turned edge, piano hinges, three-point locking mechanisms. Corrosion-resistant prime and finish coatings on all interior and exterior surfaces.
E. Waste Water Holding and Removal System: Automatic system with gear pump and 100 gallon holding tank. System shall sense water in the filter enclosure, automatically start the pump to remove water from the water separation/filter system and pump it into the holding tank.
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