Salient_Characteristics_-_FBO.docx

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

ASA-BS – IMCOM

MK AIRBASE, ROMANIA / NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, BULGARIA

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- Air quality test results must be shipped with the trailer. Test results must in compliance with National Fire Protection Association 1989 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection.

- including freight insurance

- Airfreight / Import / clearance from the US

- One (1) each delivery to Mihail Kogalniceanu, (MK) Fire Department Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania ; One (1) each delivery to Novo Selo Training Area (NSTA), Bulgaria Fire Department

Requirements Specification Details It is the intention of this document to describe a specification for a mobile, dual drive SCBA fill system that meets or exceeds the requirements of CGA Pamphlet G-7, Compressed Air for Human Respiration, the requirements of ANSI/CGA g-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air, Grade E, and all other recognized standards for reparable air. The complete system shall be built by the same manufacturer and comprised of a high-pressure compressor with two prime movers, purification system, system control panel, storage system, fill station and a highway rated trailer. The Manufacturer shall operate under a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for the design, manufacture, inspection, test, and service of air & gas compressors and associated spare parts for commercial and military applications. The station shall be designed for a maximum working pressure of 6,000 PSIG. All equipment shall be new and of current design and manufacture. Used or refurbished equipment is unacceptable. Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Two prime movers? Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: In engineering, a prime mover is an engine that converts fuel to useful work. In locomotives, the prime mover is thus the source of power for its propulsion. In an engine-generator set, the engine is the prime mover, as distinct from the generator.

It’s referring to the electric and diesel engines on the trailer. The manufacturers understand this term.

DUAL DRIVE TRAILER MOUNTED COMPRESSOR SYSTEM

6000-PSI SERVICE

The SCBA fill system shall consist of the following main components:

1. High pressure compressor

2. Two prime movers provided with integrated control circuits Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: What are “two prime movers” Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: See first comment

3. Purification system

4. System control panel

5. Storage system

6. Air control panel

7. Two position SCBA fill station

8. Highway rated trailer

Required Compressor Characteristics: Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Is this directly from a manufacturer? Recommend changing the nomenclature to something like “Required Characteristics” Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: Changed The compressor shall be capable of filling at minimum two SCBA bottles simultaneously via two fill hoses complete with bleed valves and SCBA adapters using MSA 4500 bottles with CGA347 connections in NFPA-compliant fill stations. The compressor will have a full instrument cluster complete with gauges for each stage of compression, an oil pressure gauge and hourmeter. The compressor must be capable of being driven by two prime movers (electric/diesel) with an on/off switch and “power on” instrument lights for each.

Minimum compressor control switches include an emergency stop switch, air pressure switch (start/stop for electric, speed reduction @ pressure for diesel), low oil pressure shutdown switch, high temperature shutdown switch and indicator lights

The unit will have a pressure maintaining valve, an inlet filter restriction indicator for both the diesel engine and compressor, and anautomatic condensate drain complete with combination separator/muffler, drain solenoid timer, condensate reservoir, level switch, drain hose, and an integrated battery charger for continued operation.

Electronic carbon monoxide monitor complete with air regulation panel and shutdown Carbon monoxide monitor calibration kit including 20 ppm and Zero Gases

Four (4) ASME air storage cylinders with dual function cascade controls operable by a single valve per bank located behind lockable door latches

The compressor trailer unit must incorporate a pneumatically telescoping light mast complete with an integrated light set for area illumination while the system is in use.

high pressure hose reel, The hose reel feature shall consist of a spring rewind hose reel, remote fill hose connection including adjustable regulator for up to 6000-psi service, panel mounted pressure gauge and operations panel mounted service valve connected to a cabinet enclosed hose reel with a minimum 50-feet of hose rated for 6000 psi.

The complete compressor/purification/storage system shall be provided on a steel frame bolted to the trailer’s steel frame. The system shall be completely enclosed in a weather resistant enclosure with access panels for operating, servicing and routine maintenance. All control valves, gauges and warning indicators necessary for the operation and control of the system shall be mounted in such a way that they are readily accessible and visible to the operator. Any and all shutdowns and abnormal functions of the compressor or purification system shall be immediately indicated by fault lamps and audible alarm as required by NFPA 1901. Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Recommended change Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: Not sure what to change? Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA:

Compressor Performance Table

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(cu ft)

The scope of supply for the prime movers shall be as follows:

Electric Motor

The system shall be equipped with a minimum 20 Hp, 230 v / 3 phase / 50 Hz ODP electric motor Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Is this your minimum threshold? Is there a minimum and optimal or desired threshold? Recommend you change this part. Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: Added minimum Magnetic starter with overload protection and manual reset and have a control voltage transformer with fuse

Diesel Engine

The system shall be equipped with a water-cooled diesel engine with no less than 30 H.P. to drive the compressor.

The diesel engine shall have at a minimum: a fuel filter with priming pump and sediment bowl, oil filter, alternator, voltmeter, hourmeter, speed control solenoid, clutch, replaceable inlet filter, integrated fuel tank with gauge, capable of battery start using onboard battery. It shall have easily accessible switches to control engine overspeed, high temperature, low oil pressure. The diesel engine shall be equipped with an exhaust muffler to reduce operating engine noise. Diesel engine switches incorporated in the electrical control panel shall include but are not limited to: low oil pressure, high temperature and over-speed shutdown switches with a common warning light Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Here is how I would recommend redoing your requirement. Be as generic as possible. I would also take out the dashes at left. They are

Electrical Control The control panel shall include an across-the-line magnetic motor starter, fused transformer and PLC controller. The electrical panel installed in the NEMA enclosure shall be built in compliance to UL’s Industrial Control Panel Custom Builders Program, UL 508A, and shall be affixed with a U.L. label. Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Is this a requirement or a nice-to-have? Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: requirement Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: What is a NEMA enclosure? Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: Definition of Nema-4. A standard from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which defines enclosures intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water.

The PLC compressor control system consists of a programmable logic controller for the monitoring, protection and control of standard compressor systems.

Two non-resettable hour meters shall be supplied to record the number of compressor and diesel operation hours. The hourmeters shall be installed in the instrument panel.

Purification System The purification system shall purify high pressure air to a quality that meets or exceeds the requirements of CGA Pamphlet G-7, Compressed Air for Human Respiration, ANSI/CGA G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air, Grade E, and all other recognized standards for breathing air.

The high pressure purification chambers shall have a working pressure of 6000 PSIG. The purification system shall utilize replaceable cartridges. The purification system shall process 150,000 cubic feet of air prior to purification cartridge replacement. The purification system shall be designed so that the replacement of the cartridges can be accomplished without disconnecting system piping. Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Is this a minimum, desired, or optimal requirement? 6000 PSIG with 150k cu ft would probably be brand specific. Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: General standard for filtration Per NFPA 1901, A piping connection shall be provided downstream of the pressure maintaining valve to provide an air sample for the air quality monitors.

Storage System The air storage system shall have a minimum of 4 high pressure, ASME code stamped vessels. The vessels shall be mounted inside the trailer enclosure in such a way that they are accessible for periodic inspection. The vessels shall be fabricated and stamped in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME code for unfired pressure vessels. Each vessel shall have a capacity of 491 cu ft at 6000 PSI and a safety factor or 3:1 at 6000 PSIG. To comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.169, each pressure vessel will have an indicating pressure gauge. Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: A minimum of? Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: Changed Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Is this the actual OSHA or ASME requirement or the product specification? Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: Yes High pressure valves shall be provided on the bottom of each vessel to facilitate the safe bleed of air from the vessel. The steel base shall provide protection for the valves per NFPA 1901 and protect the operator from the discharge from the valves.

Air Control Panel The air control panel shall be illuminated by a 12 volt, lighting fixture for nighttime operation and include the following features: Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Does it need to be 12 volt?

A storage refill port and valve per NFPA 1901 with CGA connection shall be provided Comment by Zayd, Matthew Allen MAJ USARMY: Is this the US connection, EU connection, or both? Also, is this part of the control panel? Comment by Harkins, Thomas G CW2 MIL USA: Our equipment is US standard based with US connections.

Engine controls and gauges to indicate system performance.

Roller shutter door to protect the system controls from road debris and or inclement weather

Two Position Containment Fill Station

A front-loading, two position, containment type fill station shall be provided. The fill station shall be built and tested to conform to NFPA 1901, 2009 Edition. The fill station shall totally enclose the SCBA cylinders during the refilling process. The fill station will vent the expanding air away from the operator and contain the fragments of a ruptured cylinder in the unlikely event of a bottle failure while being filled.

Two fill hoses shall be located within the fill station. Each fill hose shall be equipped with a bleed valve and SCBA fill adapter of choice. Fill hose retainers shall be provided to anchor the fill hoses when not in use.

A fill control panel shall be installed on the front of the fill station. The control panel shall be factory piped and designed to fill two SCBA or SCUBA cylinders, up to 30” in length, either independently or simultaneously.

The control panel shall include at a minimum, an inlet pressure gauge, adjustable pressure regulator with gauge, two (2) fill control valves, two (2) fill pressure gauges, and one (1) regulated pressure relief valve.

Trailer All of the components shall be mounted to a heavy duty, highway rated trailer. All of the components shall be sheltered from the elements by a weather resistant enclosure. Door panels are to be opened during the operation of the compressor to facilitate ventilation of the enclosure and equipment. The trailer will have a spare tire with cover and four (4) wheel chocks. The spare tire shall be a full sized. The cover will cover the entire spare tire. The tire assembly shall be mounted.

Required Characteristics of The Trailer

Dual axles chassis for added stability Hydraulic surge brakes with break away actuator 3” pintle eye hitch (ball coupler available) Exterior powder coat top coat finish EU compliant connector Fenders Safety chains included Weight-load matched radial tires Integrated parking Brake Tongue jack with swivel wheel Four (4) system tie downs, one on each corner of the trailer frame

Testing and Preparation for Shipment The system shall be tested by the manufacturer prior to shipment. A copy of the manufacturer’s test report shall accompany the station at shipment.

The system shall be suitably prepared for transport. The compressor intake and similar openings shall be suitably covered. Component parts, loose parts or associated spare parts shall be packaged separately and shipped in the trailer.

Documentation A documentation package shall be supplied with the mobile compressor system. The documentation package shall include, at a minimum, two operation manuals with recommended spare parts list as required by NFPA 1901, warranty information and a start-up/warranty registration form.

The Operator’s Instruction and Maintenance Manual for the breathing air station shall be as detailed as possible, outlining all operation and maintenance instructions. The manual shall be incorporated onto a CD and include detailed illustrated drawings for the compressor block and all system components along with a complete parts listing for all illustrated components. Warnings and safety precautions shall be identified clearly in the manual.