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SECTION (15000)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 15600: Chillers SECTION

15650: Pumps
15930: WATER TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL
CLEANING SYSTEMS

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SECTION 15600

CHILLERS

ABSORPTION CHILLERS

A. General:
(Cooling and Heating) Absorption liquid chiller shall include evaporator,
absorber, condenser, generator, solution heat exchanger, refrigerant/solution
pumps, purge system, piping, wiring, controls and auxiliaries. Shipment of the
machine shall be in 1 or 2 pieces depending on model size. Initial charge of
lithium bromide shall be included with the chiller for charging at the jobsite.
Generator shall be designed for operation on either low-pressure steam or hot
water as specified on the equipment schedule. A U-baffle shall be provided in
both the upper and lower shell to serve as a natural insulating barrier between
sections. The double sump formed by the U-baffle in the bottom of the
absorber-evaporator section shall allow temporary storage of refrigerant or
solution, thereby reducing service time and expense by alleviating the need to
remove the fluids from the machine during service and/or maintenance
operations.
B. Operating Characteristics:
1. Chiller operation shall be characteristic of a single effect absorption cycle. The
weak solution pumped from the absorber to the generator shall initially pass
through a solution heat exchanger to improve operating efficiency by pre-heating
the weak solution on the tube side with the strong solution returning from the
generator on the shell side.
2. Unit shall be capable of continuous operation from 100% to 10% capacity, with
entering condenser water temperatures as low as 55 F (12.7 C), without the need
for a cooling tower bypass valve. Thermostat on/off control of the cooling tower
fan is recommended when cooling water temperature falls below 55 F (12.7 C).
C. Heat Exchangers:
1. All heat exchangers shall be of shell and tube construction with shells, tube sheets,
tube support sheets and water boxes fabricated of carbon steel. All heat
exchangers shall incorporate straight tubes, except for the generator which shall
use U-tubes. All tubes shall be rolled into grooved tube sheets and expanded into
tube support sheets, and shall be individually replaceable.
2. The evaporator, absorber, and condenser water boxes shall be designed for 150
psig (1034 kPa) working pressure and shall be supplied with nozzle-in-head (NIH)
type water boxes. Removable water-box covers shall permit access to all
tubes from either end. All water boxes shall be provided with vent and drain
connections. Nozzle connections shall be of the Victaulic groove type, unless
otherwise noted.
3. The generator tube bundle shall consist of U-bend tubes secured to the
tube sheet on one end only to allow for thermal expansion and contraction.
The tube side of the generator shall be designed for 15 psig (103 kPa) working
pressure for steam applications; or 250 psig (1725 kPa) working pressure for
hot water applications. All hot water generators shall be designed, constructed
and stamped in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements

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on the tube side. For steam applications, a vacuum breaker shall be factory
supplied on the machine.
4. A solution heat exchanger shall be an integral part of the machine to
increase efficiency by pre-heating weak solution on the tube side with strong
solution on the shell side. Tube material for this heat exchanger shall be
carbon steel.
5. Spray heads for the evaporator, absorber and generator shall be of a
non-clogging design, specifically designed for the intended duty. Spray heads
shall be fabricated of a corrosion-proof material to ensure continuous, high
efficiency operation.
6. Heat exchanger tube material and minimum wall thickness shall be
contingent on the type of corrosion inhibitor used in the machine. The
following tube specifications shall apply to ensure long machine life and
continuous operation:
Evaporator copper, externally finned
Absorber copper, prime surface
Condenser copper, prime surface
Generator 90/10 CuNi, prime surface
D. Pump/Motors:
Refrigerant and solution pump/motors shall be self-contained, leakproof, hermetic
type, without pump seals, isolation valves or external seal water system to
minimize air leakage into the machine. Each pump casing shall be welded into
suction and discharge lines and factory installed and shall include spring-loaded,
wear-compensating tapered carbon bearings. Lubrication and cooling shall be
accomplished by the fluid being pumped; auxiliary water piping for cooling and
lubrication shall not be acceptable. Pump/motor assemblies shall be designed for
50,000 to 60,000 hours of normal operation between inspections. If pump/motor
assemblies are furnished with less than a design of 50,000 to 60,000 hours
between inspections, they must be provided with isolation valves and a bearing
monitoring system to aid in diagnosing and performing on-going maintenance.
E. Purge System:
An automatic motor less purge system shall be furnished to provide a continuous
purging action whenever the chiller is in operation to assure long machine life and
efficient performance. Noncontinuable shall be removed from the absorber by a liquid
educator, which shall use flow from the solution pump to create a suction.
Noncontinuable shall be stored external to the unit and shall be prevented from
diffusing back into the machine when the unit is not operating. Evacuation of the
external storage chamber shall be accomplished by manually positioning valves to
pressurize the chamber with lithium bromide solution and exhausting it to
atmosphere. If the purge system design is such that it requires a vacuum pump, then it
shall be unit mounted and wired to the control panel by the chiller manufacturer.
F. Controls, Safeties and Diagnostics:
1. Controls:
a. The chiller shall be provided with a factory installed and wired microprocessor
control system with individually replaceable modular component construction.
The system shall include a control center, power supply, temperature
(thermistor) and pressure (transducer) sensors, and all necessary auxiliary
devices required for proper operation.

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The chiller control system shall have the ability to interface and communicate
directly to the building control system without the use of additional field-
installed hardware or software. Additional hardware will be necessary if the
building control system is not a Carrier Comfort Network (CCN).
The control center shall include a 16-line by 40-character liquid crystal display
(LCD) screen, four function keys, stop button, and alarm light. The
microprocessor shall be configurable to display either English or SI metric
units.
b. The default standard display screen shall simultaneously indicate the
following minimum information:
 date and time of day
 24-character primary system status message
 24-character secondary system status message
 chiller operating hours
 entering chilled water temperature
 leaving chilled water temperature
 evaporator refrigerant temperature
 entering absorber water temperature
 leaving absorber water temperature
 leaving condenser water temperature
 strong solution temperature leaving generator
 weak solution temperature leaving absorber
 output signal to steam/hot water control valve
 The default screen shall be displayed if there is no manual activity at the
control console for 15 minutes.
c. The 4 function keys shall be software driven within the Status, Schedule, Set
Point and Service menu structures (as described below).
1) Status Function:
In addition to the default screen, status screens shall be accessible to view
the status of every point monitored by the control center including:
 refrigerant temperature
 vapor condensate temperature
 generator temperature
 solution concentrations
 capacity control valve position
 control point settings
 refrigerant level switches
 solution pump starts
 absorber loss
 evaporator approach temperature
 absorber and condenser approach temperatures
 discrete output status of various devices
2) Schedule Function:

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The chiller controls shall be configurable for manual or automatic startup

and shutdown. In automatic operation mode, the controls shall be capable
of automatically starting and stopping the chiller according to a stored user
programmable occupancy schedule. The controls shall include built-in
provisions for accepting a minimum of two 365-day occupancy schedules.
Each schedule shall allow a minimum of 8 separate occupied and
unoccupied periods, any or all of which can be scheduled by individual
day for any or all days of the week, with a separate schedule for holidays.
Schedules shall allow specification of daylight savings start/end and up to
18 user-defined holidays up to one year in advance (month, day, and
duration in days). Display of the occupancy schedules shall be viewable on
the LCD screen. Each schedule shall provide a means of configuring an
occupancy timed override to permit a ‘‘one time extension’’ of an
occupied period on the configured day. The controls shall also provide for
chiller start-up and shutdown via remote contact closure from a customer
supplied device, or from a building management system software
command.
3) Set Point Function:
The controls shall provide the capability to view and change the leaving
chilled water set point, entering chilled water set point, and demand limit
set point at any-time during chiller operating or shutdown periods. The
controls shall allow for the specification of capacity control via either
leaving chilled water or entering chilled water.
4) Service Function:
The controls shall provide a password protected service function which
allows authorized individuals to:
 view an alarm history file which shall contain the last 25 alarm and/or
alert messages with time and date stamp. These messages shall be
displayed in text form, not codes.
 execute a chiller controls test function for quick identification of
malfunctioning components.
 view and/or modify chiller configuration.
 view and/or modify chiller occupancy periods.
 view and/or modify schedule holiday periods.
 view and/or modify schedule override periods.
 view and/or modify system time and date.
d. Network Window Function:
Each Chiller LID (Local Interface Device) shall be capable of viewing
multiple point values and statuses from other connected on a common
network, including controller maintenance data. The operator shall be able to
alter the remote controller’s set points or time schedule and to force point
values or statuses that are operator forcible. The LID shall also have access to
the alarm history file of all like controllers connected on the network.
e. Capacity control shall be by means of electronically modulating the steam
control valve actuator to maintain the temperature of the leaving chilled water.
Load modulation shall be from 100% to 10% of machine full load under
normal ARI conditions. The steam control valve shall be precisely positioned

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by a PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) control algorithm to ensure precise

control (± .5 F [±.3 C]) of desired chilled water temperature without hunting
or overshooting the set point.
f. The microprocessor control system shall include a programmed sequence to
ensure machine readiness prior to machine start-up. The microprocessor shall
automatically activate and interlock the chilled water pump, cooling water
pump, cooling tower fans upon chiller activation.
g. Upon request to start the chiller, the control system shall start the chilled water
pump and verify chilled water flow. The controller shall then compare the
entering or leaving chilled water temperature with the chilled water set point.
If the chilled water temperature is less than the chilled water set point, the
control system shall enter the recycle mode until a cooling load has been
established. Once a cooling load has been established the control system shall
start the cooling water pump and verify flow, before starting tower fan(s),
solution pump(s) and refrigerant pump.
Once the refrigerant pump is started the control system shall then initiate a
programmed warm-up cycle. The controller shall then compare the strong
solution temperature leaving the generator and the leaving chilled water
temperature. If the high-stage solution temperature is equal to or greater than
158 F (70 C), and the leaving chilled water is decreasing in temperature the
control system shall enter ramp loading mode. A message shall be displayed:
‘‘Running Temp Control, Temperature Ramp Loading.’’
h. The control system shall automatically sense impending abnormalities in the
absorption operating cycle and take one or all of the following actions to either
self-correct and/or limit the machine from approaching cycle crystallization
line:
 inhibit steam control valve position until concentration drops below preset
threshold*
 drive steam valve to closed position until concentration drops below preset
threshold*
 initiate non-recycle shutdown of the chiller if safety shutdown threshold
exceeded†
*Message will be displayed: ‘‘run capacity limited, high concentration.’’
†Message will be displayed: shutdown in progress, dilution cycle.’’
i. A user-configurable ramp loading rate, effective during the chilled water
temperature pulldown period, shall control the rate of steam control valve
opening to limit start-up steam demand. The controls shall allow configuration
of the ramp loading rate in degrees per minute of chilled water temperature
pulldown. During the ramp loading period, a message shall be displayed
informing the operator that the chiller is operating in ramp loading mode.
j. The control system shall automatically cycle the machine to minimize energy
usage whenever the leaving chilled water temperature is 3 F (1.7 C) below the
desired chilled water set point. The chilled water pump shall remain on, and
when the leaving chilled water temperature rises above the set point by a user-
configured amount, the chiller shall automatically restart. During the
shutdown period, a message shall be displayed informing the operator a
recycle restart is pending.

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k. The control center shall allow reset of the chilled water temperature set point
based on any one of the following criteria:
 Chilled water reset based on an external 4 to 20 mA signal.
 Chilled water reset based on a remote temperature (such as outdoor air).
 Chilled water reset based on water temperature rise across the evaporator.
When reset is active, a message shall be displayed indicating the type of reset
in effect.
l. The control center shall limit the opening of the steam control valve to 50%
(user-configurable) open at start-up until the warm-up period has been
completed and ramp loading is enabled.
m. When the stop button is pressed, or remote contacts open the control center
shall immediately drive the steam control valve to the closed position and
initiate the normal shutdown sequence including dilution cycle. The display
shall indicate ‘‘shutdown in progress, dilution cycle.’’
2. Safeties:
a. Unit shall automatically shut down when any of the following conditions
occur: (Each of these protective limits shall require manual reset and cause an
alarm message to be displayed on the LCD screen, informing the operator of
the shutdown cause.)
 solution pump motor overload/high temperature
 refrigerant pump motor overload/high temperature
 low chilled water temperature
 low evaporator refrigerant temperature
 generator high solution temperature
 loss of evaporator water flow
 loss of cooling water flow
 prolonged warm-up period
b. The control system shall detect conditions which approach protective limits
and take self-corrective action prior to an alarm occurring. The system shall
automatically reduce chiller capacity when any of the following parameters
are outside their normal operating range:
 low evaporator refrigerant temperature.
 generator high saturation temperature
 generator high solution temperature
 high solution concentration
During the capacity override period, a pre-alarm (alert) message shall be
displayed informing the operator which condition is causing the capacity
override. Once the condition is again within acceptable limits, the override
condition shall terminate and the chiller shall revert to normal chilled water
control. If during either condition the protective limit is reached, the chiller
shall shut down, an alarm shall be generated, and a text message shall be
displayed informing the operator which condition caused the shut down and
alarm.
3. Diagnostics and Service:
a. The control system shall execute a series of pre-start checks whenever a start
command is received to determine if pressures, temperatures, and timers are

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within prestart limits, thereby allowing start-up to proceed. If any of the limits
are exceeded a text alert message will be displayed informing the operator of
the cause of the pre-start alert.
b. The control system shall provide a manual test which permits selection and
test of individual control components and inputs. A thermistor test and
transducer test shall allow display on the LCD screen of the actual reading of
each transducer and each thermistor installed on the chiller.
A pump test shall automatically energize the chilled water and condenser
water pumps, and the control system shall confirm water flows have been
established and require operator confirmation prior to proceeding to the next
test.
A steam control valve test shall allow the operator to test the control valve
travel range by manually increasing or decreasing valve travel limit. Upon
completion of the steam control valve test the control valve shall revert to the
closed position.
c. All sensors shall have quick disconnects to allow replacement of the sensor
without replacement of the entire sensor wire.
4. Building Control System Interface:
The chiller control system shall have the ability to interface and communicate
directly to the building control system without the use of additional field installed
hardware and software. The building control system and the absorption chiller
must be supplied by the same manufacturer. If different building control and
chiller suppliers are chosen the chiller shall be supplied with a dataport module
which shall translate the information in the chiller microprocessor to an ASCII
stream of data which can be read by any manufacturer’s building management
control system.
G. Electrical Requirements:
1. Power supply to the unit shall be 3-ph, 60 Hz with voltages of 208,
230, 460, or 575 and 3-ph, 50 Hz with 400 v as specified on the equipment
schedule. A multitap transformer shall provide 110 v single-phase secondary
power for the control panel.
2. Contractor shall supply and install the electrical power line and all auxiliary
electrical protection devices per local code requirements and as indicated
necessary by the chiller manufacturer.
3. Contractor shall supply and install electrical wiring and devices required to
interface the chiller controls with the building controls system if applicable.
H. Piping Requirements:
1. Piping and instrumentation for the chilled water, cooling water, steam,
and condensate piping (or hot water supply and return piping) shall be
supplied and installed by the contractor/owner.
2. Absorber-condenser crossover piping shall be furnished by the contractor/owner
or the chiller manufacturer as specified on the equipment schedule.
3. Chilled water and condenser water flow switch shall be field installed and
supplied by either the chiller manufacturer or the contractor/owner.
4. Piping from the rupture disk shall be provided and installed by the
contractor/owner and piped in accordance with the chiller manufacturer’s written
instructions and any local jurisdictional requirements
I. Thermal Insulation:

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Evaporator surfaces shall be factory insulated. Insulation of refrigerant pump, sump,

piping, and chilled water headers, in addition to any hot surfaces shall be field
supplied and installed on the machine. Chiller manufacturer shall recommend the
material and specify surface area to be insulated.
J. Sound Level:
The overall sound pressure level of the chiller shall not exceed 80 dbA when
measured per ARI Standard 575 (latest edition).
K. Start-up:
1. Unit manufacturer shall provide a factory-trained service representative, employed
by the chiller manufacturer, to perform and/or supervise chiller pressure test
(when required), charge chiller with refrigerant (water) and lithium bromide
solution, place unit into operation, and calibrate all controls in accordance with the
manufacturer’s written start-up, operating, and maintenance instructions.
2. After unit start-up has been performed, the same factory representative
shall be available for a period of instruction not to exceed 4 hours to instruct
the owner’s personnel in the proper start-up, operating and maintenance
procedures.
3. Manufacturer shall provide the following literature:
a. Installation Instructions
b. Start-Up, Operating and Maintenance Instructions
c. Field Wiring Diagrams
L. Options and Accessories:
1. High-Pressure Water boxes:
Water boxes rated for 300 psig (2068 kPa) working pressure with
removable covers shall be furnished when specified on the equipment schedule.
2. Hot Water Generator:
A generator designed, built and stamped in accordance with ASME Section
VIII, Division 1 requirements with a design working pressure of 250 psig (1724
kPa) shall be furnished for hot water applications when specified on the
equipment schedule.
3. Special Tubing:
Tubing of non-standard materials shall be provided when specified on the
equipment schedule.
4. CSA Certification:
Chiller shall be certified in accordance with CSA requirements when specified
on the equipment schedule.
5. Shipping Configuration:
Chiller shall ship in either one or two pieces as specified on the equipment
schedule.
6. Flanged Nozzle Connections:
ANSI 150 psig (1034 kPa) R.F. (raised face) flanges shall be furnished on all
waterbox nozzle connections when specified on the equipment schedule.
7. Thermometer Set:
A package of 5 adjustable angle thermometers shall be factory supplied for field
installation when specified on the equipment schedule. Each shall have a 9-in.
scale with a working range of 0° to 120 F (-18 to 49 C) and shall be equipped
with a 3/4-in. NPT brass well.

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8. Chilled and Condenser Water Flow Switches:

Chilled water and condenser water flow switches, rated for either for 150 psig
(1034 kPa) or 300 psig (2068 kPa), shall be factory supplied for field installation
when specified on the equipment schedule.
9. Steam Valve (electric or pneumatic):
A steam valve shall be provided when specified on the equipment schedule.
10. Unit Voltage:
Unit shall be capable of operating on 3 phase, 50/60 Hz, when specified on
equipment schedule.
11. Isolation Package:
A vibration isolation package consisting of soleplates and neoprene isolation pads shall be
furnished when specified on the equipment schedule

END OF SECTION 15600

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SECTION 15650
PUMPS

GENERAL

MOTORS: pumps to be supplied complete with electric motors mounted and properly
aligned on common cast iron or fabricated steel base.

MATERIALS: pumps to be constructed of materials suitable for service as

recommended by manufacturer.

PRESSURE RATING to be suitable for operating conditions.

SHAFT PACKING OR MECHANICAL SEALS to be compatible with pump design

and nature of liquid pumped in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

IMPELLERS AND ROTATING ASSEMBLIES to be statically and dynamically

balanced at factory.

PLUGGED CONNECTIONS to be provided for casing vent, drain and suction and
discharge pressure gauges.

OPERATING POINT OF FLOW AND HEAD to fall near point of maximum

efficiency obtained from manufacturer's published data. Do not select pumps to
operate near the end of their curve.

HORSEPOWER RATING OF ELECTRIC MOTOR is to ensure non-overloading

throughout capacity range of pump.

ELECTRIC MOTORS to be supplied for available current. Speed is not to exceed

1450 rpm unless otherwise specified.

SHOP DRAWINGS: submit the following for approval, for each pump prior to
shipment:
certified performance curves showing job number, customer, customer order number,
pump designation number shown on the Drawings, date of manufacture, model num-
ber, pump size, impeller diameter, impeller type, maximum impeller diameter pump
can accommodate, rpm, flow- head characteristic curve, consumed horsepower curve,
pump efficiency curve cross-sectional drawing showing major components with parts
numbers and parts list outline dimensional drawing showing overall dimensions,
location of foundation bolt holes and size, location and rating of suction and discharge
nozzles recommended list of spare parts installation, operation and maintenance
instruction manual details and wiring diagrams of pump controllers, starters, controls
or other electrical device or accessory special instructions for installation and
connection of electrical device, control or accessory.

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SHOP TESTS: prior to shipment of any pump submit the certified results of the
following tests:
Performance test throughout capacity range of pump with design operating point
clearly indicated on pump flow- head characteristic curve hydrostatic pressure test to
1 1/2 times pump shut-off pressure.

SHOP TESTS: test reports are to include the following information:

Pump data: pump designation number shown on the Drawings, model number, serial
number, customer order number, flow, suction and discharge pressures, shut-off
pressure, rpm and brake horsepower
motor data: make, model number, serial number, horsepower rating, rpm, voltage,
phase, frequency, class of insulation, full load amperes, locked rotor amperes and
actual voltage and amperes at all test points
Starter data: make, model number, size, heater sizes,ampere rating, line voltage,
control voltage and frequency.

PUMP AND MOTOR BASE: align and level throughout entire length and width of
base and provide shims under base for levelling. Secure to foundation with anchor
bolts and completely grout in to provide a rigid non-deflecting support. Realign after
grouting in base and connecting pipework.

DRAINS FOR PACKING GLANDS AND BASE: pipe to nearest floor drain.

PACKING RINGS: install in alternate layers staggered 90 degrees. Tighten packing

to seal whilst permitting prescribed amount of leakage for lubrication.

MECHANICAL SEALS: install and align in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations.

BEFORE OPERATING ensure pump is properly lubricated, rotating element rotates

freely by hand, casing is vented and full of water, direction of rotation is correct,
strainer is clean and suction and discharge valves are open.

OPERATION: pumps are to operate stably without pulsation, vibration, noise or

cavitation throughout their full capacity range.

END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

TYPE: horizontal, base mounted, end suction, single stage, centrifugal type, directly
connected to motor through a heavy-duty flexible coupling, with heavy gauge
coupling guard.

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BASE: pump and motor to be mounted on common cast iron base adequately
reinforced against deflection, with drip rim, drain tapping, bolt holes and grouting
hole.

BEARINGS: pump rotating element to be supported by two heavy duty grease

lubricated ball bearings mounted in heavy iron frame with adequate supports to base
for maximum rigidity.

PUMP CASING: high tensile strength close grain cast iron with smooth waterways,
register fitted and bolted to bearing frame for permanent alignment, with bronze wear
rings and tapped and plugged bottom drain and top vent connections.

IMPELLER: bronze, enclosed type, fitted to shaft with key and locked in place.

SHAFT: one piece stainless steel, sized to carry axial and radial thrust with minimum
deflection.
MECHANICAL SEAL: Ni-resist face, carbon washer and stainless steel metal parts.
ELECTRIC MOTOR: j (totally enclosed, drip-proof), squirrel cage, induction type,
with permanently lubricated and sealed ball bearings.

END OF SECTION 15650

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SECTION 15930
WATER TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL CLEANING SYSTEMS

GENERAL

Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Divisions-1 Specification

Sections, apply to work of this Section.

General Requirements for HVAC Work, Section 15010, applies to work of this
Section.

The requirements of this Section apply to equipment specified elsewhere in the

specification.

DESCRIPTION

General: Provide chemical cleaning and a water treatment program for the following
systems:
Chilled Water Closed Systems.

All necessary mechanical equipment, cleaning chemicals, treatment chemicals,

control equipment and services shall be furnished by a single water treatment
consulting firm for undivided responsibility. A one-year contract for each system
shall be made to cov er the supply of chemical treatment and service. The contract
shall commence with the start-up of each system. The water treatment supplier shall
receive written notice prior to temporary or permanent start-up of any system
requiring chemical treatment or cleaning chemicals. This trade shall insulate chilled
treatment equipment.

All chemical water treatment system make-up water piping shall conform to all
Code requirements. One-year contract should be bid as an alternate.

SUBMITTALS

The water treatment supplier shall forward within 90 days from job acceptance, the
following for approval:
System Installation drawings and diagrams.
Produce Information sheets on each component, device, pump, controller, valve etc.,
being supplied in the system.
Analysis of Raw Water supplying each system.
Product information sheet on all chemical products being supplied for each system
including cleaning chemicals.
Recommended feed rate on each chemical product.

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Analysis of blowdown water from each system requiring blowdown.

Recommended operating conditions for each system including cycles of
concentration, chemical test limits and limits of water treatment system set points.

PRODUCTS

Water Treatment and Chemical Cleaning System shall be Olin Water Services Corp.
or other acceptable Chemical Cleaning.

All water systems indicated shall be thoroughly flushed out with the approved
cleaning chemicals to remove pipe dope, slushing compounds, cutting oils, and other
loose extraneous materials. The cleaning chemicals shall be added by the mechanical
trade. The chemical supplier shall instruct as to the proper feed rates, shall check that
the cleaning solution is actually in each system, shall instruct the contractor as to
when to flush the system and shall check each system following flushing to ensure all
cleaning chemicals have been removed from each system. The mechanical trades shall
block open all modulating valves, zone valves and all other system restrictions. If
building pumps are not available, this trade shall provide portable pumps to circulate
water for cleaning purposes.
Chemical used for cleaning of systems shall comply with the recommendations of the
manufacturers of the major components in the system.
A certificate of cleaning shall be provided by the cleaning chemical supplier to the
Owner.
Following system flushing, upon initial fill, the approved chemicals which provide a
protective coating are to be added to prevent oxidation of the piping system.

Closed system Treatment System.

Provide 45 liters shot (pot type) feeder (Injection Pump) for each separate closed
system. The feeder shall have:
Inlet opening (13 mm NPT)
Outlet opening (13 mm NPY)
Bottom drain with drain valve
Mounting bracket
Top opening for chemical addition 50 mm minimum
Pressure test as required
Install feeder in a two-valve bypass arrangement around the most convenient
circulating pumps. 13 mm NPT feeder lead-in line shall be taken from the circulating
line on the discharge side of the pump. 13 mm NPT feeder outlet line shall run to the
circulating line on the suction side of the pump.
Provide one year supply of non-chromate chemical treatment to control corrosion.

Condenser Water System (Open Re-Circulation).

Condenser Water System: Provide factory pre-packaged automatic continuous
control unit for primary control of scale, corrosion, dissolved solids, and biological
growths consisting of the following:

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One – Proportional controller with controllers for scale, corrosion, total dissolved
solids concentration and biological growths. The controller shall include the following
components:
One bronze rotating disc impulse water meter with electric contracting register, which
will register the quantity of make-up water flowing through the meter and will initiate
a flow rate pulse signal. The meter will provide flow totalization and pulse
information to start proportional chemical feed system.
Arrange with plumbing trade for installation of meter and reimburse plumbing trade
for installation of control and power wiring and reimburse electrical trade for the
installation.
Scale and Corrosion Control: Dial adjustable reset timer with cycle progress
indication and built-in pilot light providing proportion control of scale and corrosion
control chemical treatment. Output capable of operating a proportioning pump control
shall be complete with manual/automatic selector switch and pump-on indictor light.
Dissolved Solids Control: Dial adjustable reset timer with cycle progress indication
and built-in pilot light providing proportional control of dissolved solids through
bleed off. The output shall be capable of operating a control valve. Control shall be
complete with manual/automatic selector switch and valve open indicating light.
Biological Growth Control: Automatic Biotymer control circuits with alternating
variable control of two biocide circuits. Biocide feed duration adjustable from 60
minutes to 8 hours with system power off not affecting the clock timer operation.
Variable 0-14 interval chemical injection with feed indicating lights. Each control
shall be complete with manual/automatic selector switch, pump on indicator light.
The controller shall have a test function switch for the simulated testing of all control
circuits.
The controller shall have manual off/automatic control of all control circuits.
All time cycle duration indicators, lights, and switches shall be face mounted and
continuously visible and pre-wired.
One – sample stream flow switch which automatically shuts control system down in
event of shut-off of circulation pump. Control system shall automatically return to
operation upon resumption of flow.
One – Chemical treatment pump with PVC head and fittings, direct acting
piston/diaphragm adjustable proportioning type with a capacity of 2 liters per hour,
integral PVC relief valves, 1-meter extended foot valve assembly, suction discharge
and relief tubing, and 220/1/50 1.3 amp fully enclosed and oil immersed shaded pole
motor.
Two – Biocide pumps each with standard head and fittings of the direct acting
piston/diaphragm adjustable proportioning type with a capacity of 0.32 liters per hour,
1 meter extended foot valve assembly, injector assembly, 220/1/50 1.3 amp fully
enclosed and oil immersed shaded pole motor, and suction, discharge, and relief
tubing.
One – diaphragm type bleed-off valve with solenoid pilot mechanical self-cleaning
integral control system, and integral flow rate adjustment.
Furnish one years supply of non-chromate, non-phosphate liquid organic, chemical
treatment to control scale formation corrosion, and microbiological growth. The
chemical supplier shall guarantee scale free operation by agreeing to chemically clean
the system at no cost to the owner if scale should form. He shall further guarantee to
control corrosion to 5 mpy or less as tested in accordance with test coupon procedures

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established by NACE Task Group T-5C-2 or refund to owner cost of all corrosion
control chemicals used during the control period. Furnish also, one year’s supply of
at least two types of liquid biocides for control of microbiological growth. All
treatments shall be furnished in containers that are applicable for pumping from
container to cooling system and shall conform to all applicable codes.
Control Equipment: Furnish one test cabinet for wall installation which shall include
571 mm x 216 mm metal cabinet with fluorescent light, three wire grounded plug,
slide out tray, key-operated lock, and handle. Cabinet shall be supplied with a
complete set of automatic burettes, glassware, equipment, standardization kit,
reagents, and indicators to perform tests necessary to maintain proper treatment
residuals.
Surveillance Consulting Program: The water treatment contractor shall provide one
year’s surveillance consulting program which shall include technical assistance during
installation, instruction and training of owner maintenance personnel in operating of
chemical treatment system, and a continuing program of surveillance. The consulting
surveillance inspections on a monthly-frequency and check-analysis procedures on a
monthly frequency. The field surveillance technician shall review field test procedures
and water control reports, inspect chemical feeding equipment, and recommend any
modifications in program necessary to improve results. Check-analysis procedures
shall provide controlled environment verification of procedures. Each field
surveillance inspection and check-analysis procedure shall be supported by a written
report sent to the owner.
Chemical treatment and surveillance shall commence with start-up system and shall
continue for one calendar year. The supplier shall receive written notice prior to
temporary or permanent start-up of any system requiring chemical treatment. One
year contract should be bid as an alternate.

EXECUTION

Insulation.

Install in accordance with approved system drawings and diagrams.

Field Quality Control.
Instruction and Training of maintenance personnel in the operation of system
installed.
Perform all field test procedures and issue all reports of such tests.

WORKMANSHIP

GENERAL

SMOKE PIPES BREECHING

SUPPORT in an approved manner.

FIX to finish flush with internal face of chimney.

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CLEAN down to base metal with wire brush.

PAINT with two coats zinc chromate primer.

INSULATE as specified in Section Insulation.

SILENCERS

FIT on both inlet and outlet of axial flow fans, directly bolted to fan flanges.
INSTALL flexible connections between silencers & ductwork. Connect to ductwork
with long suitable tapers for making up differences in dimensions between silencers &
ducts & with gasketed & bolted flanges.
SILENCERS FOR AXIAL FLOW FANS: fit on both inlet and outlet of fan and bolt
directly to fan flanges. Install flexible connections between silencers and connecting
duct-
END OF SECTION 15930

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