Document Name: Specifications (Mechanical) Date: March 7, 2009 Rev. Rev.

0 Project: AL RAJHI STEEL (CUT & BEND PROCESSING BLDG) - JEDDAH Owner: AL RAJHI STEEL CO.

SECTION 15250 PIPING AND EQUIPMENT INSULATION

PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 WORK INCLUDED A. B. C. D. 1.02 Piping insulation. Equipment insulation. Adhesive, tie wires, tapes. Recovering.

RELATED WORK A. Section 15290: Duct Insulation

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REFERENCE STANDARDS A. ASTM A167-77 American Society for Testing and Materials Stainless and Heat-resisting Chromium- Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate. Recommended Practice for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded Hot Plate. Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulating Cement Expanded or Exfoliated Vermiculite Thermal Insulating Cement Test Method for Breaking Load and Calculated Flexural Strength of Performed Block- Type Thermal Insulation. Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Pipe Insulation Test Method for Compressive Strength of Thermal Insulating or Finishing Cement Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Thick materials Test for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed HighTemperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat
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B209-77 C165-77

C177-76

C195-77 C196-77

C203-58 (1972)

C335-69 (1975) C354-73

C355-64 (1973)

56-60 (1975)

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Recommended Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Preformed Homogeneous Thermal Insulations Mineral Fiber Hydraulic-Setting Thermal Insulating and Finishing Cement. Recommended Practice for Prefabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers of NPS Piping Vessel Lagging, and Dished Head Segments Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by means of the Heat Flow Meter Mineral Fiber Preformed Pipe Insulation Test Method for Dimensional Stability of LowTemperature Thermal Block and Pipe Insulation

9-77

C450-76

C518-76

C547-77 C548-71 (1977)

C552-73 C553-70 (1977)

Cellular Glass Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation Mineral Fiber Blanket and Felt Insulation

C592-70

Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-type Insulation (Metal-MeshCovered) Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal IInsulation. Guide for Properties and Tests of Mastics and Coatings for Thermal Insulation

C612-77 647-77 -

C755-73

Recommended Practice for Selection of Vapor Barriers for Thermal Insulations. Recommended Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Materials Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Tests for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials in Sheet Form.

C870-77

E84-77a

E96-66 (1972)

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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association 90A-1985 Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

255-1972

C. UL 723
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UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Tests for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
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Document Name: Specifications (Mechanical) Date: March 7, 2009 Rev. Rev. 0 Project: AL RAJHI STEEL (CUT & BEND PROCESSING BLDG) - JEDDAH Owner: AL RAJHI STEEL CO.

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SUBMITTALS A. B. Shop drawings and samples in accordance with Section 15050. Shop drawings which indicate complete material data, a list of materials proposed for this project and indicate thickness of material for individual services. Samples of proposed insulating materials. Manufacturer's installation instructions. Certificate of Compliance. Field Tests.

C. D. E. F.

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JOB CONDITIONS A. Deliver material to job site in original non-broken factory packaging, labeled with Manufacturer's density and thickness. Perform work at ambient and equipment temperatures as recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. PRODUCTS A. B. C. D. E. ARMSTRONG, USA AFICO, KSA KIMMCO, KUWAIT FUJAIRAH ROCKWOOL Or approved equal

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PART 2

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ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. The Contractor shall submit to the Supervising Engineer the names of three manufacturers and their products which will be acceptable under this Section. Approval of the manufacturer or product must be obtained before proceeding with associated work. Units shall be the product of a Manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of these units and issuing complete catalog data for same. Items of same function and performance are acceptable in conformance with Section 15050.

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GENERAL A. Adhesives and Insulation Materials: Composite fire and smoke hazard ratings maximum 25 for Flame Spread and 50 for Smoke Developed. Adhesives to be waterproof. Test Ratings shall be determined by ASTM E84, NFPA255 or UL723 Flame proofing treatments subject to deterioration due to the effect of moisture or high humidity are not acceptable.
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Recovering Jackets: 203 g/square meter canvas attached with a lagging fire retardant adhesive. 20 gage aluminum sheet.

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MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS A. Except as specified below or shown, all above ground domestic hot water and water heating pipe lines inside the structure shall be insulated as specified in paragraphs: Hot Piping. Domestic cold water and air conditioning condensate drains shall be insulated as specified in paragraphs: Cold Piping. Exterior piping shall be insulated as specified in paragraphs: Piping exposed to weather. The following lines shall not be insulated: 1. 2. 3. Pipe used solely for fire protection. Chromium-plated pipe to plumbing fixtures. Piping to plumbing fixtures located in wall chases where space does not permit installation of sectional insulation, shall be surrounded with fine grade Vermiculite cement mixture as instructed by the manufacturer.

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Pipe insulation in concealed areas such as pipe chases, crawl spaces and above suspended ceilings shall be covered with factory applied vapor barrier jacket. Pipe insulation in exposed areas unless otherwise shown shall be covered with factory applied presize vapor barrier jacket. In high abuse areas such as traffic areas in equipment rooms and kitchens, insulation shall be covered with factory or field applied aluminum jacket. Cold Piping: Fine fiberglass insulation, with factory applied vapor barrier jacket, molded to conform to piping, "K" value at 24 C. maximum .035 W/m/ C, the insulation density is 24 kg./M3. Hot Piping: Fine fiberglass insulation with factory applied general purpose jacket, molded to conform to piping, "K" value at 24 C. maximum .034 W/m/ C, the insulation density is 24 kg./M3. Refrigerant Piping: Foamed plastic of closed cell structure, "K" value at 24 C. maximum 0.04 W/m/ C maximum water vapor transmission rating of 0.1 perms, 16kg/M3minimum insulation density. Hot Equipment: Rigid fiberglass insulation, "K" value at 24C. maximum .035 W/m/ C, the insulation density is 24 kg./M3. Cold Equipment: Rigid fiberglass insulation with factory applied reinforced aluminum foil vapor barrier, "K" value at 24C. maximum .035 W/m/ C, the insulation density is 24 kg./M3. Piping exposed to weather: Piping shall be insulated and jacketed as specified above for the applicable service except that a vapor barrier jacket is not required on hot pipelines. Pipe insulation shall be covered with an aluminum jacket. For hot piping, aluminum jacket shall be factory or field applied. For cold water piping, aluminum jacket shall be field applied.
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PART 3.01

EXECUTION

PREPARATION A. Do not install covering before piping and equipment has been tested and approved. Ensure surface is clean and dry prior to installation. Ensure insulation is dry before and during application. Finish with systems at operating conditions.

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INSTALLATION A. Ensure insulation is continuous through inside walls. Pack around pipes with fire proof self-supporting insulation material, fully sealed. Insulate fittings valves, flanges, strainers, flexible connections and expansion joints. Terminate insulation neatly with plastic material trowelled on bevel. Finish insulation neatly at hangers, supports and other protrusions. Locate insulation or cover seams in least visible locations. Provide recovering jackets on exposed insulation throughout, including equipment room Insulation located in crawl spaces, pipe shafts and suspended ceiling space is not considered exposed. Use pre-sized paper under recovering at uneven insulated surfaces. Cover insulation exposed to outdoors with 16.5 kg/M3 coated glass base sheet with aluminum bands on 203 mm centers. Lap joints 76 mm minimum and seal with compatible waterproof lap cement. Rigid insulation inserts shall be installed as required under outside hangers. Inserts shall be of equal thickness to the adjoining insulation and shall be provided with vapor barrier seals where required. Insulation inserts shall not be less than the following lengths: 12 to 65 mm pipe size 75 to 150 mm pipe size 200 to 250 mm pipe size 300 mm and over pipe size H. 250 mm long 300 mm long 400 mm long 550 mm long

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Galvanized metal shields shall be applied between hangers or supports and the pipe insulation. Shields shall be formed to fit the insulation and shall extend up to the center line of the pipe and the length specified for the insulation hanger inserts less 100 mm to allow for vapor sealing butt joints on each side of shields. Cold Piping: Cover fittings and valves with equivalent thickness of insulation material. Cover with open mesh glass cloth sealed with vapor barrier sealant. Seal lap joints with 100% coverage of vapor barrier sealant and adhesive. Seal butt joints with 100 mm wide strips of vapor barrier sealed with vapor barrier adhesive. For exposed fittings and valves, apply hydraulic setting cement paste over insulation material before applying recovering.
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Hot Piping: Cover fittings and valves with equivalent thickness of insulation material. Recover. For exposed fittings and valves apply hydraulic setting cement paste over insulating material before apply canvas recovering. Refrigerant Piping: Cover fittings and valves with equivalent thickness of insulation material. Apply with edges tightly butted. Seal joints with vapor barrier tape or sealer. Roof Drains and Vents: Adhere flexible insulation with adhesive applied in 150 mm wide strips on 400 mm centers. Provide 16 gauge annealed tie wire tied, spiral wound or half hitched at 400 mm centers for securing insulation until adhesive sets. Butt insulation and seal joints and breaks with 50 mm of foil adhered over joint. Equipment: Apply insulation with edges tightly butted, joints staggered and secured in place by steel bands. Where necessary weld on suitable anchors. Provide sufficient clearance around openings for normal operation of equipment. Finish hot surface insulation with 25 mm galvanized hexagonal mesh and coat with hydraulic setting insulation cement. Finish cold surface insulation joints with 102 mm wide strips of vapor barrier sealed with vapor barrier adhesive finish insulation with heavy coat of vapor barrier mastic applied over whole body. Finish with a final coat of cement containing 25% by weight of Portland Cement. Recover and provide an extra coat of lagging adhesive. Repair separation of joints or cracking of insulation due to thermal movement or poor workmanship. Below ground Pipe Insulation: Prior to application, the bare surfaces of the insulation shall be coated with a thin application of a high strength gypsum cement. Insulation shall be applied with butt joints staggered, and joints shall be tightly butted and sealed with bedding compound. Butt joints shall be sealed with vapored barrier coating. Insulation used shall be water resistant polystyrene type.

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INSULATION THICKNESS SCHEDULE Pipe Piping Domestic Hot Water Piping Sizes (mm) 15 20 - 80 Over 80 Refrigerant Suction Piping Condensate Drain Pumps All Sizes Insulation Thickness (mm) 12.7 25 38 25

All Sizes

25 40

3.04

CLEANING
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All cleaning shall be in accordance with applicable Sections. 3.05 PAINTING All painting shall be in accordance with appicable Section.

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