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FACILITY FUEL SYSTEMS
00000000PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1

1.2

DESCRIPTION:
A.

Work included in this Section includes the providing of labor, materials, equipment and
services necessary for a complete and safe installation of complete fuel oil system as
shown on the drawings and as specified herein.

B.

Fuel oil system with piping, valves, fittings, fuel storage tank, day tank, collecting pans,
fuel transfer pumps, controls and alarm actuators.

REFERENCES:
A.

B.

C.

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A 53

Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc Coated (Galvanized),

Welded and Seamless.

ASTM A 234

Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for

Moderate and Elevated Temperatures.

ASTM D 2513

Standard specification for thermoplastic gas pressure

pipe, tubing, fittings

ANSI - American National Standard Institute

ANSI B1.20.1

Pipe Threads.

ANSI B16.1

Cast Iron Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 25, 125, 250 and
800.

ANSI B16.3

Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300.

ANSI B16.5

Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Steel Nickel Alloy and Other
Special Alloys.

ANSI B16.22

Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings.

ANSI B16.39

Threaded Pipe Unions, Malleable-Iron, Classes 150, 250 and

300.

AWS - American Welding Society

AWS A5.8

D.

Specifications for Brazing Filler Metal.

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 30

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Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

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NFPA 31
E.

1.3

UL - Underwriter's Laboratories
UL 343

Standard for Pumps for Oil-Burning Appliances.

UL 567

Pipe Connectors for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.

SUBMITTALS:
A.

1.4

Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment.

Submit shop drawings and product data for the following:

1.

For each system, provide dimensioned detail piping layout.

2.

For pans, provide size and capacity, connections and support and installation
details.

3.

Pumps, including pump curves.

B.

Submit wiring diagrams for power and control systems, differentiating between
Manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring.

C.

Maintenance data for oil transfer equipment shall be provided for inclusion in the building
operation and Maintenance Manual.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A.

Provide systems
recommendations.

in

accordance

with

the

diesel

generator

Manufacturer's

B.

Fabrication and installation of any portion of Emergency Diesel Generator Systems shall
be in compliance with diesel generator Manufacturer, National Fire Protection Association
and all authorities having jurisdiction.

C.

Comply with provisions of NFPA 31 - Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning
Equipment, for oil piping materials and components, oil piping installations, and
inspection, and testing of fuel oil piping systems.

D.

UL Compliance: Provide fuel oil piping components and storage tanks which are listed
and labeled by UL.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1

PIPING MATERIALS:
A.

Aboveground Piping:
1.

Piping shall be black steel pipe, welded, conforming to ASTM A 53, Schedule 40,
with beveled ends.

2.

Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ANSI B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, for
threaded joints. Treads shall confirm to ANSI B1.20.1.

3.

Steel Fittings: ASTM A234, seamless, for welded joints.

4.

All black steel piping shall have a painted finish - PAINTING, color shall be as
selected by the Engineer.

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B.

Underground Piping :
1.

Piping shall be black steel pipe, welded, conforming to ASTM A 53, Schedule
40, with beveled ends, protected from corrosion by polyethylene coating.

2.

Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ANSI B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, for
threaded joints. Treads shall confirm to ANSI B1.20.1, protected from corrosion
by polyethylene coating

Bolts, Nuts and Washers:

2.2

a.
b.

Bolts: Alloy stud bolts in conformance with ASTM A 193, Grade B7 or ISO PN 16.
Nuts: Semi-finished heavy pattern hex nuts conforming to ASTM A 194, Grade 2H or ISO
PN16.

c.

Washers: Conform to ASTM F 436.

FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES:

Valves, fittings, flanges, joints and accessories shall be as follows:
A.

For diesel oil, welded type minimum 125 lb wsp, (except as noted).

B.

Check valves shall be spring loaded type.

C.

Fittings, flanges, joints and accessories shall be as follows:

1.

Steel Fittings: ASTM A 234, seamless or welded, for welded joints.

2.

Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ANSI B16.5, including bolts, nuts, and gaskets
of the following material group, end connection and facing:

a.
b.
c.
3.

2.3

Material Group
End Connections
Facings

: 1.1.
: Butt welding.
: Raised Face.

Minimum 175 lb wsp for vent from tank.

D.

Fill line and test well terminals shall be cast iron body, cadmium plated body with brass
cap and lock

E.

Vent terminals shall be full size of vent line, threaded, recessed cast bronze vent brick,
with double-brick size and weatherproof vent cap. In the fuel oil supply line quick-closing,
spring loaded, lever gate valve with fusible link arranged to close the valve automatically
when the link melts.

F.

Flexible connectors shall be of all bronze construction with bronze wire braid covering.
For insulated piping, provide insulation over flexible hose before the application of bronze
wire braid and insulation shall be as specified for service. Type and pressure rating shall
be as recommended by Manufacturer to suit particular service.

G.

Y-Pattern Strainers: 125 psig working pressure, cast-iron body conforming to ASTM A
126, Class B, size as shown on drawings.

FUEL OIL STORAGE TANK:

A.

Fuel Oil Storage Tank shall be steel tanks directly buried underground and enclosed in
clean backfill as specified in NFPA 30, as shown on drawings. Tank shall be horizontal
cylindrical with spherical heads and designed for operation at atmospheric pressure.
Tank suitable for diesel fuel shall be constructed, tested and installed in accordance with

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NFPA recommendations and comply with all regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

2.4

1.

Tank shall meet the design loading conditions when buried in ground due to
external hydrostatic pressure, surface H-20 axle loads (32,000 lbs/axle), internal
loads due to 5 psi test pressure in annular space and primary tank, storage of fuel
oil, and designed to support accessory equipment such as ladders, drop tubes, etc.

2.

Tank shall be vented to atmosphere.

3.

Accessories: Tank Manufacturer shall provide the following accessories:

a.

One carbon steel ladder extending to bottom of tank with bolts, nuts, lugs.

b.

Flanged manway shall be 22 inch I.D. complete with UL listed gaskets, bolts
and cover. Each manway cover, shall have three 4 inch NPT fittings welded
in place.

c.

Manway riser pipe shall be 40 inch diameter and 48 inch high shall provide
access to each manway lid.

d.

Steel 4 inch diameter NPT threaded fittings for piping connections for suction,
return, vent, gage, fill and two spares.

e.

4 inch diameter fill tube, factory installed and terminating 4 inch from bottom
of tank.

f.

Steel lifting lugs.

g.

UL certification plate shall be affixed to the tank.

h.

The tank Manufacturer's statement that this conforms with 6NYC2R Part 614
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation must be
permanently displayed.

4.

Installation and Tests: Underground tank shall be installed in accordance with

NFPA and written installation instructions of the tank manufacturer. Tank shall be
set directly buried, backfilled with pea gravel bed and shall be covered with pea
gravel as shown on the drawings. Pea gravel shall be naturally rounded aggregate,
clean and free flowing, conforming to the written requirements of the tank
Manufacturer. After tank is set in place, test the tank by applying internal air
pressure of 5 psig, using soap suds to locate leaks. Repair leaks in accordance
with the instruction of the manufacturer and under the on-site supervision of
Manufacturer's representative. Retest until all leaks are repaired. Tests shall be
witnessed by the Engineer. Prior to backfilling, clean and coat all metal parts which
will be below grade with protective coats of coal tar base pitch using quantities and
methods recommended by the Manufacturer of the coating for underground service.
Backfill around the tank as recommended by the tank manufacturer. Backfill
material shall be pea gravel identical to the bed material. Do not place fluid in
tanks until back filling is complete, piping connections to tanks are complete, and
tanks have been inspected by the Engineer. Keep tank excavation dewatered.

5.

Provide a digital indication of the actual tank content in gallons complete with
gauging sensors. Panel shall be factory prewired, UL listed, conform to NEMA
enclosures and supplied by the tank manufacturer.

DAY TANK:
A.

General: Shall be single wall, non-pressure type, horizontal welded steel tank, factoryfabricated and tested, and suitable for above ground installation. The storage tank shall
be constructed in accordance with National Board of Fire Underwriters requirements, and

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shall bear UL labels. For capacity shall be as shown on drawings.

2.5

B.

Fabrication: Tank shall be fabricated for operation at atmospheric pressures to store

liquids with specific gravities of 1.1. Fabricate shell and head joints, lifting lugs, manholes,
supports and pipe connections in accordance with UL requirements.

C.

Tank Accessories: Tank shall be provided with manufacturers standard accessories,

including gasketed filling capes, supply and drain pipe connections, level gage, vent pipe,
steel ladder to tank high level and lifting lugs.

D.

Corrosion Protection System: Tank and the piping shall be protected by properly
engineered, manufacturer's standard, installed and maintained corrosion protection
system in accordance with the requirements of Steel Tank Institute, for intended use. In
addition to above the external surfaces of the tank, ladder and steel platform shall have
manufacturers standard painted finish.

DIESEL FUEL-OIL TRANSFER PUMP:

A.

Pumps shall be duplex submersible turbine pump suitable for pumping diesel fuel. The
pumps shall be provided with:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

B.
2.6

2.7

Conduit junction box, explosion proof.

Compression seal for top and bottom of electrical conduit, provide a positively
safety lock against any product leakage into the wiring areas.
Syphon check valve and syphon tube suitable for class 1 hazardous liquids
Positive acting internal check valves suitable for class 1 hazardous liquids.
Built in expansion relief valve suitable for class 1 hazardous liquids.
Motors shall have hermetically sealed windings encased in stainless steel
Motors shall be explosion proof
Impellers shall be statistically balanced for silent, trouble free operation.

Pumps shall conform to UL 343, and be UL listed. Pump shall be of type and capacity as
shown on the drawings.

CONTROLS, ALARMS AND OIL TANK GAUGES

A.

For day tank provide level controls and alarm actuators including level indicator, Level
control to operate fuel-oil transfer pump on and off.

B.

For collecting pan provide pump cut-off and alarm including diesel fuel-oil transfer pump
cut-off.

OPERATION:
A.

Collecting pan pump cutoff and alarm: High-level pump cutoff and alarm automatically
stops oil transfer pumps and sounds alarm when oil reaches high-level setting in
collecting pan.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1

INSTALLATION:
A.

Refer to the drawings for details. Use steel pipe with threaded joints and fittings for 2 inch
and smaller, and with welded joints for 2-1/2 inch and larger.

B.

Provide Antisyphon valves at high points of suction lines from oil tanks also provide
bronze valves with dash pot.

C.

Provide relief valves at discharge of oil pumps with outlets piped back to respective
storage tanks.

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D.

3.2

Pumps: Provide line size basket type strainer at motor-driven pump suction inlets. Diesel
oil transfer pumps shall be arranged so that selected active pump starts and stops
automatically in response to level controller on day tank. Hand oil pump shall be installed
in parallel with motor-driven pump.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A.

Test oil piping in accordance with NFPA 31. Remake leaking joints and connections using
new materials.

B.

Tank shall be pressure tested in conformance with local ordinances and Manufacturer's
written instructions. Pumps, level controls and alarms shall be operational tested.
Replace damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment. Assist in performing
operational test of entire emergency power system.
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