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Technical Specifications

Section
Launder Channel

SECTION
LAUNDER CHANNEL
PART 1

GENERAL

1.1

SUMMARY

1.1.1

Section Includes: Requirements for design, fabrication, packing, furnishing,

import, transportation, installation and put in service of two (2) Launder
channels for the transportation of the screenings from the coarse and fine
screens (18 mm and 6 mm respectively) to the Wash press. The work
includes attachment bolts, anchor bolts, local controls, local control panels,
motors, gears, enclosures, all wiring within each unit and from the units to
the local control panel, shop testing, shop painting, supervision of
installation, installation, training of operating personnel, and all necessary
appurtenances required for a complete installation and satisfactory
operation.

1.2

REFERENCES

1.2.1

Codes and standards referred to in this Section are:

ASTM A 242/A242M

Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy

Structural Steel

NEC

National Electrical Code

1.3

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN:

1.3.1

Design Requirements

1.3.2

General: Furnish two (2) Launder Channels for the transportation of the
screenings from the screens via wash water respectively technical water or
screened waste water.

1.3.3

The Launder Channel system shall be designed for continuous operation.

1.3.4

The design of the Launder Channel shall be based on U-shaped trough.

1.3.5

The hopper shall be done with covers to enable an easy access.

1.3.6

The chutes of the screens shall be fixed to the launder.

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Design Requirements: Base the design of the Launder Channel system on

the design parameters and performance criteria specified.

Condition
Wash water flow, L/s
Wash water connection

Unit
8,0
DN 50

U trough diameter, mm

350

Length of launder (approx), m

19,5

Accessories:

Support legs up to 0,5 m height

Ball valve at the wash water connection

Connection to the WAP hopper

Connection hopper for coarse and fine screen (18mm and 6 mm

respectively).

1.3.8

Design Stresses: Design all parts of the equipment to be amply

proportioned for all stresses which may occur during fabrication, shipment,
erection and intermittent or continuous operation in accordance with this
section, and the section on equipment design of the General Requirements.

1.4

SUBMITTALS

1.4.1

General: THE CONTRACTOR shall submit following Submittals, as

specified in the General Requirements:

1.4.2

General: Provide all submittals, including the following, as specified in the

General Requirements for Mechanical equipments

1.4.3

Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings, including arrangement and erection

drawings of the equipment and control equipment, templates, schematic
control diagrams, electrical connection diagrams, and complete description
of the control system.

1.4.4

Quality Control Submittals: Submit manufacturer's certified performance and

material records as required.

1.4.5

Operation and Maintenance: Submit an Operation and Maintenance

manual for each Launder Channel system in accordance with the General
Requirements for Mechanical Equipments.

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1.4.6

Installation Information: Provide all information required for installation of the

equipment by others including all erection drawings and written installation
instructions.

1.4.7

Storage Instructions: Submit storage instructions for the equipment for use
by the erection contractor and by LAS EMPRESAS.

1.4.8

Spare Parts List: Submit a complete list of spare parts if required.

1.4.9

Calculations: Submit mechanical calculations demonstrating that the

launder Channel can perform at the specified service conditions.

1.4.10

Product Data: Quality Control: Submit 3 certified copies of shop test results
and curves as specified in the General Requirements. Advice to LAS
EMPRESAS with 30 days in advance of the performance of any shop test.

1.5

QUALITY ASSURANCE.
To ensure quality, conformance, and reliability with regard to the
manufacturing and production of the machinery described in this section,
the equipment manufacturer shall meet the requirements listed in this
section:

1.5.1

Manufacturer shall have established an ISO 9001 certified quality

management system.

1.5.2

Manufacturer shall have established an ISO 14001 certified environmental

protection management system.

1.5.3

Manufacturer shall have at least 5 references of similar type installed and in

successful operation. Each of the references shall meet or exceed the
design and operating-conditions as specified herein

1.5.4

Launder channel(s) shall be Manufacturers standard product and only

modified as necessary to comply with the drawings, specifications, and
specified service conditions.

1.5.5

All welding is performed in accordance with American Welding Society

(AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code, or equivalent.

1.5.6

All components in contact with the medium shall be made from stainless
steel AISI316L or equal material and pickled in an acid bath. All stainless
steel components and structures shall be submersed in a chemical bath of
nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid (pickling bath) to remove any residues that
may be present on the material as a result of forming, manufacture, or
handling. After removal from the pickling bath, the equipment must be
washed with a high-pressure wash of cold water to remove any remaining
surface debris and promote the formation of an oxidized passive layer which
is critical to the long life of the stainless steel. The complete plant shall
develop and produce in compliance with the ISO 9001 Standards.

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1.5.7

All equipment shall be designed, fabricated, and assembled in accordance

with recognized and acceptable engineering and shop practice. Individual
parts shall be manufactured to standard sizes and thicknesses so that
repair parts can be installed in the field. Like parts of duplicate units shall be
interchangeable. Equipment shall not have been in service prior to delivery,
except as required by testing.

1.5.8

Each screen shall have the manufacturers name, address and product
identification on a nameplate securely affixed to the equipment

1.6

DELlVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1.6.1

Deliver, in accordance with the General Requirements and as directed by

LAS EMPRESAS, all products and materials to the site designated by LAS
EMPRESAS. Off-load the equipment.

1.6.2

All equipment shall be skid mounted or crated and delivered to protect

against damage during shipment. All parts shall be properly protected so
that no damage or deterioration will occur during a prolonged delay from the
time of shipment until installation is completed, and the units and equipment
are ready for operation.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1

The Launder Channel shall include all components necessaries for a

complete and operable system suitable for the transportation of the
screenings from the screens.

2.2

DESIGN CRITERIA

2.2.1

The Launder Channel shall be designed for the following conditions:

Equipment number: 2

Material received: coarse and fine screenings

Duty: Continuous

All components in contact with the medium shall be made from stainless
steel 316L or equal material and pickled in an acid bath.

2.2.2

The arrangement, length, and height of the Launder Channel systems shall
be as indicated on the drawings.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1

INSTALLATION

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3.1.1

THE CONTRACTOR shall furnish all. The manufacturers representative

familiar with the equipment shall supervise the handling, installation, startup and testing of the equipment.

3.2

FIELD TESTS

3.2.1

Tests: After installation of the Launder Channel, control equipment and all
appurtenances, supervise a field running test, under actual operating
conditions as specified in the General Requirements for Mechanical
Equipments. Tests will be of sufficient duration to show that the equipment
operate at the specified conditions, without overheating of any parts and in
all other respects meets all requirements of the Specifications.
The field tests procedures shall be approved by LAS EMPRESAS prior
to testing; accomplish testing with the equipment in operation.
Furnish all labor, materials
supervising the field tests.

and

appurtenances

necessary

for

Correct any defects in the equipment or failure to meet the requirements

of the specifications properly

3.2.2

Controls: Ensure that the tests also demonstrate that the equipment
operates as specified with its control system.

3.2.3

Field testing shall be conducted by an experienced field test engineer and

will be witnessed by the owner. Before initially energizing the motor, THE
CONTRACTOR shall have successfully tested all the control, monitoring,
and protective circuits. This through electrical checkout procedures shall
have followed a detailed step-by-step approved test plan. The motor units
undergoing tests should also be checked at this time.

3.2.4

Supervise field testing to include checking the operation of the warning and
drive shut-down circuitry. The test will include increasing the loading to test
the mechanical overload protection system.

END OF SECTION

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