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DIVISION 23

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HVAC WATER TREATMENT

Buley Library Renovations

SCSU, New Haven, CT

Project No.: BI-RS-225B Phase 2

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9-20-2013 Bid Specification

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this

Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following HVAC water-treatment systems:

1. Bypass chemical-feed equipment and controls.

2. Automatic chemical-feed equipment and controls.

3. Filtration Equipment

4. Chemical treatment test equipment.

5. HVAC water-treatment chemicals.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. EEPROM: Electrically erasable, programmable read-only memory.

B. Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less

than 50 V or for remote-control, signaling power-limited circuits.

C. RO: Reverse osmosis.

D. TDS: Total dissolved solids.

E. UV: Ultraviolet.

1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Water quality for HVAC systems shall minimize corrosion, scale buildup, and

biological growth for optimum efficiency of HVAC equipment without creating a

hazard to operating personnel or the environment.

B. Base HVAC water treatment on quality of water available at Project site, HVAC

system equipment material characteristics and functional performance

characteristics, operating personnel capabilities, and requirements and guidelines

of authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Closed hydronic systems, including hot-water heating chilled water, shall have the

following water qualities:

1. pH: Maintain a value within 9.0 to 10.5.

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2. "P" Alkalinity: Maintain a value within 100 to 500 ppm.

3. Boron: Maintain a value within 100 to 200 ppm.

4. Chemical Oxygen Demand: Maintain a maximum value of 100 ppm.

5. Soluble Copper: Maintain a maximum value of 0.20 ppm.

6. TDS: Maintain a maximum value of 10 ppm.

7. Ammonia: Maintain a maximum value of 20 ppm.

8. Free Caustic Alkalinity: Maintain a maximum value of 20 ppm.

9. Microbiological Limits:

a. Total Aerobic Plate Count: Maintain a maximum value of 1000

organisms/ml.

b. Total Anaerobic Plate Count: Maintain a maximum value of 100

organisms/ml.

c. Nitrate Reducers: Maintain a maximum value of 100 organisms/ml.

d. Sulfate Reducers: Maintain a maximum value of 0 organisms/ml.

e. Iron Bacteria: Maintain a maximum value of 0 organisms/ml.

D. Open hydronic systems, including condenser water, shall have the following water

qualities:

1. pH: Maintain a value within 8.0 to 9.1.

2. "P" Alkalinity: Maintain a maximum value of 100 ppm.

3. Chemical Oxygen Demand: Maintain a maximum value of 100 ppm.

4. Soluble Copper: Maintain a maximum value of 0.20 ppm.

5. TDS: Maintain a maximum value of 10 ppm.

6. Ammonia: Maintain a maximum value of 20 ppm.

7. Free "OH" Alkalinity: Maintain a maximum value of 0 ppm

8. Microbiological Limits:

a. Total Aerobic Plate Count: Maintain a maximum value of 10,000

organisms/ml.

b. Total Anaerobic Plate Count: Maintain a maximum value of 1000

organisms/ml.

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c. Nitrate Reducers: Maintain a maximum value of 100 organisms/ml.

d. Sulfate Reducers: Maintain a maximum value of 0 organisms/ml.

e. Iron Bacteria: Maintain a maximum value of 0 organisms/ml.

9. Polymer Testable: Maintain a minimum value within 10 to 40.

E. Passivation for Galvanized Steel: For the first 60 days of operation.

1. pH: Maintain a value within 7 to 8.

2. Calcium Carbonate Hardness: Maintain a value within 100 to 300 ppm.

3. Calcium Carbonate Alkalinity: Maintain a value within 100 to 300 ppm.

1.05 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, furnished

specialties, and accessories for the following products:

1. Bypass feeders.

2. Inhibitor injection timers.

3. pH controllers.

4. TDS controllers.

5. Biocide feeder timers.

6. Chemical solution tanks.

7. Injection pumps.

8. Chemical test equipment.

9. Chemical material safety data sheets.

10. Multimedia filters.

11. Self-cleaning strainers.

12. Bag- or cartridge-type filters.

13. Centrifugal separators.

B. Shop Drawings: Pretreatment and chemical treatment equipment showing tanks,

maintenance space required, and piping connections to HVAC systems. Include

plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. Wiring Diagrams: Power and control wiring.

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1.06 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Field quality-control test reports.

B. Manufacturer Seismic Qualification Certification: Submit certification that and

components will withstand seismic forces defined in Section 23 05 48 "Vibration and

Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment." Include the following:

1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on

actual test of assembled components or on calculation.

a. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation

of any parts from the device when subjected to the seismic forces

specified."

b. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation

of any parts from the device when subjected to the seismic forces specified

and the unit will be fully operational after the seismic event."

2. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity

and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.

3. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the

certification is based and their installation requirements.

C. Other Informational Submittals:

1. Water-Treatment Program: Written sequence of operation on an annual basis

for the application equipment required to achieve water quality defined in the

"Performance Requirements" Article above.

2. Water Analysis: Illustrate water quality available at Project site.

3. Passivation Confirmation Report: Verify passivation of galvanized-steel

surfaces, and confirm this observation in a letter to Architect.

1.07 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For sensors, injection pumps, and controllers to

include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. HVAC Water-Treatment Service Provider Qualifications: An experienced HVAC

water-treatment service provider capable of analyzing water qualities, installing

water-treatment equipment, and applying water treatment as specified in this

Section.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having

jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

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1.09 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Scope of Maintenance Service: Provide chemicals and service program to

maintain water conditions required above to inhibit corrosion, scale formation, and

biological growth for cooling, chilled-water piping heating, hot-water piping

condenser-water piping and equipment. Services and chemicals shall be

provided for a period of one year from date of Substantial Completion, and shall

include the following:

1. Initial water analysis and HVAC water-treatment recommendations.

2. Startup assistance for Contractor to flush the systems, clean with detergents,

and initially fill systems with required chemical treatment prior to operation.

3. Periodic field service and consultation.

4. Customer report charts and log sheets.

5. Laboratory technical analysis.

6. Analyses and reports of all chemical items concerning safety and compliance

with government regulations.

1.10 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Maintain water quality of treated systems to control corrosion, scale and

microbiological growth and fouling to ensure maximum efficiency of installed

equipment without posing a hazard to operating personnel or the environment.

B. Base chemical treatment performance requirements on quality of water available

at Project site, HVAC system equipment material characteristics and functional

performance characteristics, operating personnel capabilities, and requirements

and guidelines of authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Maintain system essentially free of scale, corrosion, fouling and microbiological

control for the Condenser Water and Closed Systems

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by

one of the following:

1. Aqua-Chem, Inc.; Cleaver-Brooks Div.

2. Barclay Chemical Co.; Water Management, Inc.

3. Nalco Company.

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2.02 MANUAL CHEMICAL-FEED EQUIPMENT (Hot Water, Chilled Water System)

A. Primary Hot Water Systems: Corrosion coupon rack, minimum of 2 sampling ports,

constructed of Black Iron with 0- 10 gpm flow indicator (no dole valves) and an

isolation valve on both ends of the rack

1. Equipment Specification – Spec 458 P/N # 145-UDACR25.88

B. Manual Chemical Feed Equipment: Bypass Feeders: Steel vertical style with

corrosion resistant exterior coating, 3-1/2 inch fill opening in the top, and NPS 3/4

inch bottom inlet and top side outlet, minimum 5 gal, 300 psi. Dome bottom with

legs. Pot feeders shall be mounted such that the top of the pot is no more than 4'-

0" above the floor.

1. Equipment Specification – Spec 302 P/N 160-F03620

2. Wit optional filter bag P/N 160-F03621

3. The Mechanical contractor shall install the above equipment including all

external piping and wiring

2.03 AUTOMATIC CHEMICAL-FEED EQUIPMENT (Condenser Water System)

A. Utilize Direct Chemical Feed method with Real-time Monitoring and Control of

Condenser Water system

B. CONTROLLER: for controlling inhibitor levels in the recirculating tower system with

Micro-processor based fluorometer which controls the cooling water inhibitor within

+/- 2 ppm of the desired set point. 3D TRASAR Controller with the following

capabilities:

1. Real Time Control – to continually monitor and manage the addition of the

corrosion inhibitor, the primary oxidizing biocide and the secondary biocide. It

must be capable of measuring the active polymer in the system as well. The

inhibitor must control to levels within (+/-) 2 ppm of the desired set point.

Inhibitor control is independent of TDS, pH, evaporation, and blowdown.

2. Conductivity Control - The controller must have the ability to monitor and

control conductivity (bleed).

3. ORP & pH Control – The controller must also be capable of monitoring and

controlling the condenser water’s pH and ORP. This includes a monitoring

capability for Turbidity.

4. Corrosion Monitoring – The control system must have in-line mild steel and

copper corrosion probes, and be capable of sending those readings to the

controller for instantaneous corrosion rate measurements

5. Remote Monitoring – The controller must have the ability for remote monitoring

and control, either through a phone line, or a web based system. It must also

be able to send Alarms via phones, and/or emails. This output signal can be

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tied into to an energy management control system to provide operators with

data to confirm that inhibitor levels are in range.

6. BioActivity Control Upgrade – The controller shall be capable of upgrading to

include an on-line bioactivity monitoring system with real-time feed based on

biological activity.

7. Alarms -- Controller contains several alarms to alert operators when there is: 1.

No sample flow 2.High/Low product feed, 3. Limit timer has been exceeded.

Operators can simple look at the controller’s screen to determine inhibitor

levels.

8. Diagnostic Tool – 3D TRASAR can be used as a diagnostic tool to calculate

system volumes, calculate holding time indexes, leak detection studies, etc.

Operators can also use the inhibitor data to solve unique problems resulting

from improper feed or mixing of the inhibitor in the recirculating system.

9. Equipment Specification – Spec B-601 3D TRASAR P/N 060-TR5500.88

10. Equipment Specification – Spec B-601 3D Starter P/N 060-TR3500.88

C. Chemical Metering Pumps of the positive displacement type, with ball-type check

valves and necessary polyethylene discharge tubing for feeding acid, corrosion

inhibitor 3DT289, and a non-oxidizing biocide 7338. Pump materials of construction

shall be compatible with chemicals being used.

1. Equipment Specification – Spec 475 P/N # 121-PJ2000.88 (0.58gph /250psi)

2. Equipment Specification – Spec 475 P/N # 121-PJ1012.88 (1.0gph/ 110psi)

D. Chemical Metering Pump of the diaphragm type, with ball-type check valves and

necessary polyethylene discharge tubing for feeding acid, corrosion inhibitor,

oxidizing biocide ST20. Pump materials of construction shall be compatible with

chemicals being used.

1. Equipment Specification – Spec 452 P/N # 121-PJ1012.88

E. 3/4 inch corporation stops to inject chemicals directly in the condenser line that

supplies the cooling tower. Corporation stops will be 3/4 inch in diameter. The tip

of the corporation stop must reach to the center of the condenser piping to insure

prompt mixing of the chemical. Corporation stop injectors will be of PP materials.

Oxidizing chemicals will require Kynar material for in the injector. The injector will be

installed with a ball valve before the thread-o-let, on the side or bottom of the

pipe. The location of the corporation stop injectors will be determined by the

Nalco Representative.

1. Equipment Specification – Spec 240 P/N 231-P6060.88 (3/4” CPVC)

2. Equipment Specification – Spec 240 P/N 231-P6060.88 (3/4” Kynar)

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F. Bleed Solenoid valve – sized to provide the maximum bleed off required as per

system tonnage. Bleed solenoids should be one inch smaller then the size of the

make up water meter. Solenoids shall be installed on the condenser line supplying

the tower. The solenoid shall be installed at eye level, with a bypass for manual

bleed of condenser water.

1. Equipment Specification – ASCO Spec 3/4 inch P/N 021-ND5018.88

2. Equipment Specification – ASCO Spec 1 inch P/N 021-ND5019.88

G. Contacting Water Meter complete with dry contact register sized to meter the

maximum makeup and blowdown rate of the system. Meter shall be by Master

Meter or Carlon Manufacturers. Specify ¾”, 1”, 1.5”, or 2“ based on the flow rates

below. Water meters are sized at 2 times the maximum makeup for the system

design tonnage, Water meters larger than 2 inches shall be a turbine type water

meter.

1. Equipment Specification – Spec 471 Carlon Water Meter

1.0 inch 50 GPM P/N 6017277

1.5 inch 100 GPM P/N 6017280

2.0 inch 160 GPM P/N 6017282

H. Primary Condenser Water System: Corrosion coupon rack, minimum of 4 sampling

ports, constructed of Schedule 80 PVC, with 0-10 gpm flow indicator (no dole

valves) and an isolation valve on both ends of the rack

1. Equipment Specification – Spec 459 P/N # 001-H08594.88

I. Inhibitor Injection Timers:

1. Microprocessor-based controller with LCD display in NEMA 250, Type 12

enclosure with gasketed and lockable door. Interface for start/stop and status

indication at central workstation as described in Section 23 09 00

"Instrumentation and Control for HVAC."

2. Programmable timers with infinite adjustment over full range, and mounted in

cabinet with hand-off-auto switches and status lights.

3. Test switch.

4. Hand-off-auto switch for chemical pump.

5. Illuminated legend to indicate feed when pump is activated.

6. Programmable lockout timer with indicator light. Lockout timer to deactivate

the pump and activate alarm circuits.

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7. LCD makeup totalizer to measure amount of makeup and bleed-off water from

two water meter inputs.

J. pH Controller:

1. Microprocessor-based controller, 1 percent accuracy in a range from zero to

14 units. Incorporate solid-state integrated circuits and digital LCD display in

NEMA 250, Type 12 enclosure with gasketed and lockable door. Interface for

start/stop and status indication at central workstation as described in

Section 23 09 00 "Instrumentation and Control for HVAC."

2. Digital display and touch pad for input.

3. Sensor probe adaptable to sample stream manifold.

4. High, low, and normal pH indication.

5. High or low pH alarm light, trip points field adjustable; with silence switch.

6. Hand-off-auto switch for acid pump.

7. Internal adjustable hysteresis or deadband.

K. TDS Controller:

1. Microprocessor-based controller, 1 percent accuracy in a range from zero to

5000 micromhos. Incorporate solid-state integrated circuits and digital LCD

display in NEMA 250, Type 12 enclosure with gasketed and lockable

door. Interface for start/stop and status indication at central workstation as

described in Section 23 09 00 "Instrumentation and Control for HVAC."

2. Digital display and touch pad for input.

3. Sensor probe adaptable to sample stream manifold.

4. High, low, and normal conductance indication.

5. High or low conductance alarm light, trip points field adjustable; with silence

switch.

6. Hand-off-auto switch for solenoid bleed-off valve.

7. Bleed-off valve activated indication.

8. Internal adjustable hysteresis or deadband.

9. Bleed Valves:

a. Cooling Systems: Forged-brass body, globe pattern, general-purpose

solenoid with continuous-duty coil, or motorized valve.

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b. Steam Boilers: Motorized ball valve, steel body, and TFE seats and seals.

L. Biocide Feeder Timer:

1. Microprocessor-based controller with digital LCD display in NEMA 250, Type 12

enclosure with gasketed and lockable door. Interface for start/stop and status

indication at central workstation as described in Section 23 09 00

"Instrumentation and Control for HVAC."

2. 24-hour timer with 14-day skip feature to permit activation any hour of day.

3. Precision, solid-state, bleed-off lockout timer and clock-controlled biocide

pump timer. Prebleed and bleed lockout timers.

4. Solid-state alternator to enable use of two different formulations.

5. 24-hour display of time of day.

6. 14-day display of day of week.

7. Battery backup so clock is not disturbed by power outages.

8. Hand-off-auto switches for biocide pumps.

9. Biocide A and Biocide B pump running indication.

M. Chemical Solution Tanks:

1. Chemical-resistant reservoirs fabricated from high-density opaque

polyethylene with minimum 110 percent containment vessel.

2. Molded cover with recess for mounting pump.

3. Capacity: 50 gal..

N. Chemical Solution Injection Pumps:

1. Self-priming, positive-displacement; rated for intended chemical with minimum

25 percent safety factor for design pressure and temperature.

2. Adjustable flow rate.

3. Metal and thermoplastic construction.

4. Built-in relief valve.

5. Fully enclosed, continuous-duty, single-phase motor. Comply with requirements

in Section 23 05 13 "Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment."

O. Chemical Solution Tubing: Polyethylene tubing with compression fittings and joints

except ASTM A 269, Type 304, stainless steel for steam boiler injection assemblies.

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P. Injection Assembly:

1. Quill: Minimum NPS 1/2 with insertion length sufficient to discharge into at least

25 percent of pipe diameter.

2. Ball Valve: Three-piece, stainless steel as described in "Stainless-Steel Pipes and

Fittings" Article below; and selected to fit quill.

3. Packing Gland: Mechanical seal on quill of sufficient length to allow quill

removal during system operation.

4. Assembly Pressure/Temperature Rating: Minimum 600 psig at 200 deg F.

2.04 STAINLESS-STEEL PIPES AND FITTINGS

A. Stainless-Steel Tubing: Comply with ASTM A 269, Type 316.

B. Stainless-Steel Fittings: Complying with ASTM A 815/A 815M, Type 316, Grade WP-S.

C. Two-Piece, Full-Port, Stainless-Steel Ball Valves: ASTM A 351, Type 316 stainless-steel

body; ASTM A 276, Type 316 stainless-steel stem and vented ball, carbon-filled TFE

seats, threaded body design with adjustable stem packing, threaded ends, and

250-psig SWP and 600-psig CWP ratings.

D. Three-Piece, Full-Port, Stainless-Steel Ball Valves: ASTM A 351, Type 316 stainless-

steel body; ASTM A 276, Type 316 stainless-steel stem and vented ball, threaded

body design with adjustable stem packing, threaded ends, and 150-psig SWP and

600-psig CWP rating.

2.05 CHEMICAL TREATMENT TEST EQUIPMENT

A. Test Kit: Manufacturer-recommended equipment and chemicals in a wall-

mounting cabinet for testing pH, TDS, inhibitor, chloride, alkalinity, and hardness;

sulfite and testable polymer tests for high-pressure boilers, and oxidizing biocide test

for open cooling systems.

B. Corrosion Test-Coupon Assembly: Constructed of corrosive-resistant material,

complete with piping, valves, and mild steel and copper coupons. Locate copper

coupon downstream from mild steel coupon in the test-coupon assembly.

1. Two-station rack for closed-loop systems.

2. Four-station rack for open systems.

2.06 CHEMICALS

A. Chemicals shall be as recommended by water-treatment system manufacturer

that are compatible with piping system components and connected equipment,

and that can attain water quality specified in Part 1 "Performance Requirements"

Article.

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B. Furnish a one-year's supply of a liquid closed loop inhibitor for control of scale and

corrosion in a closed recirculating system. A closed loop is a recirculating system

that has less than 10% makeup when compared to its system volume. This one-year

supply shall be a one-time treatment of corrosion inhibitor provided at start up.

C. Closed Systems: Formulations shall not contain any ingredients that may be harmful

to system materials of construction. The corrosion inhibitor shall contain a multi-

functional blend of nitrite, tolytriazole, anionic polymer and buffering agent such as

Nalco TRAC 102. Provide MSDS sheets on all chemical products. No system shall be

operated without the benefit of chemical protection. Once the recommended

chemical residual is achieved, any additional chemicals required to re-treat the

system due to water loss or to accomplish other work shall be provided by the

Mechanical Contractor.

D. Condenser Water System: Formulations shall not contain any ingredients that may

be harmful to system materials of construction. The corrosion inhibitor shall contain

a multi-functional blend of polymer, dispersants, BZT / tolytriazole, such as Nalco

3DT289. A Dual Biocide application should include Nalco ST20 an Oxidizing Biocide

and Nalco 7338 a Non-Oxidizing biocide as recommended by the CDC. Provide

MSDS sheets on all chemical products. No system shall be operated without the

benefit of chemical protection. Once the recommended chemical residual is

achieved, any additional chemicals required to re-treat the system due to water

loss or to accomplish other work shall be provided by the Mechanical Contractor

2.07 FILTRATION EQUIPMENT

A. Multimedia Filters:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by


a. Ameriwater

b. LAKOS; a div. of Claude Laval Corporation.

c. PEP Filters, Inc.

2. Operating requirements:

a. Filter shall operate continuously removing suspended particles from the

tower water until either a pressure drop across filter bed of 18 PSI is reached

or twenty-four hours has elapsed. At either point filter shall automatically

backwash for 5 minutes on each vessel sequentially. After backwash cycle,

filter shall automatically return to filtration mode.

b. Filter shall be capable of field adjustment to utilize either City Water or

Tower Water as the backwash source.

c. To conserve water and minimize load to floor drain, maximum backwash

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3. Filtration system sizing:

It shall be the responsibility of the filter manufacturer to size the filtration sys-

tem, based on their published literature, to meet the specification, includ-

ing performance criteria. The selection and sizing of the filtration system

shall be based on tower operation (evaporation and blowdown). Local air

quality, makeup water and tower water chemistry shall also be considered.

4. Quality assurance

a. Filter shall be designed to provide 0.5 micron filtration by utilizing ultrafine

sand with an effective size of not more than 0.16 millimeters.

b. Filter design flow rate shall be greater than 20 GPM per square foot of sur-

face area.

c. Filter shall be sized to remove at least 50% (by count) of the 0.5 micron parti-

cles and at least 80 % (by count) of the 2 micron particles typically found in

cooling water, within 30 days of startup.

d. Filter system shall be rated for 75 PSIG inlet pressure to filter pump.

e. Tanks shall be #304L Stainless Steel rated for 100 PSIG operating pressure.

f. Manifold shall be Type L copper.

g. System shall be factory assembled and tested for rated pressure and

control functions.

5. General Construction Requirements

a. Filter shall be comprised of #304L Stainless Steel vessel(s) with Type L copper

manifold and cast iron circulating pump. The backwash shall be adjustable

in the field for either city water or system water. The filter shall be mounted

on a Stainless Steel skid.

6. Components

a. Natural quartz media shall meet AWWA B-100, ANSI, and NSF-61 standards

for consistently uniform and chemically inert filter media. Crushed or ground

media is not acceptable.

b. Valves shall be Johnson Controls two-piece brass ball type with EPDM stem

seals, blowout proof stem design, stainless steel ball and stem, PTFE seats.

Valves shall be actuated with individual 24V electric motors on each valve.

The drain valve(s) shall be spring return normally closed.

c. Filter shall be equipped with two pressure gauges. The gauges shall be anti

flutter and shall have a stainless steel casing, with brass internals. The mini-

mum face size shall be no less than 2-1/2". One gauge marked (IN) shall be

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connected to the filter pump discharge and the second gauge marked

(OUT) shall be connected to the outlet side of the filter.

d. Top inlet distributor shall be Copper. Under drain shall be 316 stainless steel

wedge wire screen pipe.

e. Backwash flow control shall be rated for full backwash flow with backwash

water from 25 PSIG to 80 PSIG.

f. Filter pump shall be cast iron, close coupled with mechanical seal. Pump

motor to be TEFC with a service factor of not less than 1.15.

g. Filter control shall be mounted in a NEMA 4X enclosure and shall contain

the following:

1. An Allen Bradley 1200 Series PLC

2. A Siemens motor starter and service disconnect.

3. Two step-down transformers to convert 3phase power to 115 VAC to oper-

ate control components and further convert 115 VAC to 24V for valve

actuation.

4. A pressure differential switch factory set to initiate backwash at 18 PSI

differential across the filter bed.

5. A manual backwash switch, of a momentary contact design, mounted on

the outside of the control panel door.

6. A backwash indicating light for each vessel, pump status light and pump

on/off switch mounted on the outside of the control panel door.

7. A non-resettable backwash counter mounted on the outside of the control

panel door to indicate the number of times the filter has backwashed.

8. PLC shall be programmed to control valve actuation, duration of the back-

wash cycle, and pump on/off. Backwash shall be initiated by the 24-hour

timer, pressure differential switch, or manual backwash button. An internal

delay of no less than 15 seconds shall be built into the program timer to

avoid false backwashing.

9. PLC shall also include a set of dry contacts that can be connected to the

BMS to monitor backwash frequency.

10. The entire industrial control package shall be UL and cUL listed.

B. Self-Cleaning Strainers:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by


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a. Everfilt.

b. Hayward Industrial Products, Inc.

c. Islip Flow Controls Inc.

d. Orival, Inc.

e. Sure Flow Equipment, Inc.

2. Description: Factory-fabricated and -tested, ASTM A 126, Class B, cast-iron or

steel, self-cleaning strainer system of tank, strainer, backwash arm or cleaning

spiral, drive and motor, piping, and controls for removing particles from water.

a. Fabricate and label ASTM A 126, Class B, cast-iron or steel strainer tanks to

comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1.

b. Pipe Connections:

1) NPS 2 and Smaller: Threaded according to ASME B1.20.1.

2) NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Steel, Class 150 flanges according to ASME B16.5

or grooved according to AWWA C606.

3. Motorized Valves: Flanged or grooved-end, ductile-iron angle type with EPDM

valve seat and stem seal; with ASTM B 148 aluminum bronze disc.

4. Strainer: ASTM A 666, Type 316 stainless steel.

5. Piping: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type S, F, or E; Grade B, Schedule 40 black steel, with

flanged, grooved, or threaded joints and malleable, steel welding, or ductile-

iron fittings.

6. Safety Valves: Automatic pressure relief.

7. Backwash Arm Drive:

a. Drive Casing: Cast iron.

b. Worm Gears: Immersed in oil.

c. Motor: ODP motor supported on the strainer-bearing frame. General

requirements for motors are specified in Section 23 05 13 "Common Motor

Requirements for HVAC Equipment."

8. Controls: Automatic control of backwash; factory wired for single electrical

connection.

a. Panel: NEMA 250, Type 4 enclosure with time clock and pressure gages.






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b. Backwash Arm Drive: Automatic and manual switching; manual switch

position bypasses safeties and controls.

c. Backwash: Automatic; with time clock and differential pressure switch.

d. Backwash Valve: Electric actuator.

C. Centrifugal Separators:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the

product indicated on Drawings or a comparable product by one of the

following:

a. LAKOS; a div. of Claude Laval Corporation.

2. Description: Simplex separator housing with baffles and chambers for removing

particles from water by centrifugal action and gravity.

3. Housing: With manufacturer's proprietary system of baffles and chambers.

a. Construction: Fabricate and label steel separator housing to comply with

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1.

b. Inlet: Designed with tangential entry to produce centrifugal flow of

feedwater.

c. Vortex Chamber: Designed for downward vortex flow and gravity

separation of particles.

d. Collection Chamber: Designed to hold separated particles.

e. Outlet: Near top of unit.

f. Purge: At bottom of collection chamber.

g. Pipe Connections NPS 2 and Smaller: Threaded according to ASME B1.20.1.

h. Pipe Connections NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Steel, Class 150 flanges according

to ASME B16.5 or grooved according to AWWA C606. Provide stainless-steel

flanges if tank is stainless steel.

4. Motorized Purge Valve: Gate or plug pattern valve.

a. Motorized Valves: Butterfly-type, flanged or grooved-end, ductile-iron

body, with EPDM valve seat and stem seal; with ASTM B 148 aluminum

bronze disc.

5. Strainer: Stainless-steel basket type mounted on pump suction.

6. Piping: ASTM B 88, Type L copper water tube, copper-alloy solder-joint fittings,

and brazed, flanged, or grooved joints.

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7. Circulating Pump: Overhung impeller, close coupled, single stage, end suction,

centrifugal. Comply with UL 778 and with HI 1.1-1.2 and HI 1.3.

a. Casing: Radially split, cast iron.

b. Pressure Rating: 125 psig minimum.

c. Impeller: ASTM B 584, cast bronze; statically and dynamically balanced,

closed, and keyed to shaft.

d. Shaft and Shaft Sleeve: Steel shaft, with copper-alloy shaft sleeve.

e. Seal: Mechanical.

f. Motor: ODP motor supported on the pump-bearing frame. General

requirements for motors are specified in Section 23 05 13 "Common Motor

Requirements for HVAC Equipment."

8. Controls: Automatic control of circulating pump and separator purge; factory

wired for single electrical connection.

a. Panel: NEMA 250, Type 4 enclosure.

b. Pump: Automatic and manual switching; manual switch position bypasses

safeties and controls.

c. Separator Purge: Automatic and manual.

d. TDS Controller Interlock: Open separator purge valve with bleed-off

control.

2.08 CHEMICAL FEED PROGRAM - PortaFeed

A. CHEMICAL HANDLING AND STORAGE SYSTEM

1. Contractor will install an advanced chemical delivery program that eliminates

drums, drum deliveries, and chemical handling altogether. The advanced

delivery and feed program shall minimize chemical inventories and operator

involvement. The delivery program shall require the water treatment company

to arrange for the delivery through a trained delivery technician. The following

items shall be required in the Chemical Delivery Program: Transporter (to be

used to transport the chemical to point of use into the base tank), Base Tank

(sized appropriately for each individual need), Containment Basin, Level

gauge/indicator, Manifold, Pump Platform, and a Fill Line with quick disconnect

camlock fittings. The recommended chemical delivery program shall be a

Nalco PortaFeed System or approved equal.

B. TRANSPORTER.

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1. Each chemical application using a base tank requires a transporter delivery.

The Transporter shall be constructed of 304 SS to minimize package damage

resulting in chemical spills during transit and delivery. Drums are not

acceptable due to the inherent heel of chemical left behind during the

transfer process. The Transporter shall eliminate this issue due to the required

capability of drawing chemical from the bottom of the transporter.

2. Base Tank & Containment Basin. Base tanks and Containment Basins shall be

constructed of 304 SS. Base tanks shall be capable of holding the specified

number of gallons when completely filled depending upon size needed per

each system. The containment basin shall be large enough to “contain” all of

the tank contents, in case of a leak or spill.

3. Chemical Level Gauge/Indicator. shall come equipped with 2 scales capable

of reading inventories (in gallons) and drawdown rates in (mls./min). The level

gauge shall be housed in a sturdy stainless steel frame and have a shut off

valve. For smaller applications less than or equal to 30gl base tanks, an internal

float with an external indicator capable of mounting on a 2-inch bung opening

is required.

4. Manifold Assembly with camlock fittings for easy hook up on the bottom of the

base tank. The manifold shall have 3 ports to hook up the drawdown cylinder

and allow hook up to 2 chemical metering pumps. The manifold shall be

constructed of 304 SS and shall have shut off valves so that chemical feed can

be isolated or measured from the drawdown cylinder.

5. Pump Platform - to be mounted on the 304 SS containment basin to provide

“flooded suction” to chemical metering pumps.

6. Hose Assembly with Camlock Fittings so that a chemical delivery can be made

to the base tank quickly and safely.

a. Equipment Specification - Spec 093 – Mini PortaFeed

b. Equipment Specification - Spec 192 – Micro PortaFeed

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 WATER ANALYSIS

A. Perform an analysis of supply water to determine quality of water available at

Project site.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install chemical application equipment on concrete bases, level and plumb.

Maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances. Arrange units so controls and

devices that require servicing are accessible. Anchor chemical tanks and floor-

mounting accessories to substrate.

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B. Install seismic restraints for equipment and floor-mounting accessories and anchor

to building structure. Refer to Section 23 05 48 "Vibration and Seismic Controls for

HVAC Piping and Equipment" for seismic restraints.

C. Install water testing equipment on wall near water chemical application

equipment.

D. Install interconnecting control wiring for chemical treatment controls and sensors.

E. Mount sensors and injectors in piping circuits.

F. Bypass Feeders: Install in closed hydronic systems, including hot-water heating and

chilled water and equipped with the following:

1. Install bypass feeder in a bypass circuit around circulating pumps, unless

otherwise indicated on Drawings.

2. Install test-coupon assembly in bypass circuit around circulating pumps, unless

otherwise indicated on Drawings.

3. Install a gate or full-port ball isolation valves on inlet, outlet, and drain below

feeder inlet.

4. Install a swing check on inlet after the isolation valve.

G. Install automatic chemical-feed equipment for condenser water and include the

following:

1. Install water meter in makeup water supply.

2. Install inhibitor injection pumps and solution tanks with injection timer sensing

contacts in water meter.

a. Pumps shall operate for timed interval on contact closure at water meter in

makeup water supply connection. Injection pump shall discharge into

boiler feedwater tank or feedwater supply connection at boiler.

3. Install test equipment and provide test-kit to Owner. Install test-coupon

assembly in bypass circuit around circulating pumps, unless otherwise indicated

on Drawings.

4. Install TDS controller with sensor and bleed valves.

a. Bleed valves shall cycle to maintain maximum TDS concentration.

5. Install pH sensor and controller with injection pumps and solution tanks.

a. Injector pumps shall operate to maintain required pH.

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6. Install biocide feeder alternating timer with two sets of injection pumps and

solution tanks.

a. Injection pumps shall operate to feed biocide on an alternating basis.

H. Filtration Equipment Installation

1. Place vessels as shown in installation drawing and level. Use manifold as

guide for spacing.

2. Install upper and lower manifolds as per manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Install piping between manifold and pump(s) if necessary.

4. Attach control panel to vessel mount.

5. Connect control wiring to valves.

6. Connect electrical power to control panel and control to pump(s) according

to local electrical codes and wiring diagram supplied by manufacturer.

7. Install media according to manufacturer’s instructions.

I. PRE-OPERATIONAL CLEANING

1. Cooling Tower/Closed System -- maintain lowest water level possible in cooling

tower sump or basin.

2. Add recommended quantity of passivation chemical directly into the tower

sump or closed loop system before the recirculating pumps to ensure rapid

mixing and distribution throughout the system. For towers that are constructed

of galvanized steel with no protective coating, adjust the pH of the

recirculating water to 6.5 to 7.5 prior to the addition of the passivation

chemical. A small amount of antifoam (Nalco 7468 Plus or approved equal)

may be added to prevent excessive foaming. Refer to MSDS sheets for safety

information. Add biocide Nalco 7338 at a dosage of 0.5 per 1000 gallons of

water.

3. For ideal metal passivation, maintain the pH from 6.5 to 7.5 with a small amount

of sulfuric acid during the entire cleaning process

4. Recirculate the system for 48 - 72 hours.

5. Open and drain mud legs and low points periodically during the cleaning

process.

6. Drain system completely paying particular attention to mud from drop legs and

all low points.

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7. Refill the system with clean, potable water, check all strainers, Recirculate and

drain completely.

8. Refill the system again. The length of time between the completion of the

cleaning procedure and addition of the corrosion inhibitor shall not exceed

twenty-four (24) hours.

9. Add the recommended level of closed loop or tower inhibitor. The system is

now ready for operation. For towers that will not be immediately operational,

the tower must have a chemical level consisting of at least 200 PPM molybdate

and 10 PPM tolytriazole, using Nalco CW-4751 or molybdate-free Nalco PSO

inhibitor TRAC 107.

10. The Nalco Representative certifying that the system has been cleaned in

accordance with the above procedures will generate a service report on-site.

A copy shall be sent to the mechanical contractor and the consulting engineer

(as requested). Chemical test parameters shall include onsite testing of pH,

conductivity, phosphate, total iron, ferrous iron, and copper after the preclean

is completed to verify all cleaner is removed and iron and copper levels are

low. Total iron must be < 5 ppm, Ferrous Iron < 2 ppm, and Copper < 0.5 ppm.

3.03 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Sections. Drawings indicate

general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

C. Make piping connections between HVAC water-treatment equipment and

dissimilar-metal piping with dielectric fittings. Dielectric fittings are specified in

Section 23 21 13 "Hydronic Piping."

D. Install shutoff valves on HVAC water-treatment equipment inlet and outlet. Metal

general-duty valves are specified in Section 23 05 23 "General-Duty Valves for

HVAC Piping."

E. Refer to Section 22 11 19 "Domestic Water Piping Specialties" for backflow

preventers required in makeup water connections to potable-water systems.

F. Confirm applicable electrical requirements in electrical Sections for connecting

electrical equipment.

G. Ground equipment according to Section 26 05 26 "Grounding and Bonding for

Electrical Systems."

H. Connect wiring according to Section 26 05 19 "Low-Voltage Electrical Power

Conductors and Cables."

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3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service.

1. Inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including

piping and electrical connections. Report results in writing.

2. Inspect piping and equipment to determine that systems and equipment have

been cleaned, flushed, and filled with water, and are fully operational before

introducing chemicals for water-treatment system.

3. Place HVAC water-treatment system into operation and calibrate controls

during the preliminary phase of HVAC systems' startup procedures.

B. Test chemical feed piping as follows:

1. Do not enclose, cover, or put piping into operation until it is tested and

satisfactory test results are achieved.

2. Test for leaks and defects. If testing is performed in segments, submit separate

report for each test, complete with diagram of portion of piping tested.

3. Leave uncovered and unconcealed new, altered, extended, and replaced

water piping until it has been tested and approved. Expose work that has

been covered or concealed before it has been tested and approved.

4. Cap and subject piping to static water pressure of 50 psig above operating

pressure, without exceeding pressure rating of piping system materials. Isolate

test source and allow test pressure to stand for four hours. Leaks and loss in test

pressure constitute defects.

5. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping until satisfactory

results are obtained.

6. Prepare test reports, including required corrective action.

7. Inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including

piping and electrical connections.

8. Inspect piping and equipment to determine that systems and equipment have

been cleaned, flushed, and filled with water, and are fully operational before

introducing chemicals for water-treatment system.

9. Place HVAC water-treatment system into operation and calibrate controls

during the preliminary phase of HVAC systems' startup procedures.

10. Do not enclose, cover, or put piping into operation until it is tested and

satisfactory test results are achieved.

11. Test for leaks and defects. If testing is performed in segments, submit separate

report for each test, complete with diagram of portion of piping tested.

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12. Leave uncovered and unconcealed new, altered, extended, and replaced

water piping until it has been tested and approved. Expose work that has

been covered or concealed before it has been tested and approved.

13. Cap and subject piping to static water pressure of 50 psig above operating

pressure, without exceeding pressure rating of piping system materials. Isolate

test source and allow test pressure to stand for four hours. Leaks and loss in test

pressure constitute defects.

14. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping until no leaks

exist.

15. Submit cooling water particle analysis reports showing count and volume of

particles within the following micron size ranges: 0.5 to 1, 1 to 2, 2 to 5, 5 to 10,

10 to 20, and 20 and larger at time of startup.

16. Submit cooling water particle analysis reports showing count and volume of

particles within the following micron size ranges: 0.5 to 1, 1 to 2, 2 to 5, 5 to 10,

10 to 20, and 20 and larger 30 days after startup.

C. Perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports.

1. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service

representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations,

including connections, and to assist in testing.

D. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above.

E. At six-week intervals following Substantial Completion, perform separate water

analyses on hydronic systems to show that automatic chemical-feed systems are

maintaining water quality within performance requirements specified in this

Section. Submit written reports of water analysis advising Owner of changes

necessary to adhere to Part 1 "Performance Requirements" Article.

F. Comply with ASTM D 3370 and with the following standards:

1. Silica: ASTM D 859.

2. Steam System: ASTM D 1066.

3. Acidity and Alkalinity: ASTM D 1067.

4. Iron: ASTM D 1068.

5. Water Hardness: ASTM D 1126.

3.05 ADJUSTING

A. Sample closed water systems at two-week intervals after start-up and prepare

certified test report for each required water performance characteristic.

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1. Nitrite: 500- 750ppm.

2. pH: 8.8 – 9-5

3. Conductivity: 1000 – 3300 michromos

B. Sample condenser water system at two-week intervals after start-up for a six-week

period and prepare certified test report for each required water performance

characteristic. Monthly visits to follow for remainder of the agreement.

1. Corrosion Inhibitor Total ppm

2. Corrosion Inhibitor Active ppm

3. Conductivity: 1000 – 3300 michromos

4. Micro-Bio CFU

C. Occupancy Adjustments: Within 12 months of Substantial Completion, perform two

separate water analyses to prove that automatic chemical feed systems are

maintaining water quality within performance requirements specified in this

Section. Perform analyses at least 60 days apart. Submit written reports of water

analysis.

3.06 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain HVAC water-treatment systems and

equipment.

B. Train Owner's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules for starting

and stopping, troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining equipment and

schedules.

C. Review manufacturer's safety data sheets for handling of chemicals.

D. Review data in maintenance manuals, especially data on recommended parts

inventory and supply sources and on availability of parts and service. Refer to

Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data."

E. Schedule at least four hours of training with Owner, through Architect, with at least

seven days' advance notice.

F. Filtration unit startup by factory authorized agent shall be provided.

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