Technical specification for “Fabrication and Supply of 20’ Insulated

Container for Reefer”

1. Introduction: PUF (Poly Urethane Foam) insulated chambers of size ~20’ x 8’ x 8’ have to be
fabricated. The chambers are designed to maintain a few experimental setups at ~0°C. Each chamber
consists of a steel structure to transfer weight of all loaded components to ground. The same steel
structure will be used to support and guide PUF insulated panels to be fitted in to the chamber. This
chamber will have four doors, two on each 8’ x 8’ face for loading and unloading of components in
and out of chamber. The chamber will also have ISO mounts at the top and bottom corners in order
to have provision for fixing to any trailer and lifting with the help of twist locks.

2. Quantity: 02 Numbers

3. Scope of Work:
a. Fabrication of steel structure fitted with PUF panels along with ISO mounts on chamber bottom
and top corners will be in the scope of the supplier. The fabrication & fitting of PUF insulated
doors maintaining air tightness, is also in the scope of the supplier. (See attached drawings for
reference. Indicative dimensions are provided in drawings which are suggested for tender
purpose only. Exact external dimensions of the chamber are specified in table below.)
b. Supplier shall prepare the fabrication drawings of the chamber and shall submit them for
approval to RRCAT. Only after approval, fabrication of the structure shall be carried out.
Supplier shall also submit thermal conductivity test report of PUF panels for approval to
RRCAT. Only after approval, these panels shall be fitted to the structure.
c. Scope of work also includes preparation of manufacturing documents, procurement of all the
materials required for the job etc. as per the specifications, manufacture, assembly, inspection,
testing, packing, transportation, supply, safe delivery, unloading at purchaser’s site in RRCAT,
Indore and guarantee of thermal insulation and air leak tightness.
d. Design and manufacture (with manufacturer's material) of jigs, fixtures and tooling required for
manufacture, handling, assembly, inspection and testing of thermal insulation is in the scope of
manufacturer.
e. Assembly of the system at RRCAT (if required) will be in the scope of the supplier.

4. Bidders Qualification:
a. The manufacturer shall have fabricated and supplied at least one PUF insulated chambers of at
least half the size in last five years. Performance certificate or PO details in the same effect shall
be provided.

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5. General Specifications: The insulated chamber has to be fabricated such that it meets following
specifications:

Chamber Construction  Chamber with external dimensions approximately 20’ x 8’ x 8’

and precisely within
 PUF Panels to be fitted on all six faces of container
 Both 8’ x 8’ face of chamber will have insulated leak tight doors
 One 8’ x 8’ face will have a few openings and supplier shall
ensure proper tightness of PUF for moisture ingress
 ISO mounts on bottom and top corner fittings to enable
operation of lifting and fixing through twist lock. (4 numbers of
matching male part of twist locks for each container to be
supplied. Installation of these male parts is not in the scope of
supplier)
 Chamber shall have fork pockets in bottom structure to facilitate
its lifting through forklift of suitable capacity. (refer attached
drawings)
Insulation  PUF Panels shall be used for insulation on all six faces of the
chamber.
 PUF Panels shall be laminated with 0.5mm mild steel (pre
galvanized color coated steel) sheet on outer side and 1mm SS
sheet on the inner side of chamber.
 PUF material shall have thermal conductivity better than
~25 mW/m.K (test report of the panels have to be submitted)
 PUF Panel thickness shall be at least 150 mm for external walls
and at least 120 mm for partition walls as per table attached in
Annexure.
 The panels shall be made water proof to avoid any seepage of
water in to PUF. Supplier shall take proper measures to avoid
seepage in any condition.
Floor  3mm FRP coating shall be done on flooring inside the chamber
to avoid seepage of water.
 25mm x 50mm SS channels on floor spaced 150mm apart and
fitted together shall be placed after FRP is done. Floor shall be
fixed such that it has ~8 tonnes weight carrying capacity.
 The Floor so made shall be able to tolerate the use of pallet
truck (~2000 kgs)

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 Doors  Chamber will have two doors on each 8’x8’ face, each of which
will be PUF panels insulated.
 The Doors shall be made such that they are leak tight for any
major leakage of air through the seals.
 Doors and corresponding section of structure protruding inside
chamber storage space shall have G-10 heat bridge (refer attached
drawings)
 Doors shall be sealed through two seals namely O type on inside
and J type on outside (refer drawings for more details) made of
EPDM material
 The supplier shall provide sufficient provision for locking of the
doors and shall guarantee trouble free operation of these locks
for 3 years.
 One small door 3’x3’ shall be provided on one side face on
partition side of chamber with J type seal only. (refer drawings)
 Small door on middle partition (~500mm x 700mm) shall be
provided with sealing arrangement of O and J type seals. (refer
drawings)
Structure  Material of Structure: Mild Steel (See attached drawings for
dimensions)
 Structure shall be fitted with ISO mounts on bottom and top
corner fittings so that it can be fixed on a twist lock trailer and
can be lifted from the top.
 ISO corner mount dimensions and positions shall be as per
relevant standards mentioned in Section 6 of this document.
 Container external dimensions shall conform to relevant standard
mentioned in Section 6 of this document.
 Forklift pockets to lift containers shall be provided.
Partition  The chamber will have one partition across its length located at
~1m from one end/one door
 The ~1m side of chamber will be further partitioned into four
different chambers, as per attached drawings
 Partition will be made of PUF insulation only.
 There will be a few openings on the partition and supplier shall
ensure proper sealing of open PUF surfaces for any
water/moisture ingress.
 One of the four partitions will also have separate door (~500mm
x 700mm) sealed through O and J type seals.
 The bottom horizontal partition will also have a 3’x3’ door
through one side wall sealed through J type seal only. (refer
drawings)
Stickers on side walls Side faces of chamber shall be pasted with high quality vinyl

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 printed stickers as per theme provided by PURCHASER in soft
copy.
Four vinyl printed logos of 2’x2’ size shall also be pasted on all
four doors of container.
Quantity 03 Numbers

6. Applicable specifications and drawings

a. Applicable specifications
The latest revision of the following specification shall be applicable:
1. IS: 800 code of practice for general construction in steel.
2. IS: 816 code of practice for use of metal arc welding for general construction in mild steel.
3. IS: 875 (Part 2) code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and
structures – part 2 imposed loads.
4. IS: 2062 steel for general structural purposes – specification
5. IS: 814 covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese
steel.
6. IS: 9595 Metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels- recommendation.
7. IS: 1161 steel tubes for structural purposes
8. IS: 1364 (Part 2) Hexagonal head bolt, screws and nuts of product grades A and B – part 2:
Hexagon Head Screws (size range M1.6 to M64)
9. IS: 2016 specification for plain washers
10. IS 3144: 1992 Methods of test for mineral wool thermal insulation materials
11. IS 10748 Hot-Rolled Steel Strips for Welded Tubes and Pipes – specification
12. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section-IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
13. ASTM A-240/A 240M Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel
Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
14. ASTM A 480/A 480M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled
Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
15. IS 7694 Series 1 Freight Containers Corner Fittings
16. ISO 1161 Series 1 freight containers — Corner fittings — Specification
17. ISO 1496-2:2018 Series 1 Freight Container – Specification and Testing Part 2: Thermal
Containers
18. ISO 668 Series 1 freight containers - Classification, dimensions and ratings

b. Applicable Drawings (See Annexure-A)

1. 1023-001 20’ Chamber Assembly
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 2. 1023-002 Structure for 20’ Reefer Assembly
3. 1023-003 Base Structure for 20’ Reefer

7. Pre-dispatch Inspection:
RRCAT representatives reserve the right to monitor fabrication of PUF panels fabrication at
manufacturer’s or its associate’s site. RRCAT also reserves right to witness fabrication processes
during fabrication and assembly of this chamber. The fabricated chamber will be inspected for all
major dimensions, Insulation panels’ thicknesses, Insulation panels’ edge sealing for seepage of
water at supplier’s site. Only after approval from RRCAT representatives, dispatch shall be
initiated.

8. Packing & Shipping

Fabricator/supplier shall ensure proper packing/fixtures for transportation of the system to
RRCAT’s site. Chamber must be properly supported and contained to prevent any damage during
transit. Supplier has to safely deliver the fabricated insulated chamber to RRCAT.

9. Acceptance Criteria
a. The fabricated insulated chamber will be checked for all major dimensions after delivery at
RRCAT.
b. PUF panel thermal conductivity test report shall be submitted.

10. Guarantee/Warranty
The chamber supplied shall be guaranteed for any manufacturing defects for minimum period of
12 months after acceptance of the insulated chamber at RRCAT. The leak tightness of insulation
panels to water seepage shall also be guaranteed for a period of 12 Months after acceptance at
RRCAT. Any guarantee clause mentioned elsewhere in the specification document is also
applicable.

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 ANNEXURE-A
Drawings for Reference Purpose

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