3.3 CRAH Specifications

ACMV
SYSTEM

VNG DATA CENTER

AIR CONDITIONING & MECHANICAL
VENTILATION SPECIFICATION

CRAH

H1 SYSTEMS
FIRST GREEN
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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION M1‐1, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 4
1. Preliminaries and general clauses ....................................................................................... 4
2. System & work descriptions .............................................................................................. 30
3. Design criteria .................................................................................................................... 37
4. Codes and regulations ....................................................................................................... 38
5. Acoustic performance specification .................................................................................. 39
6. Special requirements ......................................................................................................... 39
SECTION M1‐20‐1, PIPEWORK, VALVES & FITTINGS ............................................................................. 42
1. Preliminaries and general clauses ..................................................................................... 42
2. Performance criteria and requirements ............................................................................ 43
3. Materials ............................................................................................................................ 43
4. Workmanship ..................................................................................................................... 57
5. Verification and submissions ............................................................................................. 63
6. Ancillary requirements ...................................................................................................... 64
SECTION M1‐20‐2, THERMAL INSULATION ........................................................................................... 65
3. Materials ............................................................................................................................ 66
4. Workmanship ..................................................................................................................... 69
SECTION M1‐50, SYSTEM COMMISSIONING & TESTING ....................................................................... 72
3. Materials ............................................................................................................................ 73
4. Workmanship ..................................................................................................................... 74
SECTION M2‐30‐3, CLOSE CONTROL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (BY OTHERS) ....................................... 77
3. Materials ............................................................................................................................ 78
4. Workmanship ..................................................................................................................... 78
5. Verification & submissions ................................................................................................ 79
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SECTION M3‐80, RELATED ELECTRICAL WORKS .................................................................................... 80
3. Materials ............................................................................................................................ 81
4. Workmanship ..................................................................................................................... 81
SECTION M4, FUNCTIONAL CONTROLS DESCRIPTION .......................................................................... 87
6. Functional controls description ......................................................................................... 87

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SECTION M1‐1, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Preliminaries and general clauses
This Particular Specification shall be read in conjunction with the Conditions of Contract, Equipment
Schedules, Drawings, Main Contract document and other parts of the Contract documents. In cases
where any discrepancies arise between the General Specification and the Particular Specification, the
latter shall take precedence.
General Scope

I. The scope of works in this Contract (hereinafter called the Works or the Contract Works) shall
comprise design, coordination with all relevant parties, manufacture, supply, delivery,
installation, testing and commissioning, and any other works necessary to form the ‘complete
work’ as prescribed in the Specification and Drawings.
II. ‘Complete work’ shall mean not only the major plant and equipment covered by the
Specification and the Drawings but also other works and all the incidental components and
expenditures necessary for the complete execution of the Works and for the proper operation
of the installation and systems, whether or not these components and expenditures are
explicitly mentioned in details in the Contract Documents.
III. Works mentioned in the Specification but not shown on the Drawings and vice‐versa shall
nevertheless be deemed to be included in this Contract and in the Contract sum.
IV. The Specification and Drawings are intended to be mutually explanatory and complete, but all
works called for by one, even if not by the other, shall be fully executed. Should there be
conflicts between the Drawings and the Specification, the Contractor shall clarify these with
the Client/Consultant. The Client/Consultant’s decision shall be treated as final and binding
and no adjustments to the Contract sum will be entertained.
V. The Drawings show the design intent and basic principles only and shall only be used as
guidance for the Contractor in producing his detailed design and shop drawings for his Works.
In the preparation of the detailed design and shop drawings, the Contractor shall be
responsible and consider proper co‐ordination of his installation with other works in the
project.
VI. The Contractor shall be responsible to the detailed design of the equipment and services and
shall produce properly coordinated shop drawings together with design calculations, details,
and specification.

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VII. Shop drawings shall take into account actual measurement and setting out dimensions/levels
obtained and determined by the Contractor on site, actual equipment/material used, actual
routing of services, co‐ordination with the Main Contractor and other contractors, and site
conditions/constraints.

VIII. Throughout the Contract Documents, words importing the singular only also include the plural
and vice versa where the context requires. Words importing the masculine gender shall
include the feminine or neuter as the case may require, and vice‐versa.
Climate Conditions
I. The Contractor is deemed to be aware of the high temperature and the high relative humidity
prevailing in Vietnam.
II. The Contractor shall warrant that all materials and equipment are suitable for continuous use
and operation in the expected climatic conditions encountered.

III. All equipment and materials shall be fully suitable for use in the local climate and operating
conditions. All equipment/system shall be suitable for operation with outdoor dry bulb
temperature of up to 40°C and wet bulb temperature of 30.3°C at full design capacity.
Standards & Codes
General
Unless otherwise agreed by the Engineer/Consultant, ensure all the works comply with the relevant
requirements of the Standards and Codes listed below or referenced in the body of the Specification.
Alternative Standards and Codes may be proposed for approval by the Engineer/Consultant, provided
it can be demonstrated that the alternative Standards and Codes comply with the requirements of the
standards specified. All Standards and Codes quoted are current version unless specific year references
are noted. Where the materials or equipment offered comply with other standards, the Contractor
shall demonstrate that they meet the requirements of this Specification and details shall be submitted
to the Client/Consultant for approval.
11 TCN 18:2006 Regulations on electrical installations‐Part 1‐General provisions
11 TCN 19:2006 Regulations on electrical installations‐Part 2‐Electrical Wiring System
11 TCN 20:2006 Regulations on electrical installations‐Part 3‐Power distribution

devices and electrical substation
11 TCN 21:2006 Regulations on electrical installations‐Part 4‐Protection and

automation
QCVN 05:2009 BTNMT National technical regulation on ambient air quality
QCVN 06:2009 BTNMT National technical regulation on hazardous substances in ambient air
QCVN 06:2010 BXD Vietnam building code on Fire safety of buildings
QCVN 07:2010 BTTTT National technical regulation on optical interfaces for network interconnection
equipment relating to the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
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QCVN 08:2008 BTNMT National technical regulation on surface water quality
QCVN 08:2009 BXD Vietnam building code for Urban underground structures Part 2‐The
parking
QCVN 09:2008 BTNMT National technical regulation on underground water quality
QCVN 10:2008 BTNMT National technical regulation on coastal water quality
QCVN 26:2010 BTNMT National technical regulation on noise
QCVN 27:2010 BTNMT National technical regulation on vibration
TCVN 2622:1995 Fire protection of building‐Design requirements
TCVN 3254:1989 Fire protection ‐ General safety requirements
TCVN 3890:2009 Fire protection equipment for building and construction ‐ providing,

installation, inspection, maintenance
TCVN 5040:1990 Equipment for fire protection and firefighting ‐ Graphical symbols for
fire protection plans ‐ specifications
TCVN 5687:2010 Ventilation‐Air‐Conditioning‐Design standards
TCVN 5738:2001 "Automatic fire alarm system Technical requirements"
TCVN 5760:1993 Fire‐extinguishing system‐General requirements of project, install and
utilize
TCVN 5945:2010 Industrial Wastewater‐Discharge standards
"TCVN 6100:1996 ISO 5923:1984" Fire Protection‐Fire extinguishing media ‐ Carbon dioxide
"TCVN 6101:1996 ISO 6183:1990" Fire protection equipment ‐ Carbon dioxide extinguishing

systems for use premises, design, and installation
"TCVN 6102:1996 ISO 7202:1987" Fire protection ‐ Fire extinguishing media ‐ Powder
TCVN 6305‐1:2007 Fire Protection‐Automatic sprinkler systems‐Part 1: Requirements and
test methods for sprinklers
test methods for wet alarm valves, retard chambers and water motor alarms
test methods for dry pipe valves
test methods for quick‐opening devices
test methods for quick‐opening devices
test methods for early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinklers
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TCVN 6305‐11:2006 Fire Protection‐Automatic sprinkler systems‐Part 11: Requirements

and test methods for pipe hangers
TCVN 6379:1998 Fire protection equipment ‐ Fire hydrant ‐ Technical requirements
"TCVN 7435‐1:2004 ISO 11602‐1:2000" Fire protection ‐ Potable and wheeled fire extinguisher ‐ Part
1: Selection and installation
"TCXD 218:1998 ISO 7240‐1:1998" Fire detection and alarm systems‐General
BS 4082 Specification for external dimensions for vertical in‐line centrifugal pumps ‐1 'T' type ‐2

'U' type.
BS 5257 Specification for horizontal end suction centrifugal pumps.
BS EN ISO 9906 Roto‐dynamic pumps‐Hydraulic performance tests‐ Grades 1 and 2.
BS 21 Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure‐tight joints are made on the
threads.
BS 4504 Circular flanges for pipes, valves, and fittings: Part 3: ‐ Steel and copper alloy flanges.
BS EN 1092 Flanges and their joints. Circular flanges for pipes, valves fittings and accessories, PN
designated 2 Cast iron flanges.
BS EN 1057 Copper and copper alloy tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications.
ASHRAE 90.1‐ 2016 Performance Specifications
Local Authorities
Ensure that the works comply with the relevant authority regulations and directions.
Where the terms “testing authority”, “approving authority”, “local authority or “local authorities” are
used in this section, the bodies referred to are as follows: ‐
I. Ministry of Constructions
II. Fire Department
III. Department of construction
IV. Environment Department
V. Vietnam Power Company (EVN)
VI. Other relative authorities
Abbreviations
I. Notations and symbols used are as shown on the Legend and Abbreviation of the Specification
and Drawings.
II. For the purpose of the Contract Documents, abbreviations shall be as follows:
AS : Australian Standards

ACMV : Air Conducting and Mechanical Ventilation
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AMCA : Air Moving and Conditioning Association (USA)

ANSI : American National Standards Institute

ARI : American Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‐conditioning Engineers

(USA)
ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineers (USA)
ASTA : Association of Short‐circuit Testing Authorities
ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials (USA)

BMS : Building Management System

BS/BSS : British Standard or British Standard Specification

CAD : Computer Aided Drafting

CP : Code of Practice

CSC : Certificate of Statutory Completion

ELV : Extra Low Voltage

LPC : Lost Prevention Council (UK)

HVCA : Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association (UK)

IEC : International Electrotechnical Commission

IEE : Institute of Electrical Engineers (UK)
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IEEE : Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (USA)

IP : Index of Protection

ISO : International Standardisation Organisation

NC : Noise Criteria

NR : Noise Rating

NEMA : National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (USA)

NFPA : National Fire Protection Association (USA)

SMACNA : Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning contractors National Association Inc. (USA)

SPL : Sound Pressure Level

SPW : Sound Power Level

TOP : Temporary Occupation Permit

UL : Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
All other notations and symbols used shall have their internally/normally accepted/used
meaning.
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Trade preliminaries
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Provide full information for inclusion in the O & M Manual.
Contractor Designs & Submissions
Where design verifications or design works & submissions are required to be carried out, defined either
in this specification or in Project Specific Data, employ a suitably qualified QP to carry out and endorse
those designs.
Quality & Workmanship
I. The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality and workmanship in his works to ensure
compliance with the Specification and Drawings.
II. The Main Contractor and Client/Consultant reserve the right to inspect and reject any part of
the Works not complying. The Contractor shall replace such rejected works without cost
variation and delay to the Contract/Contract.
III. Approval or acceptance by the Client/Consultant shall not relieve the Contractor of his
responsibilities under the Contract for the quality of materials and the standard of
workmanship in the Works.
IV. No work shall be covered up or put out of view without the agreement of the
Client/Consultant. The Contractor shall provide/allow the Client/Consultant or his site
representatives full opportunity for the examination and measurement of any work which is
about to be covered or put out of view. Upon request by the Client/Consultant, the Contractor
shall expose their Works and allow/provide access to the Client/Consultant or his
representatives to inspect any part of the Works during the course of the manufacturing or
site installation/erection.
Alternatives to equipment / material offered

I. Alternatives to manufacturer / model / country of origin of equipment / material proposed
and accepted in the tender may or may not be acceptable by the Client/Consultant at his sole
discretion. Rejection of such alternative proposal by the Client/Consultant shall not be used
as claims for additional time and cost to the Contract.
Conformity with regulations, codes, specification, etc.

I. The works shall comply strictly with all current statutory regulations, by‐laws, and orders and
to the satisfaction of all government and statutory authorities. The Works shall also comply
with all requirements in the Contract/Contract.
II. When requested by the Client/Consultant, the Contractor shall submit evidence including
written certificates and full testing reports from approved/recognised testing organisation
certifying that his proposed equipment or material have been tested and conform with the
specified standard.
III. Codes and standards listed and specified in the Specification shall be the latest edition current
at the time of issue of the Contract/tender documents.
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IV. Where no standards are stated in the Specification, all details, material, equipment, and
workmanship shall be in accordance with the international standards normally acceptable in
Vietnam.
V. Alternative internationally recognised standards may be accepted provided that all
parameters specified in the Specification can be met. Documentation indicating the deviations
between the proposed and the specified standards shall be submitted for approval by the
Client/Consultant.
Patent rights

I. The Contractor shall fully indemnify the Main Contractor and Employer against any actions and
claims from or incurred by reason of infringement of patent right, design trademark or name,
copyright, or other intellectual rights in performing his works. All royalty payments, if
required, shall be included in the Contract sum.
Equipment installed at outdoor location

I. For equipment and services intended to be installed at outdoor locations or exposed to
external weather conditions, the Contractor shall ensure that these equipment and services
are properly protected by weatherproof external casing or cladding. All associated motors,
terminal, and electrical components shall be weatherproof type and suitable for outdoor
installation, IP 55 or greater. Weather protection shield shall also be provided for all moving
parts of the equipment and associated accessories external to the weatherproof equipment
casing.
II. This requirement shall also apply to services installed in proximity of external openings and
louvres.
Equipment selection

I. All equipment supplied shall comply with the specified duty / rating in the Specification and
the Drawings.
II. The capacities of all plant and equipment described in the Contract are minimum capacities
and the Contractor shall consider any variations which may be necessary due to his own
detailed design and actual installation requirements.
III. Physical sizes of all plant and equipment shall suit the space allocated, considering the
requirement for access and proper maintenance.
IV. Any proposal to deviate from the Specification and Drawings is subject to the
Client/Consultant’s approval at his sole discretion. Upon approval, any necessary changes to
the design and installation because of these deviations shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor.
V. Proposed equipment shall be submitted for approval by the Client/Consultant before ordering
is placed. All necessary information requested by the Client/Consultant for the review of the
proposal shall be submitted.
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Packing, storage, and protection

I. The Contractor shall provide proper protection to all equipment and material during
manufacture, in transit, in storage, and during installation until final completion of the project.
II. All damaged equipment and installation shall be replaced without extra cost to the Contract.
Client/Consultant’s endorsement

I. Client/Consultant’s comments and approval shall not relieve the Contractor of any duty,
liability, or obligation whatsoever under the Contract/Contract.
Samples

I. Samples showing fabrication techniques, quality and workmanship of component parts, and
the design of accessories shall be submitted for approval, upon request by the
Client/Consultant.
Submissions

I. The Contractor shall be responsible to the timely submissions of equipment/material proposal,
detailed design, shop drawings, and other technical proposals to comply with the Main
Contractor’s programme. Sufficient time shall be allowed for the review by the
Client/Consultant, revisions/amendments required, ordering and delivery of
equipment/material, and installation period required.
II. No claims for extension of time or additional costs shall be entertained because of the
Contractor’s failure to make his submissions in time which may result in the delay of the
completion of the project.
Coordination between trades

I. The Contractor shall liaise with the Main Contractor and all other tradesmen to ensure that
works of all trades are properly coordinated. Route of services shall be designed such as to
ensure proper coordination with other services.
II. The Contractor is responsible to any modifications required due to service not properly
coordinated.
III. The Contractor shall provide all necessary technical information, details, and layout of his
installation to the Main contractor and shall co‐operate and co‐ordinate with the Main
Contractor and other contractors for the smooth execution of the works on site.
Site supervision

I. The Contractor shall always keep on site sufficient site supervision staff empowered to receive
and carry out directions and instructions on site. The site staff shall not be changed without
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prior approval of the Client/Consultant. Sufficient CAD draughtsmen shall also be kept on site
to facilitate prompt submission and revision of shop drawings. The names and qualifications
of all key site supervision staff whom the Contractor proposes to appoint shall be submitted
to the Client/Consultant for approval.
II. The Contractor shall engage sufficient qualified and experienced site staff to execute the
works. Registered and licensed tradespersons shall be employed to supervise the works, if
necessary.
III. The services of Licensed Electrical Engineer, Professional Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical)
and other statutory licensed workers/engineers shall be engaged to assume full
responsibilities for all engineering matters including engineering design, submission to
authorities, installation and switching. These personnel shall be available to attend meetings,
discussions, inspections, and the like as requested by the Client/Consultant and authorities.
Upon completion of the Contract works, the Licensed Electrical Engineer and Professional
Engineers shall furnish Completion and Inspection Certificates with the same format as
required by the authorities for the respective parts of the works to the Client/Consultant to
certify that all the works are in full compliance with the Specification and Drawings.
Setting out

The Contractor shall liaise with the Main Contractor for proper setting out of the Contract Works. The
Contractor shall be aware of the following:
I. The positions of equipment etc, indicated on the Drawings, are given for tendering purposes
only. Exact positions shall be determined by the Contractor after co‐ordinating with the Main
Contractor. The Contractor shall make any modifications that may be necessary without any
cost variation to the Contract.
II. The Contractor shall set out position and levels for the Works (based on the setting out
reference lines and levels given by the Main Contractor) and shall refer the same to the Main
Contractor for his approval before erection/installation.
Warranties

I. The Contractor shall warrant that the capacity, rating or duty of all equipment used in the
installation shall not be less than the performance specified on the Drawing or in the
Specification when operating under the specified conditions and in accordance with the
equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Any equipment/system not meeting this requirement
shall be rejected.
Physical sizes of plant and equipment

I. Physical sizes of all plant and equipment shall be suitable for spaces allocated for the
accommodation of such plant and equipment, considering the requirements of proper access
for maintenance.
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II. The Contractor shall submit to the Client/Consultant dimensional details and shop drawings of
all equipment offered and shall be responsible for any modifications and expenses incurred as
a result of dimensional variations of his equipment from that shown on the shop drawings.
Shop drawings

I. During the course of the Contract, the Contractor shall produce and commence submission of
detailed shop drawings sufficiently early but not later than one (1) month from the date of
award of the Contract for the Client/Consultant’s review. These shop drawings shall be
submitted progressively in accordance with the work programme of the Contractor and the
Main Contractor. Clearance or approval of any such drawings by the Client/Consultant shall
not relieve the Contractor from any specified performance or material requirements, nor
nullify the Client/Consultant’s right to reject unsatisfactory works on the site. A minimum
period of four (4) weeks shall generally be allowed for the review of each shop drawing
submission by the Client/Consultant.
II. Installation works carried out by the Contractor before the relevant shop drawings submitted
and approved by the Client/Consultant are at the Contractor’s own risk.
III. Shop drawings shall show at least the following general categories of information:
i) Penetrations through floors, walls, and other structural members.
ii) Plinth details.
iii) Equipment positions and operating weights.
iv) Entry positions, access routes, weight of equipment or components during
delivery to site.
v) Services access openings.
vi) Location, details of concealed/buried conduits, inserts, and pipes.
vii) Temporary openings in floors/walls.
viii) Detailed workshop and manufacturing drawings.
ix) Equipment schedules.
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x) Electrical wiring and control diagram.
xi) General layout plans and sections (1:50 scale for plans and 1:20 scale for sections).
xii) Schematic diagram.
xiii) Support and mounting details.
xiv) Material/Component specifications.
xv) Setting out dimensions and level; and
xvi) Interfacing details and co‐ordination with Client/Consultant, structural and other
Contract Works.
IV. Shop drawings shall be constantly updated to reflect modifications and changes
agreed/accepted by the Client/Consultant and to reflect design changes issued by
Client/Consultant’s instructions.

V. Shop drawings produced shall be properly co‐ordinated with the works of the Main Contractor
and other contractors. Where required for proper co‐ordination and to achieve required
headroom, the Contractor shall make modification of services layout/routing, duct aspect
ratios, pipework gradient, etc. (from those shown on the Contract Drawings) and reflect all
these on the shop drawings for the Client/Consultant’s approval. Such modifications of
layout/routing, duct aspect ratios, pipework gradients, etc. shall not entitle the Contractor to
make any claims for additional cost and time to the Contract.

VI. Each submission or re‐submission is to be made in one (1) polyester (reproducible) copy and
five (5) sets of standard metric size paper prints or as specified in the Main Contract
Preliminaries, whichever is more. Amendments / revisions in re‐submissions shall be
highlighted. Upon approval by the Client/Consultant, five (5) sets of prints and one (1)
polyester (reproducible) copy of the shop drawings or as may be reasonably required by the
Client/Consultant shall be submitted for record and reference.

VII. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide on time the details of builder’s work
required by the Main Contractor. Where any or all such Main Contractor’s works have been
left out as a result of omissions or delays in submission by the Contractor, the Contractor shall
be required to provide for his Contract works any or all such builder’s works himself. In cases
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where preliminary builder’s work information has already been given on the Drawings or the
Main Contract drawings, such information is to be checked by the Contractor to ensure
suitability and sufficiency for his Works.
VIII. Client/Consultant’s comments and corrections made on shop drawings shall not relieve the
Contractor of his contractual responsibilities to comply with requirements of the Specification
and Drawings.
IX. Shop drawings shall be updated progressively to reflect “as‐built” conditions.
Mock‐ups
I. The requirements of mock‐ups stated in the Main Contract or specified in the Specification
shall be included in the Contract.
Approval or acceptance

I. The approval or acceptance of shop drawings, samples, catalogues, and other submissions
shall not in any way relieve the Contractor from his responsibilities to comply with all the
requirements specified in the Contract Documents.
Protection of materials, personnel, and property

I. All material and goods shall be delivered to the site in new condition, properly packed and
protected against damage due to handling, adverse weather or other circumstances, and be
kept in packing case or under protective covering until required for use.
II. Any items suffering damage in transit or on site shall be rejected and replaced without extra
cost and time to the Contract.
III. In the case of equipment and materials which originate from other countries and/or different
climatic conditions, all such equipment and material shall be adequately and securely packed
for safe transportation with due regard to the climatic conditions encountered in transit and
arrival.
IV. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for all apparatus, equipment and materials
furnished by him in connection with his works, and special care shall be taken to protect all
parts thereof in such a manner as may be necessary or as directed.
V. Protection shall include covers, crating, sheds, stores or other means to protect the apparatus,
equipment and materials from the weather, water damage, and corrosion and to prevent dirt,
grit, plaster or other foreign substances from entering the working parts of machinery or
equipment. Special care shall be taken to keep all opening of pipes, ducts, etc. closed while in
storage or during the course of delivery and erection/installation.
VI. The Contractor shall take precautions to avoid unnecessary damage to the works of other
trades.
VII. All precautions shall be taken for the safety of personnel on site. The Contractor shall also
conform with the general regulations governing personnel on the site and must keep to the
working space allocated for their use.
Dust, noise, and vibration
I. The Contractor shall ensure that dust, noise, or other nuisance be kept to a minimum and
comply with all environmental control regulations.
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Interfacing with the other services and systems
General

The Contractor shall provide all necessary provisions for interfacing with other trades, services, and
equipment not under this Contract. All necessary sensors, current/voltage transformers, voltage‐free
contacts, relays, auxiliary contacts, terminals, transducers, etc. for interfacing with other works shall
be provided by the Contractor.
Plumbing and Sanitary Contractor

The Plumbing and Sanitary contractor shall provide the following for other trades:
I. Water supply connections to water tanks under other contracts including isolation valve.

II. Drainage facilities for pressure relief/parity valves and condensate drain from air‐handing units
and fan coil units. Insulation of drainage pipe receiving condensate drain shall also be provided
by the Plumbing and Sanitary contractor.

III. Gas leakage signals to the Fire Alarm System, Building Management/Automation System, and
the kitchen ventilation fan’s motor control panel (including wiring and termination into the fan
motor control panel).

IV. High / Low level alarm signals to the Building Management / Automation System for all water
tanks.
ACMV Contractor

The ACMV contractor shall provide the following for the other trades:
I. Smoke signal from the air‐handling unit return air smoke detector to the Fire

II. Alarm System.

III. On/Off control and status indications at the Fire Command Centre’s Ventilation Panel (to be
provided by the ACMV contractor) including switches and indication lights for the following
equipment and systems:
 Entire smoke extraction system including individual fans (and associated motorized
dampers), smoke shutters/curtains, smoke damper, etc
 Staircase pressurization fans
 Smoke Lobby ventilation fans
 Basement carpark ventilation fans
 All automatic fire/smoke dampers
 Other emergency fans for fire and life safety operations
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IV. High level interface between the chiller control panels and the Building
Management/Automation system.

V. Shut down control of air‐handling units by the Fire Alarm System on floor‐by‐floor basis.
VI. High/Low level signals to the Building Management/Automation System for all water tanks
including feed and expansion tanks.
Structural expansion joints and settlement joints

I. The Contractor shall make adequate provisions of flexible joints/connectors and/or expansion
loops where services pass through structural expansion joints. The locations of these
expansion joints are shown on the Client/Consultant/structural drawings. The provisions of
flexible joints/connections shall take into account the movement allowance. Detailed
calculations shall be submitted by the Contractor to justify the selection of these flexible
joints/connectors.
II. For settlement joints shown on the structural drawings or required by the Main Contractor for
the construction of structural works, the Contractor shall co‐ordinate with the Main Contractor
such that any installation which passes through settlement joints shall be executed after the
respective settlement joints are cast and the expected structural differential settlement has
significantly taken place.
III. The Contractor shall co‐ordinate with the Main Contractor to ensure that all services installed
under metal roof and skylight shall have adequate provisions to consider the movement and
deflection of the roof structure and the cladding.
Replacement of defective and unsatisfactory works

The Contractor shall expeditiously replace, make good and completely rectify at their own cost any
works which are considered defective or unsatisfactory by the Main Contractor or Client/Consultant.
Painting

I. All equipment, enclosures, housings, air ducts, piping, trunking, cable trays, conduits, etc.
which are exposed to view (including those in plantrooms) shall be provided with colour paint
finishes.
II. Generally, all metal surfaces requiring painting shall be provided with two (2) coats of asphalt
aluminium paint, primer coated, and two (2) coats of finished paint.
III. No painting shall be done on damp surfaces.
IV. The Contractor shall submit colour scheme for the entire Works to the Main Contractor for co‐
ordination and submission for approval by the Client/Consultant.
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V. Painting requirements as stated in codes and regulations, or generally required by local
authorities shall also be provided.
Safety equipment and notices

The Contractor shall supply and install the following safety equipment and notices for each
switchboard/control panel in the respective switchrooms and plantrooms:
I. Solid rubber insulated mats complying with BS 921 in front of and extending the full length of
the control panel/switchboards.

II. Copies of all statutory safety notices, regulations and instructions for resuscitation and
treatment after electrical shock.

III. Danger signs on the switchboards/control panels, the doors of sub‐station, switchrooms and
electrical riser duct rooms and elsewhere to the requirements of the local authorities’
requirements.

IV. A copy of the main single line diagram, varnished and mounted on suitable hard backing and
framed (in glass panel), clearly showing the full details of the electrical and mechanical systems
as supplied and installed.

V. Any other Notices as required by all local Authorities.
Quality assurance/quality control (qa/qc)

I. The Contractor, prior to the commencement of the Works, shall submit for the Main
Contractor’s and Client/Consultant’s approval comprehensive QA/QC programme for the Sub‐
Contact Works which shall include, but not be limited to the following:
i) QA/QC programme of the manufacturing process of equipment.

ii) Method statement of all site erection/installation works.

iii) Method of protection for material/equipment during delivery, and stored on and off
the site; and

iv) Testing and commissioning programmes, procedures, etc.
II. The QA/QC programme and procedures shall generally be in conformance with the guidelines
of ISO 9000.
III. All equipment, material and items incorporated in the Works under this Contract are to be
new and of top‐class quality.
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IV. Equipment/material of non‐reputable make may not be accepted solely at the discretion of
the Client/Consultant.
V. The use of electrically dissimilar metals in contact with each other shall be avoided. If this is
not possible, the contact surfaces of the two (2) metals shall be insulated from each other by
an approved method.
VI. All work under this Contract shall be performed in a skilful and workmanlike manner and in
accordance with best workshop practice.
VII. All components shall be easily accessible for maintenance/replacement.
VIII. All instrumentation and equipment required for inspection, testing and commissioning shall
be calibrated and maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit all valid
calibration records from manufacturer and/or recognised laboratories and testing authorities
before the use of such instrumentation and equipment.
Measurement of variation

I. Quantity measurements for the purpose of valuing variation orders shall be taken from
Drawings issued by the Client/Consultant/Engineer/Consultant.
Progressive record/as‐built drawings

I. During the course of the Contract, the Contractor shall keep progressive record drawings of all
installation works.
II. As‐built drawings shall be developed and produced during the course of the installation and,
when requested by the Client/Consultant, for substantiating of monthly progress claims.
III. As‐built drawings shall be submitted prior to the issue of Completion Certificate by the
Client/Consultant and as required for submission to authorities for application of Temporary
Occupation Permit (TOP).
IV. As‐fitted schematic system diagrams, properly framed, shall also be provided, and mounted
on the wall inside each plant room.
V. Submission of approved “as‐built” or “as manufactured” drawings shall be in the following
manner:
i) One (1) set of special quality plastic film transparency for all drawings.

ii) Two (2) sets of computer soft copy in CD ROM.

iii) Five (5) bound sets of paper prints for all drawings; and
VI. Additional set of as‐built drawings in addition to the above as specified in the Main Contract
Preliminaries and reasonably requested by the Client/Consultant shall also be provided.
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I. As‐built drawings shall be provided as required by all relevant authorities for the application
of Temporary Occupation Permit and other permits or certificates required by the local
authorities for the occupation of the building.
II. The Contractor shall ensure that the submissions are made properly and in a timely fashion
and will not delay the inspections and testing by the authorities. All as‐built drawings shall be
produced based on the latest Client/Consultant plans.
Testing and commissioning

I. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary licences as required by all
relevant authorities before operation of any equipment/system.
II. All testing and commissioning to enable proper operation of the Works shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the Main Contractor and Client/Consultant in accordance with the Main
Contractor’s programme (particularly for the purposes of Temporary Occupation Permit
application) or before the issuance of Completion Certificate, whichever is earlier.
III. Unless otherwise specified or agreed by the Main Contractor and Client/Consultant, all final
adjustments, final balancing and “fine tuning” of the equipment/system operation shall be
completed within one (1) calendar months after the Date of Completion Certificate.
IV. The complete testing and commissioning are deemed to be concluded successfully only when
the installation operated properly within the specified limits of its rating continuously without
failure of any kind for a period of three (3) calendar months.
V. The Employer shall have the free and unrestricted use of the Contract Works or any part
thereof before the issuance of the Completion Certificate if the Client/Consultant considers
that such use of part of the Works by the Employer does not interfere the Contract Works.
VI. The Contractor shall establish the dates by which permanent utilities shall be available for
testing and commissioning of equipment and take this into account in his programme of the
Contract Works and co‐ordination with the Main Contractor’s programme.
VII. The Contractor shall arrange for all submissions to Authorities and pay the cost of statutory
inspections and certificates.
Results of tests

I. If the test results show that the plant and equipment is not functioning in a satisfactory manner
or not complying with the performance requirements of the Specification, the Contractor shall
carry out at his own expense such alterations, replacements and adjustments as may be
required, to the Client/Consultant’s satisfaction.
Setting to work

I. As soon as practical after the completion of any section of the installation, the Contractor shall,
when so required by the Client/Consultant, set such portion of the installation to work, adjust
all regulators, controls, etc. and set and adjust the system to demonstrate proper functioning
of the equipment/system.
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II. The Contractor shall allow in this Contract sum to return to the site (after Completion
Certificate is issued) for final adjusting of services, demonstration of systems at full load
conditions, testing and commissioning etc. as required by the Client/Consultant or Employer.
Attendance to temporary occupation permit (top) application

I. The Contractor shall be corporate with the Main Contractor and provide all necessary
attendance to inspections by Registered Inspectors and authorities for the purpose of TOP
application.
Free operation

I. The Contractor shall include/allow for operation of all equipment and plant on behalf of the
Employer (on 24 hours basis) for a period of six (6) months after the commissioning of the
equipment/systems. The commencement of this “Free Operation” period will be directed by
the Client/Consultant.
II. The Contractor shall also be responsible for the operation of the installation after Temporary
Occupation Permit is obtained and before the issuance of the Completion Certificate.
Operation and maintenance instructions manual

I. The Operation and Maintenance Instruction manual shall be in A4 size paper and be bound in
rigid covers covered and engraved with lettering giving the Employer’s name, project name,
Contract name, Client/Consultant’s name and the M/E Engineer’s name.
II. Final draft manuals must be submitted for the Client/Consultant’s review before Completion
Certificate is issued. After acceptance by the Client/Consultant, the Contractor shall submit
five (5) sets and a soft copy of this manual for record before completion certificate is issued.
III. In general, each manual shall consist, but not be limited to the following section:
i) General
This section shall include the purpose of the manual and brief description of the
manual directory.
ii) System Description
This section shall include the following as a minimum:
 Description of the overall system.
 General operation of plant, starting up and shutting down procedures,
location of each equipment, normal and emergency operation of
systems/equipment, control settings and tolerances.
 Size and capacity of all the major equipment and components of the system.
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 The proposed initial setting of protective devices and other adjustable
components of the system. Space shall be reserved for the insertion of final
commissioned and accepted settings.
 Normal sequence of equipment and plant operation and alternative sequence
to maintain operation of part of the total facilities during abnormal
circumstances.
iii) Technical Specification
This section shall include the technical descriptions and functions of all equipment and
components and shall generally include:
 Schedules of equipment showing quantities, locations, types, operating

duties.
 Technical description of all systems and equipment, including circuit diagrams
of each printed circuit board and component layout diagram for each printed
circuit board installed for this project.
 Wiring diagrams.
 Manufacturer’s drawings.
 Equipment list, stating the make, model, serial number, accepted settings
(after commissioning).
 Catalogues, certificates, and performance data sheets for all equipment.
iv) Maintenance
This section shall include the required operating and maintenance procedures of all
the equipment. This shall include the following as a minimum:
 Inspection manual for all system/equipment.
 Operation manual for all system/equipment.
 Procedure of changing components of equipment requiring regular
replacement.
 Maintenance instructions, calibration procedures and fault‐finding
instructions for all systems.
 Precautions when carrying out operation and maintenance procedures.
 Storage and inventory systems; and
 Procedures for system fault finding.
v) Safety
This section shall include the following as a minimum:
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 Proper procedure of equipment operation.
 General description of plant hazards, where appropriate, including the
following:
 Protection against electrical hazards.
 Protection against mechanical and physical hazards.
 Protection against fire and explosion hazards.
 Protection against chemical hazards.
 Protection during fuel and chemical handling; and
 First aid and accident reporting.
vi) Directory of Suppliers
This section shall list the name of suppliers and agents of each type of equipment,
materials, and accessories. Correspondence address, telephone number, fax number,
pager number, and E‐mail address shall be included.
vii) List of Spares
This section shall list all the spares, consumable materials, and maintenance tools that
will be maintained and kept ensuring continued satisfactory operation of the
equipment and systems.
viii) Organisation of Maintenance Team
This section shall include detailed organisation of the Maintenance team deployed for
the maintenance Period with names and CV’s, of all key staff. Contact telephone or
pager numbers for emergency and/or twenty‐four (24) hour call shall also be included.
ix) List of As‐Built Drawings
This section shall contain a full list of all “as‐built” and “as‐manufactured” drawings.
Completion certificate and acceptance procedure

I. The Contractor shall adhere to the sequence of operation and handover described below:
i) The Contractor shall submit the details of the commissioning engineers whose
qualifications must be to the satisfaction of the Client/Consultant. The
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ii) The installation shall be ‘practically complete’ following satisfactory commissioning
and the submission of final commissioning data prior to the issuance of Completion
Certificate by the Client/Consultant. It is solely the Contractor’s responsibility to
ensure that all plant/equipment shall have their respective warranty by the respective
equipment/plant supplier directly.

iii) A joint inspection shall be held among the Employer,
Client/Consultant/Engineer/Consultant and Contractor to establish an outstanding
works and defects list. All outstanding works/defects shall be completed within one
month from the date when the Completion Certificate was issued.

iv) If, at the end of the one month’s period from the date of issuing the Completion
Certificate, any defects/outstanding works mentioned in the list still exist, the
Client/Consultant/Engineer/Consultant is empowered to appoint a body to rectify all
defects/outstanding works and deduct the cost involved from the Contract sum.
II. The Contractor shall also refer to other requirements in the relevant clauses of the Main
Contract.

III. Before the Completion Certificate is issued, the following must be completed:
i) Operation and Maintenance Instructions Manual, test data and “as‐built” drawings
must be submitted. Computer “soft” copies of these manuals and drawings shall also
be submitted.

ii) The Employer or his representative must be fully instructed in the operation of the
system. A written acknowledgment from the Employer shall be required.

iii) All tools and spares shall be handed over. A written acknowledgment from the
Employer shall be required.

iv) Certificates of Supervision from the Contractor’s Qualified Persons.

v) Submit and obtain approval by the Client/Consultant. Maintenance schedule for the
installation during the Maintenance and Defects Liability Period.
As‐new conditions

I. At the time of handover of the Contract Works after the Completion Certificate, the whole
installation shall be in ‘as‐new’ conditions. The Contractor shall, during the course of the
Contract, protect all plant and equipment and shall restore/repaint as necessary before
handover of the Contract Works.
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Maintenance period

(‘Defects Liability Period’ shall also mean ‘Maintenance Period’)
I. During the Maintenance Period, the Contractor shall provide a 24‐hour ‘call‐out’ service to
repair any equipment that has broken down.
II. Immediately answering the breakdown calls, the Contractor shall attend to such calls within a
maximum time limit of 2 hours during night and 1 hour during daytime of receiving such calls.
III. During the Maintenance period, the Contractor shall at his own cost remedy and make good
with all faults or defects in the Works, which in the opinion of other
Client/Consultant/Engineer/Consultant, is due to faulty materials, workmanship or design.
The Contractor shall indemnify the employer and/or the Main Contractor against any damage
or injury to the Building contents and/or occupants arising from such faults or defects.
IV. If the Contractor fails to remedy such faults or defects within a reasonable time, the Employer
may proceed to do so at the expense of the Contractor and without prejudice to such other
rights as the Employer may have under the Contract.
V. The Contractor shall also refer to other requirements in the relevant clauses of the Main
contract.
Comprehensive maintenance during maintenance period

I. The Contract shall include free comprehensive maintenance of all Works during the
Maintenance Period.
II. During the Maintenance Period, the Contractor shall provide, without charge, labour and
materials for the comprehensive maintenance required to properly maintain and operate all
Works installed, and for the provision of twenty‐four (24) hour ‘call‐out’ service whereby at
any time of the day or night, the Contractor shall dispatch skilled men to attend to defective
equipment.
III. The maintenance works shall include, but not be limited to the following:
i) Maintain the entire Works included in this Contract, considering the Employer’s
operational requirements.

ii) Replace or repair all components of equipment as necessary to maintain the
installation in good working conditions.

iii) Maintain a logbook for all maintenance, repair, replacement, and inspection that has
been carried out. The logbook shall be properly kept and made available for inspection
by the Employer.

iv) Regular comprehensive maintenance keeping all installation in a first‐class operating
condition.
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v) Regular inspection of the installation. Any parts required to be replaced during these
inspections, and during the entire Maintenance Period shall be supplied and installed
at the Contractor’s expense.
IV. The servicing and maintenance works shall also be in accordance with the requirements
stipulated by all the by‐laws, rules, regulations, and requirements of the local Authorities.
V. The Contract shall include the services of an appropriate Licensed Electrical
Engineer/Authorised Switching Engineer to take charge of all the electrical installation for
licensing purposes, and payments of licensing fees, etc during the Maintenance Period. The
Licensed Electrical/Authorised Switching Engineer shall also attend all breakdown or
emergency calls required by the Employer.
Adjustments during maintenance period

I. The Contractor shall carry out at his own expense all necessary re‐tests and adjustments to the
plant and equipment to attain the specified performance and conditions of operation prior to
the completion of the Maintenance Period.
II. These adjustments need to be made while the building is occupied. The Contractor shall,
without any extra cost, carry out these adjustments at the convenience of the Employer and
outside normal working hours, if necessary.
Tuition/training

I. The Contractor shall provide sufficient and proper instructions to the Employer’s engineering
staff in the commissioning, operation, maintenance, servicing and trouble‐shooting of the
various plant and systems for a period of at least two (2) months during the Maintenance
Period as directed by the Client/Consultant.
II. The Contractor shall provide training facilities and training courses and ensure that the
Employer’s staff will acquire full knowledge and appreciation of all aspects of the day to day
operation, breakdown and routine maintenance, and fault diagnosis of all plant, equipment,
and system installed under this Contract. Detailed syllabus and the timing of the training
courses shall be submitted.
III. The Employer will nominate members of his staff to attend the training courses, and the
Contractor shall allow them reasonable access to technical information and documentation
required for proper operation and maintenance. The Contractor shall also explain this
information and documentation to allow the trainees to become fully conversant with all
aspects of the systems.
IV. When training is required to be held in overseas facilities, all necessary costs for airfare, hotel
accommodation, local transportation, food, etc., for two (2) trainees nominated by the
Employer shall be included.
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Spare parts

I. All spare parts and consumable materials for the proper maintenance of the entire Contract
Works during the Maintenance Period shall be provided by the Contractor.
II. Prior to the end of the Maintenance Period, the Contractor shall submit a schedule of
recommended spare parts (including those recommended by the equipment manufacturers)
with the respective current price lists indicated.
III. Exact quantities of all spare parts and consumable material used during the entire
Maintenance Period shall be properly recorded and handed over to the Employer before the
end of the Maintenance Period prior to the release of the Retention Monies.
IV. The Contractor shall, prior to the release of the Retention Monies, hand over to the Employer
free of charge the total quantity of spare parts and consumable material used during the last
six (6) months of the Maintenance Period. These spare parts and consumable materials shall
be over and above those specified in the other sections of the Specification.
Guarantee

I. The performance and capacities of the equipment and systems under this Contract shall be
guaranteed during the entire Maintenance Period and any other extended period as agreed in
the Contract.
Release of retention monies

Before the Works are deemed to be fully completed and the release of the retention monies, the
following shall be completed/submitted:
I. All items of defects arising before, out of, and during the Maintenance Period shall be made
good to the satisfaction of the Main Contractor and Client/Consultant.

II. Certificates from the Contractor’s Qualified Persons that the installation has been tested and
comply with all regulations and requirements of all relevant local Authorities.

III. Certificates of Approval from all Authorities having jurisdiction over the Works.

IV. Submission of approved “as‐built” and “as‐manufactured” drawings.

V. Submission of final Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manuals and test data.

VI. All tools, spares and other items as specified shall be handed over to the employer.
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Vermin proofing and cleaning

I. On completion of the Contract Works, the Contractor shall check and ensure that all cable
entries, openings, coreholes, etc. are properly sealed with fire rated material and rendered
vermin proof and watertight. The floors, trenches and surroundings shall be cleaned, mopped,
and left in a clean, dust free state on completion. Building works and paint work of equipment
damaged during the installation works shall be made good to the satisfaction of the
Client/Consultant.
II. All costs involved in the above shall be deemed to be included in the Contract.
Power system harmonics

I. For the purpose of this provision, “PCC” means the point of common coupling being the
terminals of the mechanical equipment power interfacing units at the point where they
connect to the electrical distribution system. The installation is designed with the intent of
complying with current international and European Community electrical immunity and
emission standards. To continue an interference free service to others’ installation, the
Contract must comply with each of the following:
i) The contract shall provide adequate measures including active harmonic filters to limit
the total harmonic distortion at the PCC to 5% for voltage and less than 12% for current
for all phases, in accordance with the requirements of the Institution of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers Standard IEEE 519. The Contractor shall take particular care in
the selection of equipment that may produce harmonics including without limitation
electronic ballasts, UPS, soft starters, and variable speed drives, to ensure that these
limits are always met.

ii) The Contractor shall ensure that the power factor at the PCC is equal to or better than
0.85 lagging.

iii) The Contractor shall complete the installation to meet all current international and
European Community emission standards for electrical interference for light
commercial buildings, including without limitation EN50082, IEC1547, CISPR11,
CISPR15, CISPR16, EN55015, EN55011, EN50081, EN60555, EN61000, IEC801, IEC1000
and EN61800.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

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I. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all equipment supplied conforms with
the requirements of relevant international standards in terms of their electromagnetic
compatibility with the environment and with all equipment to be installed in the Project. All
equipment used shall comply with the prevailing generic EMC requirements and EMC
requirements applicable to general, scientific, and industrial equipment specified but not
limited to the following standards, or their equivalents:
IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission standards
CISPR – International Special Committee on Radio Interference Document
EN – European Standard
BSI – British Standard Institution
VDE – Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker
II. All signal and control cabling installed shall be correctly screened and earth to prevent noise
and electric shock. Operation of all equipment shall not be adversely affected by radiated
energy from handheld communication equipment.
III. All equipment that is likely to be touched by personnel and contains sensitive electronic
equipment shall be protected against electrostatic discharge.
IV. The Contractor shall ensure that any static or alternating magnetic fields, generated in the
environment, do not adversely affect the operation of the equipment.
V. Bonding shall be provided for all exposed metallic parts of the equipment and connecting them
to the earthing network for meeting safety requirements and minimize noise voltage due to
potential differences.
VI. Equipment shall be designed to minimize radio interference in the frequency range 0.15 MHz
to 30 MHz by means of suppression at source.
VII. All equipment supplies, prefabricated and installed shall be designed, manufactured and
installed to fully comply with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/996/EEC, the CE marking directive 93/68/EEC and the United Kingdom’s Electromagnetic
Compatibility regulations 1992 and 1994 and all subsequent amendments.
VIII. All equipment supplied to the site shall be either electromagnetically benign or carry the “EC”
mark and be provided with copies of the relevant test certificates.
Motor control panel at exposed locations
I. For all motor control panels outside plantrooms and at exposed locations such as carpark,
services area, public space, etc. shall be provided with a lockable front door with viewing glass
panel and with water and dust protection as needed.
2. System & work descriptions
General Description
The site is a new purpose‐built Data Center for VNG Data Center CO., LTD located at Lot S.38b‐39‐40,
Street No. 19, Tan Thuan Industrial Zone, Tan Thuan Dong Wrad, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
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The project will be completed in various phases. Phase concerned by this project documentation is the
first one, for reference “Day 1” in the documentation.
Description of Primary Systems – Full Block
Central Chilled Water Plant
Central chilled water plant will be a water‐cooled variable primary flow system. System details include:
I. Design total cooling capacity 5400 kW (N) and the built in cooling capacity 7200 kW (N+1).
II. Total four (4) (1800 kW nominal each) Water Cooled Chillers will provide chilled water. One
(1) Chiller will act as a standby chiller in an N+1 configuration operating in hot standby mode
(all units including standby units to operate at part load) when the load permits. (These Water‐
cooled Chillers shall be supplied on site separately by vendor) However, the contractor for this
contract shall be responsible to coordinate delivery, positioning and produce coordinated
shop‐drawing, and subsequently install the equipment based on manufacturers guidelines
along with all the connection pipes, wiring, and control system. The water‐cooled chillers
together with the chilled water and condenser water pumps shall be housed in a temperature‐
controlled plant room located at the roof of the data center building.
III. Four (4) new duty including one (1) standby new primary CHW inline centrifugal pumps c/w
drip trays, inertia bases and variable speed drives with common ring pipework arrangement
on pump discharge to ensure that any one pump can supply any one chiller.
IV. Four (4) pressurised CHW storage (thermal storage tanks on drawing) tanks c/w internal
suction and discharge diffusers are provisioned for future connection.
V. Four (4) new pressure maintaining closed circuit pressurization and expansion tanks c/w
automatic refill unit.
VI. Two (2) Automatic Degasser unit.
VII. Dual redundant CHW flow and return headers and primary distribution pipework including
insulation, lagging, valves, sensors, gauges, meters, fittings and supports. Common ring type
pipework system is adopted for the chilled water, condenser water and data hall chilled water
piping. The pipework will be in place from day 1 and designed to allow future easy connection
as equipment is added to reach the final design configuration. A similar ring riser is to be
installed which will provide 2 supply and return connections each to each data hall level and
will loop at the ground level.
Central Heat Rejection Plant
Chilled water system heat is rejected to the ambient by a condenser water system utilizing cooling
towers as the heat rejection medium. System to include:
I. Total four (4) cooling towers will be used to reject heat from the chilled water system. Four (4)
(2065 kW nominal each) cooling tower will be provided in an N+1 configuration. These will be
located on a steel plinth provided on the rooftop area. The contractor for this contract shall be
responsible to coordinate and produce coordinated shop‐drawing, and subsequently install
the cooling towers and all the connection pipes, wiring, and control system. Including
everything concerning the plinth sizing and installation.
II. Four (4) new duty including one (1) standby condenser water inline centrifugal pumps c/w drip
trays, inertia bases and variable speed drives with common ring pipework arrangement on
pump discharge to ensure that any one pump can supply any one cooling tower.
III. Condenser water pipework including valves, sensors, gauges, meters, fittings and supports
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IV. One (1) new chemical dosing water treatment systems dedicated for chilled water and
condenser water systems.
V. Makeup water system comprising four (4) (35 m3 each) storage tanks in an N+1 configuration,
duty/standby pumps and associated pipework, valves, and fittings
Cold Water Make‐up System
I. The Cooling Tower make‐up water system is to be provided with 140 m3 of water storage in an
N+1 configuration. This is achieved by four (4) (35 m3 each) water tanks to be provided at the
roof level and four (4) these water tanks will be connected to a common supply loop and duty
standby transfer pumps to provide the makeup water for the cooling towers and chilled water
system via the pressurization tanks. These roof water tanks provide 9,26 hours (12,36 hours in
N+1) make‐up water storage in case of water supply failure and/or pumping failure.
II. Three (3) (35 m3 each) water tanks are to be provided at the underground in an N+1
configuration as suction tanks for the roof makeup water tanks. The cold‐water supply
booster/transfer pumps deliver water to the tanks and cooling tower sumps are to form part
of the works with this package. These pumps are also provided in an N+1 concurrently
maintainable configuration. These tanks provide 6,17 hours (9,26 hours in N+1) storage in case
of water supply failure.
III. The cooling tower makeup water is to be pressure fed from the tanks to the cooling tower
basin via duty and standby booster pumps.
Pumps and General Piping
I. Pumps are to be in‐line vertical split‐coupled pumps with small footprints due to space
constraints. Pumps to be located on same level as chillers and cooling towers in the roof plant
room. Additional space shall be provided for remaining full block equipment. Pumps and
Chillers are to be connected in parallel through common ring piping to ensure common use of
pumps and chillers. Motorized valves are to be used to control pump operation via the chiller
plant manager.
II. All chilled water pipework and fittings are to be insulated with rockwool/polytene insulation
and metal clad fittings to provide the best possible energy efficiency.
III. All components must be maintainable easily via flanged isolating valves to ensure that chilled
water system can still be in operation in the event of component failure. The entire chilled
water system should provide minimum of N+1 component redundancy and have concurrent
maintainability. The type of valves and actuators used is critical and needs to be approved by
the consultant prior to procurements and installation. The Contractor shall create a valve
schedule and reference all valves on the As Built drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible
for determining the system total pressure (static and dynamic) requirements prior to selecting
the pumps. This is to be done for all mode of operations throughout the commissioning
process.
Plant Control
I. The chiller plant will be controlled by a dedicated chiller plant manager (CPM) type controller
to allow for increased resiliency and efficiency of the plant. This includes control of all chillers,
pumps, and cooling towers. The primary function of this system is to automatically adjust the
plant to equipment failures to ensure that there is no loss of cooling impact on the data halls.
The secondary function of this system is to optimize the plant efficiency to provide the best
possible plant kW/RT ratio. This controller shall also connect to the sensors and devices such
as temperature & pressure sensors, motorized valves, etc. to provide complete control and
visibility of the plant.
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II. A chilled water plant controller is to be procured by the mechanical contractor. Chiller Plant
Manager will interface via Modbus High Level Interface (HLI) to be used to control the VSD
pumps via differential pressure or equivalent. Further to this, it will also act to adjust the chiller
water temperature setpoints by allowing the water temperature to float up during low cooling
load periods, chiller plant efficiencies could be increased.
III. The intention is to have a system where both chilled water supply water temperature and
pressure differential set points are optimized to the changing data center loads. The Chiller
Plant Controller needs to be specific for compressors and capable of implementing CW supply
temperature control.
Data Hall Air Handling System
I. Each Data Hall is to comprise ten (10) CHW CRAH units including intake plenums, fan bases
and supports stands. The CRAH units are to be provided in an N+2 configuration.
II. Three (3) air handling units serve the data center including DX coils, filters, heat exchangers,
ductwork, dampers, and grilles.
Description of Secondary Systems – Full Block Per Floor
Battery Room Air Handling Systems
I. Mechanical cooling system comprising two (2) ceiling mounted fan coil units in N+1
redundancy.
II. Battery room ventilation system comprising one (1) supply air, and one (1) return air grilles
which connect to AHU unit.
Main Switchboard Room Air Handling Systems
I. Mechanical cooling system comprising two (2) ceiling mounted fan coil units or two (2) CRAH
units in N+1 redundancy.
II. Main Switchboard Room ventilation system comprising one (1) supply air, and one (1) return
air grilles which connect to AHU unit.
Meet Me Room Air Handling Systems
I. Mechanical cooling system comprising two (2) CRAH or CRAC units in N+1 redundancy.
II. Meet Me Room ventilation system comprising one (1) supply air, and one (1) return air grilles
Chiller Plantroom Air Handling Systems
I. Mechanical cooling system comprising four (4) ceiling mounted fan coil units in N+1
redundancy.
II. Chiller plant room ventilation system comprising six (6) supply air, and six (6) return air grilles
Description of Mechanical Ventilation Systems
Generator Room Ventilation Systems
I. Generator room ventilation system comprising inline axial exhaust fans, variable speed drives,
intake attenuators, sheet metal ductwork, motorized valves, fire dampers, and intake and
discharge grilles. (This system to be provided by generator package vendor with electrical
connection by MEP Package contractor).
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Transformer Room Ventilation Systems
I. Transformer Room ventilation system comprising inline axial fans, fire dampers, louvers and
grilles in N+1 redundancy.

Description of Systems & Works

The data center specific work to be performed as part of this specifications include the following:
I. Coordination, receiving at site, insurance coverage (for duration from receipt of equipment
and until end of construction period), installation and commissioning of water‐cooled chillers
(purchased separately by owner) as scheduled.
II. Supply, delivery, installation, testing & commissioning, and maintenance of cooling towers as
scheduled.
III. Supply, delivery, installation, testing & commissioning and maintenance of chilled water and
condenser water pumps as scheduled.
IV. Supply, delivery, installation, testing & commissioning of a Chiller Plant Control System which
shall integrated the following services for the chiller plant:
 Water‐cooled chillers
 Cooling towers
 Chilled water pumps
 Condenser water pumps
 Make‐up water booster pumps
 Pressurization & Vacuum Degassing System
V. Supply, delivery, installation, testing & commissioning and maintenance of chilled water
pipework, inclusive of all necessary fitting and supporting beams, hangers, brackets, spring
isolators, valves, strainers, control valves, temperature sensors and gauges, pressure sensors
& gauges as shown in drawings and as per schedule.
VI. Supply, delivery, installation, testing & commissioning and maintenance of condenser water
pipework, inclusive of all necessary fitting and supporting beams, hangers, brackets, spring
isolators, valves, strainers, control valves, temperature sensors and gauges, pressure sensors
& gauges as shown in drawings and as per schedule.
VII. Note that all pipe supports, hangers, spring isolators are to be provided with calculations from
a professional engineer for vetting by the building C&S consultant.
VIII. Pressurization and Vacuum Degassing System for the chilled water system.
IX. External insulation of pipework and equipment as specified. Tenderer to provide submission
of calculations of pipework insulation. The maximum allowable temperature drop between
the chillers and the furthest point of the chilled water pipe is 0.5⁰C.
X. Water treatment for each of the following piping systems:
 Chilled water.
 Condenser water.
XI. Mechanical Control Panels for the cooling towers and chilled water & condenser water pumps,
and fan coil unit’s c/w necessary transducers and dry contacts up to the terminal strips for
further connection by the EMS / BMS contractor.
XII. Electrical and control wiring, including termination and connection between digital control
systems and air‐conditioning switchboards and equipment provided by others, unless
specifically indicated to be provided by others on the drawings or in the specification.
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XIII. Wiring of power supplies to control systems from isolating switches provided in the control
room and adjacent to each air conditioning switchboard.
XIV. Provision of terminal strips within and adjacent to switchboards for interconnecting wiring.
XV. Supply and installation of all flowmeter, pressure/temperature sensors, pressure/temperature
gauges, and motorized control valves. All devices to be connected to the BMS shall be MODBUS
compliant.
XVI. Commissioning and testing of installed equipment.
XVII. Provision of necessary load banks to simulate testing & commissioning of the air‐conditioning
system.
XVIII. Attendance to the Integrated System Tests at site.
XIX. Provision of the following in relation to the air conditioning make‐up water service:
 Make‐up water tanks in underground and Roof
 Make‐up water booster pumps
 Make‐up water piping to the Pressurization and chilled water makeup unit
 Make‐up water pipes.

XX. All variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system including fan coil units, outdoor air processing units,
air cooled split units and associated accessories serving the space as indicated in drawings.
Including other non‐VRF DX systems as indicated in drawings.
XXI. All air‐conditioning distribution and primary air supply systems including insulated
supply/return ductwork, grilles/diffusers, dampers, and associated accessories serving the
space as indicated in drawings.
XXII. All plantroom ventilation system completed with associated accessories.
XXIII. All engineered smoke control systems including fans, ductwork, smoke curtains, motorized
smoke dampers, motorized smoke fire dampers, fire rated cables and associated accessories
serving the data hall. Real fire tests using full size fires to assess the effect and efficiency of the
equipment and parameters for design shall be conducted. Fire signal will be provided by Fire
Protection Contractor.
XXIV. Remote control starter panel for smoke extraction system, pressurization system at fire
control room complete with stainless steel fascia plate, wirings, and associated accessories.
XXV. Water leakage system and associated accessories serving the data hall as indicated in
drawings.
XXVI. Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS, or AHU) complete with desiccant rotor dehumidifier unit
to treat outdoor fresh air before entering the data hall.
XXVII. Thermal storage tank system with sensor and controls
XXVIII. Make‐up water tank system (day and bulk tanks, sensors and controls)
XXIX. Expansion tank system
Scope of Works
The work to be performed in accordance with this specification includes the following:
I. Provision of shop drawings for the complete installation.
II. Provision of detailed drawings showing locations and sizes of penetrations, plinths, drain
points, and any other item required to be provided by other trades.
III. Provision of drawings giving sizes and locations of access hatches required to valves, and the
like and for access required for cleaning and maintaining equipment.
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IV. Provision of detail risk mitigation documentation and work‐safe work method statement
documentation. (Tenderer to provide a sample of these documentation for evaluation during
tender stage).
V. Co‐ordination of work with other trades.
VI. All pipe/duct sleeves, wall openings and slab penetration openings.
VII. All associated acoustic and vibration control works.
VIII. All associated electrical works and motor control panels.
IX. All Building Management System (BMS) and automatic control works.
X. All associated interfacing works with other trades including electrical, plumbing, and sanitary,
etc.
XI. Training of Owner’s staff.
XII. Warranty and Maintenance as per SLA specification.
XIII. All shop drawings, samples, mock‐up installation, O&M manuals, As Built Drawings etc.
XIV. Submission and attendance to Local Authority.
XV. Other works as shown on the Drawings and described elsewhere in the Main
Contract/Contract documents.
XVI. The Contractor shall be aware that all the air‐conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems
shall be in good operational conditions with performance meeting the specified design criteria
before Completion Certificate is issued.
Associated Works
The following associated works are to be carried out all stages of the works.
I. Painting and labelling of the completed installation as specified.
II. Concrete inertia base for each spring mounted pump. (if any)
III. Supply of sleeves holding bolts, conduits and any other fittings required to be built in during
construction and fixing in formwork prior to pouring of concrete.
IV. Over flashing of pipes and the like penetrating external walls and roof.
V. Condensate tray under equipment and chilled water pipes as shown in drawings complete with
condensate pipe to Ground Floor and discharge to the nearest drain.
VI. Escutcheon plates at pipework penetrations exposed to view.
VII. Hoisting of equipment in conjunction with main contractor.
VIII. Provision of required scaffolding.
IX. Provision of operating and maintenance instructions including "as installed" drawings,
completed test reports, and spare parts and equipment data.
X. Provision of Defects Liability as specified.
XI. Provision of eighteen months preventive maintenance of the plant.
XII. Provision of a separate preventive maintenance contract.
Work Outside of Scope
Some works and/or provisions associated with this contract will be performed by other trades.
The sub‐division of works shall be as follows:
 By the Building Trades
 Pre‐determined opening through floor slabs for pipes, cables, ducts, etc. (Note: ACMV
contractor to provide shop‐drawing and coordinate at site).
 Forming of riser openings
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 Openings in stud partition walls for accessories (switches, GPO’s etc.)
 Structural works
 Concrete plinths for equipment (Note: ACMV contractor to provide shop‐drawing and
coordinate at site).
By chillers supplier
Chillers vendor is responsible of supplying the chillers and associated equipment to the coordinated
hoisting position, and to provide all necessary accessories on the equipment to facilitate the hoisting
(i.e. hooks, mounting points, etc.). The chillers contractor shall coordinate with Main Contractor on
hoisting works.
M&E Contractor shall receive, install and final positioning of the chiller equipment (c/w
loading/unloading work, logistic). Other works included under M&E contractor are pipe termination
work, pipeworks, valves, flexible connector, motorized valves, balancing valves, pressure gauge, flow
switch, vent pipe, drain pipe, cable/wiring in cable tray to ACMV switchboard, control wiring, wiring
termination work and all associated accessories.
M&E Contractor shall also coordinate with Main building contractor on hoisting works.
The Main building contractor is responsible to hoist the supplied equipment from Ground floor to Roof‐
top. Main building contractor is responsible of the construction of the concrete plinths for chillers and
associated equipment.
By CRAHs supplier
The CRAHs contractor shall supply the CRAH units and associated equipment indicated in the tender
drawings. Shall also provide all the necessary accessories to facilitate the hoisting works. The CRAHs
vendor shall coordinate with Main building contractor on hoisting works.
The Main building contractor shall hoist the supplied equipment from Ground floor to 1st story.
M&E Contractor shall receive, install and final positioning of the CRAH units and associated equipment
c/w loading/unloading work and logistic.
Other works included under M&E Contractor are pipe termination work, pipeworks, valves, flexible
connector, motorized valves, balancing valves, pressure gauge, temperature gauge, flow switch, vent
pipe, drain pipe, cable/wiring in cable tray to ACMV switchboard, control wiring, wiring termination
work and all associated accessories
M&E Contractor shall also coordinate with Main building contractor on hoisting works.
3. Design criteria

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I. The Design Development of the ACMV Data Hall installation will be based on the following
design criteria:
i) Outdoor Design Conditions
ÐO CHI MINH TAN SON NHAT INTL, VIETNAM (WMO: 489000)
Outdoor extreme conditions based on 2017 ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals (SI)
N=20
extreme Dry Bulb: 38,90C
extreme Wet Bulb: 30,30C
ii) Data Hall Indoor Design Conditions
Temperature: 24ºC +/‐ 3
R.H.: 50% +/‐ 20
iii) Load Assumptions
The data center cooling load calculation is included in the HVAC Energy Balance
documentation.
iv) Air Management
Supply air temperature will be within the recommended ambient conditions published
in ASHRAE TC9.9 and ASHRAE 90.4‐2016 standard depicted in the following
psychrometric chart:
To maximize the dT of the data center and thus the efficiency of the CRAH units, to
reduce the air recirculation and by‐pass shall be a priority. To achieve that, the
following techniques can be applied:
 Contain the air in the cold‐aisle.
 Ensure that the thermal insulation of the room is maximized.
4. Codes and regulations
The entire Air‐conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Installation shall comply with all relevant and
applicable codes and regulations in Vietnam. The requirements of all Authorities having jurisdiction on
the Contract Works shall also be complied with.
The works and all plant, equipment and materials forming part of this Contract shall comply in all
respect with any relevant Statutory Regulation, Byelaws, and other Regulations currently in force. In
addition, current Rules and Requirements of the following bodies (the latest edition) shall be complied
with:
I. ASHRAE and CIBSE design guidelines.
II. AS 2107 for recommended design sound levels.
III. ASHRAE 62‐2001 for outdoor ventilation.
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IV. MS 1780:2005 – smoke control system using natural (displacement) or powered (extraction)
ventilation.
The Contractor shall obtain and complete all notices required by the above Authorities as necessary
and shall obtain all consents necessary for the various works to be executed and shall pay all fees in
connection therewith.
The work shall also be carried out strictly in accordance with the current editions of all applicable
British Standards or other National Standard acceptable to the Superintending Officer. All electrical
installations and materials supplied shall comply with local authority standards and regulations.
All Codes, Acts, Standards, and regulations shall be the latest published edition.
Where discrepancy arises, the provisions in the relevant local standards shall take precedence on all
matters relating to the works.
5. Acoustic performance specification
a. A copy of the Acoustic Performance Requirements prepared by the Acoustic Consultant is
attached with this Particular Specification. The Contractor shall be aware that the mechanical and
electrical installation design will be further developed to meet all the recommendations in this report.
All necessary changes and adjustments of the mechanical and electrical system design to meet the
Acoustic Consultant’s recommendations shall be treated as Design Development. Equipment used
shall also meet the maximum sound power level specified in the report.
b. If there is a conflict between the requirements of the Acoustic Consultant’s recommendations
and those mentioned/described in other parts of the Contract document and shown on the Drawings,
the requirements of the Acoustic Consultant shall take precedence.
6. Special requirements
Testing and Commissioning (T&C) and Independent Testing and
Commissioning Agent
The Contractor shall be aware that certain testing and commissioning of the ACMV systems are
required to verify the basic capacity and duty of the ACMV systems. The Contractor shall include in his
works such pre‐handover testing and commissioning works. The Contractor shall also include all
necessary subsequent testing and commissioning works required to verify the specified performance
of the systems after the tenancy fitting‐out works are completed. The required testing and
commissioning at different stages shall be agreed with the Client/Consultant. The Contractor shall also
be aware and agreeable that an Independent Testing and Commissioning Agent may be engaged to
witness and certify all these testing and commissioning works.
Deletion of Works
The reduction of Contract works shall not entitle the Contractor for any lost in profit and other
contractual claims.
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Integrated Control Console
I. The ACMV Contractor shall provide a custom‐built control console of proprietary made in each
Fire Command Centre to integrate all control panels, mimic panels, and central equipment of
the following systems:
 Building Management system
 Security systems
 Fire Alarm and Detection system
 Ventilation Control Panel for all emergency operation fans/systems
 Lift system
 Escalator system
 Fireman Intercom system
 Public Address and Emergency Evacuation Announcement systems
 All other systems to be housed inside the Fire Command Centre
II. The proposed manufacturer and design of the Integrated Control Console shall be submitted
to the M&E Engineer for approval before manufacturing commences.
Chilled Water Temperatures
I. Chilled water supply shall have the following temperature criteria:
i) Supply chilled water temperature 15 ⁰ C
ii) Return chilled water temperature 22 ⁰ C
II. CRAH’s, and fan coil units shall be designed and selected to meet these temperature criteria.
Contractor’s Obligations to produce construction / shop

drawings
The Contractor’s obligations to produce Construction/Shop Drawings shall, in addition to other
requirements specified elsewhere in the Contract/Contract Documents, include the following:
I. Re‐routing and re‐organization of services because of space co‐ordination to provide sufficient
installation and maintenance access to facilitate easy future operation and maintenance.
II. Re‐routing and re‐organization of services to achieve the clear headroom/ceiling height to
accommodate the Client/Consultant design.
III. Adjustments and enhancements to suit the construction works on Site.
IV. Adjustments and enhancements to suit equipment/systems offered by the Contractor and all
his Contractors.
V. Adjustments and enhancements to suit public utility connections.
VI. Adjustments and enhancements to suit existing public utilities locations for avoiding diversions
of these existing utilities.
VII. Adjustments and enhancements due to coordination and interfacing with other trades (e.g.
power supply, water supply, electro‐magnetic compatibility, etc.)
VIII. Changes required because of certain construction sequence and methods.
IX. Adjustments and modifications of design to suit the specified phased completion and early
hand‐over areas.
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X. Adjustments and/or enhancements to correct or clarify any discrepancies in the Contract
Documents, Working Drawing, Specification, and other design documents subject to the
approval of the Client/Consultant.
General Coordination
I. Provide accurate and complete coordination with all other services and the building works.
II. Training
III. Training in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical services systems including
detailed training for the use and operation of the BMS.
Drawings
I. Workshop drawings of all mechanical systems.
II. Switchboard drawings
III. As‐installed drawings.
IV. Laminated single line drawings mounted onto each MSSB.
Samples
I. Submit samples of all items required by the specification.
II. Testing and Commissioning
III. Comprehensive commissioning of all systems including detailed reports.
IV. Operating and Maintenance Manuals
V. Manuals including commissioning report and complete as‐installed drawings.
VI. Comprehensive Maintenance and Warranty
VII. To be provided for the 1‐year defects liability period from the date for practical completion.
VIII. Provide comprehensive maintenance of all systems including full warranty on all equipment
and systems.
IX. Painting and Labelling
X. Provide corrosion protection painting of all plant and equipment. Provide labelling of all
systems.
XI. Provide labelling for all equipment and systems including Traffoltye labels to indicate
name/label and design capacity for each unit. Labelling for all equipment and systems to be in
accordance with this specification and Telstra Standards.
Construction Engineering
I. Recalculation of fan and pump pressures based on final routes as shown on workshop
drawings.
II. Selecting final motor sizes based on recalculated pressures.
III. Sizing cabling between MSSB’s and mechanical plant.
IV. Detailed design of MSSB’s including control circuits.
V. Detailed design of support systems for ductwork and pipework including seismic restraints
VI. Calculation and design for thermal expansion
VII. Inspection of the installation as required to provide certification to meet the requirements
outlined in section Practical Completion.

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SECTION M1‐20‐1, PIPEWORK, VALVES & FITTINGS
Read this specification with Preliminaries and all other contract documents.
Scope
The Works comprise the whole of the pipework systems for the services shown on drawings and
detailed in the Project Specific Data Sheets.
Related Sections & Interfaces
Read this work section in conjunction with the relevant requirements of the other work sections as
follows:
I. M1‐20‐2 Thermal Insulation.
II. M1‐40 Water Treatment.
III. M1‐50 System Commissioning & Testing.
Standards & Codes
General
Unless otherwise agreed by the Engineer/Consultant, ensure all the Works comply with the relevant
are noted.
All materials used in manufacture and installation shall comply with the relevant SS, BS, BS EN as listed
herein.
Local Authorities
used in this section, the bodies referred to are as follows:
Ministry of Constructions
Fire Department
Department of construction
Environment Department
Vietnam Power Company (EVN)
Other relative authorities
Trade preliminaries
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Where design verifications or design works & submissions are required to be carried out, either in this
specification or in Project Specific Data, employ a suitably qualified person (QP) to carry out and
endorse the designs.
2. Performance criteria and requirements
Pipework
Ensure all pipework and associated pipeline equipment and fittings has the appropriate temperature
and pressure rating for the system in which it is operating.
All pipe sizes shown on drawings are the final clear nominal bore (DN) required after taking account of
the thickness of any internal lining which may be applied.
3. Materials
General
Where copper tube is used, ensure all copper tube is supplied by a single manufacturer.
At junctions between pipework of dissimilar metals, ensure that a separating dielectric is used to
prevent direct contact and consequent electrolytic action.
Storage
Support stored pipe clear of the ground on stable secure pipe racks.
Do not place any pipe or other material inside another pipe or fitting if any lining or coating has been
applied to either.
Exclude dirt and foreign matter from stored pipe with screwed iron end caps, plugs or rigid plastic

covers. Do not use valves and improvised plugs for this purpose.
Store plastics pipe and components, and rubber or compound gaskets or sleeves in a cool area
protected from direct sunlight.
Black Mild Steel Pipe & Fittings
Provide pipe up to DN 150, medium grade, but use heavy grade only for sizes DN 20 to DN 40 for
screwed joints.
Provide pipe DN 200 to DN 450 to SS 142 or BS 3601 or API 5L of hot finished electric resistance welded
steel with minimum tensile strength of 360N/mm2, unless noted to be seamless.
Provide pipe over DN 450 to BS 3602 of submerged arc‐welded steel with minimum tensile strength of
410N/mm2.
Use screwed fittings to BS EN 10242.
Use butt welding fittings to EN 10253‐1.
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Galvanized Mild Steel Pipe & Fittings
Use piping to BS 1387, galvanized prior to threading. After fixing, paint exposed threads with 'cold
galvanizing' solution.
Fit welded‐on flanges, where required, before galvanizing.
For site fabrications, use black pipe and fittings and hot dipped zinc coated after completion to BS 1387
Section 4.3.
Flange straight lengths of pipes DN 200 and above both ends and galvanize after manufacture.
Alternatively, provide proprietary type mechanical grooved couplings.
Use screwed fittings up to DN50 to BS EN 10242 banded.
Use flanged fittings DN65 and above to BS EN 10253‐1 with flanges of appropriate rating welded on;
the complete fitting to be hot‐dipped zinc coated (galvanized).
Ductile Iron Pipe & Fittings
Use ductile iron pipe, mould‐cast fittings, accessories, and joints for cooling water to BS EN 545, with
jointing by means of flanges.
Ensure the sealing compound for screwed‐on flanges is entirely suitable for the fluid content.
Use gaskets solely of the supply of the pipe manufacturer.
Fit direct‐buried pipe with polythene sleeving.
Copper Pipe & Fittings
Pipe
Use copper tube to BS EN 1057 and BS EN 12449.
For water and sanitary applications use tube to BS EN 1173 (R250).
Use R220 tube only for instrument and gauge connections, below ground services and where pipes are
laid in floor finishes.
Do not use R290 tube.
Identify all copper tube material sources in the Tender return/Equipment Data Sheet.
Ensure all copper tube is certified to be to the requirements of the appropriate Standard.
Bends and Fittings
Bends, springs, and sets in R250 tube up to and including DN42 size may be neatly pulled where
standard fittings cannot be used, or where this will give a neater appearance.
Such work showing flattening, ripples or constriction of bore will be rejected.
Use fittings to BS EN 1254‐1 and –2, all resistant to dezincification, for sizes DN6 to DN67.
Stainless Steel Pipe
Use stainless steel tube up to and including DN35 external diameter to BS 4127.
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Bends, springs, and sets may be site made where standard fittings cannot be used or where this
method will give a neater appearance.
Formed piping shall not show flattening, ripples, or constriction of bore.
Make joints up to DN35 external diameter with compression fittings to BS EN 1254‐2 resistant to de‐
zincification. Apply a thin coat of jointing compound to BS 6956 to the tube for the length of the joint
prior to assembly.
Make joints up to DN35 size with capillary type fittings with integral lead‐free solder ring fittings to BS
EN 1254‐1 resistant to de‐zincification.
Use phosphoric acid based, as BS 5245. Halogen based flux shall not be used. Where stainless steel
tube is connected to copper tube in a single system, all joints in the system must be made with
phosphoric acid‐based flux.
Pre‐insulated Chilled Water Pipe
Provide factory manufactured pre‐insulated pipe for chilled water. The steel piping used shall conform
to the material specification for black steel pipes.
Insulate pipe with machine injected CFC‐free polyurethane foam 48 kg/m³ density and compressive
strength 260 kPa minimum. Thermal conductivity 0.023W/mK at 23ºC.
Obtain all necessary test approvals and approval of manufactured pipe system from local Fire Safety
& Shelter Department and ensure compliance with Class O (from BS 476: Parts 6 and 7).
Employ skilled operatives to install field insulation work at fittings, bends, valves, and joints by use of
proprietary insulation kits.
Thermoplastics Pipes and Fittings
Pipe
As far as possible source pipe and fittings in a single system from one manufacturer only.
Provide supports at support intervals in accordance with the written recommendation of the pipe
manufacturer.
Use ABS pipework and fittings acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene (ABS) pipe to BS 5391 and solvent weld
fittings to BS 5392.
Use PB (poly‐butelene) pipe and fittings to BS 7291‐1and ‐2 and copper alloy to BS EN 1254.
Ensure pipework and fittings are indelibly marked with fully legible 5mm high letters at 3m intervals
to show:
I. Manufacturer's identification.
II. Appropriate BS number.
III. Symbol for the material (e.g. 'PVC‐u').
IV. Nominal size and class.
Adhesive labels will not be acceptable.
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Fittings
As far as is possible ensure fittings are of same manufacture as pipe, fully compatible for jointing, with
full bore waterway.
Requirements for expanders and reducers are as for metal pipe.
Use correct adaptors to connect to metallic pipe systems.
Use preformed bends with centreline radius not less than twice nominal pipe size for short radius, and
four times nominal size for long radius requirements.
Fittings shall generally be solvent weld jointing type with wall thickness of the highest‐pressure class
of pipe.
Do not use threaded fittings.
Use easy sweep bends and tees.
Make reduced bore branches in ABS pipe by drilling and solvent welding saddle and spigot branch
connections.
Pipe Joints
General
Use union or flanged joints to connect adjacent lengths of pipe where it is not possible to rotate either
pipe length.
Use union or flanged joints at all items of equipment and at intervals in long pipe runs for erection,
dismantling and re‐fixing.
Unions at equipment shall be between the isolating valves and the item of equipment.
Use jointing material compound to BS 5292 or PTFE tape. Use only joint reinforcement material that
is inorganic, and WRC approved.
Use joints screwed to SS 186 or BS 21 on sizes up to DN50. Use fittings to BS EN 10242. Do not use
long‐ screw connectors.
Use flanged, grooved, or welded joints on size DN65 and above.
Mild Steel Pipe
Weld piping DN 25 and above in inaccessible positions and where leakage damage is to be strictly
avoided. Provide flanges at suitable intervals to permit dismantling, as shown in specification, on the
drawings and Project Specific Data Sheets. Make flanged joints by screwing or welding drilled flanges
onto the pipe ends. Ends of screwed pipes shall be flush with the face of the flange. Ensure flanges
forming a joint are mutually flush when in position, with all bolt holes in complete alignment.
Use raised face flanges to BS 4504‐3, Section 3.1 machined over the face, suitable for the system
working pressure. Ensure bolts and nuts are correctly sized and of correct length. Fit washers under
nuts, and bolt heads where indicated.
Galvanized Mild Steel Pipe
Use beaded type fittings, hot dip zinc coated finish, to BS EN 10242.
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Make joints DN 65 to DN 150 with hot dip zinc coated, screwed flanges to BS 4504‐3: 3.1. Paint exposed
threads with 'cold galvanizing' solution.
For pipe DN 200 and above use black mild steel with butt welding fittings to BS EN 10253‐1, of same
outside diameter and pressure rating as the pipe, and flanged. Arrange pipe sections of suitable length
for hot dip zinc coating. After fabrication hot dip zinc coat pipe and fittings to BS 1387, Section 4.3.
Do not butt‐weld galvanized tube. Where field joints are required on galvanized pipework, carry out
galvanizing post grooving or post welding. Wire‐brush welds clean before galvanizing. Remove mill
scale and oils by pickling before treatment.
Where factory welding is required to produce a galvanised finish, fabricate black mild steel tube and
hot‐dipped zinc coat to BS 1387, Section 4.3 after manufacture with galvanized jointing provisions
made.
Provide flanged joints with hot dipped spun galvanized nuts, bolts, and washers of correct length.
Steel Welded joints
Carry out all metal arc‐welding operations on pipework and supports
Welding shall be Class II (BS 2640 or BS 2971) as defined below.
Welded joints: BS 2640: 1982 ‐ Specification for Class II oxy‐acetylene welding of carbon steel pipework
for carrying fluids.
Welded joints: BS 2971: 1991 ‐ Specification for Class II arc welding of carbon steel pipework for
carrying fluids.
Galvanized Pipe
Where welded, galvanized pipe is required, carry out galvanizing out post‐welding.
Mechanical Grooved Joints
Mechanical Grooved Joints may be used on mild steel pipe of suitable wall thickness where the working
temperature does not exceed 82°C.
Jointing systems shall comply with a quality system to BS EN ISO 9001.
Ensure mechanical grooved joints are only installed by operatives trained by the manufacturer.
Ensure the joint is self‐centring and comprise coupling pieces, sealing gaskets, special nuts, and bolts.
Machine‐form end grooves to the manufacturer's instructions and dimensionally compatible with the
coupling.
Where pipe is to be galvanized, carry out post‐grooving.
Maintain earthing (grounding) continuity at every joint.
Provide all supports and spacings to the manufacturer's instructions.
Copper pipe
Make joints up to DN67 size with capillary fittings and connectors with non‐manipulative compression
type couplings.
Use unions, copper to iron adaptors or flanged connections to connect threaded pipe to copper tubes.
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Fittings for brazing are to have socket ends for brazing with copper/silver/phosphorous filler rod to BS
EN 1044 with pressure rating and service conditions equal to the specified tube.
For capillary type joints apply heat uniformly around fittings using two or more heat sources if
necessary, for larger diameter pipes.
Clean off surplus flux and solder.
Make screwed joints using jointing compounds to BS 5292 or PTFE tape. Use inorganic joint
reinforcement material.
Joints may be made by an approved roll grooving process carried out fully to the manufacturer’s
instructions by trained operatives.
Where copper tube distribution branches are used, approved connections with 'push fit' joints may be
used.
Press‐formed jointing may be used for sizes up to DN 76.
Chromium Plating
Chromium plate items after all pulled bends and soldered joints are completed.
Plastics Pipes
Use stub flanges to BS EN 1452 for PVC‐u and BS 5392 for ABS with galvanized steel backing rings.
Solvent‐weld joints between stub flanges and pipes.
Clean joints of all surplus cement immediately after setting.
Joint the threaded ends of PVC‐u and ABS fittings using PTFE tape only.
Ensure PVC‐u and ABS socket unions incorporate flexible 'O' ring seals.
Make joints in PB piping with copper alloy compression ended fittings to BS EN 1254‐3.
Expansion Units and Anchors
Fit expansion units where changes of pipe direction cannot accommodate thermal expansion and
install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Carefully arrange the location of expansion units and anchors to make satisfactory allowance for
movement due to temperature variations of 4 to 40degC for chilled water and 20 to 50degC for
condenser cooling water service without causing undue stress in pipework fittings and at joints.
Strainers for thermoplastic piping
Install strainers in PVCu and ABS pipelines in positions specified. Strainer bodies and end plugs to be
ABS, filter screens PVCu with ABS support, and compatible 'O' ring seal. Connections to be suitable for
solvent welding.
Use ball type foot valves and strainers in sumps of PVC for solvent welding.
Solvent Cements
Only use solvent cements and thinners recommended by pipe and fittings manufacturer.
The label on the container of solvent cement and/or thinners shall bear the name of the manufacturer,
recommended procedure for use, and safety procedures necessary.
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Valves
General
Ensure valves are manufactured to BS EN IS0 9002, or EN 29000 series, independently assessed,
product‐tested.
Provide valve extension spindles and chain operators where necessary.
Provide isolating valves of line size unless otherwise indicated.
Select commissioning valves in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to ensure that
adequate signals for measurement are generated.
Re‐tighten bonnet bolts after two weeks of system operation.
Provide lockshield type regulating and 'return' valves with key operation.
Flanges to be to BS 4504 of appropriate pressure rating.
Ensure bronze valves with drilled flanges are flat faced for full face gaskets.
Flanged copper items shall have Inside Bolt Circle (IBC) gaskets fitted between composite flanges.
Thermoplastics valves
Install thermoplastic valves only in ABS, PVC‐u and PB pipework systems.
Provide solvent‐weld valves for sizes up to DN50. DN80 valves are to be flanged.
Pipelines requiring regulation shall have 'B' grade diaphragm valves.
Pipelines requiring shut‐off provision only shall have ball valves with plain ends for solvent weld
jointing in sizes DN15 to DN80 inclusive.
Connections
Valves in copper pipework may have compression fitting ends or brazed ends or socket fittings.
Except for parallel slide valves, valves up to and including DN50 shall have screwed ends to BS 21 with
a union connection to permit removal.
Valves DN65 and above, and all parallel slide valves, shall have flanged ends to BS 4504.
Provide flanged adaptors to copper with dielectric separation where flanged valves are to be installed
in copper piping.
Valve Handwheels/Operators
Provide gate, globe, and parallel slide type valves with handwheels.
Provide ball, butterfly, and plug valves with 1/4‐turn lever operators.
Provide stop valves and bib taps with cross‐top head.
Ensure handwheels on bronze gate and globe valves are of malleable iron, finished baked enamel.
Cast iron valve handwheels are two of cast iron and provide easy operation.
Markings
Provide check valves, strainers, and uni‐directional globe valves with arrow indication of flow.
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Drain Valves
Provide drain valves with screwed end, bronze lever‐operated gland cocks with slotted head, hose
union connector, and iron lever.
Drain Cocks
Provide drain cocks of gunmetal or bronze, gland pattern with screwed male inlet, BSP taper thread,
hose union outlet and with operating wrench.
Provide drain cocks size DN 15 for pipes up to DN 125 and DN 25 (minimum) for pipes DN 150 and
above.
Parallel Slide Valves
Provide bronze, disc type inside screw valves up to DN50 to BS 5154.
Provide steel valves DN65 and above to BS EN 1984 (2000).
Needle Valves
Ensure valve bodies are cast bronze to BS 5154 ends taper screwed and seat formed as an integral
part. The needle to be integral with the stem. Bonnets are to be screwed and form an asbestos‐free
re‐packable gland.
Glands and stems are to be back‐seating to allow repacking under pressure on services operating up
to 82°C maximum only.
Gauge/Test Cocks
Fit gauge cocks between the service pipe and all pipeline instruments with bodies of brass
construction, polished finish and with parallel threads.
Fit straight pattern, ground plug type Gauge cocks with lever handle for hot water, chilled water, and
condenser cooling water.
Safety and Pressure Relief Valves
Locate safety and pressure relief valves in positions required by the appropriate Standard.
The valve size shall match the plant connection and give the appropriate protection.
Ensure relief valve discharge pipes are at least full bore of the same quality as the vessel or pipeline
and comply with BS 806. Carry pipes well clear of insulation and terminate in a visible and safe position.
Three‐Way Escape Valves
Provide three‐way escape valves sizes DN25 to DN65 inclusive of gunmetal, with bronze trim and
renewable neoprene seats. (Spindle bronze and handwheel cast iron).
Closure of one outlet port shall occur when the alternate outlet port is opened. Clockwise handwheel
operation shall open the normal vent port.
Butterfly Valves
Provide valve bodies of cast iron or ductile iron, having positive alignment for installation between
flanges. The valve neck length shall allow at least 50mm thick insulation. The operator mounting flange
shall allow field repositioning of any operator without removing the valve from the line.
Ensure valve stems are of stainless steel with either 'O' ring type seals or non‐asbestos material packed
glands.
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Ensure valve discs are stainless steel or aluminium bronze and give tight shut off against the valve seat.
Valves may contain proprietary latex‐based materials to ensure that a good seating is obtained. Where
used, the materials shall be well‐proven in use and fully bonded. In every case the disc and seat shall
be compatible with the fluid used.
Ensure valves have graduated indicator plates to show disc position.
Generally, select valves up to and including DN150 as wrench operated and valves more than DN150
gear operated.
Provide gear‐operated valves for regulating purposes, lockable in the regulated position.
Provide fully threaded, lugged valves for end‐of‐line service and equipment isolation.
Provide motorised valves with suitable motor mounting bracket and position indicator.
Lubricated Plug Valves
Provide lubricated plug valves where isolation or manual by‐pass only is required.
Provide valves up to and including DN 50 as either bronze or cast iron. Valves of DN65 and larger are
to be cast iron or steel.
Provide multiport valves of cast iron.
Double Check Valves
Provide double‐check valves in DZR to BS 6282‐1, rated at 10 bars.
Ball Valves
Provide ball valves for water up to DN50 to BS EN 12164 and BS EN 12165 with chrome coated ball
plug and valve stem, PTFE seat and seals. Valves for gas shall have nitrile seat and seals.
Ensure valves have a locking plate suitable for gas service.
Provide valves DN65 and above of cast iron to BS 5159.
Stop Valves for Water Services
Provide brass screw‐down stop valves for water services up to DN50 'easy‐clean' pattern to BS 1010‐2
with compression ends to BS EN 1254‐1 and ‐2.
The operating handle is to be cross‐top type.
Foot Valves and Strainers
Fit foot valves with nitrile rubber flap and bolted inlet strainer on all pump suction dip pipes.
Float Control Valves
Fit a stopvalve on the inlet to all float valves.
Incorporate an in‐line strainer to all stop valves.
Provide valves DN20 to DN50 to BS 1212‐1.
Provide valves DN15 to BS 1212‐2.
Use plastic bodied, only for cold water services.
Provide valves DN20 to DN50 as metal bodied, double seat equilibrium type.
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Provide valves DN65 and over of cast iron construction except for potable water services.
Incorporate an equilibrium type ball valve with copper float in delayed action type valves.
Provide delayed action type valves with brass body with ceramic disc seating and seal.
Where specified, provide pilot‐operated float valves for tank water level control, having an auxiliary
valve to effect differential pressure operation to the main valve.
Ensure that all materials and water fittings used comply with Standards and requirements stipulated
by water supply company, and that their use in potable water service installations conform to the
Public Utilities (Water supply)
Ensure every float valve is preceded by an isolating valve and strainer to permit servicing of the level
control valve.
Automatic Flow Control Valves
Provide automatic control valves to BS 7350. Do not fit valves before the piping system has been
flushed and certified as clean.
Double Regulating Valves
Provide oblique‐pattern globe valves to BS 7350, with characterized throttle disk, setting device and
indicator.
Provide valves up to DN50 to BS 5154 of DZR material to BS EN 12164, with slotted disc, pressure test
valves, handwheel and PTFE impregnated or non‐asbestos packing.
Provide valves DN65 and above to BS 5152 rated PN16, outside screw, rising stem, with cast iron body,
non‐asbestos bonnet gasket and packing.
Ensure all sizes of valve are capable of full isolating action.
Fixed Orifice Double Regulating Valves
Provide double regulating valves up to DN50 to BS 7350 directly coupled to a flow measurement device
comprising male/female threaded nipple type carrier with integral orifice ring and two double seal
pressure test points.
Provide cast‐iron double regulating valves DN65 and above to BS 7350, flanged PN16.
Provide single piece stainless steel square edged flow measurement orifice plate and carrier, with two
double seal pressure test valves, to fit between the valve outlet flange and mating flange.
Provide low flow rate commissioning sets as bronze double regulating globe valves with bronze stem,
slotted parabolic disc, and screwed ends, close‐coupled to bronze carrier with integral fixed orifice and
two double seal pressure test points.
Variable Orifice Double Regulating Valves
Ensure valves have characterized plugs and two double seated pressure test points for flow
measurement purposes.
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Strainers for metal piping
General Requirements
Fit strainers at inlets to all heat exchangers, automatic control valves and pumps and be of line size or
match the connected item.
Ensure strainers are 'Y' pattern.
Ensure basket/screen materials are suitable for the system contents and be readily accessible for
removal.
Provide sizes DN15 to DN300 for use up to 120°C with up and downstream self‐sealing test points
incorporated and two blanked tapped points.
Provide baskets/screens of metallic sheet material and with perforations recommended by the
manufacturer for the service application.
Incorporate strainers upstream of flushing cisterns within the stop valve.
Materials
Provide gunmetal body strainers for cold service up to 17 bar and sizes DN15 to DN50, with stainless
steel screen, non‐ferrous cap, and non‐asbestos cap gasket.
Provide cast‐iron body strainers DN65 to DN300 to PN16, with stainless steel strainer screen, cast iron
cap, asbestos‐free reinforced non‐stick cap gasket.
Provide bronze flanged body strainers for hot service up to 17 bar and up to DN200 to PN25 with non‐
asbestos gasket, metal strainer screen, steel cap bolts studs and nuts, and brass or bronze cap.
Provide cast steel flanged pot‐type strainers above DN300 with scantlings as for DN200.
Flexible Joints
Ensure all assemblies are suitable for the system pressure and operating temperature.
Ensure all materials are resistant to UV light degradation.
Maintain electrical continuity across rubber joints.
Fit fullbore connections between items of identical diameter. No bushing or other reductions will be
permitted.
Ensure flexible connections are installed with their axes parallel to the axis of the rotating machinery.
Ensure connections have a guaranteed operational life certified by the manufacturer of not less than
10 years when operating in the system.
Where intended to prevent vibration transmission which may not be limited to one plane or direction
only, provide two flexible connections mutually at right angles.
Ensure all connectors greater than 50mm diameter are flanged type.
Flexible Hose
Ensure short connections to equipment have integral screwed ends at least one of which is a union
fitting.
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Do not exceed 600mm in length for connections and arrange in long‐radius bends.
Provide woven mesh reinforced piping to prevent kinking and restriction of bore at bends.
Provide adequate support to suspend lengths without loadings on plant items and other services.
Ensure end threads are taper form to BS 21 or equivalent, except that internal parallel threads to BS
21 or equivalent, designation Rp may be used where allowed specifically in the jointing specification
for this service.
Connect union couplings on flexible piping to matching fittings supplied, or approved, by the
manufacturer.
Ensure the end threads of the matching fittings are taper form to BS 21 or equivalent, except that
internal parallel threads to BS 21, designation Rp may be used in conjunction with a joint incorporating
a female parallel thread fitting and flat fibre washer.
Ensure plain end and union fittings have provisions for spanners and wrenching tools.
Flexible Connectors
Provide soft spherical single convolution EDPM rubber joint flexible connectors of high vibration
isolation efficiency, resilience, and noise absorbing properties.
Ensure reinforcement is steel braid for hot water and nylon braid for chilled and cold‐water
applications.
Provide connectors of the tied bellows type, with oval flanges and ball‐ended tie bars.
Provide mild steel backing flanges of system pressure rating.
Where specifically required provide "very close" pitch 316 stainless steel annular convoluted hose and
over‐braid assemblies with made‐on stainless steel terminations to suit application. Obtain
manufacturers' written confirmation as suitable for anti‐vibration purposes.
Instruments and Gauges
Provide branch extensions to all instruments and gauges to carry the item and any isolating device
clear of the insulation and covering.
Pressure and Altitude Gauges
Generally, install valve pressure gauges at the following locations:
I. Each pump discharge and suction, both installed at the same height.
II. System pressurisation equipment.
III. Each side of pressure reducing valve sets.
IV. Main pump headers.
V. Closed expansion vessels.
VI. Inlet and outlet of evaporators, condensers, cooling towers and heat exchange coils (eg.at air
handling units).
Select the pressure gauge range so that the indicator will be central at normal operating condition.
The gauge shall have an adjustable reference pointer.
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Provide gauges of the 'Bourdon' tube type to BS EN 837‐1, 100mm diameter, except those in
plantrooms to be 150mm diameter, with enamelled mild steel case with chrome bezel, substantial
glass face, and phosphor bronze Bourdon tube. Dial face to be white with black scale graduations and
numbering.
Pressure gauges normally pipeline‐mounted together with gauge cock, syphon connection and
vibration snubber.
Gauges overall accuracy to be one per cent (1%) of scale range and comply with the table below.
Pressure (bar) 10 4.5 3.0 2.5 1.5
Gauge (bar) 0‐20 0‐10 0‐6 0‐5 0‐3
Figure Intervals (bar) 2 1 1 1 0.5
Intermediate (mbar) 500 100 100 100 100

Thermometers
Provide fixed thermometers to BS 5235, 150mm diameter dial size in main boiler/water heater and
other plantrooms, and 100mm diameter dial size elsewhere, with black enamelled mild steel case with
chrome bezel and substantial glass face.
Stem immersion length normally 100mm with bottom or back connection. Thermometers shall match
the pressure gauges, align wherever possible, and be complete with stainless steel or brass well with
screwed cap and 50mm lagging extension.
Fill wells with thermal conducting agent and keep covered until thermometers are installed.
Install thermometers vertically in the following locations:
I. Chiller evaporator and condenser inlets and outlets.
II. Cooling tower inlets and outlets.
III. Water/water heat exchanger inlets and outlets.
IV. On air handling unit coil connections.
Install wells for test thermometers at water inlet and outlet to each evaporator of the water chilling
units and in any other locations specified.
Locate thermometers to be easily read from the usual walking space at floor level or on platforms.
Select the thermometer range appropriate to the service.
Self‐Sealing Test Points
Provide test points (in addition to fixed instruments) at the following locations:
I. Inlet and outlet of each heat exchange coil.
II. All secondary headers.
III. All services piping main branches.
IV. Each port of each automatic control valve.
V. Connections to heat exchange coils at air handling units.
VI. Entry to and exit from each plantroom chilled water service.
VII. Inlet and outlet of strainer DN150 and above.
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Provide dual‐purpose test points for test pressure gauges and thermometers, mounted on the sides of
pipes into screwed sockets welded into the pipe. Ensure the socket diaphragm will repeatedly reseal.
Supply two pressure gauges and two thermometers of appropriate ranges for use with the test points.
Refrigerant Piping
Ensure all refrigerant piping systems comply with BS EN 378, and ASHRAE Standard 15 'Safety Code for
Mechanical Refrigeration’.
Use piping of copper or steel, but do not use copper tube with ammonia (R717).
Design all refrigerant pipework for the minimum pressure drop which ensures that oil in the refrigerant
leaving the compressor is carried through the system and back to the compressor at the lowest stage
of capacity unloading.
Neatly run all refrigerant piping in PVC trunking within ceiling spaces and externally to
compressors/condensers.
Where systems are built‐up at site, provide oil separators, oil reservoir and automatic oil return
equipment.
The design shall ensure correct refrigerant distribution to evaporators with no liquid refrigerant
drainage into the compressor during shutdown, nor liquid entry during operation, and shall avoid
lubricant accumulation and slugging in the suction line.
Incorporated flexible connections in both discharge and suction lines at the points of connection to
the compressor.
Interconnecting piping between compressor, cooler and condenser shall only be installed by the
equipment manufacturer.
Thermally insulate piping. Prevent ‘cold bridging'. Refer to Section M1‐20‐2.
Use copper tube to BS 12449 selected to suit the purpose. Have tube delivered to site internally
degreased and store in clean and dry conditions, with ends sealed until required for installation.
Fabricate suction, discharge, and liquid lines in steel from seamless pipe to BS 3602‐1, Material Grade
360 minimum quality.
Plastics tube with compression fittings to BS EN 1254‐3 may be used for piping to pressure gauges and
similar fittings only where these are mounted on instrument or control panels. The grades of tube
used shall withstand the test pressure applied and the effects of refrigerant and oil. Do not use plastics
pipe for any other refrigerant piping.
Joints in copper piping systems may be flared up to 3/4in o/d (DN19) only, flanged, or brazed (with or
without capillary fittings). Do not use compression fittings.
Where joints are brazed, prevent oxidation by a flow of dry nitrogen through the tube.
Use non‐corrosive flux for solder joints.
Carry out brazing in accordance with BS 1723, BS EN 12797, and BS EN 12799.
Use cadmium‐free brazing rods to BS EN 1044.
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Flange or weld joints in steel pipework. Do not use fabricated mitred or segmental bends, unless
forming an integral part of equipment design.
Use screwed joints only on equipment accessories with either taper form threads using an approved
sealing compound, or parallel threads associated with machined joint faces and a suitable joint.
Ensure steel pipe is clean and free from all forms of debris including rust, mill scale, flux, and welding
scale. Store pipe in clean dry conditions until required for installation. Always Prevent Ingress of dirt
and moisture, including during fixing operations, by sealing or use of proper end caps.
Support piping firmly, arranged to minimise vibration. Fit vibration eliminators to the compressor
suction and discharge pipes to minimise transmission of vibration or noise. Where required, fit a gas
pulsation damper in the refrigerant discharge pipe as close as possible to the refrigeration compressor.
Make provision to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.
Carry out dehydration, pressure and leakage testing and refrigerant charging to ANSI/ASME B31.5, and
as recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Workmanship
General
Install all fittings and pipeline equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use corroded and damaged pipes.
Ensure all pipe bores are clear before installation.
Exclude dirt and foreign matter from stored pipe with screwed iron end caps, plugs or rigid plastic

covers. Do not use valves and improvised plugs for this purpose.
Pipe cutting and handling
Make cuts in pipes square to the axis of the pipe using hacksaw or machine. Remove all burrs and other
irregularities.
Do not use pipes damaged in cutting or handling.
Use devices for aligning or turning pipe on the barrel of the pipe only.
Pipework arrangement
Install long radius bends and all tees swept pattern unless this prevents natural air venting. Ensure
sets, double sets and springs are free from buckling and formed from tube using as large a radius as
practicable.
Group pipes to present a neat appearance, be mutually parallel and parallel or at right angles to
building planes. Two or more pipes changing direction together shall remain parallel and co‐planar.
Ensure clear access to every pipe is possible without disturbing other pipes, equipment, and ducts.
Install rising and dropping pipes truly vertical. Form no joints within the thickness of the structure nor
in positions inaccessible after completion.
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Install piping to be insulated, or otherwise covered, to leave 25mm minimum space between pipes
after coverings are applied.
Make reductions in bore of vertical pipework with `concentric reducing fittings.
Make reductions in bore of horizontal pipework with eccentric reducing fittings arranged so that for
liquids, the top of the pipe is level, and for gases the bottom of the pipe is level.
Do not use bushes for change of bore.
Lay pipework to falls for drainage with a continuous lineable invert.
Grade horizontal condenser water and refrigerant piping downward in direction of flow and horizontal
chilled water piping upward in direction of flow.
Pipe Sleeves
Where pipes pass through floor or roof slabs, walls, or any other form of construction, provide
galvanized metal or PVC sleeves with insulation lining where necessary, accurately fitted into the
structure.
Paint cut edges of galvanized sleeves one coat zinc chromate.
Sleeves shall provide 15mm minimum clearance around the pipe and be sized to include for the
covering surface where applicable. Pack the annular space with mineral wool and seal at both ends
with fire‐retardant mastic or an approved proprietary fire‐stopping system may be used.
Where wall plates are not used, sleeves through floor slabs shall protrude 50mm above finished floor
level and sleeves through walls shall protrude 50mm on both sides of the wall finishes.
Firestop sleeves for use in fire compartment walls are to be a certificated system with provision made
for pipe thermal expansion.
Install over‐size sleeves for insulated pipes to allow continuation of insulation through the sleeve.
Fit plastics pipes greater than DN40 passing through fire compartment construction with intumescent
sleeves.
Provide external wall penetrations, below ground penetrations, and roof sleeves with puddle flanges
to prevent water penetration, in accordance with drawings.
Water Protecting Pipe Sleeves
Fit water protecting pipe sleeves through floors in all mechanical plantrooms, tank rooms and kitchens
and in all floors having a waterproofed finish.
Ensure sleeves are compatible with pipe material and of lengths of floor thickness plus 50mm,
minimum projection, above finished level.
Wall and Floor Plates
Chromium plated steel wall plates shall closely fit to the building surface at pipe penetrations except
where concealed.
Submit samples for approval before use.
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Air venting and draining
Properly arrange piping systems for venting and draining. Provide all accessible high points with air
bottles for the collection of trapped air, with release pipes extended to low level with an accessible
lock shield valve, to terminate over an open drain.
Provide line‐size valve at the highest point for venting the system during filling.
Provide automatic air vents, with servicing valves, at high points on branch pipes with discharge pipes
extended to suitable drains.
Ensure vents have a float and integral valve plug with seat to discharge chamber with a tapped port
for drain line extension.
Provide the low points at all equipment items with hose union drain cocks with caps.
Provide draining taps at all other low points.
Fit the bottom of all risers with capped or blank‐flanged scale and dirt pockets fitted with drain valves
with hose union outlets. Riser dirt pockets shall be 300mm minimum in length and of line size.
Install flushing drain valves of same size as the host piping up to DN50 and DN65 above, installed at
major plant items, at ends of headers and any other location to assist system flushing.
Equipment drains shall have unions to permit removal for cleaning.
Provide system drain valves of not less than the sizes indicated in the table below.
Main Pipe Size (DN) Drain Valve Size (DN)
Up to 25 15
32 – 100 15
100 – 300 32
300 – 600 50
Where necessary provide extended drain lines of the same size as the drain valve.
Equipment connections
Provide connections to plant items with flanged or union type connectors on the equipment side of
isolating valves to allow for drainage and disconnection.
Use union connectors up to and including DN50 and flanged connectors for DN65 and above.
Thermal movement
General
Wherever possible, accommodate thermal movement by use of pipe loops, sets or changes of
direction. Where such methods are not practicable, use sheathed corrugated bellows connectors with
pipe guides each side, to suit the application. Alternatively, ensure limited movements by use of an
engineered system using mechanical couplings with specialist analysis.
Install all bellows units and guides strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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Ensure bellows selected are capable of not less than 12,000 complete reversals of movement over the
design working range without failure.
Rigidly fix guides and allow for free movement without excessive tolerances, in the correct alignment.
Leave a 3mm minimum clearance between each guide and pipe wall or covering surface.
Locate the first and second pipe guides 4 and 18 pipe diameters respectively from the bellows unit, or
as recommended by the manufacturer.
Offset short branches to reduce the strain on joints.
Thermoplastics Pipe
Install expansion units in thermoplastics systems fully in accordance with the manufacturers’
instructions.
Anchor points
Fabricate pipe anchors capable of resisting the maximum calculated applied stresses of mild steel
sections or use approved proprietary units.
Submit all guide and anchor bracket details.
Submit calculations for all anchor loads.
Pipe supports and hangers
Provide support systems generally of correct size and strength, and allow for anchoring of the piping
systems.
Submit full details of hangers and supports proposed for use. A proprietary support system may be
used subject to prior agreement.
Restrain vertical drops and support to prevent offset and sway.
Support piping at all equipment and valve positions, and at main junctions, to prevent distortion, or
transmission of strain to connected equipment or valves.
Locate pipe supports not more than 600mm from every change of direction. Provide additional
hangers at locations of concentrated loading and at valves, fittings, and equipment connections. Show
all support locations on installation drawings.
Provide local support and bracing where required to prevent lateral movement.
Ensure brackets and supports allow enough safe access for maintenance and removal of any item of
equipment with minimum dismantling and without the need for temporary supports.
Where two or more pipes are to be carried by a single support, the support spacing shall be for the
shorter interval.
Provide hangers for insulated chilled and cooling water piping with high‐density rigid foam insulation
inserts, reinforced where necessary, capable of withstanding the clamp compression.
Make inserts of insulation thickness with extended shields of galvanized sheet steel or glass fibre
reinforced plastics, not less than 1mm thickness, with sealed joints to maintain the vapour barrier.
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Supports materials
Provide hot dip galvanised supports and hangers for steel pipe.
Support materials for copper piping shall either be non‐ferrous or have a liner to prevent electrolytic
action.
Chromium‐plate supports, brackets, clips and hangers for chromium plated or stainless‐steel piping.
Supports spacing
Ensure that maximum spacing for piping supports are as indicated in the table below.
Mild Steel Pipe Support Spacing
Size (DN) Horizontal (m) Vertical (m)
15 1.2 1.2
20 1.8 1.8
25 2.1 2.1
35 2.4 2.4
40 2.7 2.7
50 3.0 3.0
65 3.3 3.3
80 3.6 3.6
100‐250 4.1 4.1
300‐400 5.5 5.5
450‐600 8.0 8.0
Cast Iron Pipe
Size (DN)
65‐80 3.0 3.0
100‐200 4.0 4.0
Copper & Stainless Steel
Pipe Size (DN)
15 1.2 1.2
20 1.8 1.8
25 2.1 2.1
35 2.4 2.4
40 2.7 2.7
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50 3.0 3.0
65 3.3 3.3
80 3.6 3.6
100‐150 4.1 4.1
ABS Pipe
Size (DN)
40‐50 1.2 1.2
80 1.6 1.6
100 1.9 1.9
150 2.1 2.1
200 2.4 2.4
250 2.6 2.6
300 2.8 2.8
PVC and Other Thermoplastic Pipe
Size (DN)
15‐65 1.2 1.2
80‐150 2.0 2.0
Provide pipes jointed with mechanical couplings, and all cast‐iron pipes, with minimum two supports
per length.
Drop rod sizes
Ensure that the minimum support drop rod diameters are as indicated in the table below.
Pipe Size (DN) Rod Diameter (mm)
15 to 50 10
65 – 80 12
100 16
150 20
200‐600 2x20*
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5. Verification and submissions
Submissions
Drawings
Submit drawings to show positions of anchors, expansion units and all support locations, pipe guide
and anchor bracket details.
Calculations
Pipe anchor load calculations.
Samples
Submit samples of materials in accordance with this specification e.g. chromium‐plated wall plates,
hangers and supports, thermal insulation materials and assemblies, and as instructed in the Tender
documents.
Pipework leakage testing
Test all piping systems after completion with all branch piping installed and flushing and cleaning
procedures carried out, but before being concealed, insulated or equipment fixtures and fittings set
and connected.
Flush piping with water (water services) or nitrogen (refrigerant system) with all strainer baskets
temporarily removed. Thoroughly clean baskets before replacement.
Where previously agreed, piping systems may be tested in sections, but a final test shall be made on
completion of all work.
Rectify test failures and repeat the test until a satisfactory result is achieved.
Test procedures
Follow test procedures in accordance with HVCA "Guide to Good Practice for Site Pressure Testing of
Pipework".
Test piping systems with cold water and maintain the test pressure for two hours or enough time to
ensure inspection of all joints, without further application of pressure and without visible leakage nor
drop in indicated pressure.
Use test pressure not less than 1.5 times working pressure.
Test concealed pipework, or work to be permanently buried, at twice working pressure.
Thermoplastics Pipes
Make tests on solvent‐ jointed pipe and fittings to establish conformity with specified standards.
Make tests on all plastics pipework systems.
For sizes up to DN90 one hour (min.) shall elapse for each 4‐bar working pressure or proportion
thereof, after completion of the last joint before filling the system, and one and a half hours for sizes
DN160 and above.
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Apply test pressure at least twelve hours after completion of jointing, and full rated pressure not less
than twenty‐four hours after completion of jointing.
6. Ancillary requirements
Pipework identification
Apply pipework identification banding after pipe covering and/or protective and decorative painting is
complete.
Provide colour coding as follows:
I. At 8m intervals on straight runs.
II. At all changes of direction.
III. Within 300mm of all valves.
IV. Within 300mm of all equipment items.
V. At all junction points and branches (unless the end of branch is visible from the junction).
VI. On all lines passing through walls and floors where lines are accessible and not visible from an
identified main.
Stencil direction‐of‐flow arrows 150mm in length and graphical symbols in black on a regular white
background.
Label all piping 'SUPPLY' and 'RETURN' as applicable.
Make letters and symbols pipe nominal bore size or 50mm in height whichever is the lesser.
Thermal Insulation
Provide thermal insulation to pipework in accordance with Section ‘M1‐20‐2,Thermal Insulation –
Pipework’ of this specification.
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SECTION M1‐20‐2, THERMAL INSULATION
Scope
General
Provide all labour and materials required for thermal insulation and associated coverings and finishes
for pipework systems. On completion clean off all materials and finishes. Use Operatives experienced
in the handling and application of Insulating materials to carry out the work. Thermal insulation to limit
heat loss or heat gain, prevent condensation, and ensure fluids are delivered at required conditions at
point of use.
Apply only new insulating materials in accordance with BS 5970 or equivalent standards, and
manufacturer's recommended procedures.
Plant and equipment to be insulated (but not by way of limitation):
Refrigerant shell and tube evaporators, pipelines, valves, and fittings.
Chilled water headers, pipelines, valves, strainers, and other fittings.
Cold water pipelines, valves, and fittings where surface condensation may occur.
Chilled water circulating pumps.
Thermal storage vessels.
Read this Work Section in conjunction with the relevant requirements of the other work sections.
Standards & Codes
General
are noted.
Ensure requirements for thermal insulation and methods of application used are to BS 5422:2009 and
BS 5970.
Definitions of terms to BS 3533.
Make any calculations necessary in accordance with BS EN ISO 12241.
Class "O" rating for insulating materials is to be as defined by SS CP 13 – Code of Practice for Mechanical
Ventilation and Air Conditioning in Buildings, and the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings.
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Limit the outer surface minimum temperature of low temperature surfaces, not insulated to limit heat
gain, or prevent surface condensation, to 0°C.
Only where particularly specified insulate cold water service pipework to prevent surface
condensation.
Local Authorities
II. Fire Department
Trade preliminaries
Base material thickness on the available commercial size which meets the minimum requirements of
BS 5422 tables, and the required 'equivalent thermal performance'.
Vapour barriers, finishes and cladding are not deemed to contribute to the overall insulating effect or
material thickness.
3. Materials
General
Ensure insulating materials are suitable for system maximum and minimum temperatures.
Ensure physical properties of all materials are to BS 5422, section 5.1.
Ensure the fire performances of all materials conform to the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in
Buildings and the local Fire Safety Requirements.
Use only materials rated 'low flammability' as defined in BS 2972.
Use man‐made mineral fibrous materials only of ‘long fibre’ classification.
Ensure materials are to BS 3927 3927 – Phenolic foam insulation; BS 3958‐2 Calcium silicate; BS 3958‐
4 Mineral wool
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Do not use mattress‐type products having wire mesh reinforcements or stiffening and/or facings in
contact with stainless steel.
Ensure instruments, gauges and isolating cocks, other fittings and connections are clear of local
insulation surfaces.
Excluded Materials
Do not use any of the following materials:
I. Materials containing mineral fibres not contained or stabilized to prevent fibre migration.
II. Materials using CFCs and HCFCs in their manufacture.
III. Materials containing asbestos.
IV. Polystyrene.
Self‐adhesive 'soft' tapes, which do not ensure satisfactory long‐term adhesion.
Do not use timber supports for insulation materials or completed work.
Adhesives and Mastic Sealants
Use adhesives and mastic sealants which suit the applications and the exposure conditions that occur.
Restrict the site‐use of solvent‐based adhesives as practicable.
Establish site storage and precautions in use of highly flammable materials to the recommendations
of SS CP 40: Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Ensure firm coverage of all containers
when not in direct use, do not permit containers in the proximity of heat or flame producing apparatus,
and exclude the substances from confined spaces.
Fibrous Insulation
Use materials of minimum nominal density and maximum λ values, at a mean temperature of 50°C, as
listed below and limit to 230°C maximum system temperature.
Material
Reference Description Physical Properties
A Rigid fibre pipe sections 120kg/m3 (max.) λ = 0.037W/m K
B Flexible fibre pipe sections 90kg/m3 λ = 0.037W/m K
C Fibre mattress (medium density) 90kg/m3 λ = 0.037W/m K
D Wire‐reinforced mattress (heavy density) 130kg/m3 λ = 0.037W/m K
Phenolic Foam
Use phenolic foam preformed insulation free of water‐soluble chlorides, with factory‐applied bore
coating.
Physical properties:
I. Maximum System Temperature 120°C
II. λ value 0.020W/mK (mean temperature 10°C)
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III. Density 35kg/m3 minimum

IV. Surface spread of flame Class 1, BS 476‐7
V. Ignitability Class P, BS 476‐12
VI. Fire propagation ‘I’ less than 12, ‘i’ less than 6, BS 476‐6
VII. Smoke obscuration Less than 5%, BS 5111‐1
Flexible Closed Cell Insulation
Use expanded nitrile rubber elastomeric insulating material which achieves Class "O" rating and
incorporates a smooth external impermeable barrier surface.
Obtain the manufacturers’ confirmation of the maximum system temperature allowable.
Physical properties:
I. Maximum System Temperature 150°C
II. λ value (mean temperature) 0.037W/mK (20°C) 0.039W/mK (40°C)
III. Density 90kg/m3 minimum
IV. Surface spread of flame
V. Fire propagation ‘I’ less than 12, ‘i’ less than 6 (BS 476‐6)
VI. Water vapour permeance 0.01g/s MN
VII. Water absorption (by volume) 2.5% (28 days)
VIII. Ozone resistance (ASTM‐D‐1171) 'no cracking'
IX. Resistance to oils and greases: 'high'
Vapour Barriers
Provide continuous and sealed vapour barriers of required permeance for the fluid temperature to
prevent the passage of water vapour for all surfaces below ambient dew point.
Use values of permeance of vapour barriers as BS 5422 section 5.7 Table 1.
Ensure vapour barriers are, as far as possible, factory‐applied, are of Class “O” material and approved
by the Local Authority.
Pre‐insulated Chilled Water Pipe
Insulate pipe with machine injected CFC‐free polyurethane foam 48 kg/m³ density and compressive
strength 260 kPa minimum. Thermal conductivity 0.023W/mK at 10ºC.
Jacket pipe with 0.6mm minimum thickness spirally wound galvanized mild steel strip.
Obtain all necessary test approvals and approval of manufactured pipe system from local Fire Safety
and Shelter Department (FSSD) and ensure compliance with Class O (from BS 476: Parts 6 and 7).
Employ skilled operatives to install field insulation works at fittings, bends, valves, and joints by use of
proprietary insulation kits.
Insulation Finishes
Shape finishes to suit the installation, with 40mm minimum overlaps at joints arranged to shed water.
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Apply metal cladding securely fixed in position to thermal insulation in plantrooms and wherever
exposed to public view.
Use 0.8mm thickness polished aluminium sheet.
Do not allow fixings components to penetrate installed vapour barriers.
Finish Materials
Apply thicknesses as BS 5970, Table 5.
I. Sheet Materials:
II. Aluminium embossed or reeded.
III. Bright Aluminium Sheet fixed with rivets.
IV. Stainless Steel Sheet to DIN 17440 or equivalent standard.
V. Galvanised Steel Sheet with cut edges cleaned and zinc‐rich painted; fixed with rivets.
VI. Aluminised Steel Sheet; fixed with rivets.
VII. Semi‐rigid proprietary PVC finishing sheet suitable for tape, solvent weld or plastic rivets fixing,
and formed covers for fittings.
Apply, embossed aluminium sheet to all insulated pipework and equipment exposed to possibility of
mechanical damage.
4. Workmanship
General
Apply insulation only to dry, clean surfaces. Where vapour barriers or weatherproof finishes are to be
applied, keep insulation dry until covering is complete.
For field insulation to joints and bends use qualified Operatives to install proprietary assemblies.
Except in case of pre‐insulated piping do not apply insulation to pipework or associated equipment
items until hydraulic tests have been satisfactorily completed and documented, and surfaces cleaned
and painted where required.
Do not backfill buried pipework until hydraulic tests are completed.
Apply insulation to ensure that full surface contact and constant thickness are maintained. Provide
mitred pieces to suit bends etc and securely fix. Butt all joints firmly butted together.
Ensure the outer surface of installed work is firm and presents a smooth, and unbroken appearance.
Securely fix all coverings laps.
Fix sheet material to pipe surfaces with adhesive.
Use oversize pipe section insulation at and adjacent to flanges and arrange to allow removal of fixing
bolts and nuts.
Provide all necessary attachment and support devices.
Bond all metal cladding, exposed reinforcement, and other metallic components to a suitable earth
connection.
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Maintain vapour barriers unbroken throughout the whole system and carry across inserts at supports.
Match metal casings to pipeline equipment items to the pipe cladding.
Accommodate thermal expansion and contraction with provisions in accordance with BS 5970, clause
32.8.1.
Pipework
Fix pre‐formed rigid sections with three non‐ferrous flat bands per section. Band all formed bends
twice on each segment.
Seal pre‐formed rigid sections for cold surfaces with adhesive at all joints.
Secure insulation that is to be clad with three double wraps of self‐adhesive tape per section.
Apply closed‐cell flexible foam insulation in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
continuously seal with adhesive at all joints.
Where necessary, achieve full insulation thickness by multi‐layer application with staggered joints.
Fittings and Pumps
Encase pump bodies in formed, removable metal casings with fasteners, lined with insulation as for
pipe. Fill spaces within casings with removable bonded flexible insulating material.
Fit all valves, flanges, and strainers with removable covers with suitable fasteners, lined with insulation
as for pipe, or provide proprietary formed insulation boxes. Insulate other fittings as for the pipework.
Ensure pipe expansion devices will operate without interference by carrying insulation over such
devices on close‐clearance sheet metal sleeves secured at one end only.
Ensure pump and pipe fittings casings match pipe cladding/casing.
Cladding and Casings
General
Lap all sheet cladding joints and arrange to shed water.
Provide external penetrations with lapped and sealed covers to exclude water.
Ensure all cladding is self‐supporting and does not contact metal surfaces or attachments.
Ensure that cladding fixing or retaining devices do not penetrate vapour barrier material.
Fit all exposed edges and corners of insulation slabs with protective capping.
Arrange cladding with longitudinal seams turned away from the major direction of view.
Fit test point and fixed instrument penetrations to rigid finishes with purpose‐made, close‐fitted cover
plates or split discs of casing material secured with closed pop‐rivets at 75mm centres and/or suitable
adhesive.
Plain Insulation
Install glass fibre‐reinforced aluminium foil covering, fixed with aluminium bands or adhesive laps, to
all insulation not exposed to view.
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Sheet Metal Finish
Cut and form metal sheet into sections to suit the profile and outside dimensions of the insulated work
for all straight runs.
Form fittings, valves, and pump bodies casings of a minimum number of sections.
Circular bends over 200mm outside diameter may be clad with equal segmental pressed or formed
sections.
Where vapour barriers are in position below cladding fit a resilient strip of insulating material of
thickness 1.5 times screw depth to absorb the screw penetration.
Make provision in fixings to accommodate movement due to thermal expansion.
Aluminium Sheet
Embossed bright aluminium sheet formed to suit the outside dimensions of the insulated work fitted
to achieve a neat, line able appearance.
Semi Rigid PVC Sheet
Roll‐formed semi‐rigid PVC sheeting and pre‐formed fittings with 30mm minimum overlaps at joints
fixed down with plastic rivets at 150mm centres, solvent welding, or double‐sided adhesive tape. Turn
longitudinal joint lines away from normal direction of view.
Reinforced Aluminium Foil
White lacquered, reinforced aluminium foil rated Class "O" with 30mm overlap at joints fixed down
with suitable adhesive.
PIB Sheet
Poly‐isobutylene weatherproof sheet applied with 100mm overlaps at all joints, continuously sealed
down to provide a vapour‐resistant finish.
Submit manufacturer’s certified performance data for materials to demonstrate compliance with BS
5422.
Submit samples of all thermal insulation and cladding systems.
Demonstrate as required that specified thicknesses of thermal insulation and metal claddings be
installed and make good any removal damage.
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SECTION M1‐50, SYSTEM COMMISSIONING &

TESTING
Scope
Test, balance, commission, and set‐to‐work water systems.
follows:
M1‐10, Circulating Pumps
M1‐20‐1, Pipework, Valves & Fittings
M1‐30, Expansion Tank
M1‐40, Water Treatment
M3‐80, Related Electrical Works
M3‐90, System Commissioning & Testing
M4, Functional Controls Description
 Cooling Tower Makeup Water
 Chilled Water Thermal Storage Tanks Control
Standards and Codes
General
are noted.
Commissioning Guides
ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Applications Chapter 36, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
ASHRAE Guideline 1‐89, Guideline for Commissioning of HVAC Systems.
SMACNA HVAC Systems – Testing, Adjusting, and balancing.
Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) National Standards for Field Measurements and
Instrumentation, Total System balance.
National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB)
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Chartered Institute of Building Services (CIBSE) relevant Commissioning Codes; Building Services
Research and Information Association (BSRIA) Application Guides or certified and approved
equivalents.
Local Authorities
Where the terms “testing authority”, “approving authority”, “local authority or” “local authorities” are
Ministry of Constructions
Fire Department
Department of construction
Environment Department
Vietnam Power Company (EVN)
Other relative authorities
Trade preliminaries
those designs.
Within fourteen days of contract award, propose and subsequently agree the use of one consistent set
of commissioning guides for the project, approved by the Engineer/Consultant.
Carry out pre‐commissioning, commissioning, and testing entirely in accordance with the selected
commissioning guides and this Specification.
All system components shall be installed, adjusted, and set in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
3. Materials
Ensure that all instruments to be used have a current certificate of calibration valid for a minimum of
the whole of the commissioning period plus one calendar month
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4. Workmanship
General
Before commencement of commissioning and testing programmes give a minimum two clear working
weeks written notice to Parties required or requiring witnessing tests, and commissioning procedures
of the date of commencement and the final programme details.
The same requirement is to apply to any off‐site tests to be arranged.
Ensure that all “snag list” items are cleared and accepted as complete.
Ensure that commissioning and testing is be carried out only after the installed systems are statically
tested and certified complete, including:
Water leakage and pressure testing of pipework where required.
Works testing of plant.
Water leakage and pressure testing plant where required.
Systems Cleanliness ‐ Water Distribution Systems
All water distribution systems shall have been thoroughly flushed and cleaned as part of pre‐
commissioning in accordance with:
Nominated Commissioning Guides
'Flushing and Cleaning' section of this Specification.
Pre‐Commissioning Checks
Carry out pre‐commissioning checks to ensure that all system components are correctly installed and
are fit for purpose.
Ensure that all statically complete installations are in accordance with the Specification, free of
installation defects, and are clean and safe to operate.
Before starting up, make checks in accordance with the relevant Commissioning Codes and the
Application Guides.
Water Distribution Systems
Ensure that water treatment dosing is completed before water balancing commences.
Check all valves for correct installation, tested for correct operation and, except for normally closed
valves, set in the fully open position.
Check all components, including temperature and pressure test points, commissioning sets, gauges,
thermometer pockets, air vents, drains etc, for correct location and attitude.
Electrical Wiring
Check control panels for completion, compliance with the wiring diagrams, and correct identification.
Check terminations to starters, pumps and all control items and interlocked equipment.
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Check all safety and emergency provisions and confirm to be in working order.
Immediately rectify all faults
Regulation Tolerances
Regulate water systems to tolerances appropriate for the system type as described in the
Commissioning Guide. Unless otherwise stated, base water system tolerances on a 'medium'
performance effect.
Variable Volume Water Systems
Drive two‐port valves open automatically only to ensure correct seat position is achieved.
Commission pressure control valves, including differential pressure control valves, initially with the
system fully open and the pump set to maximum design speed, starting closest to the pump, and
working towards the index point of the system.
Proportionally balance the systems as for a normal constant volume system, with the same tolerances.
Where diversity is applied to the system, part of the system equal to the diversified volume shall be
closed during the final scan, and the readings recorded with the system set at 100% flow. Record the
balance with the diversity changed from the closed 'end' and applied to the other 'end' of the system
and the final readings recorded with the system set at 100% flow.
At the conclusion of each stage of the commissioning procedure, the stage shall be witnessed to avoid
repeatedly closing the diversified portion of the system.
To minimize noise generation, set the system at the lowest system pressure required to achieve full
design flow at the index terminal, with the system set at 100% design flow (or maximum diversity). In
this condition, record the pressure at the differential pressure sensors and use as the system operating
set point.
The final setting of the differential pressure sensors shall be demonstrated to be controlling the system
at the lowest pressure for the index terminal to achieve full design flow with the system set at 100%
design flow (or maximum diversity).
Final Settings
Do not adjust any regulating valve more than the manufacturer's recommendations.
Lock all water regulating devices in their final positions in accordance with the manufacturer's
approved method.
Record final positions of water regulating devices on the system commissioning record sheet.
Submit all records of commissioning and testing procedures results to an agreed format.
Submit pipework leakage test certificates where required for the systems listed.
Record full details of all tests made, off‐site and on‐site.
Obtain test certificates for equipment items tested off‐site in manufacturers’ works.
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Submit written record of each test made with name of Commissioning firm if different from Installer
and name(s) of personnel carrying out commissioning and testing activities, and names of witnesses
and their organization.

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SECTION M2‐30‐3, CLOSE CONTROL AIR

CONDITIONING UNIT (BY OTHERS)
Scope
Provide packaged air conditioner units for computer rooms (CRAH) complete as shown on the drawings
and Schedule of Technical Data, and where precision environmental control systems are required, each
complete with compressors, fans, condensers, evaporators, motors, filters, reheat heaters, and control
system.
follows:
M1‐20‐1, Pipework, Valves & Fittings;
M1‐20‐2, Thermal Insulation;
M1‐50, System Commissioning & Testing;
M3‐80, Related Electrical Works.
Standards & Codes
General
are noted.
SS CP 13
Comply with all current standards for materials and procedures for construction, including safety
measures.
Ensure units comply with the following standards: ‐
I. Cooling rating ARI Standards
II. Indoor Air Quality ASHRAE 62
III. Design Conformity ASHRAE 15
IV. Testing ANSI Z21.47
Local Authorities
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II. Fire Department
Trade preliminaries
those designs.
Ensure units can control the room temperature within 1 deg. Celsius respectively of the set points
unless specified otherwise in the Project Data Sheets. Dehumidification controlled by the standalone
dehumidification unit placed is the CRAH corridor. AHU can also modify the fresh air humidity with a
limited range.
3. Materials
Construct unit cabinet of heavy gauge galvanized steel panels formed for close fit and structural
rigidity. Framework to be of steel angle sections, all galvanized, securely bolted and braced. Ensure all
panels, framework, bolts, and other ferrous‐metal surfaces are hot‐dipped galvanized. Ensure design
of panels allows easy removal for inspection, servicing, and maintenance of unit components.
Provide thermal insulation to all interior surfaces of the casing enclosure including the framing angles.
Ensure insulation is minimum 25mm thickness layer of 32 kg/cu.m density fiberglass faced with
neoprene or similar material.
4. Workmanship
Fabrication
Provide each unit complete with controls to provide proper sequence of operation of fan; time delays.
Ensure all internal components are accessible from the front of the unit.
Fit air filters with manometer and pressure differential switches.
Fit each unit with visual indication panel to show: ‐
I. Power on; Fan on.
II. Room temperature set point.
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III. Room temperature actual reading.
IV. Room relative humidity actual reading.
V. Air flow failure.
VI. Restricted air filter.
VII. High and low temperatures.
VIII. High and low humidity.
IX. Below‐floor water presence.
Ensure units can be entered into building and accommodated in space(s) allocated.
Ensure units are suitable for under‐floor air flow system and are installed on an adjustable floor stand
mounted on vibration isolators. Install floor stands before the raised floor is put into place.
Ensure all parts of the unit can be accessed for inspection and servicing from the front or side
removable panels.
Ensure fans type in compliance with the Specification section.
Provide the cooling capacities as scheduled.
Provide air filtration by use of disposable filters as specified on Equipment Data sheets. Make filters
easily accessible for inspection and replacement.
Installation
Extend drain lines to nearest gully or floor waste and in accordance with the requirements of the local
Authorities and shall terminate visibly approximately 80mm above the floor grating.
Provide solid‐state liquid sensors wherever indicated, with precise locations decided by the Architect
at Site. Mount sensors below the raised floor to sense the presence of water and initiate an audible
alarm at the Visual Indication Panel if water is detected.
5. Verification & submissions
Tests
Make pressure tests on all heat exchange coils and submit signed and witnessed Test Certificates.
Make run tests on unit to confirm correct operation of all components individually and as a fully
functioning unit. Submit signed and witnessed Report for each unit.
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SECTION M3‐80, RELATED ELECTRICAL WORKS
Scope
Carry out all electrical work required for the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the mechanical
services air handling systems.
Ensure the work covers:
I. Provision of motors and starters
II. Provision of motor control centres
III. Provision of variable speed drives
IV. Provision of flow switches
V. Provision of pressure switches
VI. Provision of interfacing with the BMS installation
VII. Checking and testing all electrical installation work
VIII. Provision of test certificates
IX. Provision of wiring diagrams for the whole of the electrical works associated with the air
conditioning systems.
follows:
M4‐20 System Commissioning & Testing
Standards and Codes
General
are noted.
Local Authorities
used in this section, the bodies referred to are as follows:
II. Fire Department
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Trade preliminaries
Ensure all installations are suitable for 380/230V, 3phase 4 wire, 50 Hz electrical supply operating with
a solidly earthed neutral.
Comply with BS 7671 as applicable.
Ensure all equipment provided is fully tropicalised.
3. Materials
Use only materials referred to in relevant Standards and Codes and in this Specification.
4. Workmanship
Fabrication
General
Plan and provide routing of the distribution wiring works and ensure size of cables and breakers
provided are of adequate current carrying capacity to cater for voltage drops and motor starting
currents.
Fabricate panels and MCCs to the requirements of Work Package BMS.
Provide electrical supply to electric motors associated with the mechanical services installations from
a local motor control centre or by means of an individually mounted starter local to the item of plant.
Provide all necessary interlocks and control wiring systems to electrical equipment being part of the
installations to form a comprehensive power and control installation.
Provide emergency lock‐off isolator to every electric motor which is not within direct view of the
isolatable electrical supply point or panel.
Provide, install, and connect all automatic changeover devices to alternate the duty fans.
Maintain and service all automatic changeover devices on a regular basis.
Electric Motors
Ensure adequate rating for motors to meet the service demands of associated driven units under all
operating conditions and as limited by electrical and mechanical protective devices.
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Ensure all three‐phase electric motors comply with BS EN 50347 and are continuously rated.
Ensure that single phase motors comply with BS 5000 – 11.
Provide motors suitable for operation up to 45°C, of the totally enclosed fan‐ventilated type.
Provide thermistor protection in windings to motors rated over 15kW.
Size motors for non‐overloading rating through the full range of operation for the driven load.
Make final connections to motors in flexible conduit or with cable glands as dictated by size of
motor/cable.
Ensure motors are designed for low shaft currents and are adequately protected against bearing
damage by shaft currents.
Where specified provide motors for high temperature operation at 250 C with Class H insulation
material.
Where specified provide vertical‐shaft motors with approved thrust bearings
Starters
Provide all the starters of same manufacture.
Ensure suitability for use on three‐phase four‐wire, 380/230V, 50Hz supplies and fitted with 220‐250V
AC operating coils
Ensure starters up to and including 5kW are direct online. Above 5kW and up to and including 25kW
use automatic star‐delta type. Above 25kW use auto‐tran or any other suitable starter. Provide all
overload devices for hand resetting. Do not provide a reset button on the starter enclosure. Ensure
all overload relays overload contacts of the single‐pole changeover type. Clearly identify the overload
scale as representing either amps to trip or full load current.
Ensure Direct Online (DOL) Starters for voltages up to and including 1000V AC be rated for intermittent
periodic duty or intermittent duty class 0.3, to the requirements of utilization category AC‐3.
Ensure Automatic Star‐delta (ASD) starters for voltages up to and including 1000V AC be rated for
intermittent periodic duty or intermittent duty class 0.3. Ensure the automatic changeover timers are
adjustable from one second up to at least 20 seconds. Where overload relays are connected in the
phase circuit the overload relay, clearly mark scales to show whether they represent the current in the
individual winding or whether the scale must be multiplied by 1.7 to represent line current.
Ensure the star and delta contactors are electrically interlocked so that it is impossible for both
contactors to close and be closed at the same time.
Supply Soft start/Stop Starters as a unit with an enclosure suitable for MCC mounting.
Install the soft starters in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Select starters for 400V AC, 50Hz supply and a temperature operating range of 0 to 40°C.
Comply with the provisions of the EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 92/31/EEC
for Electromagnetic Compatibility or equivalent.
Provide soft starters with range adjustment of selectable ramp times of between 0.5 and 60 seconds
with a ramp voltage which increases linearly with time.
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Incorporate in the control circuit a remote emergency stop facility to override the normal 'soft stop' of
the starter.
Provide filters on the input and output of such devices.
Provide a contactor which isolates the soft start/stop unit when the motor is not required to run,
arranged to switch 'off‐load'.
Ensure the maximum starter current is 2.0 times full load current.
Wiring and Terminations
Ensure all low voltage wiring is in PVC insulated cable: Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated
voltage up to and including 450/750 V with a minimum cross‐sectional area of 2.5mm2 ‐ phase
coloured.
Ensure all control circuits use the red phase and are wired in red cable.
Ensure all neutral wiring is in black cable.
Ensure all extra low voltage wiring is in PVC insulated cable with a minimum cross‐sectional area of
0.75mm2.
Use the following colour coding:
I. Phase connections ‐ red, yellow, and blue.
II. Neutral connections ‐ black.
III. Earth connections ‐ green/yellow.
IV. AC voltages below 50V ‐ brown; if the return connection is earthed a yellow/green sleeve shall
be fitted.
V. DC circuits ‐ grey with red and black ferrules to denote polarity.
VI. Permanent 230V AC connection to live side of main incoming isolator ‐ orange.
Time Switches
Provide as a minimum, a 7th day programmable timer with four switching times per day and integral
battery with minimum four hours back up.
Indicator Lamps
Provide transformer type indicator lamps with in‐built test relay.
Provide fuse failure lamps of the neon type, with current limiting device, fitted with similar bezels to
the transformer lamps.
Fuses
HRC type fuses may be offered as an alternative to MCBs. Provide HRC type fuses complete with
bridges, terminal shrouds, and carriers.
Take control circuits for all starters downstream of the starter power fuse. Ensure all control circuits
use the red phase. When the power fuse is rated above 10A, ensure the control circuit is sub‐fused at
6A.
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Where starters are provided for single‐phase drives and are connected to the yellow or blue phases,
then separately fuse the control circuits from the red phase. Spread single‐phase drives over the three
phases to avoid overloading the red phase.
Provide power fuses for all contactors together with control circuit fuses downstream of the red phase
power fuse.
Provide suitably rated control circuit fuses for groups of interlocking relays, lamps, timers etc, and no
such fuse shall feed more than fifteen items. Ensure each of these control circuit fuses is supplied with
a 'Fuse Failure' neon lamp.
Ensure fuses comply with the requirements of BS 88‐1 & 2.
Feed any controllers mounted within the MCC from control circuit fuses with a maximum of six items
from any one fuse. Ensure each such fuse are supplied with a 'Fuse Failure' neon lamp.
Provide MCCs with spare three‐phase fuseways on the busbars, comprising 10% of the total fitted,
with a minimum of 2.
Provide MCCs with a spare set of fuses mounted with spring clips adjacent to the fuse chart on the
door, comprising 20% of the total number of each size of fuse with a minimum for each size of 4. When
commissioning is complete the MCC is to be handed over with this complete set of spare fuses
provided as part of the Controls Contract.
Provide a fully detailed typed fuse chart within a plastic envelope and fitted within each MCC section
containing fuses.
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)
Select according to the specific manufacturer's recommendations and install to withstand the
prospective fault current. Provide spare ways as for fuseways but spares clipped inside the MCC are
not required.
Ensure MCBs comply with the requirements of BS EN 60898.
Variable Speed drives: Frequency Inverters
Ensure the frequency inverter is CE marked in accordance with European Council Directives 73/23/EEC
(Low Voltage Directive) and 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives) and all other current
European or equivalent standards relevant to drives.
Ensure the frequency inverter employs pulse width modulation (PWM) or direct torque control (DTC)
using thyristor switches or transistor switches.
Ensure the rating of the frequency inverter is sufficient for the continuous maximum rating of the
motor and not its running load. Ensure the drive does not require the motor to be derated.
Ensure the frequency inverter has efficiency in excess of 95%.
Ensure the frequency inverter is capable of switching on to a motor already rotating in either direction.
Ensure the input to the frequency inverter is of an uncontrolled bridge rectifier type, to limit harmonic
distortion.
Ensure that the speed is smoothly adjustable, and controlled by one of the following: ‐
Potentiometer ‐ manual/hand operation
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and 0‐10V DC signal ‐ auto operation
Or 4‐20mA signal ‐ auto operation
Select a frequency inverter that has facility to select manual/automatic speed control via a remote
volt‐free contact.
Provide complete over‐current, short‐circuit, and earth fault protection of the output within the
control system to comply with BS 7671 (the IEE Wiring Regulations) so that any such fault does not
damage the inverter in any way. Provide manual reset of any fault condition.
Ensure the system provides protection against phase loss. If not included within the frequency inverter,
then fit an external phase loss detection device.
Ensure full rated output can be provided continuously at an ambient temperature of 0 to 45°C and 0
to 95% relative humidity, non‐condensing. Provide enough ventilation of the sections of the MCC
housing frequency inverters to ensure that this temperature is not exceeded.
Provide a starting arrangement to include an adjustable ramp speed control, to achieve starting
currents not exceeding normal full load current wherever possible.
Ensure the frequency inverter:
I. has output frequency range nominally 1Hz to 60Hz.
II. provides visual information of motor speed, motor overload, motor short circuit, over‐voltage,
under‐voltage, and equipment temperature.
III. has connections for remote start/stop control in the form of an external volt‐free contact.
IV. has volt free contacts for remote monitoring of running status, fault status and
manual/automatic speed control selected.
V. has an analogue input for speed control and analogue output for frequency monitoring.
Ensure the control circuits are immune to interference caused by operating on normal raw mains
supply in an industrial environment.
Ensure the frequency inverter incorporates either AC line chokes with both inductive and capacitive
elements or DC link chokes in both the positive and negative rails to minimise mains harmonics.
Provide details regarding the production of mains‐borne interference and harmonic distortion. Give
written guarantees that these levels of interference and harmonics will not be exceeded over the full
operating speed of the drive.
Ensure the frequency inverter incorporates an initial start self‐tune procedure to enable the inverter
to mathematically model itself to the connected motor for optimum performance.
Incorporate adjustable under load/time parameters on the frequency inverter set up to detect a
malfunction, e.g. broken fan belt.
Determine the maximum heat dissipation from all soft‐start devices and incorporate adequate
ventilation methods to ensure that the internal temperature within the panel does not exceed 45°C.
Where the frequency inverter is to be installed in the field near to the associated motor and not in a
motor control centre, provide with a factory assembled IP54 enclosure. If installed within a motor
control centre, provide with an IP2X enclosure. If installed outdoors, provide the frequency inverter
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with a factory assembled IP54 enclosure contained within a separate weatherproof housing/motor

control centre.
Installation
Where applicable, liaise with the Electrical Contractor and the Building Management System
Supplier/Installer via the Main Contractor to arrange and carry out all interface works.
Install motors subject to vibration with coiled feeder cable, and motor connections generally with
enough slack to allow positional adjustment with cable connected.
Position motors to allow ready access for maintenance and replacement.
Provide motors in excess of 35kg with eyebolt for lifting purposes.
On completion check that all motor rotations are correct. (This is essential when a temporary electrical
supply has been used).
Submit confirmation report on completion of all electrical installations checking and testing.
Submit relevant test certificates.
Submit comprehensive wiring diagram(s) for all mechanical services air handling plants.
Ensure spare fuses are handed over or are shown to be housed in the MCC(s) as applicable.
Submit maintenance literature for all electrical components installed and covered by this specification.

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SECTION M4, FUNCTIONAL CONTROLS

DESCRIPTION

6. Functional controls description
Functional Control Description – Central Chiller Plant
System Selection

The Data Centre is served by four (4) chillers installed in an N+1 configuration. Chilled water setpoints
are 15°C supply and 22°C return. Each chiller is connected to the chilled water pumps via a common
ring pipe. There is also a supply ring which is provisioned to be connected in the future to four (4)
chilled water storage tanks. Four (4) chilled water and condenser water pumps respectively are to be
installed, each provided with N+1 standby unit. The heat rejection is provided by four (4) Cooling
Towers equipped with VSD Fans.
Day1 only 2+1 total of 3 chillers will be implemented but systems needs to be ready for expansion to
4 chiller system during operation.
Central Chiller Plant Control

The Central Chiller Plant is to be controlled by a standalone Chiller Plant Manager (CPM). The Building
Management System (BMS) will purely interface with the Chiller Plant Manager to provide visibility of
operations to the Facility Management team. As such, all control algorithms are to be from the CPM
and not the BMS. The chiller plant manager is provided with a redundant controller, configured in a
master‐slave arrangement. The slave controller automatically takes control in the event of a self‐
diagnosed fault of the master controller. Detailed description of the chiller plant manager is provided
under the Chiller Plant Manager Section of this specifications.
The chiller plant control shall allow all duty chillers as a group to start, stop and share load, as required
by the building cooling load. It should also provide for hot standby operation where the standby chiller
is brought on if each operating chiller duty load and flow can be satisfied. (Approximate minimum 25%
load on each chiller) This is to ensure that the goal of high resiliency and efficiency is met. The call for
cooling is regulated by the CRAHs, AHUs & FCUs 2‐way control valves.
The chilled water plant is also provided with a motorized bypass valves on the CHW line and is to be
controlled by the Chiller Plant Manager. The chiller plant manager controls the motorized valves to
provide minimum flow to the chillers and takes reference from the pump Differential Pressure and
Flow readings. These valves are controlled by the plant manager in conjunction with the DP readings
used to operate the pumps.
Loading Sequence: The following preliminary loading steps shall be configured with the CPM and is
subject to adjustments and reconfiguration by a simple setpoint change. CPM is to determine the most
appropriate loading and unloading sequence for a given load scenario.
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StepNo System Load/Capacity (kWr) Chillers in Operation

Step 1 <1500 kWr Chiller No 1, 2, 3 weekly rotation for balancing
running time between chillers
Step 2 1500kWr<3000kWr Chiller No 1 & No 2‐share load with Chiller No 3 as
standby with weekly rotation for balancing running time
between chillers
Step 3 3000kWr<5400kWr Chiller No 1, No 2 & No 3‐share load with Chiller No 4 as
standby with weekly rotation
Step 4 optional 3000kWr<5400kWr Chiller No 1, No 2, No 3 & No 4‐share load in a hot
standby arrangement
The above sequence of operation shall be optimized during commissioning depending on the actual
status of the system.
Note: Hot standby is where the standby units are all running instead of being off (cold standby). The
DC operation can decide to use Chillers with hot standby and cold standby operation depends on the
chiller efficiency.
General Operating Sequence

The chiller plant operation described in this section is to be performed by the Chiller Plant Manager.
Arrangements shall be made for the sequence starting of the main air conditioning plants. Manual /
Off / Auto selector switches and push buttons shall be provided at the Main A/C Control Panel for the
operation of the chillers and pumps. In the “Auto” position, the equipment concerned is connected
and controlled by the CPM. During automatic start‐up, the items of plant for each of the plant systems
shall be switched to the “auto” position to be energized in the following sequence as programmed by
the CPM: ‐
I. Cooling Tower Fan
II. Cooling Tower Motorized Valves
III. Condenser Water Pump
IV. Chiller Water Motorized Valves
V. Chilled Water Pump
VI. Chillers
Time delay between each step is not less than 10 seconds and not more than 45 seconds. Flow switches
shall be incorporated between each chiller starting operation with the chiller to only start once flow is
proven.
Manual / Off selector switches and push buttons shall be provided at the local control panels local to
the respective chillers, pumps, and cooling tower fan VSDs to enable manual control in the event of a
CPM Malfunction. All critical equipment to be provided with “Running”, “Stop” and “Trip” indicating
lamp at their respective control panels.
Further to this, all items of downstream plant including all fans, CRAHs and AHUs shall be provided
with “Start” and “Stop‐lock” push buttons, switches and “Running”, “Stop” and “Trip” indicating lamp
at the respective control panels local to the respective floor.
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Chillers

Start the chiller plant upon receipt of a cooling call. Load up and unload in accordance with the
following detailed starting sequence:
Start Chiller No 1 chilled water pump and the corresponding condenser water pump, and then send
the cooling call signal to Chiller No 1 microprocessor controls. Chiller compressor shall only start when
the chilled water pump is in operation and the flow switches has detected flow.
Once water flows are proven, Chiller No 1 will start and load up under its microprocessor controls to
maintain the leaving chilled water setpoint based on the chiller’s own controller which is to be
configured to the consultant’s approval.
Normal flow direction shall be from the CHWR ring through the CHW storage tanks then back to the
CHWR ring. This is to ensure the tanks are continuously ‘primed’ to maintain temperature setpoint.
Monitor the chillers, pumps and cooling towers and temperatures for failure and the Manual/Off/Auto
for each. If any plant fails or is switched offline, reconfigure the loading and unloading sequence to
remove the unavailable plant and to continue full operation. The system should have all equipment
self‐adjust for failure of equipment to ensure no loss of cooling. When a chiller is switched to manual,
recognize this, and work the loading sequence accordingly.
On shutdown of chiller, the sequence of unloading shall be in the reverse pattern of start‐up. The
chilled water pump shall continue to run for a minimum of 5 minutes after the chiller shutdown. This
setting must be changeable by the operator.
Chiller plant manager shall be able to optimize energy consumption with various strategies:
1. optimize supply and return water temperature of CHW system
2. minimize lift of CHW and CWD temperatures
3. start/stop chillers in case of changing loads
4. optimize deltaT of CHW and CWD temperatures based on actual
partial load
Final energy optimization strategy shall be developed during commissioning and testing of the system
by contractor.
Other automatic functions which shall be provided by chiller and CPM systems:
1. start / stop chillers depending on capacities
2. start cold back up chillers in case capacity increases or in case of
failure of systems components
3. regulate rotation of units to optimize running hours and lifetime of
plant
4. switch to island mode operation if CPM systems fails
5. switch controls between controllers in case of failure in any module
of CPM system
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6. regulate motoric valves for thermal storage tanks for optimized

recharge of the tanks when needed while providing the cooling for the
CRAH systems in parallel
7. avoid fast pressure changes in the system and optimize chiller start /
stops in a way that the motoric bypass flow valve can follow the
system pressure changes to maintain minimum flow of chillers
Primary Chilled Water Pump Control – Variable Speed

The Chilled Water pumps are to be controlled by the chiller plant manager.
Under normal operation, all the duty and standby pumps shall operate to provide the required system
flow. This is provided there is sufficient load and hence flow to operate all the pumps. This is to be
determined based on the Chiller loading sequence above. On failure of one pump, the remaining
operating pumps shall ramp up automatically to maintain the required system pressure.
The pumps are to be controlled via propotional pressure control. Sensors shall be provided on each of
the chilled water ring pipework of each loop for redundancy. Measure both differential pressure
readings and average it for pump control. During commissioning, configure the system such that all
CRAH, AHU and FCU chilled water valves are opened to achieve the design flow. Measure the pressure
differential at the index run CRAH and FCU units and manually set each chilled water pump VSD to
achieve the required design flows. The pumps are to be controlled to the index differential pressure.
This value is to be determined during commissioning. Cross check the system pressure drops with the
consultant prior to setting the system’s DP control settings.
On receipt of a call for cooling start the chilled water pumps at minimum speed at a 10‐45 second time
delay to be determined during commissioning. Monitor the chilled water system pressure in the field
and ramp the pump VSDs to maintain constant pressure. The CPM is to also calculate the chilled water
energy associated with each primary system through use of the flow and return temperature readings
and flow meter readings. Energy monitoring shall then be trend logged to allow integration of chilled
water usage associated with this system. The chiller plant manager will determine the no. of pumps to
run at any given time and the best configuration of pumps and chillers for the given system load, chilled
water flow and differential pressure.
The standby chilled water pumps shall be arranged to replace any of the operating pumps within the
plant system by automatic operation of the motorized control valve.
Primary Condenser Water Pump Control – Variable Speed

The condenser water pump is also controlled by the chiller plant manager.
Under normal operation, all the duty and standby pumps shall operate to provide the required system
flow. This is provided there is sufficient load and hence flow to operate all the pumps. This is to be
determined based on the Chiller loading sequence above. On failure of one pump, the remaining
operating pumps shall ramp up automatically to maintain the required system pressure.
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The condenser water pumps are controlled by the CPM based on the ambient conditions, load, and
flow requirements. No differential pressure control is intended.
On receipt of a call for cooling start the condenser water pumps is the first to start at minimum speed.
The condenser water pumps are to start shortly after the cooling tower valves have opened and fans
have started. The exact timing will have to be configured during commissioning. The CPM is to calculate
and determine the no. of pumps to start and the operating speed. the condenser water energy
associated with each primary system is also calculated through use of the flow and return temperature
readings and flow meter readings. Energy monitoring shall then be trend logged to allow integration
of condenser water usage associated with this system. The chiller plant manager will determine the no
of pumps to run at any given time and the best configuration of pumps and chillers for the given system
load, chilled water flow and differential pressure.
The standby condenser water pumps shall be arranged to replace any of the operating pumps within
the plant system by automatic operation of the motorized control valve.
Chilled Water Thermal Storage Tanks Control

The chillers are connected to the field load with the 4 x thermal storage tank connected to the chilled
water supply ring in an in‐line parallel configuration to minimize the problems of mixing and
stratification. This arrangement has the separate tanks piped in parallel between the return chilled
water from the cooling coils and the supply chilled water from the chiller(s). These tanks are designed
to provide four (4) minutes of chilled water storage redundancy (when the site is at maximum demand)
in the event of a power loss to the building. This time allowance is based on the time taken for backup
power generators to load up and synchronize, and for the chillers to restart and reach operating
capacity. This time also includes the chilled water which is already in the ring pipework.
Normal Operation:
In normal operation the chilled water storage tanks are charged with a constant stream of chilled water
from the primary chillers via the chilled water ring mains, to ensure the water temperature in the tank
is maintained at a consistent thermal charge. As a result, thermal storage tanks constantly contain
water at the right temperature.
Emergency Operation:
In emergency operation when a loss of mains power has occurred to the site the chillers are
disengaged, while the chilled water pumps continue to operate under mechanical UPS power. The de‐
coupler motorized valve opens and diverts water flow to the storage tanks to supply the main chilled
water supply line in the field. The cold water in the pipework and tanks are pumped to the load first.
When the discharge cycle starts (i.e., when the system starts to use chilled water), the tank's
temperature starts to rise.
Valve control sequence needs both (normally closed) supply valve on the system in closed position
because they need to be open only in the regeneration cycle. After the emergency (chillers are
operating again) both valves must open, to bypass the thermal storage.
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In the thermal storage regenerating cycle both NC valves must open, (NO closed) to get cooling energy
from the chiller water system.
A separate and fully redundant PLC system is used to control the entire thermal storage system along
with modulated supply & fill valves and an accurate method of measuring tank volume are
prerequisites for this control task.
Central Chiller Plant General Items

DDC Control Panels: Each System of Chiller, Cooling Tower, Condenser Water Pump and Chilled Water
Pump is to be provided with a DDC Controller and field wiring to all corresponding motorized valves.
This DDC Panel enables the starting/stopping and status of each equipment. The DDC Control Panel
for each system is then wired to the Master and Slave CPM which acts as the ‘brains’ of the system. All
other temperature and flow sensors are supplied by a 24V DC Board and is directly sent to the CPM
and BMS for system monitoring and controls.
Interlocks: Provide all interlocks (i.e. flow sensors etc) in a fail‐safe configuration. Load and unload the
chillers under the microprocessors controls to maintain leaving water temperature. Provide individual
switching by a Manual/Off/Auto switch, for each item of central plant e.g. chiller, pump, cooling tower.
Monitor the switch position on all plant.
Hours Run: Arrange chillers for lead/lag configuration. Accumulate hours run for each chiller. Use this
difference in hours run to automatically change the lead/lag configuration when the difference is in
the order of 250 hours. Prevent this change from shutting down the plant when it is running. All
motorized valve opening and closing timing to be configured during commissioning.
Sensor Location: Ensure that sensors are located suitably, and the headers are constructed
appropriately for the sensing of the true mixed return water temperature to the chillers for the
purpose of accurate loading of chiller sets.
Chiller Out of Service: Each chiller display graphic is to contain a chiller out of service check box to
enable the operators to remove the selected chiller(s) from the sequence for routine maintenance.
During this period, this command is active the affected chiller(s) are not to be included in any loading
stage of the chiller sequence program and all alarms from these chillers are to be suppressed.
Master / Slave Controllers: Programming associated with the staging control of the central chiller plant
is to be duplicated between two independent PLC’s (CPM) control panels in a master / slave
arrangement. The master DDC panel shall control staging sequences in normal operation, should a
failure occur on the master controller, control of the staging sequence shall automatically transfer to
the slave PLC (CPM) control panel.
All flow meters, temperature sensors and other field sensors are to be connected to the chiller plant
manager and BMS for system monitoring and controls.
Cooling Towers

Operating Sequence: The cooling towers shall be controlled as follows: ‐
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To allow the fully mixed return condenser water temperature onto the chiller to vary between the
following design setpoints:
The cooling towers are designed to work on extreme conditions of Hot Water Temp.: 38,4 Degrees
Celsius, Cold Water Temp.: 32,8 Degrees Celsius, 30.3 Degrees Celsius Wet Bulb. The cooling towers
should be designed to operate based on lowering the condenser water supply temperatures to the
chillers. This is to optimize the chiller power consumption.
Confirm the minimum and optimum temperatures with the chiller supplier. The maximum
temperature is the design temperature at which the central plant has been selected. The optimum
temperature is the temperature at which the maximum energy efficiency is obtained from the chillers
without excessive energy use from the cooling towers. The Optimum temperature setpoint is to be
calculated by the chiller PLC according to the individual loading of the chiller. The chiller PLC will then
communicate this to the Chiller Plant Manager which will in turn determine best return condenser
water temperatures.
Start, stop, and vary the speed of the cooling tower fan and sequence is fully controlled by the Chiller
Plant Manager.
Provide individual switching of each cooling tower fan and pump by a Manual/Off/Auto switch.
Monitor the position of each switch.
Cooling Tower Makeup Water

The cooling towers are provided with makeup water via the cold‐water system fed from the rooftop
tanks which is fed by the basement tanks. The system selected to provide makeup water to the towers
is to be selected based on operation of motorized isolation valves before the connection to each
cooling tower. A float valve is used for each cooling tower to regulate the water level. The equalization
line will ensure that all cooling tower sumps will have the same water level.
The rooftop makeup water tanks are fed by the booster pumps. Control of flow is via a solenoid valve
to the incoming of the cooling tower sumps in conjunction with the pressure and sequence settings of
the booster pumps. Makeup water selection is to remain under pressure to facilitate this. As water
level depletes and float valve drops, the make‐up water solenoid valve is opened, and pumps operate
to ensure sufficient system pressure to deliver water to the cooling tower. Solenoid valves remain open
until the float valve has returned to its normal position, the booster pump sensors the increase in
pressure and cuts out.
Chilled Water System Water Balancing

All CRAH units are provided with 2‐way Pressure Independent Balancing Valves (PICV). These valves
are to be set to the design flow of each unit based on only duty units running during commissioning.
For all other FCU’s, 2‐way modulating valves are provided. Each inlet to the data hall and supporting
areas are to be provided with a Differential Pressure Control Valve (DPCV). These valves are to function
as ‘gatekeepers’ and are provided to ensure that the surrounding areas without PICV valves will have
adequate water supply and that the PICV valves will not draw more water than the maximum design
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water flow for each level. During commissioning, these valves are to be set to the differential pressure
setting which corresponds to this maximum design flow reading. This valve will have a higher valve
authority over the CRAH PICV’s.
The Chilled Water System will require balancing to ensure that the pumps are modulating to cater for
the minimum load and the maximum load based on the initial Day 1 configuration of equipment. This
balancing will need to be conducted by simulating both minimum and maximum load situations by
artificially driving all the CRAH and FCU valves open. All system pressure and flow reading at the index
CRAH, FCU’s and pumps will need to be documented for consultant’s approval.
The periodic addition of further equipment until final design configuration is reached will require a
further balancing and commissioning of the system.
Functional Control Description – Make‐up Water Tanks

The FRP make‐up water tanks are based at the rooftop and serve to provide make‐up water for the
cooling towers as well as chilled water loop via the pressurization system booster pumps. Due to the
height difference between the makeup water tanks and the cooling tower inlet, the booster pumps
will also be utilized to deliver make‐up water from the tank to the cooling towers.
The FRP rooftop tanks are fed from the RC suction tanks at the basement level. Multiple submersible
variable speed booster pumps are utilized to deliver water to the roof tanks and ensure that the system
is pressurized at an appropriate pressure to deliver water into all tanks. The Booster Pumps are
supplied with the functionality to utilize one or more pressure sensors to start/stop and vary the speed
of the pumps. The location of the pressor sensors is to be determined but will be close to the make‐up
water tanks.
The water tanks are equipped with a float system that controls and incoming water solenoid valve. The
solenoid valve opens when the water level drops enabling water from the basement tanks to be fed to
the roof tanks via the pressurized pipework system.
The Booster Pumps PID control loop is tuned to ensure smooth operation without frequent starting
and stopping. The basement water tanks are to be supplied with 4‐point water level sensors, with High
High, High, Low and Low Low settings and the pumps are to operate and alarm based on these water
level settings in addition to the required pressure setting. The basement booster pumps are equipped
with a master slave control system to enable concurrent maintainability, pump selection, rotation, and
automatic operation.
The Booster Pumps and Tank water levels are to be monitored by the BMS.
Functional Control Description – Fresh Air System

DC1 and DC3 and Chiller plant room (CPR) has his own AHU and DC2 and DC4 has another one. All the
data halls shall be positively pressurized to limit the potential for infiltrations into the spaces. This
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factory assembled system is to provide the functionality of data hall pressurization, dehumidification,
and filtration of fresh air. Alternatively, separate fresh air and dehumidification systems can be
proposed. The air supplied to the data hall will be preconditioned to ensure no added heat or moisture
gain to the space.
The AHU system is intended to be operated continuously once the data hall is operational to maintain
a positive pressure to the data hall and CRAH corridors with at least a 10 Pa differential to the
surrounding corridor areas.
The AHU is supplied with dedicated DX system and are designed and selected to provide a high degree
of latent cooling and remove moisture from the air under almost all fresh air conditions.
Humidity Control – Dehumidification

The dehumidifier shall operate on the following conditions: ‐
The supply air dew point and relative humidity level shall be sensed, and the following modes shall be
initiated if the sensed dew point / humidity levels are outside of the following conditions:
• Dehumidification mode – Room dew point exceeds 15°C or 60%RH for a period of at least 5
minutes (adjustable)
Dehumidification mode shall enable the pressurization AHU/FCUs to provide overcooling of the S/A to
reduce the moisture content. Dehumidification mode shall continue to operate until the supply air
dew point / humidity has been maintained within the allowable limits for a period of 5 minutes
(adjustable).
No humidity adding features is provided as the humidity provided by the fresh air is determined to be
sufficient to maintain data hall conditions. However, humidity is monitored by room dewpoint
temperature. Alarm if the room dewpoint temperature is lower than 5.5°C or above 15°C for a period
of 0‐20 minutes initially set at 10 minutes.
Should the dewpoint temperature be lower than 5.5°C, the dehumidifier are turned off and the AHU’s
bring in fresh air without dehumidification to temporarily increase the humidity. The control loop is to
be configured by the contractor in conjunction with the vendor during commissioning.
The functionality described is either incorporated into the AHU system or via a separate control system
to be proposed by the tenderer.
The Pressurization & Humidity Control system is to be monitored by the BMS via low‐level signals
showing running status, fault, temperature, and dew point in the data halls.
The successful tenderer is to demonstrate the function of data hall positive pressurization and
humidity control during the testing and commissioning process.
Standalone dehumidification devices added to the CRAH corridor and the Tape room. This units is
connected to the BMS system (ON/OFF, status, humidity ratio %), humidity setpoint is set to 24 °C
50%RH.
Functional Control Description – Data Hall Air‐Conditioning

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The data hall is served by CRAH units located in CRAH corridors adjacent to the data hall. The CRAH
units draw air directly from the CRAH plantroom, which act as mixing plenums, and supply air into the
raised floor plenum. Supply air is distributed to the cold aisles via floor grilles in the raised floor. The
data halls are provided with cold aisle containment. Hot air is drawn back to the CRAH units. Air is
returned to the CRAH plantroom. All CRAH units are to be equipped with both supply and return air
temperature sensors. Control of 2‐way pressure independent chilled water valves are to be via Supply
Air whilst control of fan speed is to be via Return Air. All CRAH units are to come supplied with 2‐way
Pressure Independent Control Valves.
Redundancy

CRAH units are installed in an N+2 configuration per data hall (and there is plus one connection as
spare in each corridor). Under normal design load operating conditions, all CRAH units shall run at part
load to ensure even air distribution through the raised floor. On failure of a CRAH unit, all other CRAHs
shall ramp up to maintain the pressure setpoint of the raised floor. The static pressure differential
setpoint is initially set to 100 Pa and is to be adjusted accordingly during commissioning.
Zone Control – Teamwork

Each CRAH unit is equipped with its own controller and will network with all other CRAH units in two
teamwork configurations. Ten (10) CRAH units on one end will be in one team servicing each data hall.
All units in a single team will work to maintain its supply air and/or static pressure conditions. In the
event the load is low, the fan speeds ramp down to a minimum of 30% to allow for fan power savings.
All units are to operate when the load is 50% of the design IT Load.
The teamwork of CRAH units are to be configured to operate without overcooling the Data Hall under
low loads. Minimum 4 load configurations are to be configured in 25% (or lower if there is more than
4 steps) increments to cater for the staged ramp up of the data halls. The CRAH unit’s teamwork
configuration is to ensure dynamic response to room temperature conditions.
CRAH Supply Air Temperature Control

The CRAH unit cooling mode is sequenced to control the Supply Air Temperature (SAT) setpoint. All
CRAHs within same zone shall operate in unison to the same setpoints.
Each CRAH unit is to be supplied with own Remote Air Temperature Sensor which will be connected to
the CRAH units.
The chilled water (CHW) control valves is modulated by PID control loops to maintain the supply air
temperature set point. Input signal to CRAH chilled water valve control via CRAH PLC.
The Chilled Water Valves PID loop will require to be tuned to demonstrate stable operation of all units
without ‘hunting’. Configurations shall be set that during low load conditions, the valve operations are
synced as a team to avoid overcooling and/or valve hunting.
CRAH Fan Speed Control

The respective CRAH supply fan starts when the 'Call to Run' is requested. Generally, fans are to
operate 24 hours per day as the data hall operates continuously.
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The supply fan speed is modulated using a P+I control loop in response to raised floor plenum
differential static pressure, initially set at +100Pa (adjustable). All CRAHs within same zone shall
operate in unison to same setpoints. This control function is undertaken by the CRAH local standalone
controls. In the event the return air is high, the fan speed is to increase for the unit regardless of the
Zone static pressure reading.
Data Hall Balancing Valves

Each data hall chilled water supply and return line is equipped with a by‐pass valve. This valve is to be
used for hydronic balancing to ensure that all the data halls have a minimum flow to ensure the pumps
minimum flow rate.
This valve is to be configured by ensuring that the design flow for all CRAH and FCU valves it is servicing
is met. It shall act as a minimum flow valve and should modulate based on the differential pressure
which is a function of the flow and corresponding load in the system.
Functional Control Description –MSB MEC 1‐2, MSB IT R1‐2‐3,
BATT MEC R1‐2, BATT IT R1‐2‐3, MMR1

All critical data hall support areas including Data hall switch rooms, Network Rooms, Meet‐me rooms,
and Chiller Plant Rooms are provided with mechanical cooling through dedicated CRAH or Fan Coil
Units (FCU’s) in an N+1 configuration. The CRAH units controlled via own microprocessor controller,
FCU’s are controlled via basic thermostat control with adjustable supply air temperature setpoints.
The initial setpoint is 24 degrees. The CRAH units are automatically rotated by own controller, FCU’s
are automatically rotated by a relay system in its control panel on a weekly basis.
In the event of a failure to a unit, the standby unit takes over automatically to ensure setpoint
conditions are met.
Low Level Contacts are connected to the BMS to display unit status and common fault signals. Separate
Temperature Sensors are Installed to monitor the temperature of the room and alarm raised to BMS
if it exceeds 2 degrees above setpoint for a period of 5 minutes.
Switch Room & Chiller Plant room temperature: 24ºC
Functional Control Description – Battery Rooms
Mechanical Cooling

The Battery Room is served by redundant ceiling mounted fan coil units (FCU’s) located within the

Battery Room. Each FCU is sized to provide the full cooling requirement to the space, however
generally both units will operate together at 50%.
Control: The FCU’s are controlled via basic thermostat control with adjustable supply air temperature
setpoints. The initial setpoint is 24 degrees. During normal mode both FCUs shall operate at 50% air
flow (set on VSD frequency during commissioning). Should a fault signal be received from either unit,
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that FCU shall be stopped. The remaining unit will then ramp up to 100% air flow and an alarm raised
at the BMS workstation.
Low Level Contacts are connected to the BMS to display unit status and common fault signals.
Separate Temperature Sensors are Installed to monitor the temperature of the room and alarm raised
to BMS if it exceeds 2 degrees above setpoint for a period of 5 minutes.
Battery room temperature: 24ºC
Ventilation

The AHU serve the Battery Room to ventilate the room with fresh air and the exhaust are controlled
also via the AHU.
Functional Control Description – UPS Room
Mechanical Cooling

The UPS Room is served by dual redundant FCU units located within the UPS Room. Each FCU is sized
to provide the full cooling requirement to the space, however generally both units will operate
together at 50% capacity. All FCU’s are to be selected to provide high sensible cooling at the proposed
water temperatures.
Control: During normal mode both FCU’s shall operate at 50% air flow (set during commissioning).

Should a fault signal be received from either unit, that FCU shall be stopped. The remaining unit will
then ramp up to 100% air flow and an alarm raised at the BMS workstation. Both units are to be
sequenced together to operate in teamwork mode in a hot standby arrangement. The 2‐way Chilled
Water Valve will modulate to maintain the temperature setpoint of 24 degrees Celsius.
Low Level Contacts are connected to the BMS to display unit status and common fault signals.
The FCU’s are also provided with High Level Interface for detailed monitoring via the BMS.
A minimum of 2 separate temperature sensors are Installed to monitor the temperature of the room
and alarm raised to BMS if it exceeds 2 degrees above setpoint for a period of 5 minutes.
UPS room temperature: 26ºC.

Functional Control Description – Transformer Rooms

The transformer rooms are to be served by a mechanical ventilation system.
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Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical ventilation is to be provided through the use of two supply air fans in combination with
two extract fans (N+1 configuration) to supply and draw air into and out of the room via outside air
louvres as indicated on the mechanical services drawings. The supply air fan provides a greater air
intake volume than the exhaust air fan to enable positive pressurization of the transformer room and
to minimize ingress of dust from external areas into this room.
Control: Monitor room temperature and modulate fan speed to meet the room design setpoint
detailed within the schedules. If room temperature exceeds 4 degrees (adjustable) above the design
setpoint for a period of 5 (five) minutes (adjustable), the supply air fan is stopped, and the extract fan
is modulated to full speed. An alarm is raised by the controls system and made visible at the BMS.
Design Setpoint: 30 Degrees.
Functional Control Description – Generator Rooms
Room Ventilation

The Indoor Generator room are served with fresh air in the following configuration:
‐ GEN‐OFFICE has his own ducted fresh air system with 1 pcs fan
‐ GEN‐IT‐3, GEN‐IT‐2, GEN‐IT‐1 and GEN‐MEC‐2 has his own ducted fresh air
system with 2 pcs fans
‐ GEN‐OFFICE has his own ducted exhaust air system with 1 pcs fan
‐ GEN‐IT‐3, GEN‐IT‐2, GEN‐IT‐1 and GEN‐MEC‐2 has his own ducted exhaust
air system with 2 pcs fans
‐ GEN‐MEC‐1 ‐according to its position‐ do not need dedicated fresh air
system
‐ GEN‐MEC‐1 also has his own ducted exhaust air system with 2 pcs fans
Motorized dampers on the room exhaust grilles open or close to alter the room served by each
generator.
Each fan is sized to provide the full ventilation requirement to the genset. Fan speed is VSD controlled
to maintain the generator temperature at maximum 45°C.
Control: Initiate generator room exhaust ventilation fans according to generator temperature.
Fresh Air System

The generator rooms has static fresh air intake on the GEN‐MEC‐1 side of the room.
Every time when the generator starts, it start his own fresh air and exhaust air ventilators.
Nr. of fans are sized to provide the full ventilation requirement to the generator air intake needs
including allowing for recirculation within the space.
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Control: Initiate generator ventilation fans according to generator operations such that fresh air system
is in operation when generator is running.
Function Control Description – Emergency Modes
Fire Mode

This building is a critical facility designed to remain operational in the event of fire.
The fire services contractor will install wiring between the Fire Indicator Panel and the BMS control
panel (mechanical contractor to terminate) to initiate a general fire alarm.
All fire mode and fire services related functions must be "hard wired".
Emergency Power Mode

During emergency power mode, all non‐critical cooling and ventilation fans shall be shut down whilst
all critical data hall systems continue to be in operation.
All mechanically cooled areas to operate in full recirculation mode. The data hall pressurization units
shall shutdown.
Refer also to Electrical Services BMS interfaces.
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11 TCN 20:2006 Regulations on electrical installations‐Part 3‐Power distribution

11 TCN 21:2006 Regulations on electrical installations‐Part 4‐Protection and

TCVN 3890:2009 Fire protection equipment for building and construction ‐ providing,

"TCVN 6101:1996 ISO 6183:1990" Fire protection equipment ‐ Carbon dioxide extinguishing

TCVN 6305‐11:2006 Fire Protection‐Automatic sprinkler systems‐Part 11: Requirements

BS 4082 Specification for external dimensions for vertical in‐line centrifugal pumps ‐1 'T' type ‐2

ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‐conditioning Engineers

 Schedules of equipment showing quantities, locations, types, operating

IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission standards

Contractor’s Obligations to produce construction / shop

Exclude dirt and foreign matter from stored pipe with screwed iron end caps, plugs or rigid plastic

Pressure (bar) 10 4.5 3.0 2.5 1.5

Gauge (bar) 0‐20 0‐10 0‐6 0‐5 0‐3

Intermediate (mbar) 500 100 100 100 100

Exclude dirt and foreign matter from stored pipe with screwed iron end caps, plugs or rigid plastic

Size (DN) Horizontal (m) Vertical (m)

15 1.2 1.2

20 1.8 1.8

25 2.1 2.1

35 2.4 2.4

40 2.7 2.7

50 3.0 3.0

65 3.3 3.3

80 3.6 3.6

100‐250 4.1 4.1

300‐400 5.5 5.5

450‐600 8.0 8.0

65‐80 3.0 3.0

100‐200 4.0 4.0

15 1.2 1.2

20 1.8 1.8

25 2.1 2.1

35 2.4 2.4

40 2.7 2.7

50 3.0 3.0

65 3.3 3.3

80 3.6 3.6

100‐150 4.1 4.1

40‐50 1.2 1.2

80 1.6 1.6

100 1.9 1.9

150 2.1 2.1

200 2.4 2.4

250 2.6 2.6

300 2.8 2.8

15‐65 1.2 1.2

80‐150 2.0 2.0

Reference Description Physical Properties

III. Density 35kg/m3 minimum

SECTION M1‐50, SYSTEM COMMISSIONING &

SECTION M2‐30‐3, CLOSE CONTROL AIR

with a factory assembled IP54 enclosure contained within a separate weatherproof housing/motor

SECTION M4, FUNCTIONAL CONTROLS

StepNo System Load/Capacity (kWr) Chillers in Operation

6. regulate motoric valves for thermal storage tanks for optimized

The Battery Room is served by redundant ceiling mounted fan coil units (FCU’s) located within the

Control: During normal mode both FCU’s shall operate at 50% air flow (set during commissioning).

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