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SECTION 15100 - VALVES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Provide labor, materials, equipment and services, and perform operations required for complete
installation of Valves and related work as indicated on the drawings and specified herein.

B. Work Included: The work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Types of valves specified in this section include but not limited to the following:

a. Gate Valves.
b. Check Valves.
c. Globe Valves.
d. Butterfly Valves.
e. Valve Box
f. Double regulating Valve
g. Float Valves
h. Strainers
i. Air Vents..........
j. Automatic Balancing Valves (All Diameters)

2. Valves furnished as part of factory-fabricated equipment, are specified as part of equipment

assembly in other Division 15 sections.

C. Related Work Specified Elsewhere

1. Basic Mechanical Requirements - Section 15010.

2. Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods - Section 15050.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Materials and work shall conform to the latest edition of reference specifications, industry standards
listed below and specified herein and to applicable codes and requirements of local authorities having
jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.

B. Tests: Test valves in accordance with the appropriate section of the specification describing each
system.

C. Grooved joint valves shall be of the same manufacturer as the adjoining couplings.

D. All castings used for valve bodies shall be date stamped for quality assurance and traceability.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with requirements specified under Submittals in Section 15010.

1. Product Data: Submit copies of manufacturer's latest published literature for materials and
equipment specified herein for approval; obtain approval before ordering materials.

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1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Exercise proper care in the handling of work so as not to injure the finished surfaces, and take proper
precautions to protect the work from damage after it is in place.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Valve ratings shall exceed respective system operating pressures.

B. All valves shall be line size, except control valves or calibrated orifice flow indicating valves, which shall
be sized to achieve proper flow control and mid-range flow readings, respectively.

C. Valves and specialties specified in this Section are of a general nature and are appropriate for most
systems. For special use valves and specialties refer to the individual system sections.

D. All cast iron valve bodies used for water service shall be internally and externally epoxy resin coated.

E. Control and regulating valves shall be of the globe type.

F. All valves must be rated for minimum of 16 bars at 192°C fluid temperature.

2.02 GATE VALVES

A. For Water Use:

1. Valves up to 50 mm size shall have ASTM B62 bronze bodies with PN20 pressure rating/or one
and half times the working pressure which ever is higher. They shall have threaded inlet and outlet
connection and shall have the capability of being repacked while under pressure.

2. Valves for 65 mm size and larger shall be non rising stem, inside screw and yoke type with cast
iron body and bronze trim. Cast iron shall conform to ASTM A126, Class B. Valve shall have solid
wedge bronze disc, steel hand wheel, and flanged inlet and outlet. Valve shall be rated at PN 16
water working pressure and have the capability of being repacked while under pressure. Or one
and half times the working pressure which ever is higher

3. The rubber on wedges and in sealing rings etc. shall be of a synthetic quality which can withstand
storage for at least five years and shall be suitable for the water qualities specified PN16. Or one
and half times the working pressure which ever is higher

4. Valves installed on pressure UPVC & CPVC pipes shall be of PVC

2.03 GLOBE VALVES

A. For Water Use

1. Generally, the valves shall be suitable for water at a working pressure of PN20. Or one and have
times the working pressure which ever is higher

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2. Valves for 50 mm size and smaller shall be of the screwed in bonnet type with a renewable disc
and threaded ANSI B2.1. The body and bonnet shall be bronze to ASTM B62. The disk shall be a
composition plug type. The gland to be capable of being repacked while under normal pressure.

3. Valves for 65 mm size and larger shall be outside screw with integral yoke, bolted bonnet, rising
stem with plug type disc, and flanged to ANSI B16.5. The body and bonnet shall be cast iron
conforming to ASTM A126 Class B or one and half times the working pressure which ever is higher.
The fully guided disc shall be of bronze. The replaceable seat shall be of bronze. The stem shall be
of manganese bronze and the packing in the gland shall be renewable and suitable for the
application.

2.04 CHECK VALVES:

A. For Water Use

1. Valves for 50 mm size and smaller shall be horizontal swing check, Y - pattern with a bronze body
and trim. Valve shall have bronze disc, threaded inlet and outlet, and shall be rated for PN20 or one
and have times the working pressure which ever is higher water working pressure

2. Valves for 65 mm size and larger shall be horizontal swing check type, non-slam design having iron
body and bronze for brass trim. Valve shall have bronze or brass disc, and flanged inlet and outlet
and shall be rated for PN16 or one and have times the working pressure which ever is higher water
working pressure.

3. Valves for 65 mm size and larger shall be vertical or horizontal spring-actuated type, non-slam
design having grooved end ductile iron body and stainless-steel spring and shaft.

a. Valves 65 mm and 75 mm shall have PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) coated body and seat,
aluminum-bronze disc, with disc mounted elastomer seal.

b. Valves 100 mm through 300 mm shall have black enamel coated body, welded-in nickel
seat, with elastomer coated ductile iron disc.

c. Valves 350 mm through 600 mm shall have black enamel coated body, with
EPDM seat and fully stainless-steel dual disc(s).

2.05 BALL VALVES:

A. Valves shall be bronze ball type with threaded ends, Teflon stem packing seals, Teflon seats, “ T “
handle for 25 mm and smaller, insulated operating lever for 30 mm and larger, and blowout proof
silicone bronze stem. Valves shall be rated for PN25. Or one and have times the working pressure
whichever is higher.

B. Grooved end valves shall be ductile iron grooved end type, TFE seats, lever handle or gear operated,
and blowout proof chrome-plated steel or stainless-steel stem, with chrome plated steel or stainless
steel ball. Valves shall be rated for 5.0 MPa.

2.06 BUTTERFLY VALVES:

A. Valves shall be designed for minimum of 0.68 MPa differential pressure with the down stream flange
removed through 300 mm size. Factory test data of differential pressure rating is required. Valves shall
have cast iron body, conforming to ASTM A126 Class B body, tin bronze disc, in accordance with ASTM
B30 copper alloy and EPDM seals. Shafts design shall be 416 stainless steels. All valves shall have
extended necks for a minimum of 50 mm insulation. Valves 63 mm through 150 mm shall be provided

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with lever operators and memory stop. Valves 200 mm and larger shall be driven by a worm gear
operator or screw driven operator with position indicator. Operators shall be fully enclosed in cast iron
housing, be watertight, and require no more than 150 N rim pull. Operators shall be designed to
withstand, without damage, an input torque of 1.3 KN. Valves shall be rated for PN16. Or one and have
times the working pressure which ever is higher. Or one and have times the working pressure which
ever is higher

B. Grooved end butterfly valves shall be designed for 2.0 MPa operating pressure, suitable for dead-end
service at full rated pressure. Valves shall have ductile iron body conforming to ASTM A536 Grade 65-
45-12, with extended neck for a minimum of 50 mm insulation, and stainless-steel stem. (Stem shall be
offset from the disc centerline to provide full 360-degree circumferential seating.) Valves 200 mm and
larger shall be driven by a worm gear operator or screw driven operator with position indicator.

1. Sizes to 300 mm: with pressure responsive elastomer seat.

2. Sizes 350 mm through 600 mm: with disc-mounted elastomer seal.

2.07 VALVES BOXES

Supply and install, wherever shown on the drawings and as specified herein, all valve boxes.

Size and number of valves in each valve box shall be as shown on drawings.

Each valve box shall be of masonry wall construction or metallic wall construction encased
within masonry.

Each valve box shall conform with the following requirements:

a- Depth shall conform with site conditions and pipe inverts.

b- Valve boxes located outside shall provide a minimum cover of 30cms over pipes passing
through.

c- Indoor valve boxes shall have a steel cover matching space internal finish.

d- Outdoor valves boxes shall be provided with a heavy-duty cast-iron cover, lockable.

2.09 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES (PRV)

Pressure reducing and regulating valves shall be of the self-contained, direct acting, spring loaded,
diaphragm bars type, suitable for inlet pressure of up to 20 bars or one and have times the working
pressure which ever is higher. PRV shall be capable of maintaining same outgoing pressure irrespective
of fluctuation of inlet pressure. PRV shall be fitted with 2 pressure gauges.

The valves shall be of a design which permits the complete replacement or inspection of any part
without removal of the valve body from the pipe.

The valve body shall be of bronze, with threaded ends. The valve trim shall be of bronze and all trim in
direct contact with water shall be of bronze or stainless steel. The valve seat shall be of the removable
type and shall be of stainless steel. The diaphragm shall be of synthetic rubber. The valve shall be

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provided from the factory with the correct spring for the outlet pressure range specified. The valve shall
be provided with a means for adjusting the outlet pressure within the range of the spring.

The valve shall be suitable for installation in any position.

2.10 DOUBLE REGULATING VALVES

Double regulating valve shall be of the Y-pattern bronze globe valves for 50 mm and below and cast
iron for 65 mm and above. It shall have a characterized throttling disk with sufficient authority to regulate
flow in a circuit incorporating a Flow Measurement Valve. The valves shall have a unique device which
enables the disk to be locked in position to control flow at a pre-determined rate. An Allen key (3mm)
shall be supplied for lock adjustment. Tight closure of the valve shall be assured by use of a PTFE disc
insert. The valves shall be rendered 'tamper proof'. An in-built drain valve shall be used for draining,
back filling or air venting. Valves up to 50 mm diameter shall be PN20 and for valves 65 mm and above
to be PN16. Or one and have times the working pressure which ever is higher

2.11 FLANGES AND GASKETS

Flanges shall be class 300 flat faced forged carbon steel, weld neck to ANSI B16.5 to be suitable for the
pressure rating PN 20 one and half times the working pressure whichever is higher.

Gaskets shall be non asbestos to ANSI B16.21 and dimensions to suit ANSI B16.5 class 300, flat faced
compressed sheeting 1.6 mm thick.

Stud bolts shall be to ASTM A193 grade B7, threaded full length complete with 2 nuts ASTM A194
grade 2 H. Bolts & nuts to be galvanized steel.

Grooved joint valves may be used in lieu of flanged/lug valves with flanges in grooved piping
systems.

2.12 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

- This valve shall be used on domestic hot water lines wherever applicable.

- Temperature and pressure relief valve shall be self-closing type with test lever and screwed
connections.

- Valve shall be suitable for a pressure of PN20 or one and half times the working pressure
whichever is higher service and shall be supplied with temperature relief set at 210 oF (100 oC).

- Valve shall be AGA and ASME rated.

2.13 BACK FLOW PREVENTERS

A. Provide backflow preventers as indicated, of the reduced pressure principle type, consisting of
assembly including shutoff valves on inlet and outlet, and strainer on inlet.

B. Backflow preventers to include test cocks and pressure- differential relief valve located between two
positive seating check valves.

C. Construct backflow preventers in accordance with ASSE Standard 1013.

D. Subject to compliance with requirements.

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2.14 SECTION VALVES AND SPECIALTIES

A. Combined Pressure/Temperature Relief Valves: diaphragm operated, cast-iron or brass body valve,
with low inlet pressure check valve, inlet strainer removable without system shut-down, and non-
corrosive valve seat and stem. Select valve size, capacity, and operating pressure to suit system. Valve
shall be factory-set at operating pressure and have the capability for field adjustment.

B. Safety relief valve designed, manufactured, tested, and labeled in accordance with the requirements of
Section IV of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Valve body shall be cast-iron, with all wetted
internal working parts made of brass and rubber, 1.5 MPa working pressure and 121 °C maximum
operating temperature. Select valve to suit actual system pressure and kCal capacity. Provide with fast
fill feature for filling hydronic system.

2.15 ORIFICE FLOW MEASURING PLATES

Orifice flow measuring plated shall be supplied and installed in the pipelines in the positions
where required and advised by the Engineer for flow measurement included in the unit rate of
pipe run. Plates to be of the same pressure rating as valves installed on the line.

The orifice plates shall be complete with carrier ring containing upstream and downstream
tappings drilled through the ring to communicate with the upstream and downstream side of
the orifice. The orifice plate shall be constructed from stainless steel to a thickness sufficient to
prevent distortion by the differential pressure across it.

The orifice plate shall be located in the pipeline such that there is no valve head or any other
restriction which could cause abnormal flow conditions for at least 12 pipe diameters upstream
and 6 pipe diameters downstream of the plate.

The carrier shall be suitable for installation between flanges suitable for the system in which
they are installed. The hydraulic pressure drops across the orifices shall not exceed the figures
given on the schematic drawings.

2.16 WATER STRAINERS

Strainers shall be located at inlets to control valve arrangements and pump sets and generally
as detailed on the drawings.

The strainer shall be simplex or duplex as indicated on the drawings.

Each strainer shall be provided complete with a stainless-steel screen AISI 304 as follows:

Application Perforation
Size mm
In pipework 15 mm to 50mm nominal bore on inlets to all control 0.8
valves

In pipework 65 mm to 100 m nominal bore 2.3

In pipework 125 mm nominal bore and above. 7.8

Cold water Applications, HWS and LTHW:

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Strainers up to 50 mm shall be “Y” type of bronze or gunmetal construction in PN25/or mm,

accordance with ASTM B62 or one and half times the working pressure whichever is higher.

Strainers over 50 mm shall be of cast iron construction PN16 or one and have times the
working pressure which ever is higher to ASTM 126 with flanged connections to the same
minimum rating as a pipeline in which they are installed.

Ductile iron construction to ASTM A536 with grooved connections rated to 2.0MPa with
stainless steel basket.

Steel construction to ASTM A53 with Victaulic AGS grooved connections and T-bolt hinged
closure for strainer maintenance rated to 2.0MPa with stainless steel basket.

Units up to 150 mm shall be provided with a yoke closure or similar quick opening cover. Over
150 mm units shall have bolt down covers and each cover provided with a lift eye.

2.17 AUTOMATIC AIR VENT

Automatic air vents shall b e installed in accessible positions and shall be of steel bronze
construction with brass spindle nickel alloy valve and seat, brass float and integral lock shield
isolating valve. Operating pressure PN16 or one and have times the working pressure which
ever is higher and temperature up to 120° in all cases the air vent shall be preceded by a lock
shield pattern stop valve and the discharge from the air vent shall be 10 mm copper pipe.
Automatic air vents shall be provided on each service with the exception of HTHW and MTHW,
at the highest point of the service within each plant area and on each vertical distribution riser.

Discharge pipe shall be collected over a covered tundish and the outlet piped to the nearest
drain gully. Discharge pipes shall be labeled according to the service

2.17 Pressure Independent Control Valve:

A. The pressure independent control valves consist of 3 components:

1- The regulation device/ flow limiter

2- The controlling/ modulating/ 2-way valve
3- The differential pressure control element.

B. The valves are designed to control the flow through the valve by regulating the variations in pressure
that occur in the system. This is done by the regulator which absorbs pressure variations so the
differential pressure is constant over the valve.

C. The valve is to be constructed from nickel plated brass with polyester reinforced diaphragm and EPDM
O ring seals.

D. All valves are to be supplied with suitable selected motorized control valves for the specified duties.

2.18 EXPANSION DEVICES

Expansion devices on copper pipework shall be manufactured with convolutions of single wall
18/8T1 stainless steel, argon arc welded to a stainless-steel ring with a M.S. backing flange. All

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internal parts in contact with the fluid shall be stainless steel and the ends shall be flanged to
BS 4504.

Expansion devices on steel pipework size 50 mm and below shall be manufactured with
convolution of single wall 18/18T1 stainless steel, argon arc welded to heavyweight mild steel
end flanged to BS4504.

Expansion devices on steel pipework size 65 mm and above shall be manufactured with
convolutions of heavy wall hot formed Cr-Mo steel welded to mild steel end flanged to BS
4504.

All expansion devices shall be provided with internal sleeves. External sleeves shall be
provided on devices in plant-rooms and underground ducts. Pressure rating of expansion
devices shall be as per valves and accessories installed on line.

Grooved End Expansion:

Packless, Gasketed, Slip, Expansion Joints: 350-psig maximum working pressure, steel pipe fitting
consiting of telescoping body and slip-pipe sections, PTFE modified polyphenylene sulfide coated slide
section, with grooved ends. Suitable for axial end movement to 3”.

Expansion joint consisting of a series of grooved end pipe nipples joined in tandem with Victaulic Style
77 flexible couplings. Total joint movement dependent on the number of couplings and nipples used.

Angular compensators shall be restrained longitudinally by means of hinged tie bars, the
hinges shall be located at the center of movement of the allow single axis of movement.

Articulated bellows shall be of the fully articulated type with belows used in sets of two with
intermediate pipe of mild steel to BS 6129. The bellows shall be restrained lengthwise with ball
ended tie bars allowing off set movements in all directions at right angles to the axis.

Each Gimbal shall have a double linked tie bar system to enable one end of the unit to take an
angular movement in any direction in relation to the other end. Gimbal units shall be used in
sets of two to provide the necessary movement. The Specialist Manufacturer shall advise the
required length of interconnecting pipework based on the pipework layout and the movement
required.

Before finalizing his working drawings, the Contractor shall consult with and take advice from
the Specialist Manufacturer to confirm that the allowance for expansion made in the
contractors engineering drawings is compatible with the final selection of expansion devices.

The Contractor shall also allow in his tender for all expenses incurred by the specialist
manufacturer in attending site to inspect and monitor the installations during the construction
stage and to ensure all expansion joints are installed in an acceptable manner before operation
of the systems commence.

2.19 FLEXIBLE PIPEWORK CONNECTIONS

On pipework connections to heating (excluding pipeline pumps here natural attenuation of

noise and vibration is adequate) and hot water pumps, E.P.D.M. synthetic rubber connectors
shall be installed. The connectors shall be corrosion protected steel wire reinforced with mild
steel backing flanges behind rubber raised faces.

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On chilled water, cold water services and pump chillers E.P.D.M. synthetic rubber connectors
shall be installed. The connectors shall be nylon cord reinforced with mild steel backing flanges
behind raised faces.

All synthetic rubber connectors shall be restrained with tie bars.

Couplings may be used in lieu of a flexible connector for vibration attenuation and stress relief.
The couplings shall be placed in close proximity to the source of the vibration.

The pipework installations shall be electrically continuous up to and including the plant and
equipment. The contractor shall provide and install earth bonding across all flexible joints
including those on plant and equipment.

The Contractor shall fit these items so that they are readily accessible. They shall not be
concealed.

2.21 WATER HAMMER ARRESTOR

Supply and install water hammer arrestors where shown on drawings and where needed
Each water hammer arrestor shall be complete as specified herein:
a. Stainless steel shell and adapter.
b. Elastomer bellow.
c. Hydraulic displacement fluid.
d. Pressurized insert gas pneumatic displacement chamber.
e. 15 mm NPT threaded connection
f. Isolating ball valve.

2.22 FLOATS VALVES

Float valves shall be of all bronze construction including levers and arms, with PVC float and suitable for
a cold-water working pressure of 10 bars. Float valves shall have screwed inlets.

Float valves shall be of the full bore, equilibrium ball type, designed to close tight against maximum
pressure when half submerged. They shall have renewable synthetic rubber valve discs and balancing
piston buckets.

2.23 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

Dielectric fittings shall be used for connection of dissimilar metals and piping. All copper pipe work
fittings shall be dezincification resistant type.

2.25. DRAIN VALVE

Provide drain valves at all low points of all water risers and mains in order to ensure proper drainage of
all low point of pipes. Drain valves shall be bronze to PN 25 minimum.

2.26 AIR SEPARATOR

Furnish and install, as shown on plans, a centrifugal type air separator. The unit shall have inlet and
outlet connections tangential to the vessel shell. The unit shall have an internal stainless steel air
collector tube with 5/32” (4mm) diameter perforations and 63% open area designed to direct
accumulated air to the compression tank on an air control system or an air elimination system via an
NPT vent connection at top unit.

A blowdown connection shall be provided to facilitate routine cleaning of the strainer and the separator.

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Vessel shell diameter is to be three times the nominal inlet/outlet pipe diameter, with a minimum vessel
volume for sufficient velocity reduction. The air separator must be designed, constructed and stamped
the required system pressure in accordance with Section VIII, Division I of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, and registered with the National Board Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
The air separator(s) shall be painted with one shop coat of light gray air-dry enamel.

A manufacturer’s Data Report for Pressure Vessels, Form U-1 as required by the provisions of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, shall be furnished for each air separator upon request.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Floor plans and flow diagrams are intended to be complimentary since not all valves can be shown on
the floor plans. In general, flow diagrams and details show valving arrangement and floor plans show
locations when possible.

B. All water valves which regulate flow shall be globe, ball or butterfly type and valves that are either
“open“ or “closed“ shall be gate, ball or butterfly type. Steam valves for all purposes shall be globe type
and for condensate gate type. For valves for use on medical and non-medical gases, air and vacuum
systems refer to Sections 15310 and 15320.

C. Provide shut-off valves in each supply branch from mains and at each supply connection to equipment.
Provide a balance valve at each return branch to mains at each return connection from equipment, and
in the bypass line of a three-way control valve.

END OF SECTION 15100

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