SECTION 232100

HYDRONIC PIPING

Part 1 General

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Pipe and pipe fittings for:

1. Chilled water piping system.
2. Equipment drains and overflows.
B. Valves:
1. Gate valves.
2. Globe or angle valves.
3. Ball valves.
4. Plug valves.
5. 2-way motorized valve.
6. Balancing valves
C. Air Vents

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 23 05 16 - Piping Expansion Compensation.

B. Section 23 05 20 - Hydronic Specialties.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code-2010 - BPVC Section IX - Welding and Brazing
Qualifications.
B. ASME B16.3-2006 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings.
C. ASME B31.9-2011 - Building Services Piping.
D. ASTM A53/A53M-10 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-
Coated, Welded and Seamless.
E. ASTM A234/A234M-10b - Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and
Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service.
F. ASTM B32-08 - Standard Specification for Solder Metal.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Where more than one piping system material is specified, ensure system components are
compatible and joined to ensure the integrity of the system is not jeopardized. Provide
necessary joining fittings. Ensure flanges, union, and couplings for servicing are consistently
provided.
B. Use grooved mechanical couplings and fasteners in accessible locations.
C. Use unions, flanges, and couplings downstream of valves and at equipment or apparatus
connections.
Do not use direct welded or threaded connections to valves, equipment or other apparatus.
D. Use non-conducting dielectric connections whenever jointing dissimilar metals in open systems.
E. Provide pipe hangers and supports to ASTM B31.9 unless indicated otherwise.
F. Use gate, ball or butterfly valves for shut-off and to isolate equipment, part of systems, or vertical
risers.
G. Use globe, ball or butterfly valves for throttling, bypass, or manual flow control services.
H. Use spring loaded check valves on discharge of condenser water pumps.
I. Use plug cocks for throttling service. Use non-lubricated plug cocks only when shut-off or isolating
valves are also provided.
J. Use butterfly valves in chilled and condenser water systems interchangeably with gate and globe
valves.
K. Use only butterfly valves in chilled and condenser water systems for throttling and isolation
service.
L. Use lug end butterfly valves to isolate equipment.
M. Use 20 mm (3/4 inch) gate or ball valves with cap for drains at main shut-off valves, low points
of piping, bases of vertical risers, and at equipment.

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1.5 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

A. Product Data: Include data on pipe materials, pipe fittings, valves, and accessories. Provide
manufacturers catalogue information. Indicate valve data and ratings.

1.6 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION

A. Welders Certificate: Include welders certification of compliance with ASME SEC 9
1. Installation Data: Manufacturer's special installation requirements including hanging and
support methods, joining procedures.

1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: Include installation instructions, spare parts lists, exploded assembly views.
B. Record Documentation: Record actual locations of valves

1.8 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Extra Stock Materials: Provide two (2) repacking kits for each size and valve type.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products of This Section: Manufactured to ISO 9000 or ISO 14000 certification requirements.
B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in
this section with minimum three (3) years’ experience.
C. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with
minimum three (3) years documented experience.
D. Welders: Certify to ASME SEC 9

1.10 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to ASME B31.9 code for installation of piping system.
B. Welding Materials and Procedures: Conform to ASME SEC 9 and applicable provincial labour
regulations.
C. Provide certificate of compliance from authority having jurisdiction indicating approval of welders.

1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Accept valves on site in shipping containers with labeling in place. Inspect for damage.
B. Provide temporary protective coating on cast iron and steel valves.
C. Provide temporary end caps and closures on piping and fittings. Maintain in place until installation.
D. Protect piping systems from entry of foreign materials by temporary covers, completing sections
of the work, and isolating parts of completed system.

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Ambient Conditions: Do not install underground piping when bedding is wet or frozen.

Part 2 Products

2.1 CHILLED WATER PIPING, ABOVE GRADE

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, black iron, schedule 40, 10 mm (0.375 inch) wall for sizes 300 mm (12
inch) and over black.
1. Fittings: ASTM B16.3, malleable iron or ASTM A234, forged steel welding type.
2. Joints: Threaded or AWS D1.1 welded.

2.2 EQUIPMENT DRAINS AND OVERFLOWS

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Schedule 40 galvanized.
1. Fittings: Galvanized cast iron, or ASTM B16.3 malleable iron.
2. Joints: Threaded, or grooved mechanical couplings.

2.3 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Conform to ASME B31.9 and ASTM F708.

B. Hangers for Pipe Sizes 13 to 38 mm (1/2 to 1-1/2 inch): Carbon steel, adjustable swivel, split ring.
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 C. Hangers for Cold Pipe Sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and Over: Carbon steel, adjustable, clevis.
D. Maximum Spacing of Supports:

Horizontal (mm) Vertical (mm)

Pipe Size (mm) Steel HDPE Steel HDPE

15 to 25 1500 1500 2000 2000

32 to 50 2000 1800 2500 2500

65 to 100 3000 2700 3000 2700

Horizontal (mm) Vertical (mm)

Pipe Size (mm) Steel HDPE Steel HDPE

125 to 200 5000 3000 5000 3500

250 above 6000 5300 6000 3500

E. Multiple or Trapeze Hangers: Steel Channels with welded spacers and hanger rods.

Rod Diameter (mm)

Pipe Size (mm) STEEL HDPE

Up to 25 (inclusive) 6.4 6.4

32 to 80 10 10

100 to 150 13 13

Rod Diameter (mm)

Pipe Size (mm) STEEL HDPE

200 to 250 19 19

300 22 22

350 to 400 25 25

450 above 32 32

F. Wall Support for Pipe Sizes to 76 mm (3 inches): Cast iron hook.

G. Wall Support for Pipe Sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and Over: Welded steel bracket and wrought steel
clamp.
H. Wall Support for Hot Pipe Sizes 150 mm (6 inches) and Over: Welded steel bracket and wrought
steel clamp with adjustable steel yoke and cast iron roll.
I. Vertical Support: Steel riser clamp.
J. Floor Support for Cold Pipe: Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle, lock nut, nipple, floor flange, and
concrete pier or steel support.
K. Floor Support for Hot Pipe Sizes to 100 mm (4 inches): Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle, lock
nut, nipple, floor flange, and concrete pier or steel support.
L. Floor Support for Hot Pipe Sizes 150 mm (6 inches) and Over: Adjustable cast iron roll and
stand, steel screws, and concrete pier or steel support.
M. Copper Pipe Support: Carbon steel ring, adjustable, copper plated.
N. Hanger Rods: Mild steel threaded both ends, threaded one end, or continuous threaded.
O. Inserts: Malleable iron case of galvanized steel shell and expander plug for threaded connection
with lateral adjustment, top slot for reinforcing rods, lugs for attaching to forms; size inserts to suit
threaded hanger rods.

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2.4 UNIONS, FLANGES, COUPLINGS AND FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS

A. Unions for Pipe 50 mm (2 inches) and Under:

1. Ferrous Piping: 1034 kPa (150 psig) malleable iron, threaded.
2. Copper Pipe: Bronze, soldered joints.
B. Flanges for Pipe Over 50 mm (2 inches):
1. Ferrous Piping: 1034 kPa (150 psig) forged steel, slip-on.
2. Copper Piping: Bronze.
3. Gaskets: 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) thick preformed neoprene.
C. Grooved and Shouldered Pipe End Couplings:
1. Housing Clamps: Malleable iron galvanized to engage and lock, designed to permit some
angular deflection, contraction, and expansion.
2. Accessories: Steel bolts, nuts, and washers.
D. Dielectric Connections: Union with galvanized or plated steel threaded end, copper solder
end, water impervious isolation barrier.
E. Flexible Connectors: Stainless-steel bellows with woven, flexible, bronze, wire- reinforcing
protective jacket; 1035-kPa minimum working pressure and 121 deg C maximum operating
temperature. Connectors shall have flanged or threaded-end connections to match equipment
connected and shall be capable of 20-mm misalignment.

2.5 GATE VALVES

A. Up To and Including 50 mm (2 inches):

1. Manufacturers:
a. Honeywell
b. Tozen
c. Kitz
d. Or Approved Equal
B. Brass body, bronze trim, 1034 kPa (150 psig), union bonnet, rising stem, hand wheel, inside
screw with back seating stem, solid wedge disc, threaded ends.
C. Over 50 mm (2 inches):

1. Brass body, bronze trim, bolted bonnet, rising stem, hand wheel, outside screw and
yoke, solid wedge disc with bronze seat rings, flanged ends.

a. Chilled and condenser water piping: Cast steel body, ASTM A216 grade WCB, 1034
kPa (150 psig) at 260 degrees C (500 degrees F), 11-1/2 to 13% chrome stainless
steel solid disc and seats. Provide factory installed bypass with globe valve on
valves 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

b. All other services: MSS-SP 70, iron body, bronze mounted, 861 kPa (125 psig)
wedge disc.

2.6 GLOBE OR ANGLE VALVES

A. Up To and Including 50 mm (2 inches):

1. Manufacturers:
a. Honeywell
b. Tozen
c. Kitz (Japan)
d. Oventrop
e. Or Approved Equal
2. Brass body, bronze trim, 1034 kPa (150 psig), union bonnet with metal plug type disc,
non-rising stem and hand wheel, inside screw with black seating stem, renewable
composition disc and bronze seat, threaded ends.
B. Over 50 mm (2 inches):
1. Brass body, bronze trim, bolted bonnet, rising stem, hand wheel, outside screw and
yoke, solid wedge disc with bronze seat rings, flanged ends.

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 a. Chilled and condenser water piping: Brass body, ASTM A216 grade WCB, flanged,
OS&Y, 1034 kPa (150 psig) at 260 degrees C (500 degrees F), 11-1/2 to 13%
chrome stainless steel solid disc and renewable seat rings.
b. All other services: 861 kPa (125 psig) wedge disc, flanged, iron body, bronze trim,
MSS-SP-85 for globe valves and MSS-SP-71 for check valves.

2.7 BALL VALVES

A. Up to and Including 50 mm (2 inches):

1. Manufacturers:
a. Honeywell
b. Tozen
c. Kitz (Japan)
d. Oventrop
e. Or Approved Equal
2. Brass one (1) piece body, chrome plated brass ball, Teflon seats and stuffing box ring,
2760 kPa (400 psig) working pressure rating, lever handle with balancing stops, threaded
ends with union.
B. Over 50 mm (2 inches):
1. Manufacturers:
a. Honeywell
b. Tozen
c. Kitz (Japan)
d. Oventrop
e. Or Approved Equal Manufacturers

2. Brass body, chrome plated steel ball, teflon seat and stuffing box seals, lever handle, or
gear drive handwheel for sizes 250 mm (10 inches) and over flanged.

2.8 SWING CHECK VALVES

A. Up To and Including 50 mm (2 inches):

1. Manufacturers:
a. Honeywell
b. Tozen
c. Kitz (Japan)
d. Oventrop
e. Or Approved Equal
2. Bronze body, bronze trim, bronze rotating swing disc, with composition disc, threaded ends.

B. Over 50 mm (2 inches):
1. Manufacturers:
a. Honeywell
b. Tozen
c. Kitz (Japan)
d. Oventrop
e. Or Approved Equal
2. Iron body, bronze trim, bronze or bronze faced rotating swing disc, renewable disc
and seat, flanged ends.

2.9 SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVES

A. Manufacturers:
1. Honeywell
2. Tozen
3. Oventrop
4. Or Approved Equal
B. Iron body, bronze trim, split plate, hinged with stainless steel spring, resilient seal bonded to
body, wafer or threaded lug ends.

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2.10 2-WAY MOTORIZED VALVE

A. SM Series are self-balancing dynamic flow control valves that are pressure independent, two-way,
modulating to accept digital or analog input signals and provide flow feedback signal to the control
system.
B. The valves accept 2-10V DC, 0-10 V DC, 4-20 mA, digital 3-point floating or PWM input signals and
shall be capable of providing 4-20 mA or 2-10V DC flow feedback signal to the control system. Each
valve has 51 adjustable maximum flow rate setting to enable flow limitation and balancing to the coils
or zones that the valves are controlling. All SM actuators are microprocessor based with a self-
calibrating feature. The valves from 15 to 40 mm shall be designed for double union piping
connections while above 40 mm of the wafer style for fitting between flanges, to be provided by others.
C. Valve Specifications

For 15 to 40 mm For 50 to 150 mm

Static Pressure 2500 kPa, 360 psi
Media Temperature -20 ° to 120 °C, -4 ° to 248 °F
Ambient Temperature 10 ° to 54 °C, 14 ° to 131 °F
-Body material Forged Brass ASTM B584 Ductile Iron, ASTM A536-65T,
Class 60-45-18
Internal Components AISI Type 316 Stainless AISI Type 316 Stainless Steel
Steel
Test Ports/ Body 1/4” NPT (Body Tappings) 1/4” ISO (Test Ports)
Tappings
End Connections Bronza Alloy ISO, NPT or Wafer style (by others)
Sweat
Stem Seals EPDM and Nitrile O-Rings EPDM
Maximum Close Off 700 kPaD, 101 psi 700 kPaD, 101 psi
Pressure
Maximum Operational 320 kPaD, 46 psi 400 kPaD, 58 psi
Pressure

Actuator specifications for all sizes.

Supply Voltage : 22-26V AC or 28-32V DC
Power Consumption : 10V AC
Frequency : 50/60 HZ
Control Input : 2-10V DC, 0-10 VDC, 4-20mA, 3-point floating, PWM
Position Output : 2-10V DC 4-20mA
Turn Time : 150 seconds (from closed to fully open valve)
Electrical Connection : 15 mm Grommet connection
Direction of Rotation : Bi-directional
Humidity Rating : Fully Coated Electronic Board
Housing Material : Aluminum
Housing Insulation : IP 44

D. All valves to be factory set to control the flow rate within 4 percent of the selected rating over an
operating pressure differential of at least 10 times the minimum required for full flow conditions.
E. Valves to be brass and stainless steel with threaded or sweat connections.
F. Provide all valves with unions to allow field exchange of internal components without removing the
valve body from the pipeline.
G. Mark all valves in a permanent manner to show direction of flow and flow rate.
H. Provide valves rated for a minimum of 350 psi (2145 Kpa), or as necessary to meet the design
conditions of the piping system.
I. Provide Test Plugs with dual valve cores for pressure and temperature monitoring.
J. Confirm the valve design flow rate by establishing that the pressure drop is within the valve’s specified
pressure range.

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2.11 BALANCING VALVES

A. Calibrated Balancing Valves, DN 50 and Smaller: Brass body, ball type, 860-kPa working pressure,
121 deg C maximum operating temperature, and having threaded ends. Valves shall have calibrated
orifice or venturi, connections for portable differential pressure meter with integral seals, and be
equipped with a memory stop to retain set position.
B. Calibrated Balancing Valves, DN 65 and Larger: Brass body, ball type, 860-kPa working pressure,
121 deg C maximum operating temperature, and having flanged or grooved connections. Valves shall
have calibrated orifice or venturi, connections for portable differential pressure meter with integral
seals, and be equipped with a memory stop to retain set position.

2.12 AUTOMATIC & MANUAL AIR VENTS

A. Automatic Air Vent: Body, shall be stainless steel outdoor or steel indoor. Valve shall be brass. Float
shall be Polypropylene. Disc shall be nitrile. Cold water working pressure shall be 0.06 bar to 10.3
bar. Hot water working pressure shall be 0.06 bar to 3.4 bar. Maximum operating temperature shall
be a minimum of 99 deg C. Operation shall be automatic for removal of air and other gases from
hydronic cooling and cooling systems.
B. Manual Air Vent: Bronze body and nonferrous internal parts; 1035-kPa working pressure; 107 deg C
operating temperature; manually operated with screwdriver or thumbscrew; with DN 6 discharge
connection and DN 15 inlet connection.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs. Bevel plain end ferrous pipe
B. Remove scale and dirt on inside and outside before assembly.
C. Prepare piping connections to equipment with flanges or unions.
D. Keep open ends of pipe free from scale and dirt. Protect open ends with temporary plugs or caps.
E. After completion, fill, clean, and treat systems.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install to manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Install chilled water, condenser water, and engine exhaust piping to ASME B31.9.
C. Route piping in orderly manner, parallel to building structure, and maintain gradient.
D. Install piping to conserve building space, and not interfere with use of space.
E. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations.
F. Sleeve pipe passing through partitions, walls and floors.
G. Slope piping and arrange to drain at low points.
H. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe, joints, or connected
equipment. Refer to Section 23 05 16.
I. Inserts:
1. Provide inserts for placement in concrete formwork.
2. Provide inserts for suspending hangers from reinforced concrete slabs and sides of
reinforced concrete beams.
3. Provide hooked rod to concrete reinforcement section for inserts carrying pipe over 100
mm (4 inches).
4. Where concrete slabs form finished ceiling, locate inserts flush with slab surface.
5. Where inserts are omitted, drill through concrete slab from below and provide through-
bolt with recessed square steel plate and nut above slab.
J. Pipe Hangers and Supports:
1. Install to ASTM B31.9, ASTM F708 or MSS SP-89.
2. Support horizontal piping as scheduled.
3. Install hangers to provide minimum 13 mm (1/2 inch) space between finished covering
and adjacent work.
4. Place hangers within 300 mm (12 inches) of each horizontal elbow.
5. Use hangers with 38 mm (1-1/2 inch) minimum vertical adjustment. Design hangers
for pipe movement without disengagement of supported pipe.
Support vertical piping at every other floor. Support riser piping independently of
connected horizontal piping.

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 6. Where several pipes can be installed in parallel and at same elevation, provide multiple or
trapeze hangers.
7. Provide sheet lead packing between hanger or support and piping.
8. Prime coat exposed steel hangers and supports. Hangers and supports located in crawl
spaces, pipe shafts, and suspended ceiling spaces are not considered exposed.
9. Provide clearance in hangers and from structure and other equipment for installation of
insulation and access to valves and fittings. Refer to Section 230719
10. Provide access where valves and fittings are not exposed
11. Slope piping and arrange systems to drain at low points. Use eccentric reducers to
maintain top of pipe level.
12. Where pipe support members are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush
clean, and apply one coat of zinc rich primer to welds.
13. Prepare unfinished pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories, ready for finish painting.
14. Install valves with stems upright or horizontal, not inverted.

END OF SECTION

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