Construction Specs For Hvac Building Works

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Project Specifications
Construction Specs for Bldg. HVAC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................ 3
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2.0 DEFINITIONS AND SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES ......................... 3
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2.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Subcontractor Responsibilities ........................................................................ 3
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS .............................. 4
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3.1 Saudi Aramco Codes and Standards ............................................................... 4

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3.2 Project Specifications........................................................................................ 5

3.3 HVAC Standard Drawings ................................................................................. 5
DESCRIPTION
3.4 Industry Codes and Standards ......................................................................... 5

4.0 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING........................................ 6
5.0 MATERIAL APPROVAL REQUEST (MAR) ....................................................... 6
6.0 VENDOR MANUFACTURER SELECTION ........................................................ 6
7.0 PROJECT PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS................................................. 6
8.0 ACTIVITY ON SITE ............................................................................................. 6
9.0 DUCTING AND PIPING SUPPORTS .................................................................. 6
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11.0 VIBRATION AND SOUND ISOLATION ............................................................ 11

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12.0 PIPE AND DUCT INSULATION ........................................................................ 15

13.0 REFRIGERANT PIPING AND ACCESSORIES ................................................ 18
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14.0 AIR COOLED CONDENSING UNITS ............................................................... 29
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MAR-14-23 16.0 HUMIDIFIERS .................................................................................................... 32
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18.0 AIR HANDLING UNITS ..................................................................................... 37
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20.0 CHEMICAL FILTER UNITS ............................................................................... 41
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22.0 DAMPERS ......................................................................................................... 49
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24.0 DUCTED-SPLIT AND MINI-SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER .................................. 56
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25.0 VAV/CAV BOX (AIR TERMINAL UNITS) ......................................................... 58
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26.0 PRECISION AIR CONDITIONER ...................................................................... 61

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27.0 HVAC CONTROLS ............................................................................................ 63

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28.0 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING ..................................................... 70

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29.0 DOCUMENTATION AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS .............................. 74

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1.0 PURPOSE
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This document, along with other relevant project documents referenced in this document,
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presents the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, supply and installation of
HVAC System to be used in the Zuluf Central Plant Facilities (Zuluf CPF) Project.
The specification shall be applied to the following buildings:

a. Substations (SS-100, SS-200, SS-300, SS-400 & SS-600)

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b. Central Control Building (CCB)

c. Emergency Generator Building (EGB)
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d. Process Interface Buildings (PIB-01, PIB-02, PIB-03 & PIB-04)

e. Line Maintenance Buildings (LMB-01, LMB-02 & LMB-03)
f. Operator Shelters (OS-01, OS-02, OS-03 & OS-04)
g. Chemical Storage Shelters (CS-01 & CS-02)
2.0 DEFINITIONS AND SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Definitions
Whenever in this specification below words are used, it shall be understood as follows:
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Subcontractor : The party supplying all materials and/or labor including shop
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drawing preparation, execution at site, commissioning and handing over etc., unless
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Vendor : The party supplying equipment or materials including system

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ENGINEER training etc., unless otherwise noted in this specification or construction drawings. For
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usage of term “vendor” in the document, vendor can be a manufacturer or a supplier.
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ENGINEER Subcontractor Responsibilities
N. ALSAHBIB Subcontractor shall be responsible for the following requirements but not limited to the
DATE: MAR-14-23 following as the list is not comprehensive.
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K. OGAWA 1) Any conflict between the requirements of this specification and related codes,
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MAR-14-23 standards, data sheet, drawings, requisition, etc., shall be referred to Contractor for
CONSTRUCTION clarification/ resolution.
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2) Subcontractor shall not make assumptions to replace the information not furnished
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by Contractor. Subcontractor is required to obtain necessary information from
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3) Subcontractor shall list and fully describe all deviations from this specification and
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related codes.
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4) Subcontractor shall verify all (existing) dimensions and conditions shown on

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Contractor’s drawings at the field.

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5) In the case where contradiction and/or inadequacy are found, shall be claimed.

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3.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS
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The following specifications, standards, drawings and regulations shall be applied to the
selection of material and workmanship. The effective standards cut-off date shall be
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In the event that there is a conflict among following documents, it must be brought to the
attention of Contractor at the earliest opportunity and prior to the commencement of any
construction activity. Otherwise, the most stringent requirement shall be adopted at

Subcontractor’s own cost.
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The subcontractor may be allowed to relax the above requirements in certain situations
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(e.g., if SAES requirement is relaxed), but only by prior instruction from Contractor
3.1 Saudi Aramco Codes and Standards
• SAES P-103 - Metric Units of Weights and Measures
• SAES-A-004 - General Requirements for Pressure Testing
• SAES-A-112- Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
• SAES-A-105 - Noise ControlSAES-B-014 Safety Requirements for Plant
and Operations Support Buildings
• SAES-B-069 - Emergency Eyewashes and Showers
• SAES-H-001 - Coating Selection and Application Requirements for
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• SAES-J-003 - Instrumentation - Basic Design Criteria

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MAR-14-23 • SAES-K-003 - Air Conditioning Systems for Communications Buildings
PROJECT • SAES-K-100 - Saudi Aramco Mechanical (HVAC) Code
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SAES-L-100 - Applicable Codes and Standards for Pressure Piping
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• SAES-L-105 - Piping Material Specifications
K. OGAWA • SAES-M-009 - Design Criteria for Blast Resistant Buildings
MAR-14-23 • SAES-M-100 - Saudi Aramco Building Code
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• SAES-N-001 - Basic Criteria, Industrial Insulation
AGENCY • SAES-N-004 - Design and Installation of Building Thermal Insulation
• SAES-P-100 - Basic Power System Design Criteria
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• SAES-P-113 - Motors and Generators
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• SAES-P-119 - Onshore Substations
• SAES-S-060 – Saudi Aramco Plumbing Code
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TES-P-119.19 – Substation Building and Site Development

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• 16-SAMSS-503 - Indoor Control Gear - Low Voltage

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• 16-SAMSS-513 - Power System Automation Components

• 16-SAMSS-518 - Low Voltage Panel Boards
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• 34-SAMSS-820 - Instrument Control Cabinets

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PE-300002 – HVAC Design Criteria

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• PE-300017 –Specification for Building Heating and Air Conditioning
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3.3 HVAC Standard Drawings

• CB-181851 – HVAC General Notes and Abbreviations
• CB-181852 – HVAC Standard Details – 1

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3.4 Industry Codes and Standards
• AABC Associated Air Balance Council - System Balancing
• ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
• AMCA 99 Air Movement & Control Association Standards Handbook
• ANSI B31.5 Refrigeration Piping
• ANSI B31.9 Building Services Piping
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• ANSI Z9.5 American National Standard for Laboratory Ventilation

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API 505 Recommended Practice for Classification of Location installations

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• ASHRAE Std. 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

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• ASHRAE Std. 52.2 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning
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MAR-14-23 • IBC International Building Code ICC
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• A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
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• IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
MAR-14-23 • IFC International Fire Code
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MAR-14-23 • ICC International Mechanical Code 2015
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• NFPA 75 Standard for the Protection of Information Technology
Equipment
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• NFPA 76 Standard for Fire Protection in Telecommunication Facilities
• NFPA 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
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• SATIP Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan

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• SAIC Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist

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• SMACNA Standards and Guidelines

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• UMC Uniform Mechanical Code

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4.0 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
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A. Deliver materials to the site in their original containers or unopened packages,
clearly label with the manufacturer’s name, product identification and lot number
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B. Protect all materials from damage during transit, handling, storage and installation
C. All materials shall be stored and handled in accordance with the Manufacturer’s
and Supplier’s Recommendation. All damaged materials shall be placed in
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quarantine and removed from site.

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5.0 MATERIAL APPROVAL REQUEST (MAR)
Sub-contractor shall prepare and submit Material Approval Request (MAR) to Contractor
Representative, before starting the procurement of materials. MAR shall include Brochures,
Vendor’s/ manufacturer’s information, Technical Specifications, Check sheet for compliance
of specification requirements, Installation manual, Maintenance Procedure etc., Samples shall
be submitted upon request by Contractor Representative
6.0 VENDOR MANUFACTURER SELECTION

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7.0 PROJECT PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS

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8.0 ACTIVITY ON SITE
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DATE: Inspection of the work area shall be carried out by Contractor and Sub Contractor jointly with
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Company before commencing the works to confirm requirements of WMS, JSA, or RA are in
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place and identify any safety hazards.
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9.1.1 Description
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A. This Section covers providing all material, and equipment for complete ducting
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and piping support systems including all accessories required to complete the
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Work acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative. All ducting and pipes shall be
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adequately and permanently supported to prevent failure or excessive

deformation of ducts, pipes or supporting structure, and to minimize noise and

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vibration.
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9.1.2 Quality Assurance
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A. Sub-contractor shall be responsible for the quality of all Work and material to
be used in the Work and shall propose a program for inspection and testing so
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as to achieve the specified quality.
B. Sub-contractor shall maintain a qualified representative “on-Site” during all

operations to ensure that all ducting and piping support systems are installed
according to Saudi Aramco Standard and equipment.

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9.1.3 Product Delivery, Storage and Handling

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A. Deliver materials to the site in their original containers or unopened packages,

clearly label with the manufacturer’s name, product identification and lot number
where appropriate.
B. Protect all materials from damage during transit, handling, storage and installation
C. Protect duct opening from dirt, dust, sand and other foreign materials with
materials appropriate to system.
9.1.4 Submittals
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ducts and pipes supports and hangers conform to these Specifications.

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B. Complete manufacturer’s descriptive literature, including manufacturer’s name,

model number, design load, and intended service, for all propriety items shall be
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D. Special installation or fabrication conditions, shop drawings, and other descriptive
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data detailing proposed methods of welding and installation of hangers, supports,
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and anchors.
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E. Support schedule with support details for all duct and pipe sizes.
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9.2 PRODUCTS
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A. All hangers shall be adjustable while under load. Where lateral or axial duct
movement is anticipated, suitable linkages are to be provided so that hanger
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rods will be subjected to tensile loads only. Hanger rods shall be continuously
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threaded, and of material furnished by one of the approved hanger

manufacturers and complying to the Saudi Aramco Standard requirements, but
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must be no less than the size shown in standard sheets for given conditions.
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B. Locate all supports with due regard for maximum loads (such as operating
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loads, test loads, wind loads, etc.), allowable forces and moments on
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equipment connections, and effects of loads on structure beyond immediately

supporting system. It is intended that support systems be designed for
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controlled flexibility. Systems design to include provision for anticipated
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C. Sub-contractor shall coordinate the support system and comply with the
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structural Sections of these Specifications, as to type and locations of pipe
supports from concrete roof and/or metal steel decking.
D. Provide supports at changes of direction, but at locations that will not limit
system flexibility.
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9.2.2 Supports for Ducting

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A. All duct hangers and spacing shall conform to the latest SMACNA standards.
B. Cutting edges of any HDG/Steel Coated supports shall be touch-up with

approved paint coating materials.
C. Upper attachment to steel members shall be by means of a beam clamp on

narrow flange beams (Grinnel Figure 218 or approved equal) and a beam C-
clamp with a retaining clamp (Grinnel Figures 88/89 or approved equal) on wide
flange beams.
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roof slab. Hanger spacing may be reduced to less than specified in SMACNA in
order not to exceed the loading. Wire hangers shall not be used.
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ENGINEER The bracing shall be applied to the outside of all ducts and may consist of standing
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drawings.
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F. Welding to structural beams for duct hangers may be done only with prior
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approval by Saudi Aramco Representative.
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G. Strap Hangers shall be made of the same material as duct. The maximum size
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duct supported by strap hanger shall be 20” (500 mm).
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H. Hanger shall be configured as per ASHRAE and SMACNA.
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OPERATIONS I. The hangers constructed of galvanized steel angles with Hot dip galvanized steel
rods shall be in accordance with SMACNA and based on the following table
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shown on PE-300017 Section 11.2.16.
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J. Restore to new condition any finishes which have been damaged too extensively
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K. Supports in corrosive environment such as battery room shall be as the material

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of duct or shall be suitable coated for corrosive environment.

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L. Painting requirements shall be done as required by applicable Saudi Aramco

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B. Angle Hanger: complete with locking nuts and washers.
C. Hanger spacing: in accordance with SMACNA.
9.3.2 Completed Works

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A. Replace or repair damage materials, equipment and defective Work as directed

by Saudi Aramco Representative at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco. Repair
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procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved before proceeding

the works.
10.0 MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION
10.1 GENERAL
10.1.1 Description
This Section covers providing nameplates, tags, stencils and pipe markers as
specified herein, including all accessories required to complete the Work in
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A. Nameplates.
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C. Stencils.
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A. Submit lists of working, symbols, letter sizes, and color coding for mechanical
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B. Submit valve chart and schedule, including valve tag number, location, function
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and valve manufacturer’s name and model number.
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C. Product Data: Provide manufacturers catalog literature for each product required
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E. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures and

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10.2.1 Manufacturers
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B. Seton Name Plate Corporation, New Haven, CT 06505.

C. R.K. Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 280, Lagrange, TX 78945.

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D. Or approved equal.
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DESCRIPTION
10.3 EXECUTION
10.3.1 Installation
A. Nameplate shall be made of 316 stainless steel with Monel fasteners and install
in accordance with SAES-K-001.
B. Install tags with corrosion resistant chain. Chain shall be installed for all
instrument devices, valves, and any HVAC equipment where application of
Mechanical fastener or adhesive are not feasible.
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C. Apply stencil painting to all duct identification in accordance to PE-300017.

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D. Install plastic tape pipe markers complete around pipe as required. Use of plastic
tape markers is only acceptable for indoor location. Outdoor equipment, ducting
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E. Install underground plastic pipe markers (6” to 8”) 150mm to 200mm below finish
MAR-14-23 grade, directly above buried pipe.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER F. All HVAC equipment, devices and accessories including Air handling units,
N. ALSAHBIB Condensing units and Split AC’s shall be identified with a tag or name plate made
DATE: MAR-14-23 from 316 stainless steel, to conform to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
CERTIFIED SAES-K-001, Chapter 4.8.1.2. Anything tagged on the drawing shall be physically
K. OGAWA
tagged on the site.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
G. Identify indoor control panels with laminated plastic nameplates as per SAMSS-
820 Section 6.5.5.
DATE:
OPERATIONS H. Identify thermostats relating to fan coil units or valves with nameplates.
I. Identify valves in main and branch piping with tags.

DATE:
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J. Identify piping, concealed or exposed, with plastic pipe markers. Use tags on
VERIFICATION
piping (3/4”) 20 mm diameter and smaller. Identify services, flow direction and
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pressure. Install in clear view and align with axis of piping. Locate identification
not to exceed (6 ft.) 2 m on straight runs including risers and drops, adjacent to
DATE:
BY:
each valve and tee, at each side of penetration of structure or enclosure and at
each obstruction. Markers shall comply with ANSI A13.1 Color Standards. All
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Outside diameter of Pipe or Minimum Length of Directional
Minimum Size of Letters
Covering Arrow
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inches mm inches mm inches mm
1/2 to 1-1/4 15 to 32 8 203 1/2 12.7

1-1/2 to 2 40 to 50 8 203 3/4 19.1

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
2-1/2 and above 65 and above 12 305 1-1/4 32

DESCRIPTION
K. Duct identification shall be as per section 12.6 of PE-300017 HVAC

specifications. Outdoor ducting shall be stencil marked.
L. Provide color coded ceiling task locating valves, dampers (fire, fire and smoke,
manual motorized) above drop ceilings. Locate in corner of panel closest to
equipment. All equipment, valves, dampers and fan coil units shall be tagged
sequentially and keyed to the Drawings.
11.0 VIBRATION AND SOUND ISOLATION

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A. This Section covers providing Neoprene isolators, steel springs, floor mounts,
DISCIPLINE etc., required for isolation of equipment and piping as shown on the approved
ENGINEER
N. MINAMIBORI for construction Drawings or as required and specified herein, including all
MAR-14-23 accessories, to complete Work acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
MAR-14-23
DATE: A. Conform to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA
B. Static deflection of vibration isolators shall generally be not less than
MAR-14-23
DATE: recommended in the ASHRAE guide and data book for the actual floor spans
CONSTRUCTION
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involved. Replace at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco, any isolator failing to
conform to these Specifications as applied to the actual systems involved.
DATE:
C. A single, vibration isolation manufacturer, or his qualified representative, shall
OPERATIONS supply vibration isolation devices, including auxiliary steel bases and pouring
forms, and be responsible for coordination of his Work.
DATE:
D. Sub-contractor shall provide such supervision as necessary to assure correct
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installation and adjustment of the isolation equipment, inspect the installation in

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operation, and submit a report in writing certifying the correctness of installation

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and compliance with approved submittal data. Report shall indicate the actual
measured isolator deflection compared with that predicted and that specified.
DATE:
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E. The vibration isolation manufacturer and his representative shall have been
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F. Vibration isolation manufacturer shall be kinetics Co., Mason Industries,
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A. Submit the following data to Saudi Aramco Representative for review and
approval prior to purchase or installation of equipment. Data shall clearly identify
each item of equipment supported and the isolation to be installed at each point
of support.
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
1. Floor span if the equipment is to be supported by structure above

grade.
DESCRIPTION
2. Horsepower of each motor, and RPM of both driven and driver, in

each supported unit.
3. Calculated static load of each isolator.
4. Deflection recommended by the ASHRAE systems guide, in inches.
5. Scheduled deflection of each isolator. Identification of each isolator

selected by model number and spring color.
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N. MINAMIBORI 9. The load at which each isolator would operate the deflection
DATE:
MAR-14-23 recommended by the ASHERAE guide, and at schedule deflection.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
10. Shear stress at solid calculated stress as applied, and maximum
MAR-14-23
allowable stress for infinite cycle life classification.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA 11. Horizontal stiffness KX, vertical stiffness KY, at calculated load at
MAR-14-23
each isolator.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 12. Factory, certified data to allow submitted conditions of selection to
be easily verified, without calculations.
DATE: 13. Complete base details.
OPERATIONS
14. Complete flexible connection detail.
DATE:
15. Material of Construction.
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VERIFICATION
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16. Physical dimensions and weights.

DATE:
B. If an increase or decrease in calculated load of 20 percent will cause the amount

BY:
of deflection to be more than 50 percent less than the one called for be the guide,
submit an alternate selection.

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11.2.1 Materials
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Refer to PE-300017 section 9.0
11.2.2 Corrosion Protection

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
A. Vibration isolators shall be designed for resistance to corrosion.

DESCRIPTION
B. Steel components shall be PVC coated, or phosphate and painted with industrial
grade enamel; nuts, bolts and washers shall be zinc-electroplated. Structural
steel bases shall be thoroughly cleaned of welding slag and primed with zinc-
chromate or metal etching primer. A finish coat of industrial enamel shall be
applied over the primer.
C. Isolators exposed to the weather shall have steel parts PVC coated, hot-dip
galvanized or zinc-electroplated plus coating of neoprene of bitumastic paint.
Aluminum components for outdoor installation shall be etched and painted with
industrial grade enamel; nuts, bolts, and washers shall be zinc electroplated.
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A. Where height-saving brackets for side mounting of isolators are specified, the
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height-saving brackets shall be designed to provide for an operating clearance of

1-inch under the inertial base, and, designed so that the isolators can be installed
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and removed when the operating clearance is 1 inch or less. When used with
DISCIPLINE spring isolators having a deflection of 2½ inches or more, the height-saving
ENGINEER
N. MINAMIBORI
brackets shall be of the pre-compression type to limit exposed bolt length
MAR-14-23
between the top of the isolator and the underneath side of the bracket.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER B. Isolators supporting a given piece of equipment shall be selected for
N. ALSAHBIB approximately equal spring deflection.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED C. Horizontal deflection of isolators under operating conditions shall not exceed two
K. OGAWA (2) percent of the height of the loaded elastic element. Provide stabilizers it
MAR-14-23
DATE: necessary to limit such horizontal movement to two (2) percent or ¼ inch,
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
whichever is less.
D. Air handling units and chemical filter units shall be installed on neoprene isolators.
DATE:
OPERATIONS Air cooled condensing units, packaged air conditioning units, and exhaust fans
shall be installed on spring isolators.
DATE: E. Air handling unit and duct mounted fans shall be isolated from their duct by flexible
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Connections. The use of vibration isolators between equipment & foundations

VERIFICATION
and or building structures is required to minimize transmitted vibration.

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DATE:
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11.3.1 Concrete Work
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A. Provide housekeeping pads for equipment indicated to be pad mounted.
Housekeeping pads shall be constructed at least 4 inch high for indoor equipment
and at least 6” high for outdoor equipment. Construct in full accordance with
Construction Specifications for Structural Works - Concrete. Finish tops of

housekeeping pads smooth and level within one (1) percent of span. All exposed
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
corners of housekeeping pads shall be chamfered.

DESCRIPTION
11.3.2 Equipment Isolator Installation
A. The installation or use of vibration isolators must not cause any change of position
of equipment or piping which would result in stresses in piping connection or
misalignment of shafts or bearings. In order to meet this objective, maintain
equipment and piping in a rigid position during installation. The load shall not be
transferred to the isolator until the installation is complete and under full
operational load. Refer to HVAC Standard Details CB-181854 and CB-181855.
B. All vibration isolation equipment and materials specified in this Section shall be
installed in accordance with the approved shop drawings and as recommended
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C. Upon completion of installation of all vibration isolation equipment and prior to the
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start up of isolated equipment, all debris shall be removed from areas surrounding
and from beneath all isolated equipment.
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the isolation equipment.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
E. Set isolators per manufacturer’s recommendation to insure unit is supported only
ENGINEER by the isolators, any isolators that are “Bottomed” out must be re-adjusted to
N. ALSAHBIB support the unit.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED F. Each vibration isolator shall be sized, and adjusted so that the dead load will
K. OGAWA cause a 2.5cm (1 inch) deflection in the spring. The vibration isolator shall also
MAR-14-23
DATE: be required to have a remaining travel of 50% after the initial loading and
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
adjustment.
G. Support the machine to be isolated by a structural steel frame or by brackets

DATE:
OPERATIONS attached directly to the machine where no frame is required.
H. Provide brackets to accommodate the isolator and provide a mechanical stop.

DATE: The vertical position and size of the bracket shall be specified by the isolator
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manufacturer.
VERIFICATION
EDSD
I. The operating clearance between the bracket and the housekeeping pad or floor
shall be 3/8 inch plus or minus 1/16 inch. The minimum operating clearance
DATE:
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between the frame and the pad or floor shall be 1 inch.

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J. Place the frame in position and support the brackets temporarily by 3/8 inch shims

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L. After the entire system installation is completed and is under full operational load,
adjust the isolator so that the load is transferred from the shims to the isolator.
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When isolators are properly adjusted, the shims shall be barely free. The shims
shall be used as a gauge to check that the 3/8 inch clearance is maintained so
that system will remain free of stress. Remove the shims.
M. Replace or repair damaged item or defective work as directed by Saudi Aramco

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
Representative at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
12.0.A PIPE INSULATION

DESCRIPTION
12.1.A GENERAL
12.1.1.A Description
A. This Section covers providing pipe insulation as specified and as shown on the
Drawings and specified herein including accessories required to complete the
Work acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative.
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A. Submit for approval, Manufacturer’s literature in accordance with the

requirements of these Specifications. The submittal data shall include, but not be
limited to the following:
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PROJECT
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N. ALSAHBIB
2. Density
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
3. Maximum Temperature Limit
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23 4. Fire and Smoke Hazard Rating
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 5. Thermal Conductivity
DATE: 6. Permeability of Insulation and Finishes

OPERATIONS
7. Moisture Absorption Data
DATE:
8. External Facing or Covering
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
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9. Description Facing or Covering

DATE:
a. Adhesives
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b. Mechanical Fasteners
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A. Materials specified shall be applied subject to their temperature limits. Any
methods of application of insulating materials or finishes not specified in detail
herein shall be in accordance with the particular manufacturer’s published
recommendations.
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
B. Fire Resistance: Insulation, adhesive, sealer and vapor-barrier materials shall be

non-combustible as defined in Section 719 of International Building Code; shall
have a flame-spread rating of not more than 25 and smoke developed rating shall
DESCRIPTION
be determined by Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

materials, NFPA No. 255, ASTM E84; UL Standard No. 723. Such materials are
listed in U.L. Building Materials List under heading “hazard Classification (Fire)”.
12.1.4.A Quality Assurance
A. Pipe insulation shall be inspected in accordance with SATIP and SAIC

requirements.
12.2.A PRODUCTS
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DATE: 12.3.1.A General
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB A. Refer to PE-300017 section 10.5 and 10.6
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED B. All insulation and finishes shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s
K. OGAWA recommendations.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION C. Adhesives, sealers, vapor barrier coating, etc. shall be compatible with the
AGENCY materials to which they are applied, and shall not corrode, soften or otherwise
attached such material in either wet or dry state.
DATE:
OPERATIONS
D. Condensate pipes shall be insulated as per section 10.3.6, 10.3.10 and 10.6.14
of specification PE-300017. All piping shall have canvas with foster 30/80 or
DATE: equivalent. However, outdoor piping shall be provided with aluminum cladding
additionally.
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VERIFICATION
EDSD
E. Refrigerant pipes (hot and cold) shall be insulated as per section 10.3.6,
10.3.10 and 10.6.14 of specification PE-300017. All piping shall have canvas
DATE:
with foster 30/80 or equivalent. However, outdoor piping and indoor pipes at 2
BY:
meters or below shall be provided with aluminum cladding additionally.

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A. Replace or repair damage materials and defective Work as directed by Saudi
Aramco Representative at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
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B. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved before
proceeding the works.
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
12.0.B DUCT INSULATION

DESCRIPTION
12.1.B GENERAL
12.1.1.B Description
A. This Section covers providing duct insulation as specified and as shown on the
Drawings and specified herein including accessories required to complete the
Work acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative.
12.1.2.B Submittals
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limited to the following:
B. Manufacture’s Literature:
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PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
13. Maximum Temperature Limit
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
14. Fire and Smoke Hazard Rating
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23 15. Thermal Conductivity
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 16. Permeability of Insulation and Finishes
DATE: 17. Moisture Absorption Data

OPERATIONS
18. External Facing or Covering
DATE:
19. Description Facing or Covering
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VERIFICATION
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d. Adhesives
DATE:
e. Mechanical Fasteners
BY:
f. Application, finishing and flashing materials and methods.

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20. U.L Rating

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C. Submit to Saudi Aramco Representative one sample of insulated duct with a 10
cm overlap between different components (duct, adhesive etc.) to show the
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quality of the duct and workmanship of the duct installer. Duct installation shall
start only after Saudi Aramco Representative has approved the duct sample.
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12.1.3.B Limitation
A. Materials specified shall be applied subject to their temperature limits. Any

methods of application of insulating materials or finishes not specified in detail

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herein shall be in accordance with the particular manufacturer’s published

recommendations.
DESCRIPTION
B. Fire Resistance: Insulation, adhesive, sealer and vapor-barrier materials shall be

non-combustible as defined in Section 719 of International Building Code; shall
have a flame-spread rating of not more than 25 and smoke developed rating shall
be determined by Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
materials, NFPA No. 255, ASTM E84; UL Standard No. 723. Such materials are
listed in U.L. Building Materials List under heading “hazard Classification (Fire)”.
Duct insulation shall be labeled in accordance with Section 604 of the
International Mechanical Code.
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B. Notify Saudi Aramco Representative of the insulation schedule so that he may

observe all duct insulation before it is concealed from view.
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12.2.B PRODUCTS
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DATE:
PROJECT
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12.2.1.B Materials
N. ALSAHBIB
MAR-14-23
Refer to PE-300017 section 10
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA
12.3.B EXECUTION
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 12.3.1.B General
DATE: A. Refer to PE-300017 section 10.4

OPERATIONS
B. All insulation and finishes shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s

DATE: recommendations. Joints shall be tightly butted and the insulation materials
securely attached to the duct.
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VERIFICATION
EDSD
C. Duct joints insulation shall be install after duct leakage test is completed and
the work is acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative.
DATE:
BY:
D. Adhesives, sealers, vapor barrier coating, etc. shall be compatible with the
materials to which they are applied, and shall not corrode, soften or otherwise
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E. Insulation shall be applied as per Section 4.8.13 of SAES-K-001 & Table 6.4
of UMC.
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F. All ductwork exposed to outdoors shall be insulated and aluminum cladded.
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G. All ductworks exposed to indoors up to 2M. high from the finish floor level shall
be aluminum cladded.
12.3.2.B Application
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A. For rectangular ducts wider than 60 cm. apply stick clips to the bottom of the
duct on 45 cm centers.
DESCRIPTION
B. Apply adhesive to the ductwork in 10.2 cm. strip on 20-cm. centers and allow
drying time as necessary.
C. Tightly wrap insulation around duct with all circumferential joints butted and
with facing overlapped at least 5 cm.
D. Longitudinal joints shall overlap at least 5 cm.
E. Secure all joints with 0.02” WD Steel strapping at 300mm on center with ¾”
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clips and clip the pins flush with the washers.
G. All joints as well as all penetrations in the facing of the insulation shall be taped
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N. MINAMIBORI H. Exterior stick clip pins shall be on 46 cm centers. Clips shall be spot welded
DATE:
MAR-14-23 with a Duro Dyne Model LF, or approved equal.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
I. Replace or repair damage materials and defective Work as directed by Saudi
MAR-14-23
Aramco Representative at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA J. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved before
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
13.0 REFRIGERANT PIPING AND ACCESSORIES

DATE:
OPERATIONS
13.1 GENERAL
DATE:
13.1.1 Description
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
A. This section covers providing field refrigerant piping for direct expansion HVAC
systems as shown on the Drawings and specified herein including all
DATE:
accessories required to complete the work acceptable to Saudi Aramco

BY:
Representative.
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1. Refrigerating system: Combination of interconnected
refrigerant-containing parts constituting one closed refrigeration
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circuit in which a refrigerant is circulated for the purpose of
extracting heat.
a. Low side means the parts of a refrigerating system

subjected to evaporator pressure.

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b. High side means the parts of a refrigerating system

subjected to condenser pressure.
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2. Brazed joint: A gas-tight joint obtained by the joining of metal parts

with alloys which melt at temperatures higher than 427 degrees C
(800 degrees F) but less than the melting temperatures of the
joined parts.
A. Reference Codes and Standards: Comply with applicable Saudi Aramco

Standard as specified herein.
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construction, installation, operation, and inspection of every refrigerating

system employing a fluid which normally is vaporized and liquefied in its
refrigerating cycle.
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ENGINEER C. Comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX: Welding and
N. MINAMIBORI Brazing Qualifications.
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D. Products shall comply with UL 207 "Refrigerant–Containing Components and
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Accessories, "Nonelectrical"; or UL 429 "Electrical Operated Valves."
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13.1.3 Submittals
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A. Submit samples of the refrigerant pipes and shop drawings.
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AGENCY B. Comprehensive set of refrigerant piping size calculations performed by the
condenser units vendor to confirm adequacy of selected pipe sizes for actual
DATE: installed equipment and actual distances to AHU coils. Vendor shall confirm
OPERATIONS that with the proposed pipe sizes, the condenser units shall be able to deliver
the required cooling capacity as specified in the equipment schedules.
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C. Shop Drawings: Sufficient information for components noted, including valves
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and refrigerant piping accessories, clearly presented, shall be included to

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below:
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1. Tubing and fittings

2. Valves (TX valves, Solenoid valves, Isolation valves, etc.)

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3. Strainers
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4. Moisture-liquid indicators
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5. Filter-driers
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6. Flexible metal hose
7. Liquid-suction interchanges
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8. Oil separators (when specified)
9. Gauges
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10. Pipe and equipment supports
11. Flexible elastomeric pipe insulation
12. Refrigerant and oil
13. Pipe/conduit roof penetration cover
14. Soldering and brazing materials

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D. Layout and Isometrics of refrigerant piping and accessories, including flow

capacities, valves locations, and oil traps slopes of horizontal runs, floor/wall
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penetrations, and equipment connection details.
E. Certification: Copies of certificates for welders, approved welding procedure,

performance qualification record and list of welders' names and symbols.
F. Manufacturer’s standard catalog data prior to the purchase or installation of a

particular component, highlighted to show material, size, options, performance
charts and curves, etc., in adequate detail to demonstrate compliance with
contract requirements. Data shall include manufacturer’s recommended
installation instructions and procedures. Data shall be provided for the
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2. Valves.
3. Piping Accessories.
4. Pipe Hangers, Inserts, and Supports
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13.2 PRODUCTS
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13.2.1 Standard Commercial Products
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED A. Materials and equipment shall be standard products of a manufacturer regularly
K. OGAWA engaged in the manufacturing of such products, which are a similar material,
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commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year use shall
AGENCY include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and
of similar size. The 2 years’ experience shall be satisfactorily completed by a
DATE: product which has been sold or is offered for sale on the commercial market
OPERATIONS through advertisements, manufacturer’s catalogs, or brochures. Products having
less than a 2-year field service record shell be acceptable if a certified record of
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satisfactory field operation, for not less than 6000 hours exclusive of the
manufacturer’s factory tests, can be shown. Products shall be supported by a
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service organization. System components shall be environmentally suitable for

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the indicated locations.

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B. All items shall be in compliance to Specification PE-300017.

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A. Refrigerant piping, valves, fittings, and accessories shall be in accordance with

ASHRAE 15 and ASME B31.5, except as specified herein. Refrigerant piping,
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valves, fittings, and accessories shall be compatible with the fluids used and
capable of withstanding the pressures and temperatures of the service.
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Refrigerant piping, valves, and accessories used for refrigerant service shall be
cleaned, dehydrated, and sealed (capped or plugged) prior to shipment from the
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manufacturer’s plant.
13.2.3 Refrigerant Piping and Fittings

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A. Refrigerant piping shall be copper tubing conforming to SAES-L-105 and

ANSI B31.5 requirements.
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B. Copper tubing shall be soft annealed where bending is required and hard
drawn where no bending is required. Soft annealed copper tubing shall
not be used in sizes larger than 35 mm (1-3/8 inches).
C. Joints shall be brazed except that joints on lines 22 mm (7/8 inch) and
smaller may be flared. Cast copper fittings for flared copper tube shall
conform to ASME B16.26 and ASTM B 62. Wrought copper and bronze
solder-joint pressure fittings shall conform to ASME B16.22 and ASTM B
75M. Joints and fittings for brazed joint shall be wrought-copper or
forged-brass sweat fittings. Cast sweat-type joints and fittings shall not
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D. Suction lines shall be insulated with at least ¾” thick plastic foam

insulation conforming to ASTM C 534.
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ENGINEER 13.2.4 Solder
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DATE:
MAR-14-23 A. Solder shall conform to ASTM B 32, grade Sb5, tin-antimony alloy for
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service pressures up to 1034 kPa 150 psig. Solder flux shall be liquid or
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paste form, non-corrosive and conform to ASTM B 813.
DATE: MAR-14-23
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13.2.5 Brazing Filler Metal
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23
A. Filler metal shall conform to AWS A5.8, Type Bag-5 with AWS Type 3
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flux, except Type BcuP-6 may be used for brazing copper-to-copper
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OPERATIONS 13.2.6 Valves
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Valves shall be designed, manufactured, and tested specifically for refrigerant
service. Valve bodies shall be of brass, bronze, steel, or ductile iron construction.
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Valves 25mm inch and smaller shall have brazed or socket welded connections.
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Valves larger than 25 mm 1 inch shall have tongue-and-groove flanged or butt-

welded end connections. Threaded end connections shall not be used, except in
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pilot pressure or gauge lines where maintenance disassembly is required, and

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welded flanges cannot be used. Internal parts shall be removable for inspection
of replacement without applying heat or breaking pipe connections. Valve stems

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exposed to the atmosphere shall be stainless steel or corrosion resistant metal

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plated carbon steel. Direction of flow shall be legibly and permanently indicated
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on the valve body. Control valve inlets shall be fitted with integral or adapted
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strainer or filter where recommended or required by the manufacturer. Purge,
charge, and receiver valves shall be of manufacturer’s standard configuration
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A. Refrigerant Stop Valves: Valve shall be the globe or full-port ball type
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with a back-seating stem especially packed for refrigerant service. Valve
packing shall be replaceable under line pressure. Valve shall be
provided with a hand wheel or wrench operator and a seal cap. Valve
shall be the straight or angle pattern design as required.
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B. Check Valves: Valve shall be the swing or lift type as required to provide
positive shutoff at the differential pressure indicated. Valve shall be
provided with resilient seat.
DESCRIPTION
C. Liquid Solenoid Valves: Valves shall comply with ARI 760 and be suitable
for continuous duty with applied voltage 15 percent under and 5 percent
over nominal rated voltage at maximum and minimum encountered
pressure and temperature service conditions. Valves shall be direct-acting
or pilot-operating type, pack less, except that packed stem, seal capped,
manual lifting provisions shall be furnished. Solenoid coils shall be
moisture-proof, UL approved, totally encapsulated, or encapsulated and
metal jacketed as required. Valves shall have safe working pressure of
2760 kPa 400 psi and a maximum operating pressure differential of at least
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D. Expansion Valves: Valve shall conform to ARI 750 and ASHRAE 17. Valve
shall be the diaphragm and spring-loaded type with internal or external
equalizers, and bulb and capillary tubing. Valve shall be provided with an
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ENGINEER may be utilized where flowing refrigerant pressure drop between outlet of
N. MINAMIBORI the valve and inlet to the evaporator coil is negligible and pressure drop
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to 1 degrees C (2 degrees F) of saturated suction temperature at
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evaporator conditions. Bulb charge shall be determined by the
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manufacturer for the application and such that liquid will remain in the bulb
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at all operating conditions. Gas limited liquid charged valves and other
K. OGAWA valve devices for limiting evaporator pressure shall not be used without a
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distributor or discharge tube or effective means to prevent loss of control
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when bulb becomes warmer than valve body. Pilot-operated valves shall
AGENCY have a characterized plug to provide required modulating control. A de-
energized solenoid valve may be used in the pilot line to close the main
DATE: valve in lieu of a solenoid valve in the main liquid line. An isolatable
OPERATIONS pressure gauge shall be provided in the pilot line, at the main valve.
Automatic pressure reducing or constant pressure regulating expansion
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valves may be used only where indicted or for constant evaporator loads.
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E. Safety Relief Valves: Valve shall be the two-way type, unless indicated
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otherwise. Valve shall bear the ASME code symbol. Valve capacity shall
be certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
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Inspectors. Valve shall be of an automatically reseating design after

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activation.
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F. Evaporator Pressure Regulators, Direct Acting: Valve shall include a

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and pressure gauge port. Valve shall maintain a constant inlet pressure
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by balancing inlet pressure on diaphragm against an adjustable spring
load. Pressure drop at system design load shall not exceed the pressure
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difference corresponding to a 1 degrees C (2 degrees F) change in
saturated refrigerant temperature at evaporator operating suction
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temperature. Spring shall be selected for indicated maximum allowable
suction pressure range.
G. Refrigerant Access Valves: Refrigerant access valves and hose

connections shall be in accordance with ARI 720.

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13.2.7 Piping Accessories

DESCRIPTION
A. Filter Driers: Driers shall conform to ARI 710. Sizes 15 mm (5/8 inch) 5/8
inch and larger shall be the full flow, replaceable core type. Sizes 15 mm
(½ inch) and smaller shall be the sealed type. Cores shall be of suitable
desiccant that will not plug, cake, dust, channel, or break down, and shall
remove water, acid, and foreign material from the refrigerant. Filter drillers
shall be constructed so that none of the desiccant will pass into the
refrigerant lines. Minimum bursting pressure shall be 10.3 Mpa (1500 psi)
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materials suitable for the service. Glass shall be borosilicate type. Ferrous
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components subject to condensation shall be electro-galvanized.
C. Gauge Glass: Gauge glass shall include top and bottom isolation valves
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ENGINEER gauge glass; elastomer or polymer packing to suit the service; and gauge
N. MINAMIBORI glass guard.
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D. Moisture Indicator: Indicator shall be a self-reversible action, moisture
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reactive, color changing media. Indicator shall be furnished with full-color-
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printing tag containing color, moisture, and temperature criteria. Unless
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otherwise indicated, the moisture indicator shall be an integral part of each
K. OGAWA corresponding sight glass.
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E. Vibration Dampeners: Dampers shall be of the all-metallic bellows and
AGENCY woven-wire type.
DATE: F. Flexible Pipe Connectors: Connectors shall be a composite of interior

OPERATIONS corrugated phosphor bronze or Type 300 Series stainless steel, as
required for fluid service, with exterior reinforcement of bronze, stainless
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steel or monel wire braid. Assembly shall be constructed with a safety
factor of not less than 4 at 150 degrees C (300 degrees F). Unless
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otherwise indicated, the length of a flexible connector shall be as

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recommended by the manufacturer for the service intended.

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G. Strainers: Strainers used in refrigerant service shall have brass or cast iron
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body, Y-or angle-pattern, cleanable, not less then 60-mesh non corroding
screen of an area to provide net free area not less than ten times the pipe
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diameter with pressure rating compatible with the refrigerant service.

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where necessary for bypass-proof construction.
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I. Pressure and Vacuum Gauges: Gauges shall conform to ASME B40.100
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and shall be provided with throttling type needle valve or a pulsation
dampener and shut-off valve. Gauge shall be a minimum of 85 mm 3-1/2
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inches in diameter with a range from 0 kPa (0 psig) 0 psig to approximately
1.5 times the maximum system working pressure. Each gauge range shall
be selected so that at normal operating pressure, the needle is within the
middle-third of the range.
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J. Temperature Gauge: Temperature gauges shall be the industrial duty type

and be provided for the required temperature range. Gauges shall have
Celsius scale in 1 degree (Fahrenheit scale in 2 degree) graduations scale
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(black numbers) on a white face. The pointer shall be adjustable. Right

stem type temperature gauges shall be provided in thermal wells located
within 1.5 m 5 feet of the finished floor. Universal adjustable angle type or
remote element type temperature gauges shall be provided in thermal
wells located 1.5 to 2.1 m above the finished floor. Remote element type
temperature gauges shall be provided in thermal wells located 2.1 m above
the finished floor.
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ASHRAE Standard 15 and ANSI B31.5.
1. Install piping as short as possible, with a minimum number of

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N. MINAMIBORI 2. Install piping with adequate clearance between pipe and adjacent
DATE:
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piping, including insulation, to provide 25 mm (one inch) minimum
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clearance between adjacent piping or other surface. Use pipe
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sleeves through walls, floors, and ceilings, sized to permit
DATE:
CERTIFIED installation of pipes with full thickness insulation.
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MAR-14-23 3. Locate and orient valves to permit proper operation and access for
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CONSTRUCTION
maintenance of packing, seat and disc. Generally, locate valve
AGENCY stems in overhead piping in horizontal position. Provide a union
adjacent to one end of all threaded end valves. Control valves
DATE: usually require reducers to connect to pipe sizes shown on the
OPERATIONS drawing.
DATE:
4. Use protective conduit when installed below ground outside
trench.
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5. Swab fittings and valves with manufacturer's recommended

cleaning fluid to remove oil and other compounds prior to
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installation.
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6. Install hangers and supports per ANSI B31.5 and the refrigerant
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piping manufacturer's recommendations.

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B. Protect refrigerant system during construction against entrance of foreign
matter, dirt, and moisture; have open ends of piping and connections to
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compressors, condensers, evaporators and other equipment tightly
capped until assembly.
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C. After installation, purge all refrigerant lines with 7 kPa gage (1.0 psig) dry
nitrogen while soldering, brazing or welding connections as per SAES-K-
001 section 5.3.2.1. Cap the system with reusable plug after each brazing
operation to retain the nitrogen and prevent entrance of air and moisture.
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D. Pipe relief valve discharge to outdoors for systems containing more than
45 kg (100 pounds) of refrigerant.
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E. Pipe shall be cut accurately to measurements established at the jobsite, and

worked into place without springing or forcing, completely clearing all
windows, doors, and other openings. Cutting or other weakening of the
building structure to facilitate piping installation will not be permitted without
written approval. Pipe or tubing shall be cut square, shall have burrs removed
by reaming, and shall permit free expansion and contraction without causing
damage to the building structure, pipe, joints, or hangers.
F. Changes in direction shall be made with fittings, except that bending of pipe
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centerline radius of bends shall not be less than 6 diameters of the pipe. Bent
pipe showing kinks, wrinkles, flattening, or other malformations will not be
accepted.
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ENGINEER G. Brazing procedure and brazing operators shall be in accordance with the
N. MINAMIBORI requirements of Part QB, articles XII and XIII, section, ASME BPV code of
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13.3.2 Piping Installation
DATE: MAR-14-23
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A. Brazed/Soldered Connections: Brazing shall be performed in accordance
K. OGAWA with AWS Brazing Handbook, except as modified herein. During brazing, the
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pipe and fittings shall be filled with a pressure regulated inert gas, such as
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nitrogen, to prevent the formation of scale. Before brazing copper joints, both
AGENCY the outside of the tube and the inside of the fitting shall be cleaned with a wire
fitting brush until the entire joint surface is bright and clean. Brazing flux shall
DATE: not be used. Surplus brazing material shall be removed at all joints. Tubing
OPERATIONS shall be protected against oxidation during brazing by continuous purging of
the inside of the piping using nitrogen. Piping shall be supported prior to
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brazing and not be sprung or forced.
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B. Flared Connections: When flared connections are used, a suitable lubricant

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shall be used between the back of the flare and the nut in order to avoid
tearing flare while tightening the nut.
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13.3.3 Valve and Accessories Installation

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A. General: Refrigerant stop valves shall be installed on each side of each piece
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other similar items in multiple-unit installation, to provide partial system
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isolation as required for maintenance or repair. Stop valves shall be installed
with stems horizontal unless otherwise indicated. Ball valves shall be
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installed with stems positioned to facilitate operation and maintenance.
Isolating valves for pressure gauges and switches shall be external to thermal
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insulation. Safety switches shall not be fitted with isolation valves. Filter
dryers having access ports may be considered a point of isolation. Purge
valves shall be provided at all points of systems where accumulated non-
condensable gases would prevent proper system operation. Valves shall be
furnished to match line size, unless otherwise indicated or approved.

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B. Expansion Valves: Expansion valves shall be installed with the thermostatic

expansion valve bulb located on top of the suction line when the suction line
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is less than 54 mm (2-1/8 inches) 2-1/8 inches in diameter and at the 4 o’clock
or 8 o’ clock position on lines larger than 54 mm (2-1/8 inches) 2-1/8 inches.
The bulb shall be securely fastened with two clamps. The bulb shall be
insulated. The bulb shall be installed in a horizontal portion of the suction
line, if possible, with the pigtail on the bottom. If the bulb must be installed in
a vertical line, the bulb tubing shall be facing up.
C. Valve Identification: Each system valve, including those which are part of a
factory assembly, shall be tagged. Tags shall be in alphanumeric sequence,
progressing in direction of fluid flow. Tags shall be embossed, engraved, or
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substantially attached to a component or immediately adjacent thereto. Tags

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shall be attached with nonferrous, heavy duty, bead or link chain, 14 gauge
annealed wire, nylon cable bands or as approved. Tag numbers shall be
referenced on Operation and Maintenance Manuals and system diagrams.
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ENGINEER D. Strainers: Strainers shall be provided immediately ahead of solenoid valves
N. MINAMIBORI and expansion devices. Strainer may be an integral part of an expansion
DATE:
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E. Filter Dryer: A liquid line filter dryer shall be provided on each refrigerant
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circuit located such that all liquid refrigerant passes through a filter dryer.
DATE:
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Dryers shall be sized in accordance with the manufacturer’s
K. OGAWA recommendations for the system in which it is installed. Dryers shall be
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installed such that it can be isolated from the system, the isolated portion of
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CONSTRUCTION
the system evacuated, and the filter dryer replaced. Dryers shall be installed
AGENCY in the horizontal position except replaceable core filter dryers may be installed
in the vertical position with the access flange on the bottom.
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OPERATIONS F. Sight Glass: A moisture indicating sight glass shall be installed in all
refrigerant circuits down stream of all filter dryers and where indicated. Site
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glasses shall be full line size.
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G. Flexible Pipe Connectors: Connectors shall be installed perpendicular to line

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of motion being isolated. Piping for equipment with bi-directional motion shall
be fitted with two flexible connectors, in perpendicular planes. Reinforced
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elastomer flexible connectors shall be installed in accordance with

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manufacturer’s instructions. Piping guides and restraints related to flexible

connectors shall be provided as required.

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but not limited to the following: the sensing element of each automatic
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temperature control device where a thermometer is not an integral part
thereof, the liquid line leaving a receiver and [the suction line at each
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evaporator or liquid cooler. Thermal wells for insertion thermometers and
thermostats shall extend beyond thermal insulation surface not less than 25
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mm 1 inch.
I. Building Surface Penetrations: Sleeves shall not be installed in structural

members except where indicated or approved. Sleeves shall be PVC.
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J. General Service Areas: Each sleeve shall extend through its respective wall,
floor, or roof, and shall be cut flush with each surface. Pipes passing through
concrete or masonry wall or concrete floors or roofs shall be provided with
DESCRIPTION
pipe sleeves fitted into place at the time of construction. Sleeves shall be of
such size as to provide a minimum of 6.35 mm ¼ inch all-around clearance
between bare pipe and sleeves or between jacketed-insulation and sleeves.
K. Field Applied Insulation:
1. Refrigerant pipe shall be insulated with fiber-free flexible

elastomeric closed cell type PVC nitrile rubber insulation.
Insulation installed or exposed outdoor shall be metal cladded or
protected by an approved and acceptable method from moisture
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3. To avoid undue compression of insulation, provide cork stoppers

or wood inserts at supports as recommended by the insulation
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ENGINEER insulated pipe between the pipe insulation and pipe support.
N. MINAMIBORI Insulation shield shall be galvanized carbon steel ribbed shields
DATE:
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PROJECT
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The shield shall contain 2 ribs each 1 inch from center in order to
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keep the shield centered on hanger. Shield shall be Grinnel Figure
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168 or approved equal.
DATE:
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K. OGAWA 4. Where possible, slip insulation over the pipe or tubing prior to
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connection, and seal the butt joints with adhesive. Where the
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
slip-on technique is not possible, slit the insulation and apply it to
AGENCY the pipe sealing the seam and joints with contact adhesive.
Optional tape sealing, as recommended by the manufacturer, may
DATE: be employed.
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5. Insulation installed or exposed outdoor shall be metal cladded or
DATE:
protected by an approved and acceptable method from moisture
and sunlight degradation.
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L. Field Painting: Painting required for surface not otherwise specified, and
finish painting of items only primed at the factory.
DATE:
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13.3.4 Cleaning and Adjusting

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and moisture. Systems containing moderate amounts of air moisture,
contaminated refrigerant, or any foreign matter shall be considered
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contaminated systems. Restoring contaminated systems to clean
condition including disassembly, component replacement, evacuation,
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flushing, purging, and re-charging, shall be performed using currently
approved refrigerant and refrigeration manufacturer’s procedures.
Restoring contaminated systems shall be at no additional cost to Saudi
Aramco. Water shall not be used in any procedure or test.
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B. After installation, dehydrate system by placing a vacuum of 1.7 kPa (0.5

in. Hg) absolute pressure. Hold vacuum for 24 hours or cycle vacuum and
dry nitrogen purge according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
DESCRIPTION
13.3.5 Refrigerant Piping Tests
After all components of the refrigerant system have been installed and connected,
the entire refrigeration system shall be subjected to pneumatic, evacuation, and
startup tests as described herein. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of
Saudi Aramco Representative. Any material, equipment, instruments, and
personnel required for the test shall be provided by the Sub-contractor. The
services of a qualified technician shall be provided as required to perform all tests
and procedures indicated herein.
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be damaged or cause personnel injury by imposed test pressure, positive or

negative, shall be isolated from the test pressure or removed from the
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system. Safety relief valves and rupture discs, where not part of factory
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B. Pneumatic Test: Pressure control and excess pressure protection shall be
DATE:
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provided at the source of test pressure. Valves shall be wide open, except
ENGINEER those leading to the atmosphere. Test gas shall be dry nitrogen, with minus
N. ALSAHBIB 55 degree C (minus 70 degree F) dewpoint and less than 5 ppm oil. Test
DATE: MAR-14-23 pressure shall be applied in two stages before any refrigerant pipe is
CERTIFIED insulated or covered. First stage test shall be at 69 kPa (10 psi) with every
K. OGAWA joint being tested with a thick soap or color indicating solution. Second stage
DATE:
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CONSTRUCTION specified in ASHRAE 15 with a maximum test pressure 25 percent greater
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than first stage. Pressure above 690 Kpa (100 psig) shall be raised in 10
percent increments with a pressure acclimatizing period between increments.
DATE:
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The initial test pressure shall be recorded along with the ambient temperature
to which the system is exposed. Final test pressures of the second stage
shall be maintained on the system for a minimum of 24 hours. At the end of
DATE: the 24 hour period, the system pressure will be recorded along with the
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ambient temperature to which the system is exposed. A correction factor of

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2 Kpa (0.3 psi) will be allowed for each degree C (F) F change between test
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space initial and final ambient temperature, plus for increase and minus for a
decreases. If the corrected system pressure is not exactly equal to the initial
DATE:
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system test pressure, then the system shall be investigated for leaking joints.
To repair leaks, the joint shall be taken apart, thoroughly cleaned, and
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reconstructed as a new joint. Joints repaired by caulking, remelting, or back-


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shall be retested using the pneumatic tests described above. The entire
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C. Evacuation Test: Following satisfactory completion of the pneumatic tests,
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the pressure shall be relieved and the entire system shall be evacuated to an
absolute pressure of 300 micrometers. During evacuation of the systems,
the ambient temperature shall be higher than 2 degrees C 35 degrees F. No
more than one system shall be evacuated at one time by one vacuum pump.
Once the desired vacuum has been reached, the vacuum line shall be closed
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and the system shall stand for 1 hour. If the pressure rises over 500
micrometers after the 1 hour period, then the system shall be evacuated
again down to 300 micrometers and let set for another 1 hour period. The
DESCRIPTION
system shall not be charged until a vacuum of at least 500 micrometers is

maintained for a period of 1 hour without the assistance of a vacuum line. If
during the testing the pressure continues to rise, check the system for leaks,
repair as required, and repeat the evacuation procedure. During evacuation,
pressures shall be recorded by the thermocouple-type, electronic-type, or a
calibrated-micrometer type gauge.
D. System Charging and Startup Test: Following satisfactory completion of the

evacuation tests, the system shall be charge with the required amount of
refrigerant by raising pressure to normal operating pressure and in
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refrigerant temperatures, at design or improved valves. The entire system

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shall be tested for leaks. Fluorocarbon systems shall be tested with halide
torch or electronic leak detectors.
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ENGINEER been charge, the leaking portion of the system shall immediately be isolated
N. MINAMIBORI from the remainder of the system and the refrigerant pumped into the
DATE:
MAR-14-23 system receiver or other suitable container. Under no circumstances shall
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the refrigerant be discharged into the atmosphere.
N. ALSAHBIB
MAR-14-23
F. Sub-contractor’s Responsibility: The Sub-contractor shall, at all times during
DATE:
CERTIFIED
the installation and testing of the refrigeration system, take steps to prevent
K. OGAWA the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere. The steps shall include, but
MAR-14-23
not be limited to, procedures which will minimize the release of refrigerants
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
to the atmosphere and the use of refrigerant recovery devices to remove
AGENCY refrigerant from the system and store
DATE: the refrigerant for reuse of reclaim. At no time shall more than 85 g (3
OPERATIONS ounces) 3 ounces of refrigerant be released to the atmosphere in any one
occurrence.
DATE:
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14.1.1 Description:
A. This Section covers providing Air Cooled Condensing Units (ACCUs),

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complete and functional acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative and

in strict accordance with this Section and the applicable Drawings.
DESCRIPTION
B. Refer to PE-300017 section 5.11
C. No deviation from the applicable Drawings, approved shop drawings or the

Specifications shall be performed. If such a deviation is deemed necessary
by Sub-contractor, Sub-contractor shall submit details of such deviation to
Saudi Aramco Representative prior to commencing Work.
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condensing units and shall be the manufacturer’s latest approved design as

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published in the catalogues.

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ENGINEER
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14.1.3 Submittals
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER A. Submit to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval a certificate of
N. ALSAHBIB compliance stating that the material used and construction of air-cooled
DATE: MAR-14-23 condensing units conforms to all requirements of these Specifications.
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA B. Catalogue Data Including the Following Information’s:
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION 1. Unit type number.
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2. Installation and functional dimensions.

DATE:
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3. Locations and size of piping connections.
DATE: 4. Weight of units.

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5. Capacity of the units

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6. Motor, type, speed, horsepower, voltage, and full load current of

DATE:
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all components
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automatic or manual controlled device including provisions for
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field connections to the HVAC Control Panel, shall be submitted
to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval. Wiring diagrams
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shall identify each component, and one diagram shall show all
interconnected for interlock components and HVAC Control
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Panel field connections.
8. Operation and Maintenance Manuals, including parts list.

9. Applicable Codes and Standards under which the product is

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
manufactured and tested.
10. Unit generated sound power data.

DESCRIPTION
C. Submit recommending spare part list for two years. List shall include parts
numbers, description of each part and the price of each.
14.2 PRODUCTS
Refer to PE-300017 Section 5.11
14.3 EXECUTION
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B. Sub-contractor shall inspect all products for damage immediately before

DISCIPLINE installation. Any products that are damaged or not in accordance with
ENGINEER
N. MINAMIBORI Specifications shall immediately be repaired or remove from the Site and
MAR-14-23 be replaced at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER C. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved
N. ALSAHBIB before proceeding the works.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED 14.3.2 Installation
K. OGAWA
DATE:
MAR-14-23 A. All ACCUs shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
CONSTRUCTION recommendations and in accordance with the applicable Codes and
AGENCY Standards.
DATE: B. Install ACCUs on the location shown on the Drawings. D/X refrigerant lines
OPERATIONS
with all accessories such as filter/dryer, expansion valve…etc shall be
connected. Refrigerant filters, control valves and all other required
DATE: accessories shall be completely installed as an operational system. Units
shall be installed on vibration isolators. Interconnecting refrigerant piping
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between AHU and ACCU shall run in cable trays with cover.
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DATE:
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15.0 PACKAGED Air Conditioning Unit
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15.1.1 Description of Work

A. Work Included: The work under this section includes, but is not limited
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
to, the furnishing and installation of packaged air conditioning units as

specified herein and indicated on design drawings.
DESCRIPTION
B. The packaged air conditioner is a factory assembled cooling unit,

designed for refrigerant R-410a and housed in an insulated weather
proof cabinet for outdoor installation.
A. Certification: The air conditioning units shall be designed, constructed,

assembled, rated and tested in accordance with applicable codes and
standards.
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B. Electrical data, including wiring diagrams.

C. Description of materials and methods of construction including finishes for
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N. MINAMIBORI D. Description of cooling sequence of operation.
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DATE:
PROJECT
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E. Complete air data including fan motor electric characteristics and air volumes
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at design, external static pressure and sound rating. Fan curve shall be
MAR-14-23
provided with specified operating point clearly plotted to verify performance.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA F. Description of heat exchangers including the cooling coil and condenser coil.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
G. Description of air filter media, size and quantities.
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H. Description of all auxiliary equipment.
DATE:
OPERATIONS I. Cooling capacities at design conditions and flow rates.
DATE:
J. Installation recommendations including support arrangement, etc.
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K. Submit recommended spare parts list for each unit under this section. List
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shall include part numbers, and description of each part, and the price of each
part.
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE
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15.2.1 Single Packaged Air Conditioning Unit
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15.3 EXECUTION
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15.3.1 Inspection
DESCRIPTION
A. Inspection shall be in accordance with SATIP and SAIC requirements.
B. The unit shall have factory installed internal piping and wiring; refrigerant
circuit tested, dehydrated, seated and shipped with holding charge of
refrigerant.
C. At the worksite, the Sub-contractor shall remove any shipment fixtures of

corrosion protection if so required in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
D. The Sub-contractor shall check the air conditioning unit for damage and/or
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E. Equipment and materials supplied primed or painted shall be scrutinized by

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the Sub-contractor to establish what further work will be necessary to fully

protect and finish the surfaces in accordance with the paint specification. A
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guide to compatibility between coatings supplied by other and those which

DISCIPLINE shall be applied by the Sub-contractor is given in SAES-H-001 para. 5.3.10.
ENGINEER
N. MINAMIBORI
MAR-14-23 F. Should the equipment or materials be delivered with unsuitable primer or
DATE:
PROJECT
paint the unsuitable primer or paint shall be removed and the proper
ENGINEER surface preparation re-established by the Sub-contractor.
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23 15.3.2 Installation
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA
A. Equipment shall be installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with
MAR-14-23
DATE: the relevant drawings, project scope of work, construction specifications and
CONSTRUCTION
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manufacturer's instructions to insure proper sequential operation of the unit
and its control.
DATE:
OPERATIONS 16.0 HUMIDIFIERS
DATE:
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16.1.1 System Description

DATE:
BY:
A. Self contained electric steam humidifier complete with steam distribution

system, connecting hose and all associated controls and accessories.
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A. The material to be furnished under this section shall be the standard
product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of
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humidifiers and shall be the manufacturer’s latest approved design as
B. All equipment wiring shall comply with NEC requirements.

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
16.1.3 Submittals
A. Submit complete installation details to Company Representative for

DESCRIPTION
approval prior to installation.
B. Sub-contractor shall submit to Company Representative for approval lists of

material and equipment supported by sufficient descriptive material, such as
catalog cuts, diagrams and other data, published by the manufacturer, to
demonstrate conformance to the Construction Specification requirements;
model number alone will not be accepted.
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16.2.1 Equipment
A. General: Self contained electrode steam humidifier having a capacity as

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N. MINAMIBORI
DATE:
MAR-14-23 B. Cabinet : A painted steel cabinet with lockable cylinder access door shall be
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provided. The cylinder shall be of polypropylene construction. Electrode
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wiring shall be connected with a nut to prevent loosening of the connection.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED C. Controls:
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MAR-14-23 1. A modulating type humidity control system shall be provided for
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
remote control (from DDC) and shall be solid state control system
AGENCY that boils water based on conductivity. The control is to have field
adjustable low drain threshold, cycle time and capacity.
DATE:
OPERATIONS 2. Unit shall be able of drain tempering.
DATE:
3. Unit Control system to shutdown the unit on any of the following
faults : over current, excessive fill time and end of cylinder life.
CONTROL NUMBER
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4. The humidifier shall have the provision to relay its malfunctioning to

the HVAC control panel (DDC).
DATE:
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5. Provide duct humidistat with high limit setting to disable the steam
production in case of high humidity within the duct.

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a. Enable/Disable Command
(Relay output from DDC Panel to Humidifier Panel)
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b. Humidifier Capacity Control
(0-10 VDC from DDC Panel to Humidifier Panel)
c. Humidifier Healthy Status
(VFC from Humidifier Panel to DDC Panel)
d. Humidifier Fault
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(VFC from Humidifier Panel to DDC Panel)

e. Humidistat Input
(Input from Duct Humidistat to Humidifier)
DESCRIPTION
D. Steam distribution System: Stainless steel distribution pipe for horizontal in-
duct installation with integral pitch.
E. Connecting Pipe: Provide appropriate length of insulated copper pipe for

connection between the unit and the stream distribution system as shown on
the drawings.
F. Terminal connection points for all line and low voltage (control) connections.
A system on/off switch shall be externally available. A door interlock switch
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minerals from impeding proper operation of the solenoid plunger.
H. All manufacturer recommended accessories, such as water filters, isolation

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16.3 EXECUTION
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB 16.3.1 Inspection
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED A. Sub-contractor shall inspect all products for damage immediately before
K. OGAWA installation. Any products that are damaged or not in accordance with
MAR-14-23 Specifications shall immediately be repaired or remove from the Site and
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
be replaced at no additional cost to the company.
AGENCY
B. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved

DATE: before proceeding the works.
OPERATIONS
16.3.2 Installation
DATE:
A. Work shall be installed as shown and according to the manufacturer’s
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diagrams and recommendations.

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B. Handle and install units in accordance with manufacturer's written

DATE:
instructions.
BY:
C. Provide water supply in accordance with pressure and conductivity criteria.

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A. Duct mounted electric heating units ,flanged or slip-in design, with built-in
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terminal and control boxes completely factory wired to terminals.
17.1.2 Reference Codes and Standards

DESCRIPTION

Standards, Codes and Standards.

product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of electric
duct heater and shall be the manufacturer’s latest approved design as
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17.1.4 Submittals
A. Submit complete shop drawings and wiring diagrams, installation details

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N. MINAMIBORI B. Submit schedules listing the duct heaters air flow, heating capacities,
DATE:
MAR-14-23 accessories, etc. including all unit tag numbers.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
C. Sub-contractor shall submit to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval
MAR-14-23
lists of material and equipment supported by sufficient descriptive material,
DATE:
CERTIFIED
such as catalog cuts, diagrams and other data, published by the
K. OGAWA manufacturer, to demonstrate conformance to the Construction Specification
MAR-14-23
requirements; model number alone will not be accepted.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY D. Maintenance and operating manuals for each piece of equipment
DATE:
OPERATIONS
17.2 PRODUCTS
DATE:
17.2.1 Equipment
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
A. General: Aluminized steel frame, spot welded. Duct mounted units, flanged or
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slip-in design, with built-in terminal and control boxes completely factory wired
to terminals. Control panels shall be built-in (NEMA l).
DATE:
BY:
B. Coils: Open type, 80 percent nickel, 20 percent chromium resistance wire,

insulated by floating ceramic bushings and supported in aluminized steel

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brackets spaced on 100 mm (4-inch) maximum centers. Coils shall be

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frame with high temperature molded phenolic bushings. Heaters shall be
supplied with metal protective screens on inlet and outlet sides.
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C. Over Temperature Protection:
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l. Primary system: Automatic reset thermal cutout.
2. Secondary system: Load-carrying manual reset thermal cutout

factory wired in series with each heater stage.

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D. Over current Protection: UL and NEC.

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E. Contactors: Disconnecting mercury type.
F. Shall be supplied with metal protective screens on inlet and outlet sides of the
heating coil.
G. Provide Airflow sensing device to disable the unit in case of low or no flow.
H. For staged controlled heaters the maximum stage capacity shall be 3 kW.
I. Electric heaters above 6 kW shall be SCR controlled.

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K. Thermostats installed in Battery Rooms and corrosive areas shall be corrosion

resistant.
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ENGINEER L. The below interface signals shall be available in the unit:
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DATE:
MAR-14-23 i. Heater Enable/Disable Command
PROJECT
ENGINEER
(Relay output from DDC Panel to Heater Panel)
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ii. Heater ON Status
MAR-14-23
(VFC from Heater Panel to DDC Panel)
DATE:
CERTIFIED
iii. Heater Trip Alarm
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MAR-14-23
iv. Heater Capacity Input Signal (Only for SCR Controlled Heaters)
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
(0-10 VDC from DDC Panel to Heater Panel)
AGENCY
17.3 EXECUTION
DATE:
OPERATIONS
17.3.1 Inspection
DATE:
A. Sub-contractor shall inspect all products for damage immediately before
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VERIFICATION
installation. Any products that are damaged or not in accordance with

EDSD
Specifications shall immediately be repaired or remove from the Site and be

replaced at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
DATE:
BY:

before proceeding the works.

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A. Work shall be installed as shown and according to the manufacturer’s
diagrams and recommendations.
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B. Handle and install units in accordance with manufacturer's written
instructions.
C. Support units rigidly so they remain stationary at all times. Cross-bracing or

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other means of stiffening shall be provided as necessary. Method of support

shall be such that distortion and malfunction of units cannot occur.
DESCRIPTION
18.0 AIR HANDLING UNITS
18.1 GENERAL
18.1.1 Description
A. This Section covers providing Air Handling Units, complete and functional
acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative and in strict accordance with
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Saudi Aramco Representative prior to commencing Work.
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ENGINEER 18.1.2 Quality Control
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DATE:
MAR-14-23 A. The material to be furnished under this section shall be the standard
PROJECT
ENGINEER
product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of air
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handling units and shall be the manufacturer’s latest approved design as
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA 18.1.3 Submittals
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
A. Submit to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval a certificate of
AGENCY compliance stating that the material used and construction of air handling
units conforms to all requirements of these Specifications.
DATE:
OPERATIONS B. Catalogue Data Including the Following Information’s:
DATE:
1. Unit type (horizontal or vertical) and model number.
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VERIFICATION
2. Unit capacities including but not limited to sensible, latent, total,

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water flow rates, pressure drop for each component, face

velocities.
DATE:
BY:

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5. Description of insulation.
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6. Weight of units.
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7. Fan Air flow rate and coil capacity. The ratings and test conditions
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shall be per ARI industry Standard 430 for central station Air
Handling Units (AHU’s).
8. Fan curve showing the operating point at full air flow rate for all
AHUs.
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9. Motor, type, speed, horsepower, voltage and full load current.

DESCRIPTION
10. Complete description of heating (if any) and cooling coils.
11. Complete description and data on heating step controller (if any).
12. Complete electrical schematic and connection diagram for each

electrically controlled component having more than one automatic
or manual controlled device including provisions for field
connections to the HVAC Control panel (DDC), shall be submitted
to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval. Wiring diagrams
shall identify each component, and one diagram shall show all
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13. Complete description of heating and cooling parts list.

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ENGINEER 15. Applicable Codes and Standards under which the product is
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MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23 18.2 PRODUCTS
CERTIFIED
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MAR-14-23 18.2.1 General
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY A. Sub-contractor shall ensure that the manufacture or supplier have the
capability to provide In-Kingdom repair, maintenance, spare parts and
DATE: supply service for all equipment
OPERATIONS
18.2.2 Air Handling Units (AHUs)

DATE:
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VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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18.3.1 Inspection
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Specifications shall immediately be repaired or remove from the Site and
be replaced at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.

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DESCRIPTION
18.3.2 Installation
A. All Air Handling Units (AHU’s) shall be installed in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with the
applicable Codes and Standards.
B. Install Air Handling Units (AHU’s) on the location shown on the Drawing.
Refrigerant lines shall be connected including condensate drain line. Air
filters, control valves and all other required accessories shall be completely
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C. Ductwork shall be connected to the AHU with a flexible duct connector.

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Braided wire jumper shall be used for continuous grounding between

AHU’s and its ductwork.
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ENGINEER
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MAR-14-23
E. Furnish one set of the following:
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 1. Replacement filters for each air handling unit.
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23 2. Replacement belts for each air handling unit.
CERTIFIED
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MAR-14-23
19.0 FANS
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
19.1 GENERAL
DATE:
OPERATIONS
19.1.1 Description
DATE: A. This Section covers supply and exhaust fans as shown on the Drawings
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and specified herein, including accessories required to complete the Work

VERIFICATION
for functional operation, acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative of the

EDSD
following.
DATE:
BY:

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A. Test Report: Data showing test reading and calculated results of factory
tests of fans. The data shall include:
1. Description of fan and drive-(Make-size-type-arrangement).

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2. Motor nameplate data- (Volts-phase, Hertz-FLA-LRA-

synchronous and full load speeds-hp).
DESCRIPTION
3. Characteristics: - l/s. vs. static pressure, BHP and efficiency,

indicating clearly the operating point.
B. Provide with the following data:
1. Fan tip speed.
2. Sound rating information.
3. Method and material of construction.

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5. Installation recommendation.
6. Description of drive components.

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ENGINEER 7. Performance curves.
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DATE:
MAR-14-23 8. Static efficiency.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
9. Control wiring diagram.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA C. Recommended Spare Parts Lists: List of recommended spare showing
MAR-14-23
name, part number, and price for each part.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY D. Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
DATE:
OPERATIONS
19.2 PRODUCTS
DATE:
19.2.1 Equipment
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EDSD
A. Speed controllers shall be provided for all direct driven fans to achieve
DATE:
the design operating point.

BY:
B. Fans in corrosive areas shall be epoxy coated.

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C. Fans in Battery Rooms shall be spark resistant and epoxy coated.
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D. Fans in hazardous explosive areas shall be explosion proof with explosion
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19.2.2 Identification
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A. Equipment Number: Stamp equipment number on Manufacturer’s
standard nameplate and attach it permanently to fan.
B. Seals: All fans must bear the AMCA certified rating seal.
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
19.3 EXECUTION
DESCRIPTION
19.3.1 Installation
A. General:
1. Equipment shall be installed shown on the Drawings and in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Exhaust duct openings extending above roof shall not face

windward side.
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MAR-14-23 A. This Section covers the manufacturing and supply of materials and
DATE:
PROJECT
equipment for Chemical Filter units , complete and functional acceptable
ENGINEER to Company Representative and in strict accordance with this Section and
N. ALSAHBIB the applicable Drawings.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED B. The purpose of the filtration shall be for the protection of electronic
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equipment against corrosive gases in the outside air. The system shall be
MAR-14-23
DATE: designed and installed to remove the corrosive gases and maintain an
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
indoor air quality below the G1 severity level in accordance with ISA
Standard S71.04.
DATE:
OPERATIONS C. No deviation from the applicable Drawings, approved shop drawings or the
DATE: company representative prior to commencing Work.
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
20.1.2 Quality Control

EDSD

DATE:
BY:
product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of chemical

filter units and shall be the manufacturer’s latest approved design as
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B. Unit performance shall be certified in accordance with ISA standard S 71.04
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C. Sub-contractor shall ensure that the manufacture or supplier have the
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capability to provide In-Kingdom repair, maintenance, spare parts and
supply service for all equipment
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D. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
20.1.3 Submittals
E. Submit to Company Representative for approval a certificate of compliance

DESCRIPTION
stating that the material used and construction conforms to all requirements
of these Specifications.
F. Catalogue Data Including the Following Information’s:
1. Unit type and model number.
3. Weight of units.
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5. Motor, type, speed, horsepower, voltage and full load current.
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N. MINAMIBORI 7. Complete electrical schematic and connection diagram for each
DATE:
MAR-14-23 electrically controlled component having more than one automatic or
PROJECT
ENGINEER
manual controlled device including provisions for field connections to
N. ALSAHBIB
the HVAC Control panel, shall be submitted to company
MAR-14-23
Representative for approval. Wiring diagrams shall identify each
DATE:
CERTIFIED
component, and one diagram shall show all interconnected for interlock
K. OGAWA components and HVAC Control Panel field connections.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
9. Applicable Codes and Standards under which the product is
DATE: manufactured and tested.
OPERATIONS
DATE:
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20.2 PRODUCTS
VERIFICATION
EDSD
20.2.1 Equipment
DATE:
BY:
Refer to PE-300017 section 6.0

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20.3.1 Inspection
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Specifications shall immediately be repaired or remove from the Site and
be replaced at no additional cost to Company.

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DESCRIPTION
C. Fans shall be tested against the specified performance ratings.
D. All above tests and inspection shall be subject to acceptance of company

engineer.
20.3.2 Installation
A. All chemical filter units shall be installed in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with the applicable
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B. Ductwork shall be connected to the chemical filter unit with a flexible duct
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connector. Braided wire jumper shall be used for continuous grounding

between the unit and its ductwork.
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ENGINEER
N. MINAMIBORI
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT 21.0 DUCTWORK & ACCESSORIES
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
21.1 GENERAL
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23
DATE: 21.1.1 Description
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
A. This Section covers providing metal and non-metal ductwork as shown
DATE:
on the Drawings and specified herein, including, all accessories and
OPERATIONS testing required to complete the Work acceptable to Saudi Aramco
Representative.
DATE:
21.1.2 Duct Work
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
A. The ductwork to be provided under this Section shall include but not limited
to the supply, return, outside fresh air ductwork and air exhaust for the
DATE:
following systems and as shown on the Drawings.

BY:
Ductwork and all plenums with pressure class ratings shall be constructed
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or other devices that seal off air leakage. Pressure-sensitive tape shall not
be used as the primary sealant unless it has been certified to comply with
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UL-181A or UL-181B by an independent testing laboratory, and the tape is
used in accordance with that certification. All connections shall be sealed,
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including but not limited to spin-ins, taps, other branch connections, access
doors, access panels, and duct connections to equipment. Sealing that
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would void product listings is not required. Spiral lock seams need not be
sealed. All duct pressure class ratings shall be designated in the design
documents.
21.1.3 Materials Furnished but Installed Under Other Sections

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
A. Provide the following materials for installation under other Sections of the
Specifications:
DESCRIPTION
a. Frames and anchors for fire dampers to be installed on or in walls, partitions,

or floors.
b. Sleeves for ductwork penetrating walls and floors.
c. Supports for HVAC equipment.

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meet the requirements.
B. Inspection: Inform Saudi Aramco Representative of approved duct

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ENGINEER and inspect all ductwork installation. Ductwork shall not be concealed in
N. MINAMIBORI any manner prior to inspection by Saudi Aramco Representative.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
C. All ductwork shall be clear from visual imperfections, including pitting, oil
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canning, stains and discoloration.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
D. Ductwork which shows visual imperfections, including pitting, oil canning,
K. OGAWA stains and discoloration, shall be returned to the manufacturer for free
MAR-14-23
replacement as long as the consignment/delivery note has not been
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
signed by the Sub-contractor’s representative.
AGENCY
E. Sub-contractor will be responsible for the quality of ductwork after the
DATE: consignment delivery note is signed, and that includes damaged ducts
OPERATIONS due to mishandling, improper storing, etc. All ductwork shall be clear
from visual imperfections, including pitting, oil canning, stains and
DATE:
discoloration. All ductwork shall be clear from visual imperfections,
including pitting, oil canning, stains and discoloration.
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VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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A. Shop Drawings:
1. Complete with details, Section, Elevations, Connections, etc,. Photo

copies of the duct layout from the Drawings are not acceptable as a
submittal.
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2. Data shall include, but not limited to:

DESCRIPTION
a. Overall two-line layout, dimensioned with respect to the

building and connections to equipment.
b. Equipment and duct elevations and sections as required to

show clearances, methods of support, and details of
installation.
c. Distance from bottom of ducts or equipment to finished floor.
d. Dimensions of each duct section.

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f. Details of duct supports, including hanger locations, hanger

types, connections to duct and to building, auxiliary steel,
etc., manufacturer’s name and model number for hangers.
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ENGINEER g. Location and details of auxiliary equipment including: grills,
N. MINAMIBORI registers, diffusers, extractors, volume dampers, fire
DATE:
MAR-14-23 dampers, access doors, turning vanes, thermometer and
PROJECT
ENGINEER
pressure sensing connections, smoke detectors, test
N. ALSAHBIB
openings for pilot readings, control instruments, duct drains,
MAR-14-23
flexible connections, fume and exhaust hoods, etc.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA B. Coordination Drawings:
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
1. Sub-contractor Shall submit reflected ceiling plans, drawn to
AGENCY scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated
with each other, based on input from installers of the items
DATE: involved:
OPERATIONS
a. Ceiling suspension assembly members.
DATE:
b. Other systems installed in same space as ducts
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VERIFICATION
c. Ceiling and wall-mounting access doors and panels

EDSD
required to provide access to dampers and other

operating devices.
DATE:
BY:
d. Ceiling-mounting items, including lighting fixtures,

diffusers, grilles, speakers, sprinklers, access panels, and

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special moldings.
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a. Provide fabrication schedules for each duct pressure
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rating. The schedule shall at minimum show the followed
SMACNA table/section, reinforcement details, and
connection method.
D. Calculation verification
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
a. Ducts Pressure Drop Calculations

DESCRIPTION
Sub-contractor shall check and verify the pressure drop

calculations as per the procured equipment and
approved shop drawings.
Sub-contractor shall ensure that all procured
equipment, the duct sizing, and routes at site will be
within the free issued equipment selected external static
pressure.
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calculations based on
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N. MINAMIBORI sound attenuator vendor selections.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
21.2 PRODUCTS
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED 21.2.1 Equipment
K. OGAWA
DATE:
MAR-14-23 A. Rectangular Ductwork:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
1. Ductwork shall be constructed in the sizes and configuration as
shown on the Drawings. Sheet metal gauges corresponding to duct
DATE:
OPERATIONS
sizes and details of construction shall conform to the latest edition of
SMACNA, “HVAC Duct Construction Standards.”
DATE: 2. Duct Fittings: Rectangular Duct: all changes in duct size or elevation,
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tee connections, connections for grilles, registers or diffusers,

VERIFICATION
transition for elbows, casings, etc. shall be fabricated in accordance

EDSD
with Section 2 of SMACNA “HVAC Duct Construction Standards”.

Unless otherwise noted on the Drawing, no mitered fittings will be
DATE:
BY:
allowed.
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Reefer to PE-300017 Section12.2
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D. Sound Attenuators:
1. Attenuator Case: Attenuators shall be framed with galvanized steel

1 gauge heavier than the main duct wall and shall be constructed at
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a minimum of 20 gauges.
2. Splitter shall be radiused at both ends to minimize air pressure loss

DESCRIPTION
and regenerated noise.
3. Attenuator Cells: Cells and terminations shall be continuous for the

vertical height, shall be of the wedge design and shall match the
configuration of the duct walls. Cells shall be protected by perforated
steel and shall be in the frame with continuous beads of inert silicon
sealant.
4. Acoustic Fill: Acoustic fill shall be moisture-proof, odor-proof, vermin-

proof, fungus-proof, fire-proof and erosion-proof faced with glass
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downstream of the fans an fittings as per manufacturer

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DATE:
MAR-14-23 7. Sound Attenuator and Noise Calculations
PROJECT
ENGINEER
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a. Sub-contractor shall validate the sound attenuator calculations
MAR-14-23
based on
DATE:
CERTIFIED
1. selected equipment data,
K. OGAWA 2. approved shop drawings and
MAR-14-23
3. sound attenuator vendor selections.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
b. The sound attenuator selection shall ensure achieving the specified
AGENCY noise levels in all spaces.
DATE: 21.2.2 Materials

OPERATIONS
A. Sheet Metal:
DATE:
1. Galvanized Steel Sheet:
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VERIFICATION
Refer to PE-300017 Section 11

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2. Duct material for Battery Room and Corrosive Environment

DATE:
Refer to PE-300017 Section 11

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B. Fasteners:
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1. Steel Ductwork: Unless otherwise noted, all screwed fasteners used

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in galvanized ductwork shall be constructed or cadmium plated or
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galvanized steel. All riveted connections in galvanized ductwork
must be made with 5mm. dia. Steel pop rivets or flat-head, tinned
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iron rivets. Rivets and fasteners used in stainless steel ductwork
shall be stainless steel.
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C. Reinforcing: Reinforcing bars and angles shall be of the same material as the
ducts or casing on which they are used.
D. Galvanized surfaces damaged by welding shall be repaired with

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GALVANOX, or approved equal, in accordance with manufacturer’s written

instructions.
DESCRIPTION
E. Flexible Ducting:
1. General: Provide only to join duct collar to round necks of outlets

and inlets. Bends greater than 90 degree are not allowed. Length
longer than 1.0m shall not be allowed. Factory fabricated assembly
consisting of corrosion resistant spring steel helix, non-perforated
inner liner, wrapped with nominal 25mm thick fiberglass insulation
with thermal conductivity of 0.0331 W/m²-ºK.(0.23 Btu/hr.-sq. ft. -
ºF). Assembly sheathed in vapor barrier jacket, factory sealed at
both ends of each section, where horizontal support is required,
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installed with minimum of R/D (Radius/Diameter) of 1.5. Flexible

ductwork shall have a flame spread rating of not more than 25 and
a smoke developed rating of not more than 50 in accordance with
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N. MINAMIBORI F. Sealants:
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Duct joint sealer shall be fast-setting, thixotropic paste that remains flexible
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after drying. Product is to be Foster’s 32-14 DUCT SEALANT; United Sheet
MAR-14-23
Metal’s DUCT-SEAL, or approved equal.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA G. Flexible Duct Connections to Equipment:
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY H. Instrument test ports:
DATE: Refer PE-300017 to Section 12.5

OPERATIONS Sub-contractor shall consult with NEBB certified professional for verification
of the installation locations of the instrument test port inline with
DATE:
specification requirement during shop drawing preparation.
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VERIFICATION
I. Duct Leakage Tests:

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Ductwork that is designed to operate at static pressure in excess of 750 Pa

DATE:
and all ductwork located outdoor shall be leak-tested according to industry-

BY:
accepted test procedures (as stated in ASHRAE 90.1). Representative

sections totaling no less than 25% of the total installed duct area for the
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designated pressure class shall be tested. All sections shall be selected by

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21.3.1 Installation
A. Install ducts in a neat and workmanlike manner at locations shown on the

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Drawings and approved shop drawings. If interferences occur which require

changes in locations, size, or design of the ductwork, such changes are to be
made only after approval by Saudi Aramco.
DESCRIPTION
B. Ducts are to be independently supported from building structure only, and not
from other equipment or other equipment supports unless specifically shown
on the Drawings or approved by Saudi Aramco Representative at no
additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
C. Any deviations from the Drawings and Specifications concerning duct

construction, duct routing or duct support systems committed by the Sub-
contractor, without Saudi Aramco Representative’s prior approval, shall be
removed and replaced with approved material or methods at Sub-
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Specifications shall be repaired, removed and replaced as directed by

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ENGINEER before proceeding the works.
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DATE:
22.0 DAMPERS
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23 22.1 GENERAL
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23 22.1.1 Description
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY This Section covers all type dampers required for the HVAC systems, including all
accessories required to complete the Work for functional operation acceptable to
DATE: Saudi Aramco Representative.
OPERATIONS

DATE:
A. General: All devices, unless otherwise noted on the Drawings, shall be
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
new and of best quality.

EDSD
B. Reference Codes and Standards: Comply with applicable Saudi Aramco

DATE:

BY:
C. The material provided under this Section shall be the standard product of
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as required
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A. Shop Drawings: submit following to Saudi Aramco Representative for
approval:
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1. Shop drawings and manufacturer’s literature.
2. Required data shall include but not be limited to:

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a. Damper locations, required opening sizes and mounting

details.
DESCRIPTION
b. Dimensions of dampers, mounting attachment and all

accessories.
c. Complete description of materials and methods of

construction.
d. Complete description of damper operators, linkage,

bearings.
e. Performance curves showing air volume delivery at various

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modulating, gas tight dampers with actuator, including

provision for field connection to the HVAC Control Panel.
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ENGINEER selected actuators, quantity of actuators per damper and
N. MINAMIBORI power consumption shall be listed for each damper.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
h. All actuators shall be 24VAC powered with failed safe spring
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return type, fail-safe position (open/closed) shall be listed for
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each damper.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA i. All on/off actuators shall be 2-point with open/closed
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feedback.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY j. All modulating actuators input control signals and feedback
outputs shall be 0 – 10 DC.
DATE:
OPERATIONS k. Fire dampers shall be equipped with blade closed limit
switches for the confirmation of damper blade closure as per
DATE:
specified on design drawings.
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
3. Sub-contractor shall include damper manufacturer's Installation

EDSD
Instructions as part of the fire damper submittal. These

instructions shall describe the applicable requirements for
DATE:
damper sleeve thickness, retaining angles, methods of

BY:
attachment, duct-to-sleeve connections, preparation of wall or

floor openings, and all other requirements to provide an

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installation equivalent to that tested by the damper

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procedures. Sub-contractor shall detail any proposed
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installations that deviate from these manufacturer's instructions
and explain the needed deviations. All fire damper installations
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shall comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions or
any submitted deviations and must be acceptable to Saudi
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Aramco.
22.2 PRODUCTS
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
22.2.1 Fire Dampers

DESCRIPTION
22.2.2 Balancing Dampers
22.2.3 Back draft Dampers
Refer to PE-300017 section 16.2.2
22.2.4 Pressure Relief Damper

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A. Horizontal operable shutter which operates to equalize the pressure across

complete with counterweight.
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B. The frame and the blades shall be extruded aluminum alloy and polyester
powder coated with a white finish.
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ENGINEER C. The frame shall have a typical wall thickness of 1/16” and shall be separated
N. MINAMIBORI from the movable blades by an extruded rigid PVC track.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
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D. Foam tape shall be installed on the blades where they overlap to insure a good
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seal and to reduce noise.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED E. Damper shall be provided with a counterweight in order to adjust the pressure
K. OGAWA at which the blades open. Leakage class 1 that shall conform to the Saudi
MAR-14-23 Aramco requirements.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 22.2.5 Blast Suppression Dampers
DATE: Refer to PE-300017 section 16.4

OPERATIONS
22.2.6 Motorized Shut-off Dampers

DATE:
A. Dampers shall be UL 555S classified and labelled as a leakage class 1
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EDSD
B. Shall be constructed with galvanized steel frame and parallel-blade type

complete with linkage, steel spring, auxiliary switches and electric spring
DATE:
return actuator.
BY:
C. Damper shall close on loss of power

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D. Dampers shall be suitable for ductwork mounting and shall be sealed air tight
in the ductwork with suitable mastic. The seals on the damper blades shall
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be silicon or vinyl. Dampers shall have nylon, PVC or bronze self-lubricating
bushings.
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E. For Dampers located on in Battery Room or corrosive environment, shall be
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stainless steel
22.2.7 Modulating Dampers

A. Dampers shall be UL 555S classified and labelled as a leakage class 1

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
B. Shall be constructed with galvanized steel frame and parallel-blade type

complete with linkage, steel spring, auxiliary switches, and electric spring
DESCRIPTION
return actuator.
C. Damper shall close on loss of power
D. Dampers shall be suitable for ductwork mounting and shall be sealed airtight
in the ductwork with suitable mastic. The seals on the damper blades shall
be silicon or vinyl. Dampers shall have nylon, PVC or borze self-lubricating
bushings.
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B. Blades: Muti-blades, opposed action, galvanized steel
C. Bearing: Self-lubricating stainless-steel sleeve, turning in extruded hole in

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N. MINAMIBORI D. Seals: Neoprene foam rubber material, heat resistant to 80°C
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
E. Jamb: Stainless steel, flexible metal compression type.
N. ALSAHBIB
MAR-14-23
F. Linkage: Concealed in frame
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA G. Controlled closing and locking of damper in 3 seconds.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
H. Dampers shall be UL 555S classified and labelled as a leakage class 1
AGENCY
22.2.9 Fire and Smoke Dampers

DATE:
OPERATIONS A. Dampers shall be UL 555 and UL 555S classified and labelled as a leakage
class 1 and NFPA90
DATE:
B. Construction: Casing galvanized sheet steel
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
C. Blades: Airfoil-shape, single or multi-blades, opposed action, galvanized steel

DATE:
D. Bearing: Self-lubricating stainless-steel sleeve, turning in extruded hole in

BY:
frame.
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E. Jamb: Stainless steel, flexible metal compression type.

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F. Linkage: Concealed in frame
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G. Factory Sleeve: Minimum 1.0 mm (20 gauge) thickness, minimum 432 mm
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(1 inches ) long. Silicon caulk factory applied to sleeve at damper frame to
comply with leakage rating requirements.
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H. Heat actuated, quick detect, temperature release device.
22.3 EXECUTION
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
22.3.1 Installation
DESCRIPTION
A. Dampers are to be provided where shown on the Drawings and required

by IBC and applicable Codes and Standards. Installation to be neat,
workmanlike and in accordance with the instructions of the damper
manufacturer.
B. Sub-contractor shall provide suitable access at each fire damper to allow

inspection, cycling or testing of the fire damper and replacement of the
fusible link. This includes furnishing and installing duct access doors and
wall or ceiling access panels as may be required. Sub-contractor
installing fire dampers shall be responsible for these access doors and
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A. Position each manual operator so that it clearly and accurately indicates

the position of the damper blade.
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ENGINEER B. Furnish 4(four) Nos. spare fusible links for fire dampers per building.
N. MINAMIBORI
MAR-14-23
DATE:
23.0 AIR DEVICES, REGISTERS, GRILLES AND DIFFUSERS
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23 23.1 GENERAL
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23 23.1.1 Description
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY A. This Section covers air providing air devices, registers, grilles, and diffusers
as shown on the Drawings and specified herein, including accessories
DATE: required to complete the Work acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative.
OPERATIONS
23.1.2 Submittals
DATE:
Submit the following to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
A. Manufacturer’s Literature: Performance data, physical dimensions, etc.

DATE:
B. Samples: One (1) sample of each type of air outlet and inlet with accessories and
BY:
manufacturer’s technical data’s.

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23.2.1 General
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A. Diffusers, registers and grilles of sizes and types indicated on the Drawings
and specified herein, shall be manufactured by Saudi Aramco’s approved
vendor. Equipment shall be suitable for handling supply/return/exhaust air
from locations in acoustical ceiling, gypsum board ceiling, in exposed

ductwork or flush on wall.
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
B. The diffusers, grilles, and registers shall be rated to deliver its rated air
DESCRIPTION
capacity in the indicated style without exceeding the specified noise level of
35 NC. Ratings shall be certified by ADC or ADC approved laboratory.
C. Finish: Provide diffusers and grilles with factory applied baked enamel color
finish as specified on Drawings. Backside of all diffusers, registers and grilles
including visible portion of duct shall be painted flat back.
23.2.2 Supply Air Grilles

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DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
N. MINAMIBORI
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DATE:
PROJECT
23.2.5 Return/Exhaust Air Diffuser
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB Refer to PE-300017 Section 13.9
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED 23.2.6 Supply Jet Diffuser
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23
DATE: A. Aluminum alloy turbo nozzle and rings
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
B. Adjustable (horizontal and vertical ways) inner concentric rings of jet
DATE:
OPERATIONS C. Electrostatic polyester powder coated finished.
23.2.7 Door and Transfer Grilles

DATE:
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A. The frame and blades shall be extruded aluminium alloy and polyester
VERIFICATION
powder coated with a white finish.

EDSD
B. The frame shall have a typical wall thickness of 1/16” and shall be
DATE:
BY:
separated from the blades by an extruded rigid PVC track which becomes
an integral part of the frame.
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23.2.8 Sand Trap Louvers
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23.2.9 Inertial Filters

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
A. Inertial Filters shall be factory fabricated and assembled. Each filter shall
consist of housing, bleed air manifold, cell bodies, blade packs, bullnoses,
and inlet screen.
DESCRIPTION
B. All finished components shall be phosphatized and given a coat at zinc

chromate primer and finished with a coat of gray enamel.
C. The filter shall consist of one or more cells depending on airflow and
resistance requirements. Individual cells shall include two removable blade
packs and have a maximum center-to-center (width) dimension of 5” (127
mm) and shall be 24” (610 mm) in length.
D. Housing shall be constructed of not less than 11-gauge steel. The housing
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E. Housings shall be equipped with a bleed air manifold constructed of not less
than 11-gauge steel, all welded construction. Manifold outlets shall have a
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ENGINEER connection. Manifolds shall be seized to provide uniform airflow through
N. MINAMIBORI each cell’s dust bin for proper balance and dust removal.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
F. Blade packs shall be constructed of not less than 20-gauge steel with
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welded construction. Blade pack vanes are to be individually formed and
MAR-14-23
welded. Vanes shall be arranged to provide a circuitous path to the airflow
DATE:
CERTIFIED
and redirect the air toward the clean air outlet. The air passageway
K. OGAWA between adjacent blades shall have a minimum width of 19” (4.83 mm).
MAR-14-23
Blade packs shall be removable to provide for inspection or service.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY G. The bullnose shall be aerodynamically formed of 16-gauge steel to provide
proper air entry. One bullnose will be required for each two blade packs to
DATE: properly direct air to each tapered cell. Bullnose clamps shall be
OPERATIONS constructed of 19” (4.83 mm) steel and shall be retained by 5/16 threaded
stock welded to the center divider. Center divider shall be constructed of
DATE:
16-gauge steel.
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H. Bleed slots shall be an integral part of each dust bin. The bleed slot/dust bin
EDSD
shall be constructed of not less than 16-gauge steel. The bleed slot shall
have a rounded entry configuration to minimize obstruction or plugging
DATE:
under heavy dust concentrations.

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I. Inlet screens shall consist of a 26-gauge, four-mesh, galvanized hardware

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cloth integrally supported by a double layered 16-gauge galvanized steel

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J. When tested in accordance with the general requirements outlined in SAE
J726, the filter efficiency shall not be less than 93% on Standardized Coarse
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Air Cleaner Test Dust at a clean airflow rate of 1000 CFM (1700 m2/h) per
single cell using a bleed rate equaling 10% of inlet flow. Inlet to clean air
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outlet resistance shall not exceed 1.2” w.g. (.30 kPa) at 1000 CFM (1700
m2/h) clean airflow.
K. Filter shall be Model DynaVane as Manufactured by Farr Company or

approved equal.
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
23.3 EXECUTION
DESCRIPTION
23.3.1 Installation
A. Installation registers, grilles and diffusers in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions and recommendations.
B. Any damaged item be removed and replaced as directed by Saudi Aramco

Representative at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
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24.1.1 Description
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N. MINAMIBORI specified herein, including controls and all accessories required to complete the
DATE:
MAR-14-23 Work for operation acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative
PROJECT
ENGINEER
N. ALSAHBIB 24.1.2 Quality Assurance
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED A. Reference Codes and Standards: Comply with applicable Saudi Aramco
K. OGAWA Standards, Codes and Standards.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
24.1.3 Submittals
AGENCY
Submit to following Saudi Aramco Representative for approval:

DATE:
OPERATIONS A. Manufacturer’s Literature:
DATE:
1. Manufacturer’s original copy of maintenance and operating
manuals.
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EDSD
2. Required data shall include, but not limited to:

DATE:
i. Unit designations.
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ii. Unit dimensions and weight.

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iii. Complete Electrical data including wiring diagrams.
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iv. Description of materials and methods of construction including
finishes for unit and all components.
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v. Description of cooling/or heating operation.
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vi. Data including fan motor KW and air flow capacity at design external
static pressure and sound rating.
vii. Description of heat exchangers including the cooling coil, condenser

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
coil and heating coil.
viii. Description of air filter

DESCRIPTION
ix. Cooling capacities at design conditions and flow rates.
x. Installation recommendations.
B. Recommended Spare Parts Lists: Recommended spare parts list for each
unit. List shall include part numbers, a description of each part, including
price of each part.
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A. Direct - expansion type with remote condensing unit, capacity ratings

certified to comply with ARI standard 210.
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N. MINAMIBORI unit. Contained within the unit enclosure is all factory wiring, piping,
DATE:
MAR-14-23 controls, compressor, refrigerant charge (R-410a), and special features
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required prior to field start-up.
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C. Unit Cabinet: Unit cabinet will be constructed of galvanized steel or
DATE:
CERTIFIED aluminum, bonderized, and coated with a powder coat paint.
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MAR-14-23 D. Fans: Condenser fan will be direct-drive propeller type, discharging air
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
upward.
AGENCY E. Condenser fan motors will be totally enclosed, 1-phase type with class F
insulation and permanently lubricated bearings. Shafts will be corrosion
DATE: resistant.
OPERATIONS
F. Fan blades will be statically and dynamically balanced. Condenser fan

DATE:
openings will be equipped with PVC-coated steel wire safety guards.
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G. Compressor: Compressor will be hermetically sealed. Compressor will be

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mounted on rubber vibration isolator.

DATE:
H. Condenser Coil: Condenser coil will be air-cooled. Coil will be constructed

BY:
of aluminum fins mechanically bonded to copper tubes which are then

cleaned, dehydrated, and sealed.

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I. Refrigeration Components: Refrigeration circuit components will include

liquid line shutoff valve with seat connections, suction line shutoff valves
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J. Indoor Unit:
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1. Wall Type: complete with wireless controller, washable filter, fan
speed adjustment, quiet operation, complete with thermostat.
2. Ducted Type: complete with wireless controller, washable filter, fan
speed adjustment, quiet operation, complete with thermostat.
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24.2.2 Identification
A. Equipment Number: Provide a nameplate tally at conspicuous location on

DESCRIPTION
the equipment, bearing the equipment number and the area it serves.
24.3 EXECUTION
24.3.1 Installation
A. Provide galvanized metal collar frame (weather tight seal) for thru the wall
packaged air conditioners.
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concealed in the wall. Refer to manufacturer recommendation for the

manner in which the condenser is to be mounted on the roof.
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C. Replace or repair damage materials, equipment and defective Work as

directed by Saudi Aramco Representative at no additional cost to Saudi
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N. MINAMIBORI D. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved
DATE:
MAR-14-23 before proceeding the works.
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N. ALSAHBIB 25.0 VAV/CAV BOX (AIR TERMINAL UNITS)
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED 25.1 GENERAL
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
A. Air Terminal Units (VAV/CAV), with built-in terminal and control boxes
DATE: completely factory wired to terminals.
OPERATIONS
25.1.2 Reference Codes and Standards

DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

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BY:

product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of VAV/CAV

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design as published in the catalogues.
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A. Submit complete shop drawings and wiring diagrams, installation details
to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval prior to installation.
B. Submit schedules listing the VAV/CAV air flow, heating capacities,

accessories, etc. including all unit tag numbers.

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C. Sub-contractor shall submit to Saudi Aramco Representative for approval

lists of material and equipment supported by sufficient descriptive material,
DESCRIPTION
such as catalog cuts, diagrams and other data, published by the

manufacturer, to demonstrate conformance to the Construction Specification
requirements; model number alone will not be accepted.
D. Maintenance and operating manuals for each piece of equipment
25.2 PRODUCTS
25.2.1 Equipment
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B. Technical Requirements
1. Damper spindle shall have clear indication /marking for the

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ENGINEER 2. Minimum required straight runs for up and down streams of the
N. MINAMIBORI VAV, and its inline Electric heater shall be defined for each type
DATE:
MAR-14-23 in the material submittal for approval.
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3. All VAVs/CAVs shall be controlled by BACnet MS/TP DDC
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controllers.
MAR-14-23
4. For VAV/CAV Electric Duct Heater (EDH) shall not be integral
DATE:
CERTIFIED assembly of the VAV/CAV box but shall be a separate UL listed
K. OGAWA component.
MAR-14-23 5. The VAV/CAV electric duct heater shall include a dedicated
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
mounted control panel and shall follow the electric duct heater
AGENCY specification requirements listed in section 17 of this
specifications.
DATE: 6. The VAV/CAV electric duct heater shall not include a separate
OPERATIONS thermostat, it shall be controlled by the VAV/CAV DDC controller
through the VAV/CAV thermostat.
DATE:
7. For VAVs/CAVs with electric heaters:
a. Wiring between the VAV/CAV control panel and the
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electric duct heater panel shall be performed after

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installation and shall run through conduits.

b. In addition to its internal safeties, the electric heater shall
DATE:
not be enabled by the VAV DDC controller unless the

BY:
minimum heating air flow is achieved.

c. The VAV/CAV control panel shall include external

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terminals for connection to the Heater Panel, and the

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same shall be available in the heater panel side.

8. All VAV/CAV units shall be factory wired.
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9. All units shall be factory calibrated and tested.
10. Each VAV shall be factory labeled with tags showing the model
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number, configured minimum and maximum flow setpoints, and
unit tag number as minimum.
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11. Wiring diagrams showing all internal and external wiring and
connection details for each unit type shall be submitted in the
material submittal for approval.
12. The below points shall be communicated from the VAV/CAV
DDC Controller as minimum:

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a. Room Temperature
b. Room Temperature Setpoint
c. Damper Position
DESCRIPTION
d. Supply Air Flow

e. Requested Air Flow
f. Minimum Air Flow Setpoint
g. Maximum Air Flow Setpoint
h. Low Air Flow Alarm
i. Electric Heater Enable/Disable Command
j. Electric Heater ON Status
k. Electric Heater Capacity
l. Electric Heater Alarm
m. Operating Mode
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25.3.1 Inspection
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ENGINEER A. Sub-contractor shall inspect all products for damage immediately before
N. MINAMIBORI installation. Any products that are damaged or not in accordance with
DATE:
MAR-14-23 Specifications shall immediately be repaired or remove from the Site and be
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replaced at no additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
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B. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved before
DATE:
CERTIFIED proceeding the works.
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23 25.3.2 Installation
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY A. Work shall be installed as shown and according to the manufacturer’s diagrams
and recommendations.
DATE:
OPERATIONS B. Handle and install units in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
DATE:
C. Support units rigidly so they remain stationary at all times. Cross-bracing or
other means of stiffening shall be provided as necessary. Method of support
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shall be such that distortion and malfunction of units cannot occur.

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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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26.1.1 Description
This Section covers precision air conditioner as shown on the Drawings and
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specified herein, including controls and all accessories required to complete the
Work for operation acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative
DESCRIPTION

26.1.3 Submittals
Submit to following Saudi Aramco Representative for approval:
A. Manufacturer’s Literature:
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2. Required data shall include, but not limited to:
i. Unit designations.
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MAR-14-23 iii. Complete Electrical data including wiring diagrams.
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iv. Description of materials and methods of construction
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including finishes for unit and all components.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA v. Description of cooling/or heating operation.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
vi. Data including fan motor KW and air flow capacity at design
AGENCY external static pressure and sound rating.
DATE: vii. Description of heat exchangers including the cooling coil,

OPERATIONS condenser coil and heating coil.
DATE:
viii. Description of air filter
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ix. Cooling capacities at design conditions and flow rates.

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x. Installation recommendations.
DATE:
BY:
C. Recommended Spare Parts Lists: Recommended spare parts list for each
unit. List shall include part numbers, a description of each part, including
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price of each part.

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26.2.1 General
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A. Direct - expansion type with remote condensing unit, capacity ratings
certified to comply with ARI standard 210.
B. Outdoor Unit: Air-cooled condenser shall be with low profile, direct propeller
fan type.
ISSUED FOR REVIEW
Unit Cabinet: Unit cabinet will be constructed of galvanized steel or

DESCRIPTION
aluminum, bonderized, and coated with a powder coat paint.
Fans: Condenser fan will be direct-drive propeller type, discharging air

upward.
Fan blades will be statically and dynamically balanced. Condenser fan

openings will be equipped with PVC-coated steel wire safety guards.
Compressor: Compressor will be hermetically sealed. Compressor will be

mounted on rubber vibration isolator.
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of aluminum fins mechanically bonded to copper tubes which are then

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cleaned, dehydrated, and sealed.

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DATE
Refrigeration Components: Refrigeration circuit components will include

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liquid line shutoff valve with seat connections, suction line shutoff valves
DISCIPLINE with sweat connections, system charge of R-410a refrigerant, and
ENGINEER
N. MINAMIBORI
compressor oil.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
PROJECT
Indoor Unit : Floor mounted, wireless controller, washable filter, fan speed
ENGINEER adjustment, quiet operation, complete with thermostat.
N. ALSAHBIB
DATE: MAR-14-23 Controls: with interface control with DDC to control operation and monitor
CERTIFIED status of the unit.
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23
DATE: 26.2.2 Identification
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
A. Equipment Number: Provide a nameplate tally at conspicuous location on
the equipment, bearing the equipment number and the area it serves.
DATE:
OPERATIONS
26.3 EXECUTION
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
26.3.1 Installation
VERIFICATION
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A. Provide galvanized metal collar frame (weather tight seal) for thru the wall
packaged air conditioners.
DATE:
BY:
B. Install the A/C units as high as possible. Pipe works shall be kept
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C. Replace or repair damage materials, equipment and defective Work as
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D. Repair procedure shall be prepared by Sub-contractor and approved before
27.0 HVAC CONTROLS

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DESCRIPTION
27.1 GENERAL
27.1.1 Description
A. This Section covers all labors, materials, tools and equipment, design,
fabrication ,installation, complete and in place, and all control systems as
specified herein and required for a complete and operable HVAC Control
system acceptable to Saudi Aramco Representative. The Systems shall be
designed for continuous automatic electric operation with a minimum
maintenance of equipment.
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sensors, damper actuators, switches, thermostats, terminal panel, boxes and

all other accessory equipment required, including a complete system of
control wiring, controllers, controlled devices and other accessory equipment.
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ENGINEER C. All Work performed under this Section shall be done by an independent sub-
N. MINAMIBORI contractor who specializes in the installation and servicing of automatic
DATE:
MAR-14-23 electric control systems.
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N. ALSAHBIB
1. Sub-contractor shall provide all materials, labor, conduits, wiring,
MAR-14-23
and equipment required for the control systems hereinafter specified
DATE:
CERTIFIED
and approved unless provided by others but installed under this
K. OGAWA Section of Work.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
2. Sub-contractor or its approved sub-contractor shall provide all
AGENCY materials, labor, equipment necessary to check, calibrate, and adjust
all components, etc. of the control system to insure that each system
DATE: functions in accordance with the requirements of these
OPERATIONS Specifications.
DATE:
3. Sub-contractor shall ensure that the manufacturer or supplier have
the capability to provide In-Kingdom repair, maintenance, spare
CONTROL NUMBER
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parts and supply service for all equipment specified in this Section.
EDSD
D. All control shall be “BACnet” compatible for future connection to a Building

DATE:
Management System (BMS).

BY:
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1. Sub-contractor shall submit to Saudi Aramco Representative, for
approval, list of manufacturers and equipment proposed to be
provided for the HVAC control system. Sub-contractor shall submit
a list of shop drawings, technical data, bulletins etc., with submittals
dates, in coordination with construction schedules dates when

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
equipment and materials is required on site. A delay of construction,

due to lack of equipment, materials, etc., not being on Site on time
is unacceptable.
DESCRIPTION
2. Submit to Saudi Aramco Representative following items for

approval, but not limited to:
a. Complete materials list of all items proposed to be provided

under this Section.
b. Manufacturers specification and other data required to

demonstrate compliance with the specified requirements.
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d. Input/Output Summaries.
e. Electrical power consumption ratings and calculation.

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MAR-14-23 g. Data of Power Supplies and Power Conditioners.
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h. Data of all instrumentation, gauges and meters.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
i. Data of Field Cabinets and Panels.
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j. Data of Conduit, Raceway and Wiring
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY k. Manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures
which, when approve by Saudi Aramco Representative, will
DATE: become the basis for inspection and acceptance or rejection
OPERATIONS of the actual installation procedures used on the Work.
DATE:
3. Shop Drawings:
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a. Floor plans showing all HVAC Control panel locations.

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b. Control diagrams with all points identified, sequence of

DATE:
operation, control logic and control algorithms, motor control

BY:
diagrams, and electrical interface diagrams, including all

switches, relays and transducers noting the function of each

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device.
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Control terminology and identification shown on the
diagrams shall be consistent throughout for all components
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and follow the standard symbols, nomenclature and
markings set forth by the latest edition of NEC & ASHRAE
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Electrical Standards. System drawings shall be full size
diagrams.
c. Wiring diagrams: shall show the complete interconnected

control system with all external and internal connections and

ISSUED FOR REVIEW
field devices,motor starters, control panel, external pilot and

safety devices and such other equipment terminal points
with correct identification.
DESCRIPTION
d. Electrical Installation Drawings, including all wire routing

and conduit routing, and all panel, and junction box
locations. Provide wire termination drawings for all panels
and details for all wall and ceiling mounted devices.
B. As-Built: Prior to final completion, furnish Saudi Aramco Representative

complete as-built documents covering the complete control systems for
each system, complete with revised drawings, maintenance and repair
instruction sheets, special tool, and a description of operation of all
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Representative for his approval.

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C. Operation and Maintenance Instructions: submit operation and

maintenance manuals for the complete system including, but not limited
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N. MINAMIBORI
DATE:
MAR-14-23 27.1.3 Conditions
PROJECT
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N. ALSAHBIB
A. Environmental Requirements: Maintain temperature and humidity within
MAR-14-23
specified range during and after installation of controls and instruments.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
Maintain area free of dirt and dust during and after installation.
K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23
B. Condition: Locations of all equipment shall be coordinated with all other
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
trades and elements of the buildings and exterior. Arrange piping, conduits,
AGENCY wire ways, etc., to maintain headroom and conceal all piping conduits, wire
ways, etc., in finished spaces where possible.
DATE:
OPERATIONS
27.2 PRODUCTS
DATE:
27.2.1 Manufacturers
CONTROL NUMBER
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A. Acceptable manufacturers are the following:

DATE:
1. Honeywell.
BY:
2. Johnson Controls.
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B. Other manufacturers may be considered subject to Saudi Aramco
Representative is satisfaction with recent history of manufacturer’s
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engineering, installation, service, and maintenance capabilities.
27.2.2 General
A. Sub-contractor or his approved control sub-contractor shall provide all control

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devices, sensors, controller, recorders, actuators, thermostats, interlock

wiring and conduit, remote and panel mounted push buttons, selector
switches, etc., that are required for a complete and functional system of
DESCRIPTION
automatic control.
B. Unless otherwise approved by Saudi Aramco Representative, all control

wiring and conduit, including interlock wiring of the devices covered under
this Control Section shall be detailed, furnished and installed by Sub-
contractor or its approved control sub-contractor. All wiring shall be in strict
accordance with Construction Specifications for Electrical Works, the
National Electric code and all other applicable local codes.
C. Sub-contractor shall ensure and provide evidence that the manufacturer or

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N. MINAMIBORI 1. The HVAC Control System shall be standalone electronic Direct
DATE:
MAR-14-23 Digit Control (DDC). The system shall monitor and/or control all
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items related to the HVAC system as identified in the control
N. ALSAHBIB
drawings and documents.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
2. The system shall be of modular design consisting of field equipment
K. OGAWA (sensors and control devices) and panel mounted controllers. Each
MAR-14-23
controller shall be of the standalone type. It is preferable to have one
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
controller per panel unless limited by the system capacity and
AGENCY number of Input/Output points.
DATE: 3. Each component and subsystem shall be installed as specified

OPERATIONS herein and as shown on the Drawings, with all equipment and
software provided as required to satisfy the performance
DATE:
requirements specified herein.
CONTROL NUMBER
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4. UV resistant coverings shall be provided to airflow switch plastic

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tubes for all outdoor installations.

DATE:
5. All controls shall be “BACnet” compatible for future connection to a

BY:
BMS system.
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1. Each controller shall be microprocessor based with memory,
input/output interface, programs and power supplies. The
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controller shall perform calculations and logical operations, accept
and process system commands, and shall be programmed for
stand-alone operation. Each controller shall be able to gather
information from field sensors, provide signal conditioning,
transmit commands to field equipment.

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2. Controllers used for “DDC” control shall include software to

perform “DDC” control loop processing. Loop processing shall be
DESCRIPTION
local at the panel. Control algorithms shall be combined

proportional, integral, and/or derivative control to meet the needs
of the application or otherwise as specified. Other control modes
such as incremental, floating, or two position shall be included to
adapt to control requirements.
3. Controller shall be field programmable/ Software shall be provided

for arithmetic, logic and utility functions, control loop and custom
programming of control algorithms. Control function shall include
control rest and optimized start/stop. All parameters including
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4. Each controller shall include but not limited to the following

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ENGINEER voltage surge protection.
N. MINAMIBORI
DATE:
MAR-14-23 b. Terminals for field checking of incoming data.
PROJECT
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c. Automatic restart upon power resumption after power
MAR-14-23
failure.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA d. Non-Volatile Memory: Capacity shall be sufficient to
MAR-14-23
contain all controller programs (plus 20% spare capacity
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
and 15% spare I/O’s).
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e. Energy management application programs, including
DATE: timed start/stop, optimized start/stop, duty cycling, trend
OPERATIONS logging, night setback, run time totalization and supply air
temperature reset.
DATE:
f. Battery back-up for program memory sufficient for 24
hours.
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5. Provide a portable operator terminal for system monitoring, and

equipment control. Operator terminal may be a controller
DATE:
connected keypad or a portable notebook style terminal with

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communication compatibility to the controller.

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6. Through portable display, a trained operator shall be able to:

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a. Display the value of an analog point, e.g. temperature.
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c. Monitor the status of equipment being controlled.
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d. Display the set point of a control loop.
e. Display the control signal to an actuator.

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f. Set or change alarm units.
g. Adjust control units.

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7. The controller shall be programmed with an energy management

program incorporating the following programs:
a. “Start/Stop” Schedules: Scheduling of the Air Handling

Units to start only during occupied periods.
b. Optimum “Start” Program: To start the Air Handling Units

at an optimum time before occupancy begins. This shall
be early enough to bring space temperature to comfort
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at an optimum time before occupancy ends. This shall be

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C. Control Panel Graphic Display:
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1. Each DDC building control panel shall be provided with a panel
DATE:
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fascia mounted 15” touch display panel for system graphical
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DATE:
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2. The touch panel shall be of 1024x768 resolution and 265,000 color
AGENCY as minimum.
DATE: 3. All connected equipment, instruments and data points connected

OPERATIONS to the HVAC Control Panel shall be graphically displayed on this
display.
DATE:
4. Through the touch display panel, a trained operator shall be able
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to:
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a. Navigate through the system graphical display pages.

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b. Display the values of analog points (Input and output).

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c. Monitor the status of equipment being controlled.

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f. Display and change all timer setpoints.
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g. View Alarm logs and acknowledge/reset alarms
h. Display trend logs, charts, etc.

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i. Display and change time schedules.

j. View controllers date and time.
DESCRIPTION
D. Portable Operator Terminal:
1. Provide one portable operator terminal for system monitoring, and

equipment control. Operator terminal may be a controller
connected keypad or a portable notebook style terminal with
communication compatibility to the controller.
2. Through the portable terminal, a trained operator shall be able to:
a. Adjust parameters, ranges, and limits for all inputs and

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N. MINAMIBORI 1. Each DDC control panel shall be equipped manual operation
DATE:
MAR-14-23 functionality to operate the system manually in case of DDC
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unavailability situation. The Manual Operation shall include
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System “MAN-OFF-AUTO” selector switch for the Panel, Manual
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Operation “Start/Stop” selector Switch for each Fan, and
DATE:
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“Enable/Disable” selector switches for each ACCU and duct
K. OGAWA heater.
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DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
2. All feedback statuses and alarms of the Fans, ACCU
AGENCY Compressors trips, and motorized dampers open/closed statuses,
shall be displayed by indication lamps on the panel Fascia.
DATE:
OPERATIONS
27.3 EXECUTION
DATE:
27.3.1 General
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A. The system shall be installed by competent mechanics, regularly employed by

the HVAC control manufacturer or an approved authorized agent with full
DATE:
responsibility for proper operation of the control system including debugging and
BY:
proper calibration of each component in the entire system.

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B. Install all components of the control system in strict accordance with the
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C. All components of the control system shall be installed to allow ample space on
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27.3.2 Control Panel Installation
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A. Refer to manufacturing and installation Specifications, and approved shop
drawings.
27.3.3 Control System Adjusting

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A. The control system manufacturer shall install and check all control
components for all systems.
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B. The final precise adjustment of dampers and other controls to maintain

design conditions shall be the sole responsibility of the Sub-contractor and
HVAC Control vendor.
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A. Using the proper and standard equipment, operated by experienced and

qualified personnel, of an Independent Testing and Balancing Organization,
the Sub-contractor shall perform the air conditioning balancing in
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DATE:
MAR-14-23 28.1.2 Quality Assurance
PROJECT
ENGINEER
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DATE:
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K. OGAWA 1. AABC National Standards for Field Measurements and
MAR-14-23 Instrumentation Total system Balance Vol.1.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 2. NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau “Procedural
Standards for Testing, Adjusting, Balancing of Environmental
DATE: Systems”.
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3. ASHRAE Systems handbook.
DATE:
4. SMACNA Manual for the Balancing and Adjusting of Air Distribution
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Systems.
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5. AMCA Standard 803-87 criteria for acceptance of duct traverse

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velocity readings.
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6. NFPA 72E, 90A and B.

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Adjusting (TBA) program for air balancing to Saudi Aramco Representative
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at least two weeks prior to the scheduled test. Saudi Aramco will issue its
non-objection to the personnel and instrumentation required, and the scope
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of the TBA program. All tests shall be conducted in the presence of Saudi
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Aramco Representative shall be given two (2) days notice before any test is
to be conducted.
Any material, equipment, instruments, and personnel required for the tests
shall be provided by the Sub-contractor.

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C. Qualification of TAB Organization:

DESCRIPTION
The Testing and Balancing (TAB) work for HVAC installation shall be
accomplished by an independent organization who is:
1. An organization whose regular activities include testing, adjusting

and balancing environmental systems.
2. An organization which utilizes only regular employees
experienced and trained specifically in the total balancing of
environmental systems; and
3. An organization which has satisfactorily balanced at least five
systems of comparable type and size.
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DATE:
MAR-14-23 specifically in the total balancing of Environmental systems; and
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have certificate of qualification from an acceptable professional
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organization such as NEBB.
DATE: MAR-14-23
CERTIFIED
2. Qualified personnel who have satisfactory balanced at least five (5)
K. OGAWA systems of comparable type and shape.
MAR-14-23
DATE:
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3. In the event the Sub-contractor fails to comply with the above
AGENCY provision, Saudi Aramco Representative reserves the right to
designate another professional testing agency at no additional cost
DATE: to Saudi Aramco.
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E. Certification: Upon completion of the Work, the Sub-contractor shall submit
DATE:
to Saudi Aramco Representative a written certification stating that the
environmental systems have been tested, adjusted and balanced to: (a)
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within +10% of the values reported; (b) within plus or minus 2 deg. F db in
EDSD
the areas being served by the distribution systems; (c) the lowest sound and
vibration levels possible. Environmental systems found to be operating
DATE:
outside these limits on the final inspection, will be rebalanced at no additional

BY:
cost to Saudi Aramco.

CERTIFICATE

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A. Reports: Upon completion of the work, or prior final acceptance by Saudi
Aramco Representative, Sub-contractor shall submit to Saudi Aramco
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Representative six (6) copies of a bund report of the balancing Work
containing, but no limited to the following items:
1. Drawings: Sepias of all HVAC system drawings made from the latest
available revised of drawings with original design and field balancing

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data clearly recorded for each system. The drawings shall be known
as the “Corrected Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Drawings”.
DESCRIPTION
2. Equipment Data Sheets: Typewritten data sheets, equivalent to

those available from SMACNA, covering all phases of the specified
Work containing at least the following item:
a. Original Design Data.
b. Field Test Data, see Paragraph 3.01, “ Balancing Method”.
c. Installed Equipment Data.

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B. Test Equipment: A complete list of all test equipment used in performing the
Work with serial numbers and verification of latest calibration data.
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DATE:
MAR-14-23 28.2.1 Instrumentation
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N. ALSAHBIB
A. Test Equipment: Sub-contractor shall provide all the test equipment
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required to perform the Work.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
K. OGAWA B. Testing and balancing instrument shall be of types described in NEBB or
MAR-14-23 AABC manuals. Instruments shall be calibrated every six months.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
Calibration shall be in accordance with NEBB and AABC procedures.
AGENCY
DATE:
28.3 EXECUTION
OPERATIONS
28.3.1 Pre-Start Up and Commissioning

DATE:
A. Refer to SAES-K-001 Section 5.5.
CONTROL NUMBER
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EDSD
B. All equipment shall be commissioned as per manufacturer

recommendations. Including Commissioning of Electrical and Controls for
DATE:
HVAC system.
BY:
28.3.2 Testing and Balancing Method

CERTIFICATE

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A. Perform all testing, adjusting and balancing work in accordance with the
practices, methods, or standards prepared by the technical societies and
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associations listed in Paragraph. 1.02, of this Section. The balancing Sub-
contractor shall perform the following tasks as a minimum. It is the Sub-
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contractor responsibility to conduct all necessary tests to prove to Saudi
Aramco that the system is functional as per the requirement of these
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specifications.
B. Duct traverses are required on all main supply and return air ducts. The
initial location for the traverses shall be calculated per formulas (36) and
(37) from ASHRAE-1993 Fundamentals Chapter 32. Velocity readings

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shall be recorded on a gird sheet similar to SMACNA’s Rectangular Duct

Travers Report or the Round Duct Traverse Report, whichever is
applicable. Final computed duct velocity and air flow shall be calculated
DESCRIPTION
and shown on the same sheet.
C. General Requirements:
1. Record and report dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures for the air
entering the coil and leaving the coil shall be shown for each unit.
The ambient dry bulb and wet bulb readings for the day the testing
is done shall also be reported.
2. Static pressure readings shall be taken ahead of the filter for each
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the temperature readings.
3. Amperage and voltage readings shall be taken on each air

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DATE:
MAR-14-23 4. The RPM of each motor and blower shall be taken and logged in
PROJECT
ENGINEER
the report separately.
N. ALSAHBIB
MAR-14-23
5. The size (diameter and pitch) of the motor and blower drive
DATE:
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sheaves and drive belt shall be logged onto the same data sheets
K. OGAWA the RPM and motor amperage data.
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DATE:
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28.3.3 Corrective Work
AGENCY
A. Any system changes that are required prior to the final balance, as
DATE: determined by the initial system check, will be performed by Sub-
OPERATIONS contractor responsible for providing the system. Such changes may
encompass, but not necessarily be restricted to, changing of pulleys,
DATE:
belts, dampers or addition of dampers or access doors.
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B. Seal all test holes with metal snap-in plugs by Brownman Products Division
EDSD
of Associated Spring Crop. Of Atlanta, Georgia or approved agent. Use of

duct tape to seal the holes will not be permitted or accepted.
DATE:
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C. If the testing balancing is performed when the ambient temperature is

100ºF (37.8ºC) or less, the balancing Sub-contractor shall return and take
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D. If the air balancing portion of the test and balancing report has been
accepted, only the additional temperature readings are required. The
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required temperature readings shall be: a) dry bulb and wet bulb
temperatures entering the coil, and b) dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures
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leaving the coil. These readings are required for each air handling unit and
packaged unit.
28.3.4 Criteria For Acceptance of Duct Traverse Readings

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A. Distortion Factors:
1. For an acceptable duct traverse the AMCA (Air Movement and Control
DESCRIPTION
Association) Standard 80-87 for the tolerance in transverse and axial

distortion factors must be met. These factors are:
a. The transverse distortion factor must be <=10 (i.e. 10%).
b. The axial distortion factor must be <=10 (i.e. 10%).
Where the transverse distortion factor = The square root of the sum of
the square differences between the average velocity of each transverse
set of readings and the total average velocity of all transverse readings
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Where the axial distortion factor = the square root of the sums of the
square differences between the average velocity of each axial set of
readings and the total average velocity of all traverse readings divided by
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DISCIPLINE
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MAR-14-23 2. If either the transverse or axial distortion is greater than 10 (i.e. 10%), the
PROJECT
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traverse will be considered invalid.
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3. Contractor will be required to take a new duct traverse in another
DATE:
CERTIFIED
location, as directed by Saudi Aramco Representative, at no additional
K. OGAWA cost to Saudi Aramco where the transverse and axial distortions are less
MAR-14-23
than 10%.
DATE:
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29.0 DOCUMENTATION AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
DATE: In the course of performing the works, Sub-contractor shall submit for review the
OPERATIONS documents listed below.
The minimum content of these documents is briefly described.

DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
1. Execution Plan Including:

• Sub-contractor Plan to execute the works
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• Organization structure of Sub-contractor and Vendor.

DATE:
• Roles and responsibility of key personnel

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• Description of scope of work

• Overall sequence of execution of works

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• Schedule of scope of works

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• Details of key suppliers of main components and materials for the works
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• Overview of HSE Commitments for the project
• Overview of Quality Commitments for the project
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2. HSE Plan including:
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• Organization structure of personnel
• Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
• Proposed processes to identify key areas of risk and establish measures
to manage the same

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3. Quality Plan Including:

• Strategy of managing quality of all parties such as Vendor,
Sub-contractor and third parties, including the interface between them
DESCRIPTION
• Roles and responsibilities of key personnel

• Overview of audit and review plans and schedules
4. Work Method Statement (WMS) including:

• Description of main activities
• Details of main equipment and materials
• Details of transportation, handling, and storage on mainland and on site
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for the main activities
• Risk Assessments (RA) for each JSA
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DATE: MAR-14-23
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K. OGAWA
MAR-14-23
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
DATE:
OPERATIONS
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
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3.1 Saudi Aramco Codes and Standards ............................................................... 4

3.2 Project Specifications........................................................................................ 5

3.4 Industry Codes and Standards ......................................................................... 5

10.0 MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................... 9

11.0 VIBRATION AND SOUND ISOLATION ............................................................ 11

12.0 PIPE AND DUCT INSULATION ........................................................................ 15

26.0 PRECISION AIR CONDITIONER ...................................................................... 61

27.0 HVAC CONTROLS ............................................................................................ 63

28.0 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING ..................................................... 70

29.0 DOCUMENTATION AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS .............................. 74

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________

Construction Specs for Bldg. HVAC DOC 2

The specification shall be applied to the following buildings:

a. Substations (SS-100, SS-200, SS-300, SS-400 & SS-600)

b. Central Control Building (CCB)

d. Process Interface Buildings (PIB-01, PIB-02, PIB-03 & PIB-04)

2.0 DEFINITIONS AND SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Company : Saudi Aramco

Vendor : The party supplying equipment or materials including system

4) Subcontractor shall verify all (existing) dimensions and conditions shown on

Contractor’s drawings at the field.

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Construction Specs for Bldg. HVAC DOC 3

NM January 01, 2019, unless specified otherwise.

construction activity. Otherwise, the most stringent requirement shall be adopted at

Industrial Plants and Equipment

• SAES-J-003 - Instrumentation - Basic Design Criteria

SAES-J-505 - Combustible Gas and Hydrogen Sulfide in Air Detection

SAES-J-700 - Control Valves

TES-P-119.19 – Substation Building and Site Development

• 16-SAMSS-503 - Indoor Control Gear - Low Voltage

• 16-SAMSS-513 - Power System Automation Components

• 34-SAMSS-820 - Instrument Control Cabinets

34-SAMSS-830 – Programmable Logic Controller

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

34-SAMSS-831 - Instrumentation for Packaged Units

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Construction Specs for Bldg. HVAC DOC 4

3.2 Project Specifications

PE-300002 – HVAC Design Criteria

3.3 HVAC Standard Drawings

• CB-181852 – HVAC Standard Details – 1

• CB-181854 – HVAC Standard Details – 3

• CB-181856 – HVAC Standard Details – 5

• ANSI Z9.2 Operation of Local Exhaust Systems

• ANSI Z9.5 American National Standard for Laboratory Ventilation

API 505 Recommended Practice for Classification of Location installations

• ASHRAE Std. 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

• SATIP Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan

• SAIC Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist

• SMACNA Standards and Guidelines

• UMC Uniform Mechanical Code

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________

Construction Specs for Bldg. HVAC DOC 5

quarantine and removed from site.

5.0 MATERIAL APPROVAL REQUEST (MAR)

6.0 VENDOR MANUFACTURER SELECTION