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SECTION 223200

DOMESTIC WATER FILTRATION EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. General: Read this section with General Requirement Division 1, Design Drawings,
Document II Conditions of Contract and other Sections of Document III-2 Particular
Specifications.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:
1. Freestanding cartridge filters.
2. Multimedia sand filters.
3. Terminal Filter.

B. Related Sections:
1. Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping Specialties" for plumbing piping
strainers.
2. Division 01 General Requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material
descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for filters and
separators. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics,
and furnished specialties and accessories.

B. Shop Drawings: For water filtration equipment. Include plans, elevations, sections, details,
and attachments to other work.
1. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required
clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each
field connection.
3. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.

C. Certificates of Shop Inspections and Data Reports: For products required to have ASME
label, signed by product manufacturer.

D. Welding certificates.

E. Source quality-control reports.

F. Field quality-control reports.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data: For water filtration equipment to include in emergency,
operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of water filtration equipment through one source from
a single manufacturer.

B. Welding Qualifications: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code.

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C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

D. Comply with NSF 61, "Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects," for all
components that will be in contact with potable water.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Feed Water Analysis

F.W. B.W.

Neutral Electrical Conductivity

as Micro ohms at 20°C. 736 6307
Calculated T.D.S. in P.P.M. 524 4544
pH. 7.5 7.6
Free Caustic NaOH. in P.P.M NIL NIL
Total Caustic NaOH. in P.P.M. NIL NIL
Total Alkalinity CaCO3. in P.P.M 26 125
Chlorides Cl in P.P.M 115 1020
Sulphates SO4. in P.P.M. 170 1460
Phosphate Ps4. in P.P.M 0.05 -
Total Hardness CaCO3. in P.P.M 200 1650
Permanent Hardness CaCO3 in P.P.M. 173 1525
Temporary Hardness CaCO3 in P.P.M 27 125
Free Chlorine Cl2 in P.P.M 2.0 NIL
Free Carbon Dioxide CO2 in P.P.M 0.5 1.02
Calcium as Ca in P.P.M 50 475
Magnesium as Mg in P.P.M. 20 187
Ammonia as NH3 in P.P.M. NIL 0.05
Total Iron as Fe +++. in P.P.M 0.1 0.036
Dissolved Iron as Fe +++. in P.P.M 0.04 ..
Fluoride as F’ in P.P.M 0.4 2.15
Sodium Na. in P.P.M 67 558
Potassium K. in P.P.M. 4 21
Carbonates CO3. in P.P.M 4 15
SiO2. in P.P.M. 2 21
Nitrates. in P.P.M. .. 0.5
Hydrogen Sulphate. in P.P.M. .. ..
Boron B-. in P.P.M. .. 1.2
Fuel and Oils. in P.P.M. .. ..
Max. Temp. 45°C 33°C

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases with actual equipment provided.

1.7 SPARE PARTS

A. Spares and maintenance equipment shall include but not limited to:
1. Sand Filter (Irrigation) – Provide pressure differential switch with gauge, valve with
electric actuator stem, diaphragm and seal kit, Buna diaphragm and seals for
diaphragm valve.
2. Cartridge Filter: 200% of 5 microns cartridges, 4 Nos. jumbo O ring, 2 Nos. copper
clamp and 4 Nos. differential gauge.
3. Deliver spare parts to Employer stores.
4. Obtain Engineers approval for the delivered spare parts.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TERMINAL FILTERS:

A. Manufacturer:
1. Doulton – UK
2. Berkefeld – UK
3. Crystal - UK

B. The manufacturers listed herein and included for the purpose of establishing minimum
quality standards. Products equal in quality to or better than those specified will be
accepted. The decision of acceptability shall rest with the Engineer.

C. Kitchen sinks shall be supplied with ceramic cartridge type water filter. The cartridge shall
be impregnated and shall be stainless steel housed casing. The filter shall be completed
with a 360° rotating outlet and tap on the inlet, with the capacity of 4GPM.

2.2 CENTRAL WATER FILTERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work
include, but are not limited to, the following.

B. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide or comparable

product by one of the following:
1. Pure Aqua, Inc.
2. AMF OUNO.
3. Aqua Pure.
4. Filtrine Manufacturing Co.
5. Shelco Filters.
6. Culligan

Turbidity filtering System – For Potable Water System

Type of Treatment : Removal of suspended impurities, Suspended Iron.

Technical specifications of the filter

Diameter : As per manufacturer’s data

Media - Supporting
Media – Filtering
Maximum flow
System Flow
Design flow (continuous)
Material
Max. operating pressure
Min. operating pressure
Backwash and rinse
Backwash flow rate
: Gravel – course 10 x 18
Gravel – Medium 6 x 9
Gravel – Fire 2 x 3
: Sand – Fine 0.6 x 0.8
Anthracite 0.8 x 2.0
: As per drawings
: As per drawings
: 55 to 85% of Maximum flow.
: Mild steel with inner epoxy lining and external
synthetic paint.
: 20 bar
: 1.5 bar
: Fully Automatical at preset time to be initiated
by differential pressure switch or demand
meter and also through an electronic
programmer. The programmer to take signal
from differential pressure switch. Duty standby
arrangement required.
: As per manufacturer’s data

Note: Minimum and maximum operating pressure, quantity of media should be dependent
on design criteria and loads.
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Technical specifications of the Multi-media Steel Filter unit

Vessel: The filter vessels are fabricated from high grade steel and lined with a
controlled thickness of epoxy paint The vessels are coated outside by a
zinc chromate primer. The vessels will have superior flanged manhole,
which can with stand operating pressure of 20 bar as required.

Valves: Automatic diaphragm valves control the operating steps. A Hydraulically

operated dedicated pilot valve controls the actual opening and closing of
the valves. The valves are made of cast steel.

Media: The multimedia sand filter bed consists of a top layer of uniformly
graded granular form of anthracite with bulk density. The intermediate
layer consists of lime free, chemically inert, carbonate free and long
lasting silica sand. The underbred consists of a layer of gravel, which is a
granular material of extraordinary density available in graded sizes for
fine filtration.
Flow Controls: The filters are provided with automatic self-adjusting flow controls. This
ensures proper flow rate during the operating cycle and prevents loss of
filter media during backwash and saves water during the conditioning
rinse cycle.
Controls: The filter shall be equipped with electronic devices, programmer logic
function enable to program the backwash cycle of the filter at any time of
day. The programmer completes with soft keyboard and LCD display
shall be housed in case with IP65 protects on complete having a
transparent cover.

During the backwash cycle, the unit under backwash will receive the
water from 2 pumps. The water treatment equipment supplier shall
consider necessary interfacing from the Filter controller and the feed
pump control panel.
Control Panel

Equipment: One electrical control panel to control the water filtering system. The
panel will be built to IP 54 and be cabinet style made from hot painted
steel sheet. The panel will have a door safety lock, house pump starters,
level control, timers, relays, running, trip and reset slights, Test button
having LED lamps. The following additional facilities are also to be
considered for the control panel.
a) Digital Volt (One) / Ammeter for the total current input..
b) Cyclic change over for the Filter feed / Backwash pumps.
c) Backwash/ service indication for all the filters.
d) Filter Blockage indication.
e) Backwash digital scheduling control unit.
f) BMS signals as per the BMS Schedule points.

C. The manufacturers listed herein and included for the purpose of establishing minimum qual-
ity standards. Products equal in quality to or better than those specified will be accepted.
The decision of acceptability shall rest with the Engineer.

2.3 CARTRIDGE FILTERS

A. Freestanding Cartridge Filters:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one
of the following available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated
into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following
2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide or
comparable product by one of the following:
a. Pure Aqua, Inc. - USA
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b. Ama Filters - USA.

c. Filtrine Manufacturing Co. - USA
d. Culligan – Italy / USA
e. Or other approved equal.
3. Description: Simplex, floor-mounted housing with replaceable element(s) for
removing suspended particles from water.
a. Type: Pressure with synthetic, disposable media made of Pleated
Cellulose/PP.
b. Function: Dirt/rust removal to 5 micron filtration fineness in once through
application.
c. Construction: ASME standard stainless steel shell grade 316L, dished cover
with quick release clamp, ‘O’ ring cover gasket, shouldered seal plates,
removable cartridge posts and air release valve port; welded inlet and outlet
pipes with //threaded//flanged//ends, and ports for differential pressure
sensors and clean and dirty water sampling cocks, integral support legs. Filter
with body totally set on floor without integral lifting legs shall not be accepted.
d. Accessories: Air bleed valve, pressure gauge inlet/outlet etc.
e. Rated capacity: Refer to drawings and schedule at end of section.

B. The manufacturers listed herein and included for the purpose of establishing minimum qual-
ity standards. Products equal in quality to or better than those specified will be accepted.
The decision of acceptability shall rest with the Engineer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for
installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of filters and separators.
B. Examine roughing-in for piping systems to verify actual locations of piping connections
before equipment installation.
C. Examine walls and floors for suitable conditions where filters and separators will be
installed.
D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING

A. Equipment Mounting: Install filters, except wall-mounted cartridge filters, and separators
on concrete bases. Comply with requirements for concrete bases specified in Division 03
Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place Concrete."
1. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise
indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch (450-mm) centers around full perimeter of
concrete base.
2. For supported equipment, install epoxy-coated anchor bolts that extend through
concrete base and anchor into structural concrete floor.
3. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams,
instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
4. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported
equipment.
3.3 CARTRIDGE-FILTER INSTALLATION

A. Install cartridge filters level and plumb, according to layout drawings, original design, and
referenced standards. Maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances. Arrange units
so controls and devices needing service are accessible.
Equipment Mounting: Install freestanding cartridge filters on concrete base. Comply with
requirements for concrete base specified in Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete."

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1. Exception: Omit concrete bases if installation directly on floor is indicated.

B. Attach wall brackets for off-floor, wall-mounted, cartridge filter to vertical surface. Attach
housing(s), and base if any, to wall bracket.

C. Install housings for off-floor, in-line, cartridge filters in piping.

D. Install filter elements in cartridges.

E. Install seismic restraints for freestanding cartridge-filter housings and anchor to building
structure.

3.4 MULTI-MEDIA FILTER INSTALLATION

A. Install sand-filter tanks on concrete base. Comply with requirements for concrete base
specified in Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place
Concrete."

B. Prepare sand-filter tank distribution system and underbed for filter media and place
specified sand and other media into tanks.

C. Install seismic restraints for sand-filter tanks and accessories and anchor to building
structure.

3.5 CONNECTIONS
.
A. Comply with requirements for piping specified in Division 22 Section "Domestic Water
Piping." Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

C. Make piping connections between water filtration equipment and dissimilar-metal water
piping with dielectric fittings. Comply with requirements for dielectric fittings specified in
Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping."

D. Install shutoff valves on feedwater-inlet and filtrate-outlet piping of each water filtration
equipment and on inlet and outlet headers
1. Comply with requirements for metal general-duty valves specified in Division 22
Section "General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping."
2. Comply with requirements for plastic valves specified in Division 22 Section
"Domestic Water Piping."
3. Exception: Water filtration equipment with factory-installed shutoff valves at
locations indicated.

E. Install pressure gages on feedwater-inlet and filtrate-outlet piping of each water filtration
equipment Comply with requirements for pressure gages specified in Division 22 Section
"Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping."

1. Exception: Water filtration equipment with factory-installed pressure gages at

locations indicated.

2. Exception: Cartridge water filters.

F. Install valved bypass water piping around each water filtration equipment
1. Comply with requirements for metal general-duty valves specified in Division 22
Section "General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping."
2. Comply with requirements for plastic valves specified in Division 22 Section
"Domestic Water Piping."

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3. Comply with requirements for water piping specified in Division 22 Section

"Domestic Water Piping."

4. Exception: Cartridge water filtration equipment.

G. Install drains as indirect wastes to spill into open drains or over floor drains.

3.6 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify system components. Comply with requirements for identification specified in

Division 22 Section "Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment.

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to

inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including
connections.

B. Perform tests and inspections.

1. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to

inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections,
and to assist in testing.

C. Tests and Inspections:

1. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and
retest until no leaks exist.
2. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper unit operation.
3. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning
controls and equipment.

D. Domestic water filtration equipment will be considered defective if it does not pass tests
and inspections.

E. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.8 STARTUP SERVICE

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service for

multimedia sand filters,.
1. Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer's written
instructions.

B. Sample filter filtrate after startup and at three consecutive seven-day intervals (total of four
samples), and prepare certified test reports for required water performance characteristics.

3.9 DEMONSTRATION

A. Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain multimedia sand filters.

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Cartridge Filters and Multi Media Sand Filters

Each Filter's Flow Rate

Pressure Drop in
No. Type Service Remarks
US GPM Pressure Multi Media Both Wash & Rinse
Rating Filter PSI Flow Rate in US GPM
1 Admin Building - A As per manufacturer's Consists of 2 filters each rated 48
Cartridge Filters, DCF-01 Domestic Water 60 10 bars 10 data GPM
Basement-1
2 Admin Building - A Consists of 2 filters each rated 74
Sand Filters Irrigation 74 8 bars 10 144 GPM GPM
Basement-1
3 Grand Mosque - B As per manufacturer's Consists of 2 filters each rated 48
Cartridge Filters, DCF-01 Domestic Water 48 10 bars 10 data GPM
Basement- Me33
4 Cultural Center - C As per manufacturer's Consists of 2 filters each rated 84
Cartridge Filters, DCF-03 Domestic Water 84 10 bars 10 data GPM
Basement-1
5 Convocation Hall - D As per manufacturer's Consists of 2 filters each rated 120
Cartridge Filters, DCF-04 Domestic Water 120 10 bars 10 data GPM
Basement-1
6 Conference Center - E As per manufacturer's Consists of 2 filters each rated 133
Cartridge Filters, DCF-05 Domestic Water 133 10 bars 10 data GPM
Basement-1

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Cartridge Filters and Multi Media Sand Filters (cont’d)

Each Filter's Flow Rate

Pressure Drop in
No. Type Service Remarks
US GPM Pressure Multi Media Both Wash & Rinse
Rating Filter PSI Flow Rate in US GPM
7 Library Building - F As per manufacturer's Consists of 2 filters each rated 48
Cartridge Filters, DCF-06 Domestic Water 48 10 bars 10 data GPM
Basement-1
8 Visitor Center - G As per manufacturer's Consists of 2 filters each rated 24
Cartridge Filters, DCF-07 Domestic Water 24 10 bars 10 data GPM
Roof Level

END OF SECTION

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