5 Thermal Storage Tank (TST)

5.1 General
Thermal storage tanks shall be provided to enable continuous cooling during the chiller re-cycling time as per
shown in the equipment schedule. The tanks shall be custom fabricated and assembled on-site. The tank shall
come with internal baffles to ensure proper stratification of CHW/F & CHW/R is achieved.

Thermal Storage Tank selection/ fabrication shall allow a minimum 5-minute storage cap where N redundancy
is employed.

The TST shall be capable of quick recharge function. This function shall utilise the remaining capacity of chiller
system calculated from BTU and modulating the control valves on recharge line to recharge all TST . Recharge
times shall be adjustable and confirmed during T&C period. Recharge flow rate (of standby chiller) should vary
from 5% to 95% of chiller capacity.

5.2 Quality
5.2.1 Submittals
Submit track record of TST manufacture or specialist TST fabricator. The fabricator must have sufficient
experience in design, fabrication and on-site assemble of TST/pressure vessels.
The contract shall submit the followings for approval prior fabrication.

a) Submit insulation calculation based on selected insulation material.

b) Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data for units showing dimensions,
weights (shipping, installed, and operating), capacities, ratings, finishes of materials, and
installation instructions.

c) Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's shop drawings indicating dimensions, weight (shipping,
operating), required clearances, methods of assembly of components, and location and size of
each field connection.

d) Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance instructions, including instructions inspection, cleaning,

and spare parts lists. Include this data, product data and shop drawings;

e) Delivery, Storage, And Handling

f) Deliver products to site in containers with manufacturer's stamp or label affixed.

g) Protect units against dirt, water, chemical, and mechanical damage. Do not install damaged
units - remove from project site.

h) Rigging: Comply with the manufacturer's rigging and installation instructions.

All TST shall be commissioned to

 ASHREA 150
 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

 Pressure and Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 or equivalent (EN 13445 – Unfired
Pressure Vessels).

Testing and Performance of TST:

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 a) Provided specification sheets for the Thermal Storage Tank shall cover the performance
characteristics when operating at design conditions.

b) Thermal Storage Tank connections shall be tested for liquid tightness by conducting an
operating test at standard design conditions. An additional pressure test shall be conducted at
1.5 times working design pressure.

i. The contractor shall furnish water required for testing. Disposal of test water shall be the
responsibility of the contractor.

ii. Contractor shall correct any leaks disclosed by these tests in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

c) A log of all testing results and required corrective actions shall be provided to the owner in the
turnover documentation at the completion of the project.

5.3 Design Criteria

Total pressure drop with baffle: 14 kPa.
Test Pressure: 1034 kPa
Design temperature: Outlet and Inlet 18 ºC-26 ºC
Effective capacity: 35 cubic meters
Tank Dimension: Dia 4m x 3.5m (H)

Flow direction during discharge mode

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 Flow direction during charge mode

Diffuser and baffle plate example

5.4 Material
Shell: Mild or Carbon Steel
Ends: Mild or Carbon Steel with dish ends
Supporting base ring and base legs: 4 off square/round section supports. Galvanised after manufacture
Construction: AS/NZS1200 “Pressure Equipment”
Hazard level; AS4343 “Pressure Equipment hazard levels”
Internal: Anti-corrosive internal coating
Fittings/connections

Baffle: Chilled Water Buffer Storage Tank selection shall contain a baffle (or similar) to create serpentine flow
within the vessel.
Tank shall be complete with the following fittings:
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• Inlet connection to internal header at high level inside tank
• Outlet connection to internal header at low level inside tank
• Drain with valve at bottom
• Bolted manhole of size to allow for installation of headers within tank.
• Lifting lugs.
• Multiple temperature probes
• 100mm (liquid) fitted pressure gauge.
• Automatic air vent with extra large float chamber
• Relief valve pre-set to suit maximum operating pressure

5.5 Installation
Tank shall be fully insulated and vapour sealed either in the factory or on site.
Tank stand shall be thermally isolated from the tank to prevent cold bridging and /or sweating. Vapour
seal shall be maintained.
Insulation shall be of PU foam with SS jacket
Tanks shall be flushed and cleaned, and all connections sealed, and filled with nitrogen, prior to
shipment to site.

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