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Preparing Activity: NAVFAC Replacing without change
UFGS-02554 (August 2004)
UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
References are in agreement with UMRL dated January 2009
SECTION 33 63 23
EXTERIOR ABOVEGROUND STEAM DISTRIBUTION
04/06
NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for exterior aboveground
steam and condensate piping systems and buried factory-prefabricated preinsulated
steam and condensate piping under roads.
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be directed to the technical proponent of the specification. A listing of technical
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on the Internet.
Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request
(CCR).
NOTE: Piping systems include piping exposed to the weather exterior of buildings
and supported on pedestals or poles; on piers, under piers, and in trenches
on piers; in tunnels, in manholes, and related work. System design must conform
to Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-430-09N, "Exterior Mechanical Utility
Distribution."
NOTE: The following information shall be shown on the project drawings:
1. Only drawings (not specifications) shall indicate capacity, efficiency,
dimensions, details, plan view, sections, elevations, and location of equipment;
and space required for equipment maintenance.
2. Configuration, slope, and sizes for each piping system
3. Locations, sizes, and type of each valve and each trap
4. Details of expansion joints and expansion loops for aboveground piping
5. Locations and installation details of poles supporting aboveground piping,
including anchors and guy wires
6. Capacity, sizes, bypass valves, and piping for steam flow meters and pressure
regulating valves
7. Scale ranges for pressure gages and thermometers
8. Whether piping is run aboveground on pedestals or poles, on piers, under
piers, in trenches on piers, or in manholes
9. Details, sections, and elevations, of manholes, piping within manholes,
piping aboveground, and piping under roads in approved factory-prefabricated
insulated conduit systems (see note below).
10. Details of sacrificial anode type cathodic protection system for metal
conduit
NOTE: Design on project drawings the buried factory-prefabricated insulated
piping in a conduit for which approval has been issued.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
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[ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)ASME B16.11(2005) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and ThreadedASME B16.20(2007) Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges - Ring-Joint, Spiral Wound, and JacketedASME B16.21(2005) Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe FlangesASME B16.3(2006) Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300ASME B16.34(2004) Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding EndASME B16.39(1998; R 2006) Standard for Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions; Classes 150, 250, and 300ASME B16.5(2003) Standard for Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24ASME B16.9(2007) Standard for Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding FittingsASME B31.1(2007; Addenda 2008) Power Piping][ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)ASTM A 106/A 106M(2008) Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature ServiceASTM A 153/A 153M(2005) Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel HardwareASTM A 193/A 193M(2008b) Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High-Temperature ServiceASTM A 194/A 194M(2008b) Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure or High-Temperature Service, or BothASTM A 307(2007b) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI Tensile StrengthASTM A 36/A 36M(2008) Standard Specification for Carbon Structural SteelASTM A 475(2003) Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Wire StrandASTM A 53/A 53M(2007) Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and SeamlessASTM D 229(2001) Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used for Electrical Insulation][MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS INDUSTRY (MSS)MSS SP-58(2002) Standard for Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design and ManufactureMSS SP-69(2003; R 2004) Standard for Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and ApplicationMSS SP-70(2006) Standard for Cast Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded EndsMSS SP-71(2005) Standard for Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded EndsMSS SP-80(2008) Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check ValvesMSS SP-85(2002) Standard for Cast Iron Globe & Angle Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends]1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Provide [new and modify existing] exterior aboveground steam and condensate piping system complete and ready
for operation. Provide piping to and including the main steam pressure regulating valves, bypass valves, safety-relief
valves, and high pressure traps within each building. Design pressure and temperature ratings of system components
shall be for working pressure of 1034 kPa-gage 150 psig steam at 186 degrees C 366 degrees F and 862 kPa-gage
125 psig condensate at 121 degrees C 250 degrees F. [Provide [new and modify existing] exterior buried factory-prefabricated
preinsulated steam and condensate piping under roads as specified in paragraph entitled "Buried Piping Under
Roads."]
1.3 SUBMITTALS
NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required
for the project. Submittals should be kept to the minimum required for adequate
quality control.
A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the submittal requires Government
approval. Some submittals are already marked with a “G”. Only delete an existing
“G” if the submittal item is not complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s
Quality Control system. Only add a “G” if the submittal is sufficiently important
or complex in context of the project.
For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up
to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G"
designation to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using
the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO"
for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District
Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project
Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy, Air Force,
and NASA projects.
Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose
the second bracketed item for Army projects.
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation
are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the
"G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] The following shall
be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-03 Product Data
Piping
Valves
Strainers
Pipe hangers and supports
Traps
Gages
Steam flow meters
Expansion joints
Manhole drainers
SD-07 Certificates
Certification of welder's qualifications
SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data
Manhole drainers, Data Package 2[; G][; G, [_____]]
Steam flow meters, Data Package 2[; G][; G, [_____]]
Submit in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.4.1 Certification of Welder's Qualifications
Submit prior to site welding. Certifications shall not be more than one year old.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 PIPING
Steam piping includes piping upstream of steam traps. Condensate piping includes piping downstream of steam
traps.
2.1.1 Steam Pipe
a. ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E (electric-resistance welded, Grade A or B) or Type S (seamless,
Grade A or B); black steel. Provide Weight STD (Standard) for welding end connections. Provide
Weight Class XS (Extra Strong) for threaded end connections.
b. ASTM A 106/A 106M, Grade A or B, black steel, Schedule No. 40 for pipe sizes through 250
mm 10 inches, and minimum pipe wall thickness of 9.50 mm 0.375 inch for pipe sizes 300 mm 12
inches and larger for welding end connections. Provide Schedule 80 for threaded end connections.
2.1.2 Condensate Pipe
a. ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E (electric-resistance welded, Grade A or B) or Type S (seamless,
Grade A or B); black steel, Weight Class XS (Extra Strong).
b. ASTM A 106/A 106M, Grade A or B, black steel, Schedule No. 80.
2.1.3 Buried Steel Piping to Cooling Well or Drain
Provide direct buried steel condensate pipe and fittings with exterior coal tar epoxy painting system.
2.2 FITTINGS
2.2.1 Threaded Fittings
ASME B16.11, or ASME B16.3, Class 150 for steam, Class 300 for condensate.
2.2.2 Socket Welding Fittings
ASME B16.11.
2.2.3 Buttwelding Fittings
ASME B16.9. Provide the same material and weight as the piping in which fittings are installed. Backing rings
shall conform to ASME B31.1 and be compatible with materials being welded.
2.2.4 Eccentric Reducing Fittings
ASME B16.9. Provide the same material and weight as the piping in which fittings are installed. Provide for
changes in horizontal steam piping sizes.
2.2.5 Flanges and Unions
2.2.5.1 Flanges
ASME B16.5, Class 150 or 300 as required.
2.2.5.2 Unions
ASME B16.39, Class 150 for steam, Class 250 for condensate.
2.2.6 Gaskets, Bolts, Nuts, and Washers
a. Gaskets: Provide spiral wound, non-asbestos gasket with centering ring per ASME B16.20.
[ASME B16.21, composition ring 1.60 mm 0.0625 inch thick. Provide one piece factory cut ring
gaskets for raised-face flanged joints, and full-face gaskets for flat-face flanged joints.]
b. Bolts: ASTM A 193/A 193M, Grade B7. Extend a minimum of two full threads beyond the nut
with the bolts tightened to the required torque.
c. Nuts: ASTM A 194/A 194M, Grade 7, with Teflon coated threads.
d. Washers: Provide steel flat circular washers under bolt heads and nuts.
e. Electrically isolating (insulating) gaskets for flanges: Provide ASTM D 229 electrical
insulating material of 1000 ohms minimum resistance. Provide one piece factory cut insulating
gaskets between flanges. Provide silicon-coated fiberglass insulating sleeves between the bolts
and the holes in flanges; bolts may have reduced shanks of a diameter not less than the diameter
at the root of threads. Provide 3.20 mm 0.125 inch thick high-strength insulating washers next
to flanges and provide stainless steel flat circular washers over insulating washers and under
bolt heads and nuts. Provide bolts 13 mm 0.5 inch longer than standard length to compensate
for the thicker insulating gaskets and the washers under bolt heads and nuts in the horizontal
position or not greater than 45 degrees above the horizontal position.
2.3 VALVES
Provide with stems in the horizontal position or not greater than 45 degrees above the horizontal position.
Valves shall have flanged end connections, except sizes smaller than 65 mm 2.5 inches may have union end connections,
or threaded end connections with a union on one side of the valve.
2.3.1 Valves for Steam Service
Valves upstream of steam traps shall be steel body for minimum working pressure of ASME Class 150.
2.3.1.1 Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Angle Valves, and Check Valves
ASME B16.34, steel body, minimum of ASME Class 150. Provide swing check valves.
2.3.1.2 Steam Pressure Regulating Valves
Steel body, minimum of ASME Class 150, except as modified herein. Valve seats and disc shall be of replaceable
heat-treated stainless steel. Valves shall be single seated, seat tight under dead end conditions, and move to
the closed position in the event of pressure failure of the operating (controlling) medium. Provide strainer
in inlet from external operating (controlling) medium. Valves shall be controlled by pilot valve with strainer
at inlet from external pressure sensing piping. Valves shall be internally or externally steam traced for freeze
protection. Valves shall be piston operated type or spring loaded diaphragm operated type with stainless steel
springs.
2.3.1.3 Safety-Relief Valves
Minimum of ASME Class 150, with test lever. Valves shall have steel or copper alloy body. Valves shall have
flanged inlet and outlet connections or threaded connections attached to threaded ASME Class 150 flanges. Valves
shall be ASME rated for capacity indicated.
2.3.2 Valves for Condensate Service
Valves downstream of steam traps shall be for minimum working pressures of ASME Class 125.
2.3.2.1 Gate Valves
MSS SP-80, except sizes 65 mm 2.5 inches and larger shall conform to MSS SP-70.
2.3.2.2 Globe and Angle Valves
MSS SP-80, except sizes 65 mm 2.5 inches and larger shall conform to MSS SP-85.
2.3.2.3 Check Valves
MSS SP-80, except sizes 65 mm 2.5 inches and larger shall conform to MSS SP-71. Provide swing check valves.
2.4 PIPING ACCESSORIES
2.4.1 Pipe Hangers and Supports
Provide MSS SP-58 and MSS SP-69, Type 43, of the adjustable type, except as specified or indicated otherwise.
Tack-weld Type 39 pipe covering protection saddles to steel pipe for insulated piping. Provide steel support
rods. The finish of rods, nuts, bolts, washers, hangers, and supports shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication.
Rollers, bases, and saddles may be painted with two coats of aluminum or light gray paint rated for use on hot
metal surfaces up to 232 degrees C 450 degrees F in lieu of hot-dip galvanized. Provide stainless steel axles
for rollers. Miscellaneous metal shall conform to ASTM A 36/A 36M, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication.
2.4.2 Strainers
Construct of steel in accordance with ASME B16.5 for minimum of ASME Class 150. Provide stainless steel strainer
element with perforations of 0.40 mm 0.016 inch for steam, 0.80 mm 0.031 inch for steam mixed with condensate,
and 1.20 mm 0.047 inch for condensate (hot water). Provide blow-off outlet with pipe nipple, gate valve, and
discharge pipe nipple.
2.4.3 Traps
Steel body, internals of stainless steel, minimum of ASME Class 150, and of the types indicated.
2.4.4 Gages
Provide single style pressure gage for steam with 115 mm 4.5 inch dial, brass or aluminum case, bronze tube,
gage cock, pressure snubbers, and syphon. Provide scale range for the intended service.
2.4.5 Pipe Sleeves
Provide where piping passes entirely through walls and floors. Provide sleeves of sufficient length to pass
through entire thickness of walls and floors. Provide 25 mm one inch minimum clearance between exterior of piping
or pipe insulation, and interior of sleeve or core-drilled hole. Firmly pack space with mineral wool insulation.
Seal space at both ends of sleeve or core-drilled hole with plastic waterproof cement which will dry to a firm
but pliable mass, or provide mechanically adjustable segmented elastomeric seal. In fire walls and fire floors,
seal both ends of sleeves or core-drilled holes with UL listed fill, void, or cavity material.
a. Sleeves in Masonry and Concrete Walls and Floors: Provide hot-dip galvanized steel, ductile-iron,
or cast-iron sleeves. Core drilling of masonry and concrete may be provided in lieu of sleeves
when cavities in the core-drilled hole are grouted smooth.
b. Sleeves in Other Than Masonry and Concrete Walls and Floors: Provide 26 gage galvanized
steel sheet.
2.4.6 Escutcheon Plates
Provide split hinge type metal plates for piping entering walls and floors in exposed spaces. Provide polished
stainless steel plates or chromium-plated copper alloy plates in finished spaces. Provide paint finish on metal
plates in unfinished spaces.
2.4.7 Electronic Steam Flow Meter
Meter shall be for minimum working pressure of ASME Class 150. Meter shall include an orifice plate, pressure
transmitter, indicator, and totalizer. Provide meter for measuring steam flow in kg per second pounds per hour
. Meter shall be for installation and operation in horizontal position.
2.4.7.1 Orifice Plate
Provide differential producing type orifice plate with circular hole for insertion into the steam piping between
two ASME B16.5 Class 300 welding neck orifice flanges. Orifice plate shall be Type 304 stainless steel. Furnish
a dimensional report and flow versus differential curve with accuracy of plus or minus one percent over a 5 to
1 flow range. Orifice flanges shall have at least two radially-drilled and tapped holes for metering and two
jack screws.
2.4.7.2 Pressure Transmitter
Provide solid state electronic type differential pressure transmitter. Transmitter shall utilize Type 316 stainless
steel dual opposed rupture-proof bellows converted to produce a 4 to 20 mA dc output. Transmitter shall have
a flow range of zero to 0.40 kg per second 3000 pounds per hour of steam flow with accuracy of plus or minus
2 percent of the full scale over a 5 to 1 flow range. House transmitter in a weatherproof enclosure designed
for wall mounting. Bellows body shall be rated for not less than 6894 kPa (gage) 1000 psig. Power requirements
are 120 volts ac. Provide transmitter complete with condensate reservoirs, steel three-valve manifold for isolation
and nulling, and blowdown valves.
2.4.7.3 Indicator
Provide electric indicator to continuously indicate steam flow by means of a 4 to 20 mA dc electrical input signal.
Indicator shall have pivot and jewel suspension and a mirrored scale with uniform graduations over a steam flow
range of zero to 0.40 kg per second 3000 pounds per hour.
2.4.7.4 Totalizer
Provide totalizer that linearizes a 4 to 20 mA dc electrical input signal into a digital signal scaled in kg
pounds of steam flow, displays totalized steam flow on a six-digit nonresettable counter, and transmits each
totalizer count to the output.
2.4.7.5 Output
An isolated (500 volts minimum) ac or dc switch closure rated at 50 volts dc or 40 volts RMS ac, one ampere minimum
capacity. Duration of closure shall be not less than 0.04 second or more than 0.06 second.
2.4.7.6 Adjustments
Upon completion of the work, furnish the services of a competent technician regularly employed by the manufacturer
of the flow meter to make the necessary adjustments to place the steam flow meter in operation and to conduct
performance tests which demonstrate that the flow measuring equipment is functioning. Install the steam flow
meter in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
2.4.8 Steam Flow Meters
NOTE: Meters can have (a) six-dial counter, or (b) remote totalizer, or (c)
pressure compensated six-dial counter, or (a) and (b). Meters cannot have (a)
and (c), or (b) and (c).
Meter shall be for minimum working pressure of ASME Class 150 with steel pressure chambers or ASME Class 250
with cast-iron pressure chambers. Provide meter in horizontal pipe between two ASME B16.5 welding neck flanges.
Provide rotary type meter for flow integration. Working parts shall be stainless steel. Steam flow shall cause
rotation of a rotor assembly at a speed directly proportional to the rate of steam flow, as controlled by a damping
liquid. The rotational speed of the rotor assembly shall be reduced by gearing in the damping liquid chamber.
Final drive to the exterior counter shall be by driving magnets; stuffing box shall not be allowed. Counter
shall be enclosed in a dust-tight cast-aluminum housing attached to, but easily removable from the meter. For
steam pipe main sizes 100 mm 4 inches and smaller, provide meter directly in the steam piping. For steam pipe
main sizes larger than 100 mm 4 inches, provide meter in shunt bypass piping with two ASME B16.5 Class 300 welding
neck orifice flanges in the steam pipe main. In the shunt bypass piping, provide two flanged gate valves calibrated
by the meter manufacturer. In the steam pipe main, provide 3.20 mm 0.125 inch thick stainless steel orifice
plate sized to suit meter capacity between two ASME B16.5 Class 300 welding neck orifice flanges. [Provide six-dial
counter with an electrical contactor to transmit signal to data terminal cabinet (DTC) for indicating steam flow
in kg pounds.] [Provide remote totalizer for recording steam flow in kg pounds.] [Provide pressure compensated
six-dial counter to automatically and continuously correct steam flow meter readings for steam pressure variations.]
2.4.9 Steam Meter-Strain Gage Target Flow Type
NOTE: Refer to MIL-HDBK-1003/8A for selection of steam flow meter type.
a. Operation: The steam meter shall have four interconnected strain gages attached to the sensing tube,
two in the forward side of flow, two on the reverse side of the flow, producing a four-active arm, bridge
circuit. At zero flow, the bridge circuit is balanced and produces zero output. Forces from the fluid
are transferred from the target to the sensing tube producing strain on the sensing tube. The bridge
circuit becomes unbalanced producing an output to a microprocessor sending unit. A mass flow computer
is connected to the sending unit for visual display.
b. Valve Body: ANSI Class 150; Inline type body with flanged ends - 303/304 stainless steel.
c. Sensing Element: 316 Stainless Steel.
d. Seals: Teflon, Vitron, Buna-N, Grafoil.
e. Sending Unit: Microprocessor design with 24-bit speed and accuracy, 4-20 mA output, programmable
cutoff, two programmable open collector output hi/lo set points, RS-232 communications, open collector
0-1000hz square wave output.
Accuracy: 0.02% of rate.
Repeatability: 0.01% of rate.
Power: 16-30vdc, 24vdc@100mA maximum with current loop connected at 4.00maDC.
Temperature: 0-60 degrees C 32-140 degrees F
Enclosure: Explosion proof type watertight housing.
f. Mass Flow Computer: Wall mounted. The mass flow computer indicates mass rate, mass totalization,
flow rate, temperature, pressure and density.
Flow: Square wave digital pulse with +/- 0.057% accuracy.
Temperature: 4-wire RTD: 100 ohm platinum to European alpha
3850 curve;
Current loop; 4-20 mA; Accuracy: +/- 0.1% at 25 degress C 77 degrees F.
Pressure: Current Loop: 4-20mA; Accuracy: +/-0.1% at 25
degrees C 77 degrees F.
Power: 120/240vac + 10%-15%. 50/60 Hz at .2amps.
Temperature: 0-55 degrees C 32-131 degrees F.
2.4.10 Guided Slip Tube Expansion Joints
Internally-externally guided type, injected semiplastic type packing, with service outlets. Joints shall be
for minimum working pressure of ASME Class 150. Provide single or double slip tube type as indicated. Provide
flanged or buttwelding end connections as indicated.
2.4.11 Flexible Ball Expansion Joints
Provide chromium plated steel balls capable of 360-degree rotation plus 15-degree angular flex movement. Provide
pressure molded composition gaskets designed for continuous operation temperature of 274 degrees C 525 degrees
F. Joints shall be for minimum working pressure of ASME Class 150. Provide flanged or buttwelding end connections
as indicated.
2.4.12 Bellows Expansion Joints
Type 304 stainless steel corrugated bellows, reinforced with rings, internal sleeves, and external protective
covers. Provide limit stops to limit total movement in both directions. Cold set the joints to compensate for
temperature at time of installation. Joints shall withstand 10,000 cycles over a 20 year period. Joints shall
be for minimum working pressure of ASME Class 150. Provide single or double bellows expansion joint as indicated.
Provide first pipe alignment guide no more than four pipe diameters from the expansion joint; provide second
pipe alignment guide no more than 14 pipe diameters from the first guide. Provide flanged or buttwelding end
connections as indicated.
2.5 POLES SUPPORTING ABOVEGROUND PIPING
2.5.1 Concrete Poles
Provide under this section as specified in Section 33 05 16 CONCRETE POLES. Accurately set the top fittings to
grade by means of adjusting screws, and grout in place. Provide high-strength grout consisting of one part portland
cement and two parts clean, sharp sand with minimal water to make a workable grout. Wet tops of poles before
placing the grout. Prevent grout leaks around the bottom of the fittings which streak or disfigure the concrete.
Discoloration or disfiguring of concrete will not be permitted.
2.5.2 Steel Pipe Poles
a. ASTM A 53/A 53M: Type E (electric-resistance welded, Grade A or B) or Type S (seamless,
Grade A or B; hot-dip galvanized, Weight Class STD (Standard).
b. ASTM A 106/A 106M: Grade A or B, hot-dip galvanized, Schedule No. 40 for pipe sizes through
250 mm 10 inches, and minimum pipe wall thickness of 9.50 mm 0.375 inch for pipe sizes 300
mm 12 inches and larger.
2.5.3 Guy Wires, Fittings, and Hardware
NOTE: Use a minimum factor of safety of 3.0 . Use 9.5 mm 3/8 inch minimum
wire strand thickness.
a. Guy Wires: ASTM A 475, high strength grade, extra galvanized, stranded with seven wires
in each strand. Wire shall be a minimum of 9.5 mm 3/8 inch diameter. Provide thimbles at each
end of guy wire. Prestress guy wires until taut.
b. Anchor Rods and Anchors: Provide thimble-eye, 32 mm 1.25 inch diameter steel rod with 250
mm 10 inch diameter screw anchor, hot-dip galvanized.
c. Turnbuckles: Provide open turnbuckles, forged steel body, with jaw and jaw end pulls, 9.50
mm 0.375 inch size, hot-dip galvanized.
d. Clamps: Provide hot-dip galvanized forged high carbon steel clamps capable of developing
full strength of guy wire, and fitted with galvanized heat-treated bolts. Provide two clamps
at each connection of guy wire.
2.5.4 Miscellaneous Metal
ASTM A 36/A 36M, standard mill finished structural shapes, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication.
2.5.5 Fastenings
Provide steel bolts and oversized nuts conforming to ASTM A 307. Galvanize in accordance with ASTM A 153/A 153M
. Provide nuts with an approved means for locking to ensure nuts remain tight under severe service, including
vibrations. Drive bolts to a tight fit without injury to the threads. Bolts with injured threads will not be
permitted. Drill holes 1.60 mm 1/16 inch larger than bolts; burning of holes will not be permitted. Tighten
bolts to the required torque.
2.6 MANHOLE DRAINERS (EJECTORS)
Provide automatic type drainers to operate on 862 kPa (gage) 125 psig steam supply. The drainer shall operate
when the water level rises sufficiently in the sump, the float shall rise and open the steam control valve to
admit steam to the drainer, which in turn shall pump the water from the sump. When the water level is lowered
by the pumping action, the float shall lower and close the steam valve to stop the pumping action until water
again gathers in the sump. Provide each drainer with controls to accomplish the above sequence of operation.
The automatic float-operated steam valve shall be designed to prevent dead centering under field conditions and
to lengthen the life of the valve seat. The valve shall have a high grade, renewable composition disc and a
stainless steel or hard, noncorrosive bronze renewable seat inserted in the valve body. The drainer shall be
constructed of corrosion-resistant copper and bronze. Piping from manhole drainers shall be ASTM A 53/A 53M,
Weight Class XS (Extra Strong), hot-dip galvanized steel pipe with ASME B16.11 or ASME B16.3, Class 300, hot-dip
galvanized threaded fittings. Provide a steam pressure regulating valve assembly for manhole drainers for operation
on steam system above 862 kPa (gage) 125 psig.
2.7 CONCRETE MANHOLES
Provide under this section as specified in Section 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE, except as modified herein.
Concrete shall be of 30 MPa 4000 psi minimum 28 day compressive strength, air entrained admixture (133 grams
per cubic meter3.6 ounces per cubic yard), with water-reducing admixture (814 grams per cubic meter 22 ounces
per cubic yard), reinforced with deformed steel bars. Construct manhole sides by one monolithic pour. Cast-iron
steps with nonslip surfaces, and spaced 300 to 400 mm 12 to 16 inches apart on centers shall be firmly embedded
in concrete walls for access to bottom of manholes. Provide top of manhole as indicated. [Steel grating covers
for manholes shall be welded parallel bearing bars, with right angle cross members, zinc coated after fabrication;
size as indicated.]
2.8 BURIED PIPING UNDER ROADS
Provide [new and modify existing] buried factory-prefabricated preinsulated steam and condensate piping in accordance
with Section 33 63 13 EXTERIOR UNDERGROUND STEAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
2.8.1 Carrier Piping
2.8.1.1 Steam Piping
Provide steel piping.
2.8.1.2 Condensate Piping
Provide steel piping.
2.8.2 Piping Insulation for Carrier Piping
NOTE: The insulation thickness indicated is suitable for most geographical
regions. However, if the project is located in a region where extreme annual
temperatures occur, the design engineer should evaluate the insulation thickness
based on an economical analysis, with the approval of the Mechanical Engineering
Branch.
Products containing asbestos will not be permitted.
2.8.2.1 Insulation for Steam Piping
Nominal Calcium Silicate Insulation
Pipe Sizes Cellular Glass Insulation Mineral Fiber Insulation
(mm) (mm) (mm)
__________ _____________________________ ________________________
less than 80 76.20 63.50
80 thru 100 88.90 76.20
125 thru 150 101.60 88.90
200 and larger 127.00 114.30
Nominal Calcium Silicate Insulation
Pipe Sizes Cellular Glass Insulation Mineral Fiber Insulation
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
___________ _____________________________ ________________________
less than 3 3.0 2.5
3 thru 4 3.5 3.0
5 thru 6 4.0 3.5
8 and larger 5.0 4.5
2.8.2.2 Insulation for Steam Condensate Carrier Piping
Nominal Calcium Silicate Insulation
Pipe Sizes Cellular Glass Insulation Mineral Fiber Insulation
(mm) (mm) (mm)
__________ _____________________________ _______________________
less than 80 50.80 38.10
80 thru 100 63.50 50.80
125 and larger 76.20 63.50
Nominal Calcium Silicate Insulation
Pipe Sizes Cellular Glass Insulation Mineral Fiber Insulation
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
__________ ___________________________ ________________________
less than 3 2.0 1.5
3 thru 4 2.5 2.0
5 and larger 3.0 2.5
2.8.3 Cathodic Protection
Provide sacrificial anode type cathodic protection system for metal conduits.
2.8.4 Buried Warning and Identification Tape
Provide detectable aluminum foil plastic backed tape or detectable magnetic plastic tape manufactured specifically
for warning and identification of buried piping. Tape shall be detectable by an electronic detection instrument.
Provide tape in rolls, 80 mm 3 inches minimum width, color coded for the utility involved, with warning and identification
imprinted in bold black letters continuously and repeatedly over entire tape length. Warning and identification
shall read CAUTION BURIED STEAM PIPING BELOW OR similar wording. Use permanent code and letter coloring unaffected
by moisture and other substances contained in trench backfill material.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
Installation of exterior steam distribution system including equipment, materials, installation, workmanship,
fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing shall be in accordance with ASME B31.1,
except as modified herein. Install piping straight and true to bear evenly on supports and sand bedding material.
Install valves with stems horizontal or above. Provide flanges or unions at valves, traps, strainers, connections
to equipment, and as indicated.
3.1.1 Cleaning of Piping
Keep the interior and ends of new piping and existing piping affected by the Contractor's operations, cleaned
of water and foreign matter during installation by using plugs or other approved methods. When work is not in
progress, securely close open ends of pipe and fittings to prevent entry of water and foreign matter. Inspect
piping before placing into position.
3.1.2 Demolition
Remove materials so as not to damage materials which are to remain. Replace existing work damaged by the Contractor's
operations with new work of the same construction.
3.2 PIPING
Test, inspect, and approve piping before burying, covering, or concealing. Provide fittings for changes in direction
of piping and for connections. Reducing branch connections in steel piping may be made with forged branch outlet
reducing fittings for branches two or more pipe sizes smaller than mains. Branch outlet fittings shall be forged,
flared for improved flow where attached to the run, reinforced against external strains, and designed to withstand
full pipe bursting strength. Stab type connections will not be permitted. Jointing compound for pipe threads
shall be Teflon pipe thread paste. Pipe nipples 150 mm 6 inches long and shorter shall be Schedule 80 steel
pipe. Make changes in piping sizes through tapered reducing fittings; bushings will not be permitted. Condensate
piping shall include drip, vent, relief, and gage connecting piping.
3.2.1 Fittings and End Connections
For sizes less than 25 mm one inch provide threaded fittings and end connections. For sizes 25 to 50 mm one to
2 inches provide threaded or socket-welding or buttwelding fittings and end connections; provide threaded connections
for threaded valves, traps, strainers, and threaded connections to equipment. For sizes 65 mm 2.5 inches and
larger provide buttwelding fittings and end connections; provide flanged connections for flanged valves, traps,
strainers, and flanged connections to equipment.
3.2.2 Welding
ASME B31.1, metallic arc process, including qualification of welders.
3.2.3 Pipe Hangers and Supports
Provide additional hangers and supports for concentrated loads in piping between hangers and supports, such as
for valves. Support steel piping as follows:
MAXIMUM SPACING (METER)
Nominal Pipe 25 and
Size (mm) Under 40 50 80 100 150 200 250 300
Steel Piping 2.70 3.70 4.00 4.60 5.20 6.40 7.30 8.00 9.20
MAXIMUM SPACING (FEET)
Nominal Pipe One and
Size (Inches) Under 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 10 12
Steel Piping 9 12 13 15 17 21 24 26 30
3.2.4 Buried Piping Under Roads
Installation including field joints, bedding, and initial backfill shall be in accordance with the Approved Brochure.
3.3 NAMEPLATES
Provide laminated plastic nameplates for equipment, gages, thermometers, and valves. Nameplates shall be melamine
plastic, 3.20 mm 0.125 inch thick, black with white center core. Surface shall be matte finish. Corners shall
be square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the white core. Minimum size of nameplates shall be 25
by 65 mm one by 2.5 inches. Lettering shall be minimum of 6.40 mm 0.25 inch high normal block style. Key the
nameplates to a chart and schedule for each system. Frame charts and schedules under glass, and locate where
directed near each system. Furnish two copies of each chart and schedule.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
3.4.1 Inspections
Prior to initial operation, inspect piping system for compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer's
submittals.
3.4.2 Piping Tests
Before final acceptance of the work, test each system as in service to demonstrate compliance with contract requirements.
Before insulation is applied, hydrostatically test each piping system at not less than 1551 kPa (gage) 225 psig
in accordance with ASME B31.1, with no leakage or reduction in gage pressure for 2 hours. Flush and clean piping
before placing in operation. Flush piping at a minimum velocity of 2.40 meters per second 8 fps. Correct defects
in work provided by Contractor and repeat tests until work is in compliance with contract requirements. Furnish
potable water, electricity, instruments, connecting devices, and personnel for the tests.
NOTE: On projects that provide modifications to existing piping systems, pneumatic
pressure testing and hydraulic pressure testing of newly installed piping is
much more difficult than the same testing on a complete new system. Therefore,
by means of the following design techniques, provide for the Contractor a piping
modification design that facilitates acceptance testing: piping design which
includes flanges at appropriate locations for flanged blanks to be installed
for testing; specifications which include requirements for how the modified
piping shall be pressure tested; specifications which specify which pipe sections
shall be pressure tested in the shop if absolutely necessary.
3.4.3 Buried Piping Under Roads
Installation including field joints, bedding, and initial backfill shall be in accordance with the Section
33 63 13 EXTERIOR UNDERGROUND STEAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Bury tape with the printed side up at a depth of 300
mm 12 inches below the top surface of earth or the top surface of the subgrade under pavements.
3.4.3.1 Conduit Coating
Test conduit coating of buried piping under roads prior to backfill in accordance with the approved brochure.
3.4.3.2 Cathodic Protection
Test cathodic protection of buried piping under roads to prove continuity of electrical connections prior to
backfill.
3.5 FIELD PAINTING
After completion of field inspections and tests, clean and paint metal surfaces exposed to the weather and in
manholes, including valves, strainers, traps, flow meters, pipe flanges, bolts, nuts, washers, pipe hangers,
supports, expansion joints, and miscellaneous metal. Do not paint piping prior to the application of field-applied
insulation. Do not paint stainless steel or aluminum jackets. Apply paint to clean dry surfaces. Clean surfaces
to remove dust, dirt, rust, oil, and grease. Provide surfaces with two coats of enamel paint applied to a total
minimum dry film thickness of 0.05 mm 2 mils. Apply the second coat of paint after the preceding coat is thoroughly
dry. Color of finish coat shall be aluminum or light gray. Paint shall be rated for use on hot metal surfaces
up to 232 degrees C 450 degrees F and for use on surfaces exposed to the weather.
3.6 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SYSTEMS
Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 15 days prior to the date the connections are required. Obtain
approval before interrupting service. Provide materials required to make connections into existing systems and
perform excavating, backfilling, compacting, and other incidental labor as required.