Document Name: Specifications (Mechanical) Date: March 7, 2009 Rev. Rev.

0 Project: AL RAJHI STEEL (CUT & BEND PROCESSING BLDG) - JEDDAH Owner: AL RAJHI STEEL CO.

SECTION 15258 DUCT INSULATION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 WORK INCLUDED A. B. C. D. Duct thermal insulation. Duct acoustic insulation. Adhesives, tie wires, tapes. Recovery.

1.02

RELATED WORK A. Section 15260: Piping and Equipment Insulation

1.03

REFERENCE STANDARDS A. ASTM A167-77 American Society for Testing and Materials Stainless and Heat-resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheets Strip Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate. Recommended Practice for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded Hot Plate Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulating Cement Expanded or Exfoliated Vermiculite Thermal Insulating Cement (Redesignated ANSI/ASTM C196) Diatomaceous Silica Thermal Insulating Cement. Test Method for Breaking Load and Calculated Flexural Strength of Preformed Block- Type Thermal Insulation Mineral Fiber Batt Insulation (Industrial Type) Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Pipe Insulation Test Method for Compressive Strength of Thermal Insulating or Finishing Cement Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Thick materials
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B209-77 C165-77

C177-76

C195-77 C196-77

C197-61 (1967) C203-58 (1972)

C262-64 (1976) C335-69 (1975) C354-73

C355-64 (1973)
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C356-60 (1975) C411-61 (1975)

Test for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High- Heat Method of Test for Hot-Surface Performance of HighTemperature Thermal Insulation Recommended Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Preformed Homogeneous Thermal Insulations Mineral Fiber Hydraulic-Setting Thermal Insulating and Finishing Cement Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by means of the Heat Flow Meter Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation Test Method for Dimensional Stability of LowTemperature Thermal Block and Pipe Insulation Cellular Glass Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation Mineral Fiber Blanket and Felt Insulation (Industrial Type) Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-type Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation. Guide for Properties and Tests of mastics and Coatings for Thermal Insulation Recommended Practice for Prefabricated Reflective Insulation Systems for Equipment and Pipe Operating at Temperatures Above Ambient Air. Recommended Practice for Selection of Vapor Barriers for Thermal Insulations. Recommended Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Materials Method of Test for Bursting Strength of Paper. Method of Tests for Puncture and Stiffness of Paperboard and Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard. Method of Test for Tensile Breaking Strength of Paper and Paperboard. Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials Flexible Cellular Materials-Sponge or Expanded Rubber
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C447-76

C449-77

C518-76

C533-72 C548-71 (1977)

C552-73 C553-70 (1977)

C592-70

C612-77 647-77

C667-77

C755-73

C870-77

D744-67 (1971) D781-68 (1973)

D828-60 (1971)

D1037-72a

D1056-77
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D1622-63(1975)

Method of Test for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Tests for Water Vapor Transmission of materials In Sheet Form.

E84-77a

E96-66 (1972)

B.

NFPA 90A-1985

National Fire Protection Association Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems Building Materials, Tests of Surface Burning Material Underwriters laboratories Inc Tests for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

255 C. UL UL 723

1.04

SUBMITTALS A. B. Shop drawings and samples in accordance with Section 15050. Shop drawings which indicate complete material data, a list of materials proposed for this project and indicate thickness of material for individual services. Samples of proposed insulating materials. Manufacturer's installation instructions. Certificate of compliance. Field Tests

C. D. E. F. 1.05

JOB CONDITIONS A. Deliver material to job site in original non-broken factory packaging, labeled with Manufacturer's density and thickness. Perform work at ambient and equivalent temperatures as recommended by the Adhesive Manufacturer.

B.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. B. C. D. E. A. OWENS CORNING, USA AFICO, KSA KIMMCO, KUWAIT Fujairah Rockwool Or approved equal

The Contractor shall submit to the Supervising Engineer the names of three manufacturers and model or approved equal, and their products which will be
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acceptable under this Section. Approval of the manufacturer or product must be obtained before proceeding with associated work. B. Units shall be the product of a Manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of these units and issuing complete catalog data for same. Items of same function and performance are acceptable in conformance with Applicable Sections.

C.

2.02

GENERAL A. Adhesives and Insulation Materials: Composite fire and smoke hazard ratings maximum 25 for Flame Spread and 50 for Smoke Developed. Adhesives to be waterproof. Recovering Jackets: Shall be Aluminum or G.I. steel. Test ratings shall be determined by ASTM E84, NFPA 255 or UL 723. Flame proofing treatments subject to deterioration due to effect of moisture or high humidity are not acceptable.

B. C. D.

2.03

INSULATION MATERIALS A. Air-conditioning Ducts inside the building : 38 mm thick for supply ducts and 25 mm thick for return ducts, flexible fiberglass insulation, K-value at 24C maximum = 0.037 w/m/K, 16 kg/m3 density, with factory-applied reinforced aluminum foil vapor barrier. Air-conditioning Ducts Exposed to Outdoor: 50 mm thick, Semirigid fiberglass insulation, K-value at 24C maximum = 0.035 w/m/K, 48 kg/m3 density, with factory-applied reinforced aluminum foil vapor barrier and aluminum/G.I. steel cladding. Fiberglass duct liner is absolutely not acceptable. In case it will be use in spirally-wound round duct, liner should be protected with perforated sheet.

B.

C.

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 PREPARATION A. Do not install covering before ductwork and equipment has been tested and approved. Ensure surface is clean and dry prior to installation. Ensure insulation is dry before and during application. Finish with system at operating conditions.

B.

3.02

INSTALLATION A. Ensure insulation is continuous through inside walls. Pack around ducts with fire proof self-supporting insulation material, properly sealed. Finish insulation neatly at hangers, supports and other protrusions.
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C. D.

Locate insulation or cover seams in least visible locations. Provide recovering jackets on exposed insulation throughout, including equipment room. Insulation located in crawl space, shafts and suspended ceiling spaces is not considered exposed. Use pre-sized paper under recovering at uneven insulated surfaces. Exposed Ducts: Secure rigid insulation with 50% coverage of adhesive and 12 gage galvanized impale anchor tabs at 400mm centers. Seal joints and breaks in ducts conveying air at less than room temperature with 102mm wide strips of open mesh glass cloth or tape imbedded between 2 coats of vapor barrier sealant. Point up other joints and breaks with hydraulic setting cement. Exposed duct insulation shall be protected by aluminum or galvanized steel sheet cladding. Exposed Rectangular Ducts: Secure rigid insulation with 50% coverage of adhesive and 12 gage galvanized impale anchor tabs at 400mm centers. Seal joints and breaks in ducts conveying air at less than room temperature with 102mm wide strips of open mesh glass cloth or tape embedded between 2 coats of vapor barrier sealant. Point up other joints and breaks with hydraulic setting cement. Exposed duct insulation shall be protected by aluminum or galvanized steel sheet cladding. Air-conditioning Ducts, Indoor: Adhere flexible insulation to ductwork with adhesive applied in 150mm wide strips at 400mm centers. Provide 16 gage (1.50mm) annealed tie wire and tied spiral wound or half hitched at 400mm centers for securing duct insulation until adhesive sets. Butt insulation and seal joints and breaks in ducts conveying air at less than room temperature with 50mm lap of foil adhered over joint. Acoustic Lining: Is absolutely not acceptable. Repair separation of joints or cracking of insulation due to thermal movement or poor workmanship.

E.

F.

G.

H. I.

3.03

INSULATION THICKNESS SCHEDULE Duct and Equipment (mm) Outside Air Ducts Plenums (Heating Systems) Plenums (Systems with Cooling Coils) Rectangular Supply Ducts (Heating & Cooling Systems) Rectangular Return Ducts Round Supply Ducts (Systems with Cooling Coils) Round Supply ducts (Heating Systems) Insulation Thickness 50 25 38 38 25 38 25

Round Supply Ducts(Systems with Cooling Coils)

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Ventilation Equipment Casings 3.04 CLEANING All cleaning shall conform to applicable sections. 3.05 PAINTING All painting shall conform to applicable sections. *** END OF SECTION ***

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