Aging Electric Machines

WEST BAY DISTRICT – PLANT #3 Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited
SECTION 15180
VIBRATION ISOLATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 PART INCLUDES
A. Inertia bases.
B. Vibration isolation
1.2 WORK FURNISHED BUT SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTION
A. Vibration isolation for Fire protection systems.
B. Vibration isolation for Plumbing systems.
1.3 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 15140 - Supports And Hangers
B. Section 15010 – Ductwork
C. Section 15060 – Pipe and pipe fittings
D. Section 15050 – Basic Mechanical Requirements
E. Section 15160 – HVAC Pumps
F. Section 15170 – Motors
G. Section 15650 – Field Erected Cooling towers
H. Section 15760 – Air Handling Equipment
I. Section 15765 – Fan Coil Units
J. Section 15790 – Fans
K. Section 15620 – Central Refrigeration
L. Section 13030 – PH Pipe and pipe Fittings
M. 13050 – Water treatment Equipment
Mechanical Specifications Page 1 of 16 October 2013

Section 15180 Revision 00
N. 15310 – Fire Fighting System
O. 15330 – Fire Fighting pumping System
1.4 REFERENCES
A. ASHRAE HAND BOOKS, Latest Editions
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings, product data and samples under provisions of Section 15050 – Basic
Mechanical Requirements
B. Include data for each equipment and size of unit showing isolation type, efficiency, stiffness,
natural frequency, and transmissibility at lowest operating speed of equipment, actual load,
static deflection under actual load etc.
C. Submit manufacturer's certificates in respect of static and dynamic loading, fundamental

frequency, and average noise level at full load conditions etc. of all equipment.
D. Indicate vibration isolator locations, on general layout and plant room detail drawings.
E. Flexible pipe connector shop drawings data to include maximum allowable temperature and
pressure rating, overall face to face length, live length, hose wall thickness, and fundamental
frequency of assembly.
F. Submit manufacturer's certificates under provisions the vibration isolators are properly
selected and installed in equipment assemblies, to meet with, or to exceed the CONTRACT
requirements.
G. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to issue a complete list of submittals for review and approval
by The Employer of drawings, product data and samples prior to any item being proposed to
The Employer.
H. Shop Drawings, Product Data & Samples. Refer to Section 15050 – Basic Mechanical
requirements.
I. Product Data: manufacturer’s specifications and technical data including performance,

construction and fabrication.
1. Submit product data for each manufactured component.
2. Country of origin.
3. Factory certificate.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conform to ASHRAE average noise criteria curves.

B. Ensure structural integrity by avoiding resonance and by restricting vibration.
C. Do not exceed the allowable noise level, 70 dBA measured at a distance of 1200 mm (4 feet)
from source, by proper engineering of equipment assemblies.
Note: One complete set (Original) of all Standards Documents/Regulations shall be handed
over to the Employer at beginning of the project (before any submittals are submitted.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Environmental conditions of storage facilities (Temperature, humidity and other environmental

conditions) shall be such that there will be no deterioration of coatings, or components.
B. Handling of equipment shall be in line with manufacturers recommendations. Any damages

shall be reinstated to the satisfaction of THE EMPLOYER. Failing acceptable reinstatement of
such components, it will be replaced with NO cost to THE EMPLOYER.
1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. All equipment shall be rated and de-rated to cope with the environmental conditions stated in
Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment and Air Conditioning
Equipment, Kahramaa, 2010, and QCS 2010, with the following as guidance:
1. Maximum External Ambient Temperature in Shade: 52°C.
2. Maximum External Temperature in Direct Sunlight: 84°C.
3. Minimum External Temperature: 0°C.
4. Maximum Humidity: 100%.
5. Maximum Ground Temperature: 30°C at a depth of 1m.
6. Maximum Seawater Temperature: 40°C.
7. Maximum Internal Temperature: 45°C.
8. Maximum Internal Temperature in Air Conditioned Room: 35°C.
9. Altitude: Not exceeding 1000m.
10. General: Violent sand and dust storms of several hours duration occur and even on
comparatively still days, fine dust is carried in suspension in the atmosphere.
1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Limitations:
1. Do not deliver or install parts until spaces are enclosed and weather tight, wet work in
spaces is complete and dry, work above switchboards is complete, and temporary HVAC
system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at

occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.
2. Rate equipment for continuous operation under the environmental conditions stated in
the QCS regulation or these specifications (whichever is more stringent).
1.10 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate layout and installation of pumps and components with other construction that
penetrates walls or is supported by them, including electrical and other types of equipment,
raceways, piping, encumbrances to workspace clearance requirements, and adjacent
surfaces. Maintain required workspace clearances and required clearances for equipment
access doors and panels.
1.11 WARRANTY
A. All components shall be covered by a manufacturer’s standard warranty subject to normal

terms and conditions that apply to ensure that the systems have been installed correctly and
their warranties shall be assignable.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall design, provide, install, test and commission all components and
associated equipment to ensure that the correct operation and running of the process and
building services plant are achieved.
B. All metal parts of vibration isolation units installed out of doors shall be hot dip galvanized,
cadmium plated, or neoprene coated after fabrication. Galvanising shall meet ASTM salt spray
test standards and Federal test standard No. 14.
C. Isolators types are scheduled to establish minimum standards. At the CONTRACTOR's

option, labour saving accessories can be an integral part of isolators supplied to provide initial
lift of equipment to operating height, hold piping at fixed elevations during installation and initial
system filling operations, and similar installation advantages. Accessories must not degrade
the vibration isolation system.
D. Static deflection of isolators shall be as shown on the schedule. All static deflections stated are
the minimum acceptable deflection for the mounts under actual load. Isolators selected on the
basis of rated deflection are not acceptable.
2.2 BASES
A. Type "A" - INTEGRAL BASES: This type is generally applicable for packaged chillers, pumps,
Air Handling Units, Air conditioning Units etc. which are supplied with factory fabricated rigid
base which can be mounted directly on vibration isolators. Equipment manufacturer's

recommendations should be sought for the number, locations and weight distribution to select
and install vibration isolators.
B. Type "B" - STEEL STRUCTURAL BASES: This type is generally subdivided into closed frame
type (Type B1) and rails type (Type B2). These are steel bases fabricated either as per the
approved shop drawing or as per the equipment manufacturer's recommendation. These are
used for equipment not having a rigid base. The type B1 shall be used where the vibration
isolators are located within the equipment base and type B2 shall be used when the vibration
isolators are outside the equipment and the type B2 base acts as a cradle. The minimum
depth shall be 100mm ( 4 inches).
C. TYPE "C" CONCRETE INTERTIAL BASES: This type generally consists of structural steel,
fabricated pouring form with reinforcing bars. The concrete shall be poured on site. The
minimum depth shall be 150mm (6 inches).
D. TYPE "D" - ROOF CURBS: This type is generally used for Roof top Air Handling Units with
direct cutting through roof slab under the units. These roof curbs shall be supplied by the unit
manufacturer. The manufacturer's recommendations should be sought for the number,
locations and weight distribution to select and install vibration isolators.
E. TYPE "E" - HOUSE KEEPING PADS: These are concrete bases used for all equipment with or
without moving parts and shall be suitable for taking up the static and dynamic loads (if any).
Size base to extend 10 cms beyond equipment base in all directions and minimum10 cms
above finished floor level. Roughen floor slab beneath base for bond and or provide rebar
dowels in floor slab. Locate anchor bolts (welded on to a rebar framework to maintain spacing)
with templates supplied by the equipment manufacturer. Provide steel angle frame with
anchorage lugs at the corners.
F. TYPE "F" - FLOATING CONCRETE BASE: This is similar to Type "E" (House keeping pads)
but isolated at the bottom and all the side by either pre-compressed glass fibre pads or Heavy
density seasoned cork. The thickness of isolating pads varies from 25 to 100 mm (1 to 4 inch)
depending on the application.
G. TYPE "G" - STRUCTURAL STEEL STANDS: These shall be provided to support equipment,
which are not floor mounted or hung from structure. Construct with structural steel members
and attach to wall or floor as appropriate. Provide factory fabricated saddles or mounts for
equipment as required.
2.3 VIBRATION ISOLATORS
A. TYPE "1" - ISOLATING PADS: This type of vibration isolators shall be generally used where the
vibrating force is transmitted directly to ground or the vibrating force is very small compared to
the absorption capacity of the structural slab at higher levels.
B. TYPE "1A" - NEOPRENE RUBBER PADS: These shall be cross-ribbed, in multiple layers or of
sandwich type to achieve the required deflection. The adhesive used in fabricating the pads
shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.
C. TYPE "1B" - GLASS FIBRE PADS: These shall be of pre-compressed fibre glass
construction and suitable to take up to 34 kg/sq.cm. (500 psi) load. The pads shall be coated

with elastometric neoprene rubber spray to protect the glass fibre and increase the damping
effect.
D. TYPE "1C" - CORK PADS: The cork pads shall be constructed from natural cork granules
compressed and steam baked to form slabs and shall have a density of 96 to 106 kg/cu.M (6 to
6.6 lbs/cu.ft). The cork pads shall be treated with hot Bitumen Asphalt coating for protection of
cork.
E. TYPE "2" - MOLDED NEOPRENE RUBBER MOUNTS: These shall be used where a greater
deflection is required than that for pads. The maximum deflection allowable is 12 mm (0.5 inch)
on these rubber mounts. The normal shape of mount is conical with a captive insert for
attaching to equipment base.
F. TYPE "3" - FREE STANDING SPRING ISOLATORS: These shall be constructed with open
type stable spring and load plates at top and bottom with an adjustable bolt for leveling.
Neoprene rubber acoustical treatment shall be provided to prevent transmission of very high
frequency vibration and noise. The spring shall be so designed that the horizontal stiffness is
more than 75 % of vertical stiffness. The rated loads and deflections for these springs shall
allow additional 50 % travel to that of the rated deflection before the springs are compressed
solid, to accommodate any errors in actual load distribution.
G. TYPE "4" - RESTRAINED SPRING ISOLATORS: These are similar to type "3", but with
additional restraints in the vertical direction. These isolators shall have hold down bolts to limit
vertical movement. The restraints should have adequate clearance so that they are activated
only when a temporary restraint is needed.
H. TYPE "5" - HOUSED SPRING ISOLATORS: These isolators are similar to type "4" except that
they consist of two telescoping houses. The contact surfaces of houses are separated by
resilient inserts such as Neoprene Sponge or equivalent material.
I. TYPE "6" - RUBBER HANGERS: These are similar to type "2" except that the conical rubber
mould is housed in a steel casing and have a through hole for the hanger rod. The assembly
should allow for 20 to 35 degrees angular movement for the hanging rod without metal-to-metal
contact.
J. TYPE "7" - SPRING HANGERS: These are similar to type "3" except that the spring is mounted
in a steel casing and used for suspension only. The assembly shall allow for 20 to 25 degrees
angular movement for the hanging rod without metal-to-metal contact.
K. TYPE "8" - COMBINATION RUBBER & SPRING HANGER: This is a combination of type "6"
and "7" having all the specified characteristics therein.
L. TYPE "9" - THRUST RESTRAINTS: These are similar to type "7", but installed in pairs to
counteract the thrust caused by air pressure.
M. TYPE "10" - AIR SPRINGS: These shall consist of constant dry air supplying equipment and air
bellows. These shall be used where 150 mm (6 inch) or greater deflection is required and
natural frequencies do not exceed 80 Hz.

2.4 RESILIENT PENETRATION SLEEVE
A. This shall consist of a sleeve 25 mm (1-inch) larger all round than that of the penetrating
element and fabricated out of steel pipe or sheet metal as the condition warrants. The sleeve
length shall be 25 mm (1 inch) extra on both sides of the penetrated construction. The annular
space is filled with resilient material such as Neoprene sponge or type 1B material and ends
sealed with approved sealant compatible with the resilient material.Galvanized steel riser
clamps or offset pipe clamp.
2.5 FLEXIBLE PIPE CONNECTIONS
A. Flexible pipe connections shall be fabricated of multiple plies of nylon cord, fabric, and
neoprene, vulcanized so as to become inseparable and homogeneous. Straight connections
shall be formed in a double sphere shape. Elbow connections shall have a single sphere
shape at the curve of the unit. Flexible connections shall be able to accept compressive,
elongative, transverse, and angular movements.
B. The flexible connections shall be selected and specially fitted, if necessary, to suit the system
temperature, pressure, and fluid type.
C. Use bellow type metal flexible connectors with braided steel wire armour when they are
located in outdoor areas where the type described above will be damaged due to sun
radiation.
D. Connectors for pipe sizes 50 mm (2 inch) nom. dia. or smaller shall have threaded female
union couplings, made up of compatible material like cast iron for steel and bronze for copper
piping, on each end. Larger sizes shall be fitted with metallic flange couplings.
2.6 HANGERS ROD ATTACHMENT
A. Turnbuckles: Provide for adjusting the heights, where required.
B. Ball hangers: Provide for allowing angular movement of the hanger rod, where required.
C. Threaded rod couplers: Provide for joining two lengths of threaded hanger rods, where
required. Install back nuts on both sides of the coupler.
2.7 BUILDING ATTACHMENT
A. Concrete inserts: Provide malleable iron or galvanized steel concrete inserts complete with
adjustable insert nut, suitable for hanger rods of size 22 mm diameter and under. Provide
galvanized steel continuous concrete insert at CONTRACTOR'S option.
B. Self drilling type concrete inserts: Provide galvanised steel self drilling expansion type
concrete inserts for hanger rods upto 12 mm dia., at CONTRACTOR'S option.
C. Support rails (cast-in type): Electrozinced steel sections with anchor lugs and filler strip,
complete with hammer head nut or extension pieces.

D. Support rails (surface mounted type): Electrozinced steel sections with anchor lugs and filler
strip, complete with hammer head nut or extension pieces. The rail shall be single or double as
appropriate.
2.8 HANGER ROD
Galvanized steel hanger rods: continuous threaded.
2.9 FLASHING
A. Metal flashing: 0.5-mm (26 gauge) thick galvanized steel.
B. Lead flashing: 24.5 kg/sq.M sheet lead for waterproofing, 5 kg/sq.M sheet lead for
soundproofing.
C. Flexible flashing: 1.25-mm thick sheet compatible with roof and wall waterproofing.
D. Caps: Galvanized steel, 0.8 mm minimum; 1.5 mm at fire resistant elements.
2.10 EQUIPMENT
Provide factory manufactured sound attenuator curbs to suit the building construction, for
all roof exhaust fans and whenever specified.
2.11 SLEEVES
A. Sleeves for pipes through fire rated and fire resistive floors and walls: Schedule 40 galvanized
steel pipe sleeve; pack with 96 kg/cu.M density fibre glass and caulk both ends with approved
fire rated sealant. (UL listed)
B. Sleeves for pipes passing through non-fire rated beams, walls, footings and dry floors:
Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe sleeve; pack with 96 kg/cu.M density fibre glass and caulk
both ends with approved type sealant (UL listed). For vertical piping, extend sleeve 50 mm (2
inch) above the finish floor level.
C. Sleeves for ferrous pipes passing through external retaining walls: Cast iron or ductile iron with
integral puddle; pack with 96 kg/cu.M density fibre glass; caulk internal side with approved
sealant (UL listed); caulk external side with hemp yarn and lead.
D. Sleeves for cast iron drain, waste and vent piping through wet floors: Provide PVC pipe sleeve
or wooden box to form the opening; remove this sleeve or box after curing of the concrete.
After completion of cast iron pipe installation, fill the opening with non-shrinkable grout; trowel
both sides of slab, smooth and level.
2.12 ESCUCHEONS
Provide setscrew type escutcheons, size sufficient to completely cover exposed penetrations.
Prime coat finish where adjoining surface is to be field painted; baked enamel white finish
where adjoining surface is fibreboard. Chrome finish where adjoining surface is tiled with
ceramic, marble, etc.
2.13 FINISH
A. All hangers’ supports inserts, shields and saddles shall have galvanized finish.
B. Hangers and supports for copper piping shall be copper / copper plated, when used in direct
contact with the copper piping.
2.14 INSERT
A. Provide inserts for placement in concrete formwork.
B. Provide inserts for suspending hangers from reinforced concrete slabs and sides of reinforced
concrete beams.
C. Provide hooked rod to concrete reinforcement section for inserts carrying pipe over 150 mm (6
inch) nom. dia.
D. Where concrete slabs form finished ceiling, provide inserts to be flush with slab soft fit.
E. Where expansion type anchors are used, select type and quality to suit the concrete into which
it is to be installed.
2.15 PIPE HANGER AND SUPPORT (GENERAL)
A. Provide hanger or support assembly to take up the filled weight of piping for half spans on
either side plus 100 kgs, with minimum overall factor of safety of two.
B. Install hangers to provide minimum 12-mm space between finished covering and adjacent
work.
C. Place a hanger within 300-mm of each horizontal elbow.
D. Use hangers with 38 mm minimum vertical adjustment.
E. Where several pipes can be installed in parallel and at same elevation, provide multiple or
trapeze hangers.
F. Support riser piping independently of connected horizontal piping.
G. Anchor piping at either side of flexible connections (at the system side only on connections to
equipment).
H. No support, hanger or anchor shall be attached to the building structural elements whereby
their installation, weight or expansion stress will result in damage to the structure.

I. Piping buried in raft slabs or trenches shall be supported as detailed on the CONTRACT
drawings. The support shall be capable of holding the pipe in position against buoyant forces
exerted during pouring of concrete.
J. Provide fender washers and lock nuts to threaded hanger rods.
K. Provide amply sized structural steel sections for multiple trapeze hangers, anchor braces,
supporting frames etc. Submit calculations where asked for.
L. Where special slab construction (like omni slab) is used, install support rails anchored to
concrete portions for installing hangers.
M. Do not weld supporting framework to building structural elements, reinforcement bars etc.
under any circumstances.
N. Provide riser clamps at mid span for vertical piping upto and including 25 mm (1 inch) nom.
dia.
O. Support fire protection piping independently of other piping.
2.16 HANGER AND SUPPORTS FOR STEEL PIPING
A. All steel piping is to be supported on rollers unless otherwise indicated
B. Support horizontal piping as scheduled below.
Pipe size Maximum spacing Hanger rod dia.
Up to 20 mm nom.dia. 2.0 m 8 mm (5/16 inch)

25 mm to 50 mm nom. dia. 2.4 m 10 mm (3/8 inch)
65 mm and 80 mm nom. dia. 3.6 m 12 mm (1/2 inch)
350 mm to 400 mm nom. dia. 7.0 m 25 mm (1 inch)
450 mm to 500 mm nom. dia 8.5 m 31 mm (1¼ inch)
550 mm to 600 mm nom. dia 9.0 m 31 mm (1¼ inch)
650 mm to 1400 mm nom dia 10.0 m Not allowed

Note:
1. For all pipework 650mm and above the contractor shall undertake pipe
loading/anchoring analysis for submittal and approval from the Employer to ensure that
all pipework is adequately supported.
2. Provide pipe riser clamps / supports at every floor, for vertical piping.
2.17 HANGER AND SUPPORT FOR COPPER PIPING
A. Provide structural support to the building structure as indicated on mechanical drawings.
B. Provide riser clamps with shield 60 cm (2 feet) /above floor level and at branch take offs for
vertical piping.
2.18 SLEEVES, PUDDLE FLANGES ETC.
A. Set sleeves in position in formwork. Provide reinforcing around sleeves.
B. Where sleeves in concrete structural elements are omitted due to error, core the required
openings only after obtaining written permission of the Employer. Provide sleeves with puddle
flanges resting on the concrete surface, and non-shrink grout to fix the sleeve in position.
Cutting of hole by chiselling is not permitted.
C. Project all sleeves in wet areas by at least 50 mm above the finish floor level.
D. Erect sleeves, puddle flanges etc. in the formwork, perpendicular to the wall face and rigidly to
resist displacement during pouring of concrete.
E. Ensure verticality of flange faces and alignment of boltholes with connected equipment (valves
etc.).
F. Seal the openings around, so as to avoid leakage (and resultant honeycombing) and
undesirable formation of concrete.
G. Check alignment immediately after pouring of concrete. Make adjustment where required.
H. Size sleeves large enough to allow for movement of pipe due to expansion or contraction.
Provide for continuous insulation wrapping.
2.19 FLANGES
A. Flanges shall be provided on the pipe work systems wherever necessary to connect to
components, plant or equipment having flanged connection. In addition, flanges shall be
provided where services are specified elsewhere as having flanged joints.
B. Flanges (including the associated nuts, bolts, and washers) shall be to the minimum
requirements of BS 4504 to suit the conditions within the pipe work or to suit equipment,
valves and other pipe work components having flanged connection. Where these

connections have flanges shall be provided to suit the connection concerned. Where flanges
to BS 4504 are not manufactured then flanges to BS 10 will be accepted.
C. Flanges shall be bolted up using hexagonal nuts and bolts manufactured from high tensile
carbon steel in accordance with BS 916 using two flat steel washers, one each side of the
jointed flanges.
D. Bolt threads shall not project more than 3.2 mm or less than 1.6 mm beyond the nuts when
jointed up.
E. Blank flanges where required shall be manufactured from the same material and same
thickness as the flanges to which they are mating.
F. Flanges shall be smooth machined across the full width of the flange and on the edge but may
be rough turned on the back. Flanges shall be drilled off-centre.
G. Flanges shall be mounted square with the axis of the pipe after all surface scale, oxides,
grease, oil and dirt have been removed.
H. Care shall be taken to avoid distortion of the flange during welding.
I. Steel flanges shall be provided on mild steel pipe work.
J. Cast iron flanges shall be provided on cast iron pipe work.
K. Steel and gunmetal flanges shall be of the welding neck pattern, welded to the pipe work in
accordance with the general requirements for welding detailed elsewhere in the Project
Documentation.
L. Flanges shall be finished or coated exactly as specified for the pipe work on which they are to
be fitted.
M. Composite type flanges having gunmetal inner and steel outer flanges shall be provided on
cooper pipe work.
N. Flanges for PVC-U pipe shall be to BS 10, Table E with 14 bar ratings. Backing rings will be
provided for sizes of 150 mm and larger, nominal pipe size.
O. Stub flange assemblies will only be permitted if specifically requested for specific reason and if
thought appropriate by the Employer.
P. All items of plan including air heater batteries and fan coil units etc., shall be capable of being
disconnected with connected pipe work services by means of unions, unions valves, flanges
or flanged valves. Pipe work shall be so arranged to allow the item to be removed.
Q. Refer to chilled water pipe fittings for flange pressure
2.20 FLASHING AND SEALING
A. Pipes passing through external retaining walls: Clamp a layer of waterproofing membrane to
the pipe and flash the wall waterproofing membrane over.

B. Plumbing pipes passing through roof slab: Provide flashing sleeve as Josam 26430 / Smith
1761 or approved equal with integral flashing flange, clamp the roof waterproofing membrane
in the flashing flange and fill around with approved type grout.
C. Roof drains: Co-ordinate construction details, workout actual dimensions for elements like
extension filter etc. for cutting the required size at factory.
D. Area drains and planter drains: Co-ordinate construction details provide lead flashing, 900 mm
(3 feet) diameter at the drain and direct the seepage into the drain.
E. Water Storage tank drains: Provide flashing, 900 mm (3 feet) diameter at the drain, with
non-toxic synthetic membrane and integrate the same with the tanking, where provided.
F. Sanitary fixtures: Seal the joints of all sanitary fixtures with walls and floors with transparent,
hard setting, age proof, and sealant.
G. HVAC piping and ducting passing through weather or water proofed walls, floors, and roofs:
Provide flexible flashing and metal counter flashing as appropriate.
H. Sound control: Provide acoustical lead flashing around ducts and pipes, penetrating
equipment rooms, installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for sound control.
I. Roof curbs: Provide curbs for mechanical roof installations, 300-mm minimum high above
roofing surface. Provide flexible sheet flashing and counter flash with galvanized sheet metal
to make the assembly watertight.
2.21 EQUIPMENT BASES AND SUPPORTS
See details on the related Section in the Project Documentation.
2.22 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Hanger adjustment: Adjust hangers so as to distribute loads equally on attachments.
B. Support adjustment: Provide grout under supports so as to bring piping and equipment to
proper level and adjustments.
C. Cleaning: Clean factory finished surfaces. Repair any marred or scratched surfaces with
manufacturer's touch-up paint, to the approval of the Employer.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Refer to above section of this specification for vibration isolation devices identified on the
schedule or specified herein.

3.2 MAJOR EQUIPMENT
A. Unless otherwise shown or specified, all floor mounted major equipment shall be set on
concrete housekeeping pads as per recommendations of the manufacturer.
B. Types and minimum static deflections of vibration isolation devices for major equipment items
shall be as scheduled on the drawings.
C. Flexible duct connections shall be installed at all fan unit intakes, fan unit discharges.
D. Flexible pipe connections shall be installed at all pipe connections to vibration-isolated

equipment.
E. Electrical connections to vibration-isolated equipment shall be flexible, as called for in the

electrical portion of the specification.
F. Snubbers or thrust restraints shall be installed on equipment as called for
3.3 MISCELLANEOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
A. Miscellaneous pieces of mechanical equipment such as domestic hot water circulation pumps,
hot water heat exchangers, storage tanks, and expansion tanks shall be vibration isolated from
the building structure by Type 2 or type 6 isolators unless their position in the piping system
requires higher degrees of isolation as called for under Pipe Isolation.
3.4 PIPING
A. Provide flexible pipe connections in piping connected to vibration-isolated equipment.
B. Anchor piping at the system side of the flexible connector.
3.5 DUCT WORK
A. Ducts within the specified limits which penetrate the building construction shall be isolated from
the building by using resilient penetration sleeve / seals.
B. Resilient lateral guides shall be used wherever lateral support of vertical duct runs is required
within the specified limits.
C. Provide flexible duct connections as called for by the manufacturer’s recommendations or as

per the Employers requirements.
3.6 INSTALLATION OF VIBRATION ISOLATION EQUIPMENT
A. General
1. Locations of all vibration isolation equipment shall be selected for ease of inspection and
adjustment as well as for proper operation.

2. Installation of vibration isolation equipment shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.
B. Isolation Mounts
1. All vibration isolators shall be aligned squarely above or below mounting points of the
supported equipment.
2. Isolators for equipment with bases shall be located on the sides of the bases, which are
parallel to the equipment shaft unless this is not possible because of physical constraints.
3. If a housekeeping pad is provided, the isolators shall bear on the housekeeping pad and
the isolator base plate shall rest entirely on the pad.
4. Hanger rods for vibration-isolated support shall be connected to structural beams or

joists, not from the floor slab between beams and joists. Provide intermediate support
members as necessary.
5. Vibration isolation hanger elements shall be positioned as high as possible in the hanger
rod assembly, but not in contact with the building structure, and so that the hanger
housing may rotate a full 360 degrees about the rod axis without contacting any object.
6. Parallel running pipes may be hung together on a trapeze, which is isolated from the
building. Isolator deflections must be the largest determined by the provisions for pipe
isolation. Do not mix isolated and non-isolated pipes on the same trapeze.
7. No pipes or equipment shall be supported from other pipes or equipment.
8. Resiliently isolated pipes shall not contact the building construction or other equipment.
9. The installed and operating heights of vibration isolators supporting any equipment shall
be identical. Limit stops shall be out of contact during normal operation.
10. Adjust all levelling bolts and hanger rod bolts so that the isolated equipment is level and
in proper alignment with connecting ducts or pipes.
C. Bases
1. No equipment unit shall bear directly on vibration isolators unless its own frame is
suitably rigid to span between isolators and such direct support is approved by the
equipment manufacturer. This provision shall apply whether or not a base frame is called
for on the schedule. In the case that a base frame is required for the unit because of the
equipment manufacturer's requirements and is not specifically called for on the
equipment schedule, a base frame recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall
be provided.
2. Unless otherwise indicated, there is to be a minimum operating clearance of 38-mm (1

1/2 inch) between inertia bases or steel frame bases and the floor beneath the
equipment. Position isolator-mounting brackets and adjust isolators so that the required
clearance is maintained. The clearance space shall be checked by the CONTRACTOR
to ensure that no construction debris has been left to short circuit or restrict the proper
operation of the vibration isolation system.

D. Flexible Pipe Connectors
1. Select flexible connections with axial and transverse movements, more than that of the
connected equipment. Use control cables where there is a chance of exceeding the
allowable axial movement.
2. Provide bronze union ends for flexible connections of 50-mm (2-inch) nom. dia. and less,
when used with copper piping.
E. Trust Restraints
1. Snubbers shall be adjusted to clear the equipment base and to provide lateral restraint
during on / off cycling, but be out of contact during normal operation of the equipment.
2. Thrust restraints shall be attached at the centerline of thrust and symmetrically on each of
the units. Adjust the restraints to limit equipment movement to the specified limit.
F. Resilient Penetration Sleeves / Seal
1. Penetration seals shall maintain an airtight seal around the penetrating element and shall
prevent rigid contact between the penetrating element and the building structure. Fit the
sleeve tightly to the building construction and seal airtight on both sides of the
construction penetrated with acoustical sealant.
3.7 SCHEDULE OF MOUNTING FOR HVAC, PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION

EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor shall submit for approval from the Employer a schedule of mounting for all
HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s and the
acoustic consultants requirements to meet the requirements of the MEP design and Build
Concept Brief detailing the base type and isolator deflection.
END OF SECTION 15180


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WEST BAY DISTRICT – PLANT #3 Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited

1.1 PART INCLUDES

1.2 WORK FURNISHED BUT SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTION

A. Vibration isolation for Fire protection systems.

B. Vibration isolation for Plumbing systems.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 15140 - Supports And Hangers

B. Section 15010 – Ductwork

C. Section 15060 – Pipe and pipe fittings

D. Section 15050 – Basic Mechanical Requirements

E. Section 15160 – HVAC Pumps

F. Section 15170 – Motors

G. Section 15650 – Field Erected Cooling towers

H. Section 15760 – Air Handling Equipment

I. Section 15765 – Fan Coil Units

J. Section 15790 – Fans

K. Section 15620 – Central Refrigeration

L. Section 13030 – PH Pipe and pipe Fittings

M. 13050 – Water treatment Equipment

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N. 15310 – Fire Fighting System

O. 15330 – Fire Fighting pumping System

A. ASHRAE HAND BOOKS, Latest Editions

C. Submit manufacturer's certificates in respect of static and dynamic loading, fundamental

I. Product Data: manufacturer’s specifications and technical data including performance,

1. Submit product data for each manufactured component.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Conform to ASHRAE average noise criteria curves.

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B. Ensure structural integrity by avoiding resonance and by restricting vibration.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Environmental conditions of storage facilities (Temperature, humidity and other environmental

B. Handling of equipment shall be in line with manufacturers recommendations. Any damages

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Maximum External Ambient Temperature in Shade: 52°C.

2. Maximum External Temperature in Direct Sunlight: 84°C.

3. Minimum External Temperature: 0°C.

4. Maximum Humidity: 100%.

5. Maximum Ground Temperature: 30°C at a depth of 1m.

6. Maximum Seawater Temperature: 40°C.

7. Maximum Internal Temperature: 45°C.

8. Maximum Internal Temperature in Air Conditioned Room: 35°C.

9. Altitude: Not exceeding 1000m.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at

A. All components shall be covered by a manufacturer’s standard warranty subject to normal

C. Isolators types are scheduled to establish minimum standards. At the CONTRACTOR's

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2.3 VIBRATION ISOLATORS

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2.4 RESILIENT PENETRATION SLEEVE

2.5 FLEXIBLE PIPE CONNECTIONS

2.6 HANGERS ROD ATTACHMENT

A. Turnbuckles: Provide for adjusting the heights, where required.

2.7 BUILDING ATTACHMENT

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2.8 HANGER ROD

Galvanized steel hanger rods: continuous threaded.

A. Metal flashing: 0.5-mm (26 gauge) thick galvanized steel.

D. Caps: Galvanized steel, 0.8 mm minimum; 1.5 mm at fire resistant elements.

A. Provide inserts for placement in concrete formwork.

2.15 PIPE HANGER AND SUPPORT (GENERAL)