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SECTION 232500 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes water-treatment systems for the following:

1. Heating, hot-water piping (closed-loop system).

2. Chilled-water piping (closed-loop system).
3. Steam and condensate piping for humidifiers and cooking appliances (open systems).

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. TSS: Total suspended solids are solid materials, including organic and inorganic, that are
suspended in the water. These solids may include silt, plankton, and industrial wastes.

B. TDS: Total dissolved solids are the combined content of all inorganic and organic
substances contained in a liquid in molecular, ionized or micro-granular (colloidal sol)
suspended form.

1.4 CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Closed-Loop System: One manual bypass feeder and one automatic dosing system on each
system with isolating and drain valves downstream from circulating pumps, unless
otherwise indicated. Comply

1. Introduce chemical treatment manually through bypass feeder when required or

indicated by test and automatically through electronic solid-state controller and
feeding pumps. Comply

B. Open-Loop Systems for Humidifiers, Air Washers, Evaporative Condensers, and Cooling
Towers: PVC tubing with hole to feed chemical.

1. Conductivity controller samples sump water when activated by pump and operates
solenoid bleed-off valve in line to drain. Comply

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Maintain water quality for HVAC systems that controls corrosion and build-up of scale and
biological growth for maximum efficiency of installed equipment without posing a hazard to
operating personnel or the environment. Comply

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B. Base chemical treatment performance requirements on quality of water available at Project

site, HVAC system equipment material characteristics and functional performance
characteristics, operating personnel capabilities, and specified requirements.

1. Closed System: Maintain system essentially free of scale, corrosion, and fouling to
sustain the following water characteristics:

a. pH: 8.5 to 10.5. Comply

b. Corrosion rate of following metals shall not exceed specified mils per year
penetration:

a. Ferrous: 0 to 0.5. Comply

b. Copper alloy: 0 to 0.2. Comply

c. Total Iron as Fe++ to be less than 1.0 ppm Comply

d. Inhibitor shall be stable at equipment skin surface temperatures and bulk water
temperatures of, respectively, not less than 121 deg. C (250 degrees F) and 52
deg. C (125 deg. F.). Comply
e. Heat exchanger fouling and capacity reduction shall not exceed that allowed by
fouling factor 0.0005. Comply
f. Microbiological Limits:

a. Total Aerobic Plate Count: Maintain a maximum value of 1000

organisms/mL. Comply
b. Total Anaerobic Plate Count: Maintain a maximum value of 100
organisms/mL. Comply
c. Nitrate Reducers: Maintain a maximum value of 100 organisms/mL. Comply
d. Sulfate Reducers: Maintain a maximum value of zero organisms/mL. Comply
e. Iron Bacteria: Maintain a maximum value of zero organisms/mL. Comply

2. Small, Open Systems for Humidifiers, Air Washers, Evaporative Condensers, and
Cooling Towers: Maintain system essentially free of scale, total suspended solids,
and fouling to sustain the following water characteristics:

a. Iron: Less than (Feedwater iron x Concentration factor). Comply

b. pH: 7.5 to 8.5. Comply

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include rated capacities; water-pressure drops; shipping, installed, and
operating weights; and furnished products listed below: Comply

1. Pumps.
2. Chemical solution tanks.
3. Agitators.
4. Control equipment and devices.
5. Test equipment.
6. Chemicals.
7. Filters.
8. Chemical feeders.

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B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies indicating dimensions, weights, loads,

required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each
field connection. Comply

1. Wiring Diagrams: Detail power and control wiring and differentiate between
manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

C. Water Analysis: Submit a copy of the water analysis to illustrate water quality available at
Project site. Comply

D. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance
requirements. Comply

E. Maintenance Data: For pumps, agitators, filters, system controls, and accessories to include
in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. Comply

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is an authorized representative of the

chemical treatment manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of chemical
treatment equipment required for this Project. Comply

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

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to Engineer. Comply

1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged
with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Chemical: Furnish sufficient quantity for four (4) month continuous operation. Comply
2. Chemical: Furnish sufficient chemicals based on entire volume of chilled water
system including external chilled water distribution network served by this system. Comply
3. Chemical: For system volume refer to Expansion Tanks Schedule shown on
mechanical drawings.

1.9 MAINTENANCE

A. Scope of Service: Provide chemicals and service program for maintaining optimum
conditions in the circulating water for inhibiting corrosion, scale, and organic growths in the
cooling, chilled-water piping, steam and condensate system for humidifier and cooking
appliance applications and equipment. Services and chemicals shall be provided for a
period of one year from date of Substantial Completion, including the following: Comply for chilled water
since no cooling towers
1. Initial water analysis and recommendations. which require chemical
treatment program
2. Startup assistance.
3. Periodic field service and consultation.
4. Customer report charts and log sheets.
5. Laboratory technical assistance.
6. Analyses and reports of all chemical items concerning safety and compliance with
government regulations.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CHEMICAL FEEDING EQUIPMENT

A. Bypass Feeders: Cast iron or steel, for introducing chemicals into system; with funnel
shutoff valve on top, air-release valve on top, drain valve on bottom, and recirculating
shutoff valves on sides. Comply

1. Capacity: 19 L (5 gal.).
2. Working Pressure: 1210 kPa (175 psig).

B. Drip Feeders: Plastic reservoir with capillary tubing probe, weight, charging syringe, and
clip.

C. Positive-Displacement Diaphragm Pump: Simplex, self-priming, rated for intended

chemical with 25 percent safety factor for design pressure and temperature.
Comply

1. Adjustable flow rate.

2. Thermoplastic construction.
3. Fully enclosed, continuous-duty, 220-V, 50 Hz, single-phase motor.
4. Built-in relief valve.

D. Positive-Displacement Piston Pump: Metal and thermoplastic construction.

Comply
1. Fully enclosed, continuous-duty, 220-V, 50 Hz, single-phase motor.
2. Built-in relief valve.

E. Chemical Solution Tanks: Chemical-resistant reservoirs fabricated from high-density

opaque polyethylene with graduated markings.

1. Molded fiberglass cover with recess for mounting pump, agitator, and liquid-level
switch. comply for 100 liters
2. Capacity: Minimum volume shall cater for 7 to 10 days continuous operation.

F. Agitator: Direct drive, 1450 rpm, mounted on tank with angle adjustment. Not comply since all chemicals
are liquids and completely
comply
miscible in water without need for
1. Fully enclosed, continuous-duty, 220-V, 50 Hz, single-phase motor. mixing
2. Stainless-steel clamp and motor mount, with stainless-steel shaft and propeller.

G. Liquid-Level Switch: Polypropylene housing, integrally mounted PVC air trap, receptacles
for connection to metering pump, and low-level alarm. Comply

H. Packaged Conductivity Controller: Solid-state circuitry, 5 percent accuracy, linear dial

adjustment, built-in calibration switch, on-off switch and light, control-function light, output
to control circuit, and recorder. Comply as it's similar to condenser controller

I. Cold-Water Meter: Positive-displacement type with sealed, tamperproof magnetic drive;

impulse contact register; single-pole, double-throw, dry-contact switch. Comply

1. Rotating-disc or Turbine type with bronze or cast-iron body rated for 860 kPa (125
psig).
2. Magnetic-drive or mechanical-impulse contactor matched to signal receiver.
3. At least six-digit totalizers.
4. 220-V ac.

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J. Solenoid Valves: Forged-brass body, globe pattern, and general-purpose solenoid enclosure
with 220-V, continuous-duty coil. Comply

K. Electronic Timers: 150-second and 5-minute ranges, with infinite adjustment over full
range, and mounted in cabinet with hand-off-auto switches and status lights. Comply

L. Chemical Tubing: Schedule 40, PVC with solvent-cement joints; or polypropylene tubing
with heat fusion. Comply

M. Plastic Ball Valves: Rigid PVC or CPVC body, integral union ends, and
polytetrafluoroethylene seats and seals. Comply

N. Plastic-Body Strainer: Rigid PVC or CPVC with cleanable stainless-steel strainer element. Comply

O. Condenser Water-Treatment Control Panel: Incorporate solid-state integrated circuits and

digital LED displays, in NEMA 250, Type 12 enclosure with gasketed and lockable door. Not Comply as there
is no cooling towers
and cooling through
1. Control dissolved solids, based on conductivity, and include the following: air cooled systems

a. Digital readout display.

b. Temperature-compensated sensor probe adaptable to sample stream manifold.
c. High, low, and normal conductance indicator lights.
d. High or low conductance alarm light, trip points field adjustable; with silence
switch.
e. Hand-off-auto switch for solenoid bleed-off valve.
f. Bleed-off light to indicate valve operation.
g. Internal adjustable hysteresis or dead band.

2. Control inhibitor feeding, based on makeup volume, and include the following:

a. Solid-state reset counter (accumulator), with selections from 1 to 15.

b. Solid-state timer, adjustable from 15 to 300 seconds.
c. Test switch.
d. Hand-off-auto switch for chemical pump.
e. Illuminated legend to indicate feed when pump is activated.
f. Solid-state lockout timer, adjustable from 15 to 180 minutes, with indicator
light. Lockout timer to deactivate the pump and activate alarm circuits.
g. Electromechanical-type, panel-mounted makeup totalizer to measure amount
of makeup water.

3. Control biocide with an adjustable time programmer and include the following:

a. 24-hour timer with 14-day skip feature to permit activation any hour of day.
b. Precision, solid-state, bleed-off lockout timer (zero to nine hours) and clock-
controlled biocide pump timer (zero to two and one-half hours). Prebleed and
bleed lockout.
c. Solid-state alternator to enable the use of two different formulations.
d. 24-hour digital display of time of day.
e. 14-day LED display of day of week.
f. Fast and slow internal clock set controls.
g. Battery backup so clock is not disturbed by power outages.
h. Quartz timekeeping accuracy.
i. Hand-off-auto switches for biocide pumps.
j. Biocide A and Biocide B illuminated legends to indicate pump is running.

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2.2 CHEMICAL TREATMENT TEST EQUIPMENT

A. Test Kit: Manufacturer recommended equipment and chemicals, in a carrying case, for
testing pH, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, biocount, chloride, and total alkalinity
and for calcium hardness field tests. Comply

B. Corrosion Test Coupon Assembly: Constructed of corrosion material, complete with

piping, valves, and mild steel and copper coupons. Locate copper coupon downstream from
mild steel coupon in the test coupon assembly. Comply

1. Two- station rack for closed-loop systems.

2. Four4-station rack for open condenser water systems.

2.3 CHEMICALS

A. Furnish chemicals recommended by water-treatment system manufacturer that are

compatible with piping system components and connected equipment. Comply

B. System Cleaner: Liquid alkaline compound with emulsifying agents and detergents to
remove grease and petroleum products. Comply

C. Biocide: Chlorine release agents or microbiocides. Comply

D. Closed-Loop, Water Piping Chemicals: Sequestering agent to reduce deposits and adjust
pH, corrosion inhibitors, and conductivity enhancers. Comply

E. Open-Loop Piping Chemicals Serving Humidifiers, Air Washers, Evaporative Condensers,

Small Cooling Towers, and Liquid Coolers: Sequestering agent to inhibit scaling, corrosion
inhibitor, and biocide nonoxidizing. Not Comply as there is no cooling towers and cooling through
air cooled systems

2.4 CHEMICAL TREATMENT FOR CLOSED LOOP SYSTEMS

A. The water treatment system shall be capable of automatically feeding chemicals and
bleeding the system to prevent corrosion, scale, and biological formations. Automatic
chemical feed systems shall automatically feed chemicals into the chilled water based on
varying system conditions. Chilled water quality at selected locations as directed by The
Engineer shall be automatically monitored by the system. Comply for feeding chemicals and not comply for
bleeding since closed cooling loops shouldn't be drained
B. Performance: Protect various wetted, coupled materials of construction including ferrous,
and red and yellow metals. Maintain system essentially free of scale, corrosion, and fouling.
Corrosion rate of following metals shall not exceed specified mils per year penetration;
ferrous, 0 to 2; copper and brass, 0 to 1. Inhibitor shall be stable at equipment skin surface
temperatures and bulk water temperatures of, respectively, not less than 121 deg. C (250
deg. F) and 52 deg. C (126 deg. F). Heat exchanger fouling and capacity reduction shall not
exceed that allowed by fouling factor 0.0005. Comply

C. Inhibitor: Provide sodium silicate, sodium nitrite/borate, or other approved proprietary

compound suitable for make-up quality and make-up rate and which will cause or enhance
bacteria/corrosion problems or mechanical seal failure due to excessive total dissolved
solids. Shot feed manually. Maintain inhibitor residual as determined by water treatment
laboratory, taking into consideration residual and temperature effect on pump mechanical
seals. Comply

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D. pH Control: Inhibitor formulation shall include adequate buffer to maintain pH range of 8.0
to 10.0. Comply

E. Pot Feeder: Bypass type for chemical treatment schedule 3.5 mm (10 gauge) heads, 20 mm
system connections and large neck opening for chemical addition. Feeders shall be 7.6 L (2
gallon) minimum size for hot water heating systems and 18.9 L (5 gallon) for chilled water
systems. Comply
1. The pot feeder shall be designed & implemented according to ASME code for
pressure vessels with necessary verification certificates & name plates.

F. Contractor to provide selection & sizing criteria of the chemical equipment (e.g. chemical
dosing pumps & tanks) for the corrosion and biocide inhibitor systems. Comply

G. Contractor to submit warrantee certificate that guarantee, for three years from the date of
testing & commissioning, the following: No Comply as Veolia is not operating the
system and hence not responsible for
1. The performance and operation of the chemical treatment system. performance or operation guarantee
2. The components of the chemical treatment system against any manufacturing or work
ship defects. Comply

H. Contractor is requested to submit a method statement of how to bring the quantity of water
into the system during flushing process and where it will be disposed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WATER ANALYSIS

A. Perform an analysis of supply water to determine the type and quantities of chemical
treatment needed to maintain the water quality as specified in "Performance Requirements"
Article. Comply

B. The chilled and condenser water shall be analyzed a minimum of once a month from the
date of substantial completion until the final handover by the installer water treatment
company. Comply

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install treatment equipment level and plumb. Comply

B. Add cleaning chemicals as recommended by manufacturer. Comply

C. Delivery and Storage: Deliver all chemicals in manufacturer's sealed shipping containers.
Store in designated space and protect from deleterious exposure and hazardous spills. Comply

D. Install equipment furnished by the chemical treatment supplier and charge systems
according to the manufacturer's instructions and as directed by the Engineer. Comply

3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Sections. Drawings indicate general
arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. Comply

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

C. Confirm applicable electrical requirements in Division 26 Sections for connecting electrical

equipment. Comply

D. Ground equipment.

1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published

torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those
specified in UL 486A - 486B. Comply

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service. Comply, the authorized rep. will
be from Veolia
1. Inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including piping and
electrical connections. Report results in writing.
2. Inspect piping and equipment to determine that systems and equipment have been
cleaned, flushed, and filled with water, and are fully operational before introducing
chemicals for water-treatment system.
3. Place HVAC water-treatment system into operation and calibrate controls during the
preliminary phase of HVAC systems' startup procedures.

B. Test chemical feed piping as follows: Comply

1. Do not enclose, cover, or put piping into operation until it is tested and satisfactory
test results are achieved.
2. Test for leaks and defects. If testing is performed in segments, submit separate report
for each test, complete with diagram of portion of piping tested.
3. Leave uncovered and unconcealed new, altered, extended, and replaced water piping
until it has been tested and approved. Expose work that has been covered or
concealed before it has been tested and approved.
4. Cap and subject piping to static water pressure of 345 kPa (50 psig) above operating
pressure, without exceeding pressure rating of piping system materials. Isolate test
source and allow test pressure to stand for four hours. Leaks and loss in test pressure
constitute defects.
5. Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest piping until satisfactory results
are obtained.
6. Prepare test reports, including required corrective action.

3.5 ADJUSTING

A. Sample boiler water at one-week intervals after boiler startup for a period of five weeks, and
prepare certified test report for each required water performance characteristic. Where
applicable, comply with ASTM D 3370 and the following standards:

1. Silica: ASTM D 859.

2. Steam System: ASTM D 1066. Not comply as there is no boiler exists
3. Acidity and Alkalinity: ASTM D 1067. in this project
4. Iron: ASTM D 1068.
5. Water Hardness: ASTM D 1126.

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B. Occupancy Adjustments: Within 12 months of Substantial Completion, perform two

separate water analyses to prove that automatic chemical feed systems are maintaining water
quality within performance requirements specified in this Section. Perform analyses at least
60 days apart. Submit written reports of water analysis. Comply

3.6 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Employer's maintenance

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain HVAC water-treatment systems and equipment.
Refer to Division 1. Comply, the authorized service rep will be from Veolia

1. Schedule at least eight hours of training.

2. Review manufacturer's safety data sheets for handling of chemicals.
3. Review data in maintenance manuals, especially data on recommended parts
inventory and supply sources and on availability of parts and service.

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