Jubail United Petrochemical Company (United) Fluor Daniel Intercontinental, Inc.

United Olefins Complex Project Spec. No. 00-H-0011

Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia Rev. 2, May 21, 2001
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SPECIFICATION FOR
CHEMICAL FILTER UNITS
2
(INCORPORATED FROM SABIC STANDARD H02-S01)

2 05/21/01 Issued for Construction NK RS SNP

1 05/03/01 Issued for Construction NK RS SNP
C 04/04/01 Issued for Client Comment NK RS SNP
CKD
Rev. Date Description Orig. Approved By Client Approval
By

JUBAIL UNITED PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (UNITED)

UNITED OLEFINS COMPLEX PROJECT

AL-JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA

Fluor Daniel Intercontinental, Inc.

HOUSTON, TEXAS

SPECIFICATION NO. REV. NO.

00-H-0011 2

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Revision Date Description

No.

1 05/03/01 Issued for Construction

2 05/21/01 Issued for Construction; Added SABIC Standard reference to title

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL

2.0 PRODUCTS

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

1.1.1 Scope of Specification

This specification describes the requirements for chemical filter units, complete with all
accessory items as described herein and on the drawings.

1.1.2 System Description

1.1.2.1 Chemical Filter Units shall be factory fabricated and assembled, and consist of
fans, motor and drive assembly, housing, dampers, plenums, filters, media,
control devices, and accessories as defined in this specification, data sheets and
drawings.

1.1.2.2 The unit shall be suitable to operate between 3oC to 50oC ambient temperatures,
and have a capacity as scheduled at an ambient temperature of 45oC, or higher if
specified.

1.1.3 Equipment Noise level Limits

1.1.3.1 The equipment (or equipment layout) broadband noise shall not exceed
employee exposure limit of 85dBA for employees working 8-hour shifts, 40-
hour workweek.

1.1.3.2 The absolute sound level limit for noise except impulsive of impact noise shall
be 100 dBA in any area in which workers may be present.

1.1.3.3 To ensure plant noise level does not exceed 85dBA, the maximum sound
pressure levels for equipment rated to operate at 85dBA shall be as follows:

MAXIMUM EQUIPMENT SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS (SPL, dB re 10-12 Watt)

(at one meter distance)
Octave Band 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Pressure Level (dBA) 96 88 84 81 79 78 78 78 77

NOTES: The SPL must be given in each of the nine octave bands centered 31.5
Hz to 8K Hz, and the overall noise level in dBA.

1.2 References

Referenced publications within this specification shall be the latest revision unless otherwise
specified; and applicable parts of the referenced publications shall become a part of this
specification as if fully included.

The following publications are to be used as guides in determining test methods, rating,
performance requirements and limits, and installation requirements applying to the equipment.

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1.2.1 SABIC Standards

SES E06-S01 Induction Motors 150kW (200 HP) and Below

1.2.2 Air Movement and Control Association, Inc. (AMCA)

AMCA 99 Standards Handbook

AMCA 210 Laboratory Method of Testing Fans for Rating

AMCA 300 Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of Fans

AMCA 301 Method for Calculating Fan Sound Power Ratings from Laboratory
Test Data

1.2.3 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 52.1 Gravimetric and Dust Spot Procedures for Testing Air Cleaning
Devices Used in General Ventilation for Removing Particulate
Matter

1.2.4 American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA)

ABMA 9 Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings

ABMA 11 Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Roller Bearings

1.2.5 Instrument Society of America (ISA)

ISA-S71.04 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and Control

Systems: Airborne Contaminants

1.2.6 National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA)

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

1.2.7 Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1.2.8 United Project Specifications

00-H-0001 HVAC System Design Criteria

00-H-0003 HVAC Installation

00-Z-0003 General Specification for Sellers

1.3 Quality Assurance

The following quality assurance items are in addition to the general quality assurance
requirements of specification 00-H-0001 and 00-H-0003.

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1.3.1 Manufacturer's Qualifications

Chemical filter units shall be the standard product of an equipment manufacturer

regularly engaged in the production of such units and who issues complete catalog
information on such products, such as Purafil, Unisorb, Westvaco, or approved equal.

1.3.2 Testing

1.3.2.1 Fans shall be factory tested for flow rate, pressure, power, air density, rotation
speed and efficiency in accordance with AMCA 210.

1.3.2.2 All unit electrical devices shall be energized and operated under design
condition as components to ensure operational integrity prior to the unit
shipment

1.3.2.3 Units shall be tested in accordance with AMCA 300, and shall bear AMCA
certified sound ratings seal. And the SPL shall be submitted as specified on 1.1.3
with 9 octave bands and an overall noise level in dBA

1.3.3 Design

1.3.3.1 Media section shall have at least 99.95% corrosive gases removal efficiency for
at least 180 days.

1.3.3.2 The unit capacity shall be rated at 45oC or higher temperature as required. All
the components (such as bearing, wiring, motor, all electrical accessories, etc.)
shall be suitable to handle the operation at 50oC ambient temperature, or higher
temperature specified.

1.3.3.3 Outdoor unit shall be completely weatherproofed and designed, including but
not limited to casing coating if required, for use under job-site outdoors
environments.

1.3.3.4 Electrical components, devices, and accessories shall be listed and labeled as
defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities
having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

1.4 Submittals

The contractor providing the equipment, prior to procurement, shall submit for approval the
following product’s information in accordance with submittals’ requirements prescribed in the
contract/purchase order (PO) general conditions. Attachment 1 of this specification contains
equipment schedule. The information listed in that schedule shall be provided as minimum for
review before preliminary acceptance of the system.

1.4.1 Product Data

For each chemical filter unit indicated, include the following:

a. Manufacturer/Representative names/contact information, equipment

model/serial numbers, shipping/operating weights and date/location of
manufacturing. Same data shall be provided for other major components as
compressors, fans and motors if manufactured by others i.e. original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) data.

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b. Fan curves indicating unit operating point and unit airflow.

c. Certified unit-sound power ratings as specified in ‘1.1.3 Equipment Noise level

Limits’ for SPL radiated from and transferred from Casing, and SPL transferred
from openings. The maximum total SPL at the unit shall not exceed 85dBA as
specified.

d. Motor ratings, electrical characteristics, and motor and fan accessories.

e. Housing and frame material gages and finishes.

f. Filters and media with performance characteristics, including media type,

chemical media residence time calculations, pounds of media, expected media
life based on unit location, bed depth, media MSDS sheets, etc.

g. Dampers, including housings, linkages, and operators.

1.4.2 Shop Drawings

1.4.2.1 For each chemical filter unit indicated, shop drawings shall be submitted and
show details of the following:

1.4.2.2 Wiring diagrams indicating power, signal and control wiring. Wiring diagrams
shall show manufacturer's ladder-type wiring diagrams for interlock and control
wiring. Wiring diagrams shall differentiate between manufacturer installed and
field installed wiring.

1.4.2.3 Manufacturers’ certified cut sheets indicating unit dimensions, weights,

connection points and lifting points.

1.4.2.4 Unit internal components layout and configuration.

1.4.3 Operation, Installation and Maintenance Data

1.4.3.1 For each chemical filter unit indicated, operation, installation and maintenance
data shall be submitted and shall include operation and installation manuals.

1.4.3.2 Maintenance data shall include maintenance instructions, instructions for

lubrication, filter replacement, motor and drive replacement, and factory-
recommended spare parts lists.

1.4.3.3 The spare parts list shall be tabulated and include for every part the OEM’s
model/part number.

1.4.3.4 Maintenance data, product data, shop drawings and wiring diagrams shall be
included in the operating and maintenance manuals.

1.5 Product Delivery and Handling

The following product delivery and handling requirements are in addition to the product delivery
and handling requirements of specifications 00-H-0001 and 00-H-0003.

1.5.1 Deliver chemical filter units with factory installed shipping skids and lifting lugs; pack
small components in factory fabricated protective containers.

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1.5.2 Handle chemical filter units carefully to avoid damage to components, enclosures and
finish. Do not install damaged components; replace and return damaged components to
air handling unit Manufacturer.

1.5.3 Store chemical filter units in clean, dry place and protect from weather and construction
traffic.

1.5.4 Comply with Manufacturer's rigging and installation instructions for unloading chemical
filter units and moving them to final locations.

1.6 Warranty

1.6.1 The Equipment described by this specification shall be quoted and sold in full
compliance with Terms and Conditions of Purchase.

1.6.2 The equipment manufacturer shall guarantee the entire unit to be free from defects in
material, design and/or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months. The warranty
shall commence from the date the unit was commissioned and accepted by the OWNER
(UNITED) for it’s beneficial use or eighteen (18) months from the date of receiving the
equipment at the owner job-site.

2.0 PRODUCTS

Provide factory-fabricated and factory-tested chemical filter units as indicated, of sizes and capacities as
scheduled, shown on drawings and as specified herein. Static pressure drop shall be 872 Pa maximum
including dampers, media, pre and final filters, and dirty filter allowance. Refer to 00-H-0001 for additional
filter requirements.

Provide a 6.35 mm - 316 stainless steel static pressure sensing tips before and after pre-filter and final filter.
Extend the tubing to outside housing with 9.53 mm bulk head fitting to unit mounted differential pressure
gage.

Dwyer magnehelic pressure differential gauges shall be provided for pre-filters and final filters.

2.1 Prefilter Section

The first stage shall be a prefilter selected to remove 30% (ASHRAE 52.1-1992) of all particles
exceeding 1 micron in size with complete accessibility through side access panels

2.2 Fan Section

2.2.1 Fan shall be of industrial quality, heavy duty centrifugal/plug fans with aluminum wheel
and housing and shall be AMCA 99 Type C spark resistant construction. Fan sections on
chemical filters used as part of a purging and/or pressurization systems shall be provided
with a redundant fan.

2.2.2 Fan shall provide the specified air flow at specified external static pressure with a dirty
filter allowance. The fan selected shall operate a minimum of 15 percent capacity from
the surge line at the minimum design flow.

2.2.3 The blower shall be located before the chemical media bed (blow -through arrangement)
such that the chemical filter is under positive pressure to eliminate corrosive gas/air
inflitration.

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2.2.4 Bearings shall be one of the following types:

Pre-lubricated and sealed shaft bearings shall be self-aligning, pillow block type ball bearings with an ABMA 9 L10
life of 120,000 hours.
Grease lubricated shaft bearings shall be self aligning, pillow block type, tapered roller bearings with double locking
collars and two piece, cast iron housing, with an ABMA 11 L10 life of 120,000 hours.
Grease lubricated shaft bearings shall be self aligning, pillow block type, ball or roller bearings with adapter mount
and two piece, cast iron housing with an ABMA 9 L10 life of 120,000 hours or ABMA 11 L10 life of 120,000 hours
as applicable.
2.2.5 Fan shafts shall be solid steel, turned, ground and polished.

2.2.6 Fan wheels shall be keyed to the shaft and designed for continuous operation at the
maximum rated speed and motor horsepower.

2.2.7 Fan wheels and shafts shall be statically and dynamically balanced individually, and as an
assembly. Fan selection shall be made near the midpoint of the fan curve and selected to
operate at least 20 percent below the first critical speed.

2.2.8 Fan shall be selected for normal operation within 10 percent of the best efficiency point.
Fans shall be selected within the middle range of the fan airflow versus head application
curves.

2.2.9 Fans shall be mounted on unitary base with spring vibration isolators. Fan, motor, drive
belts, unitary base, and spring isolators shall be furnished as a complete unit.

2.2.10 The fan assembly shall be internally isolated on spring mounts. Vibration isolation
mounts shall isolate 90 percent of fan and motor vibration.

2.3 Chemical Media Section

2.3.1 Media section shall have at least 99.95% corrosive gases removal efficiency for at least
180 days.

2.3.2 Media section shall contain a minimum of two beds.

2.3.3 Type and quantity of media shall be selected to provide an ISA standard S71.04 G1
environment inside the protected space and shall be based on the air quality at the project
or protected space location.

2.4 Final Filter Section

The final filter section shall be complete with filters selected to remove 90% (ASHRAE 52.1-
1992) of all particles exceeding 1 micron in size with complete accessibility through side access
panels. Filters shall be supported by track with integral sealing material.

2.5 Housing

2.5.1 The industrial front access housing shall be constructed of 16 gauge minimum blacksteel,
continuously welded, reinforced with vertical formed channel supports at 24 inches
intervals. Coating shall be as specified in 2.7 COATINGS, on both inside and outside
surfaces after fabrication.

2.5.2 Housing shall be provided with gasketed front access doors.

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2.5.3 Latches shall have a positive locking action and shall include a 316 stainless steel shaft.

2.5.4 Hinges, locks and latches shall be constructed of 316 stainless steel.

2.5.5 The housing shall be provided with lifting lugs and structural shape skids or supports.

2.5.6 The housing shall be designed to facilitate fan and motor maintenance and removal.

2.5.7 Door seals shall be attached by mechanical means and designed for replacement. Seals
shall not be glued on except in conjunction with mechanical attachment.

2.5.8 Door closures shall be of the hinged bulkhead type where the rear seal nearest the hinges
shall not be compressed completely prior to latching the door. Banjo hinges shall not be
used.

2.5.9 Intake and discharge of unit shall be flanged suitable for ductwork connection.

2.5.10 Fasteners shall galvanized steel including motor hold down bolts. Set screws and general
hubs shall be coated prior to assembly with an anti-seizing compound. Slotted screws
shall not be used.

2.5.11 Housing shall be painted inside and out with manufacturers standard coating or as
specified on the data sheet. If 316 stainless steel unit is provided, painting is not required.

2.6 Electrical And Motors

2.6.1 Base units shall be equipped with motors meeting the requirements of SES E06-S01.
Alternate deducts for units equipped with manufacturer’s standard motors MAY be
considered.

2.6.2 Fan motors shall be TEFC type. . The fan motor, and the electrical accessories shall be
rated at 50oC or higher temperature as required.

2.6.3 Internal wiring shall be color coded and tagged with permanent shrink tube labels at each
termination, junction box, and device. Wire label designations and color-coding shall
correspond to the schematic and wiring diagrams furnished with the unit.

2.6.4 Wiring shall be copper and connections shall be lugged bolted type. Wire nut connections
shall not be acceptable. Connections shall include lock washers and anti-Galvanic
corrosion protection joint compound to ensure long term integrity.

2.6.5 Conduit entrance plates of sufficient dimensions shall be provided for external wiring
conduit connection and entrance (side or/and bottom).

2.6.6 Electrical components such as motors, controllers, contractors, and non-fused disconnects
shall be provided for complete and operable systems. Interconnecting wiring for
components of packaged equipment shall be provided as an integral part of the
equipment. Starters shall be suitable for hand/off/auto functions.

2.6.7 Each fan shall be provided with independent power and control circuit.

2.6.8 Externally mounted unit terminal box shall be utilized for connection between the unit
and remote mounted HVAC system control panel. Power and control wiring shall be

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wired to the terminal box. Terminal strips shall be provided as needed and each strip
point shall be clearly labeled for easy field connection.

2.6.9 Current sensors shall be provided between starters and motors and wired to terminal strip
in the terminal box for automatic redundant fan start on primary fan failure, positive
indication of fan failure and fan monitoring.

2.6.10 Controls, motors and power enclosures shall be suitable for the electrical classification in
which the unit is located.

2.7 Coatings

When required or specified, chemical filter unit shall be powder coated with Hi-pro polyester
coating. Surface preparation and application of coating shall be in accordance with coating and
coil manufacturer’s written instructions. Coating and finish shall meet or exceed the 500-hour
continuous salt-spray exposure test in accordance with ASTM B117. Color shall be as specified by
the architect or to match the environment.

2.8 Capacity And Unit Characteristics

Provide the applicable information listed in Attachment 1 for each chemical filter unit. Capacity
shall be rated at 45oC or higher temperature as required, and all the components shall be suitable
for the operation under the ambient temperatures of 3oC to 50oC, or higher if specified.

2.9 Protection Of Apparatus

2.9.1 Equipment and accessories shall be delivered with protective crating and coverings as
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

2.9.2 Equipment and accessories shall be stored to prevent damage and protect them from
weather, dirt, fumes, water, and construction debris.

2.9.3 Equipment and accessories shall be handled in accordance with manufacturers written
rigging and installation instructions for unloading, transporting, and setting in final
location.

2.10 Testing

In addition to testing specified above, all unit electrical devices shall be energized as components
to ensure operation integrity prior to the unit shipment. Replacement of nonfunctioning items
shall be conducted with all reasonable speed, and the quality assurance engineer shall certify that
all such changes have in fact been undertaken.

2.11 Identification

Chemical filter units shall be tagged with a 40 mm x 125 mm x 16 ga. stainless steel plate with
engraved identification numbers (Manufacturer Name, Model No., Serial No., Electric Data, P.O.
and Equipment Tag No, AHU No.) permanently riveted to the frame.

End of Specification

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Attachment 1

CHEMICAL FILTER UNIT SCHEDULE

EQUIPMENT TAG NUMBER

MANUFACTURER
MODEL NUMBER
UNIT-TYPE ARRANGEMENT
UNIT INSTALLED IN CLASSIFIED AREA / AREA CLASSIFICATION
AIRFLOW (l/s)
EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)
TOTAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)
FAN
DRIVE TYPE
NUMBER OF FANS
FAN RATING
AIRFLOW (l/s)
EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)
TOTAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)
FILTER TYPE
FILTERS PRE-FILTER EFFICIENCY
FINAL FILTER EFFICIENCY
CHEMICAL MEDIA – BED 1
CHEMICAL MEDIA – BED 2
CHEMICAL MEDIA – BED 3
MOTOR TYPE
MOTOR RPM
MOTOR
MOTOR kW
ELECTRICAL SERVICE - V/φ/Hz

ACCESSORIES,
COATINGS &
OPTIONS

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