SAMPLE SPECIFICATION

FOR
HVAC EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

JPEP-0-1340-S-3110-Rev.0

Issue Date: 25 Mar. 2002

This document is of a confidential nature and is the property of JGC CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan, and shall not be traced,
photographed, photostated or reproduced in any manner, nor used for any purpose whatsoever except by written permission of
JGC CORPORATION.

Responsible Dep.: Building Dep.

Prepared by: T. Miura Checked by: K. Shibata Approved by: Y. Okuda
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHEET

1. GENERAL......................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Referenced Documents .............................................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Project Specifications........................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Codes/Standards................................................................................................................................4
1.2.3 Local Regulations..............................................................................................................................4
1.3 Environmental Constraints........................................................................................................................5
1.4 General Requirements for HVAC Equipment/Materials ...........................................................................5
1.5 Noise and Vibration ..................................................................................................................................5

2. AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND AIR CONDITIONERS.......................................................................6

2.1 Refrigerants and Coils ..............................................................................................................................6
2.2 Central Air Conditioning Systems.............................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Air Handling Units ............................................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Water Chilling Units, Pumps, Expansion Tanks and Holding Tanks ................................................7
2.2.3 Air-Cooled Condensing Units ...........................................................................................................9
2.3 Single Package Air Conditioners ..............................................................................................................9
2.4 Ducted Split-System Air Conditioners....................................................................................................10
2.5 Duct-Free Split-System Air Conditioners ............................................................................................... 11
2.6 Window Type Room Air Conditioners.................................................................................................... 11

3. OUTDOOR AIR INTAKE ...........................................................................................................................12

3.1 Outdoor Air Intake Stack ........................................................................................................................12
3.2 Outdoor Air Intake Units ........................................................................................................................12

4. AIR FILTERS...............................................................................................................................................12

5. VENTILATION FANS ................................................................................................................................13

6. ELECTRIC DUCT HEATERS ....................................................................................................................13

7. HUMIDIFIERS ............................................................................................................................................14

8. STEAM CONVECTORS AND UNIT HEATERS ......................................................................................14

9. DUCTWORK, GRILLES, DIFFUSERS AND LOUVERS .........................................................................14

9.1 Ductwork ................................................................................................................................................14
9.2 Ceiling Diffusers and Grilles ..................................................................................................................15
9.3 Louvers ...................................................................................................................................................15

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10. DAMPERS, FIRE DAMPERS AND BLAST RESISTANT VALVES .......................................................15

10.1 Dampers..................................................................................................................................................15
10.2 Fire Dampers ..........................................................................................................................................16
10.3 Blast Resistant Valves.............................................................................................................................16

11. PIPING FOR REFRIGERANT, CHILLED WATER, STEAM AND CONDENSATE DRAINS ..............17
11.1 Refrigerant Piping...................................................................................................................................17
11.2 Chilled Water Piping...............................................................................................................................17
11.3 Steam Piping...........................................................................................................................................17
11.4 Condensate Drain Piping ........................................................................................................................17

ANNEX-A : REFERENCED CODES/STANDARDS ..................................................................................... 18

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1. GENERAL

1.1 Scope
This specification covers the requirements for equipment, materials, products, items, etc. (hereinafter called
“Equipment/Materials”), to be used for HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) systems for
buildings in the ABC Project (hereinafter called “this Project”).
This specification defines a quality and/or performance level/grade of the Equipment/Materials which will/may
be used for buildings in this Project. Possibly some of the Equipment/Materials will not be used during detailed
engineering phase.
This specification is also intended to establish standard levels/grades of quality/performance and is not intended
to prevent the use of equivalents of the Equipment/Materials or ones of better or higher quality.
Where Equipment/Materials to be used or required are not specified in this specification, Project Specifications
listed in Section 1.2.1 below, codes/standards listed in ANNEX- A below, applicable local regulations, or
drawings, such Equipment/Materials to be used shall be commercially available ones of ordinary quality/grade.
When any of the provisions of this Specification cannot be complied with, JGC shall be consulted.

1.2 Referenced Documents

1.2.1 Project Specifications

(1) The following Project Specifications shall be considered as forming integral parts of this specification.
S-00-1340-011 : Specification for Architectural Materials
S-00-1340-012 : Specification for Building Structural Materials
S-00-1340-014 : Specification for Plumbing and Building Drainage Materials
S-00-1340-015 : Specification for Building Electrical Equipment and Materials
S-00-1340-016 : Specification for Building Fire Protection Equipment and Materials
(2) The following Project Specification shall be applied partially in conjunction with this specification for the
selection of the Equipment/Materials, and shall form integral parts of this specification.
“Site conditions, Supply steam, etc.” referred to in:
S-00-1222-001 : Basic Engineering Design Data

1.2.2 Codes/Standards
International codes/standards referenced in this specification shall be applied wholly or partially in conjunction
with this specification for the selection of the Equipment/Materials, and shall form integral parts of this
specification. The referenced international codes/standards are summarized in ANNEX - A below, in which
their editions applicable to this Project are also indicated.
Where any specific requirements are prescribed in this specification, they shall supersede those given in the
codes/standards.
Where two or more codes/standards are applicable to one (1) Equipment/Material, one of such codes/standards
that is the most appropriate in the light of the availability of the Equipment/Material in local market, etc., shall
be applied.

1.2.3 Local Regulations

Where there are any specific requirements under applicable local regulations, the Equipment/Materials shall
conform to the latest editions of the local regulations at the time of contract award.
The local regulations shall always be observed. If a conflict regarding technical requirements should arise
among this specification, referenced codes/standards and applicable local regulations, then the local regulations

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shall prevail.

1.3 Environmental Constraints

The Equipment/Materials to be used for HVAC Systems shall be capable of withstanding the climatic
environment specified in Project Specification “Basic Engineering Design Data” (see Section 1.2.1 above).
e.g.,:
Corrosion-resistant finish shall be suitable for the specified site conditions.
Outdoor equipment shall be capable of withstanding a wide range of the weather conditions.
Outdoor equipment contained in a cabinet without sunshade shall be designed, considering the heat of
the cabinet due to direct rays of the sun in addition to the heat generation of the equipment itself.
Winter start modifications shall be required for air-cooled condensing units having a heat pump duty
in order to allow the units to start under low ambient temperature conditions.
The aforementioned requirements shall be superposed on the other requirements specified in this specification.

1.4 General Requirements for HVAC Equipment/Materials

(1) HVAC equipment selected shall be of robust construction with suitable corrosion resistance, shall not
generate excessive noise during operation, and shall have a long “in service” life, complying with the
design requirements and site conditions.
(2) All HVAC equipment (including their composed parts like motor, air filter) shall be certified and/or tested
prior to delivery in accordance with internationally recognized standards (e.g., ARI Standards, ASHRAE
Standards), or manufacturers’ nonprofit organization standards (e.g., AMCA Standards, NEMA
Standards), or manufacturers’ equivalent standards.
(3) Testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems shall be conducted in accordance with
ASHRAE 111, or SMACNA HVAC Systems - Testing, Adjusting and Balancing, or internationally
recognized equivalent standards.
(4) Where air conditioning units, air conditioners and other HVAC equipment are located in hazardous area,
they shall be of explosion-proof type.
(5) For supply power to the HVAC equipment, refer to electrical design specification.

1.5 Noise and Vibration

The noise emission from HVAC equipment shall be duly limited to sound pressure levels required in the design.
The selection of equipment shall be such that its noise level is within permissible ranges of low noises. Due
consideration shall be given to the additive effect of multiple noise sources within the spaces when considering
the overall noise levels.
Where the noise levels may exceed the design limits, sound attenuators or any other appropriate means shall be
provided in order to attain the required level.
Vibrating equipment shall be isolated from the building structure by the use of vibration isolators with an
appropriate isolation efficiency, and shall be provided with suitable flexible connections to the inlets and outlets
designed to minimize the transmission of vibration.

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2. AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND AIR CONDITIONERS

2.1 Refrigerants and Coils

(1) Refrigerants:
Chloro Fluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants (e.g., R11, R12, R113, R502) shall not be used.
(2) Coils:
Coils for evaporators, condensers, fan coil units, etc. shall be constructed of aluminum fins and copper
tubes in accordance with a manufacturer’s standard, which shall apply to fin pitches as well.
Where required in the design, the fins of coils for air-cooled condensers shall be;
Aluminum fins finished with a protective coating per manufacturer’s standard; or
Copper fins per manufacturer’s standard.

2.2 Central Air Conditioning Systems

Central Air Conditioning System shall consist of;
Air handling units;
Water chilling units with pumps, or air-cooled condensing units; and
All other necessary systems/facilities, equipment, devices, accessories, etc. to satisfy the design
requirements (e.g., outdoor air intake systems, exhaust systems, ductwork/piping system, room fan-
coil units, humidifiers, duct heaters, HVAC panel, control system/devices, etc.)
HVAC equipment for the Central Air Conditioning System shall be controlled by means of HVAC Panel as
specified in “Specification for Building Electrical Equipment and Materials (see Section 1.2.1 above)”.
Control requirements shall be given in the design specifications and/or drawings.

2.2.1 Air Handling Units

Air handling units shall be either of water cooling/heating type or direct-expansion type (the units shall have a
heat pump duty, if required), as required in the design.
The units shall complete with factory-assembled sections of;
Coils complying with the material requirements in Section 2.1 (2) above;
Fans;
Prefilters and final filters specified in Section 4 (1) below;
Humidifiers specified in Section 7 below; and
all other necessary equipment, devices and accessories.
The units shall be designed to function as a year-round air conditioning system.
Motors of supply fans for the units shall have an appropriate margin not less than 15%.
The air-handling units shall be installed in the air conditioning machine room, unless outdoor use air-handling
units are required in the design.
Vertical type air-handling units may be required, if necessary to save the space of the machine room.
Where a double skin type cabinet is required by the design, the air handling unit shall be encased in double skin
sandwich-type composite of outer skin, 25 mm (minimum) thickness of insulation and inner skin.

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2.2.2 Water Chilling Units, Pumps, Expansion Tanks and Holding Tanks
(1) General Requirements for Water Chilling Units
Water Chilling Units shall be factory-assembled with compressors, drives, evaporators, condensers, control
systems, interconnecting piping and cabling and all other necessary equipment, devices and accessories.
The units shall be designed to function as a year-round air conditioning system. Where required in the
design, the outdoor units shall have a heat pump duty.
The chilling units shall be completely assembled and tested, complete with refrigerant charge and ready to
operate.
For refrigerant, refer to Section 2.1 above.
Cabinet of the chilling units shall make unit fully weatherproofed for outdoor installation, and shall have
suitable corrosion-resistant finish.
Removable safety guards shall be provided for equipment not to be housed in the cabinet.
The chilling units shall be provided with factory-wired self-contained control panel complete with all
necessary accessories for optimum operation, and with built-in protection system against overcurrent,
overload, high/low pressure and the like.
Recovering from the failure shall be by means of manual reset switch. An automatic reset is not permitted.
The chilling units shall contain indicator lights so designed as to make known type of failure, unless a
change to the standardized unit is required.
The chilling units shall transmit a failure alarm signal (as a common) to HVAC Panel as specified in
“Specification for Building Electrical Equipment and Materials (see Section 1.2.1 above)”. Control signal
interface between the unit and the HVAC Panel may be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard
specification for the unit. It is preferable, however, that the HVAC Panel should power the signal circuit
with AC 24V, 1A max. for continuous signal (contact/close: alarm, break/open: normal condition), unless
noted otherwise.
(2) Compressors
A vapor compression system shall be one of the following types of compressors.
(a) Reciprocating Compressors:
Capacity control shall be by means of cylinder unloading in equal steps which shall determine the
design and operating temperatures of chilled water systems. Reciprocating compressors shall have
either hermetic, semi-hermetic or open drive motor configuration.
(b) Centrifugal Compressors:
They shall generally incorporate two stages of compression with an interstage economizer to improve
efficiency. Modulated control approaching 10% of full rated capacity shall be attainable, in
conjunction with condensing pressure control.
Centrifugal compressors may be direct driven or driven via a speed increasing gear train and may be
semi-hermetic (thereby eliminating the need for drive shaft seal) or open drive.
(c) Screw Compressors:
Capacity control, down to 10% output, shall be achieved by varying the compressors displacement by
means of a slide valve to retard the point at which compression commences.
Units incorporating a flooded evaporator require an oil recovery system to remove the small quantity
of lubricating and seal oil injected into the compressor, which will collect in the evaporator. Oil
coolers shall be provided on units which utilize the oil to remove some of the heat of compression.
Drives may be semi-hermetic or open in the same manner as centrifugal compressors. The machines
shall be suitable for use with both shell and tube water-cooled and air cooled condensers.

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(3) Evaporators
Evaporators shall be either of the following types in accordance with manufacturer’s standard:
Refrigerant direct expansion cooling coil type (the material comply with requirements in Section 2.1
above)
Flooded shell and tube type
(4) Condensers
Condensers shall be either of the following types, as required in the design:
(a) Water-Cooled Shell and Tube Type Condensers:
Condenser pressure control shall be maintained by controlling cooling water temperature. This shall
be achieved by by-passing the cooling tower to give constant flow through the condenser at varying
temperature, and prevents low water velocities through the tubes which could lead to increased
fouling. Throttling water flow through the condenser is not acceptable as this causes surging in the
compressor.
(b) Air-Cooled Type Condensers:
The large sized units shall generally be arranged with the coils in a flat horizontal configuration with
vertical air flow to present the lowest profile least affected by wind conditions.
The large units, condenser pressure control shall be achieved by varying the air flow over the tubes.
i.e., by fan speed control. In similar units, it shall be achieved by causing liquid refrigerant to
partially fill the tubes and thereby reduce the effective cooling surface. This method calls for a
receiver to store the additional refrigerant,
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
(5) Chilled Water Pumps
Chilled water pumps shall be skid-mounted and assembled as an one-piece. They shall be completely
factory-assembled, tested and delivered so as to be ready to operate by the pump manufacturer under his
sole responsibility.
A cooling/heating water service pump associated with HVAC applications shall generally be of single stage
centrifugal type having a backward curved vaned impeller fitted in volute shaped casing to provide
maximum conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy. A large capacity of the pump shall be of
“Split Casing” type.
The pumps shall be provided with mechanical seals and heavy duty ball bearings in combination with
sleeve bearings as applicable. All pump materials in contact with water shall be selected in accordance
with electro potential tables to avoid corrosive or electrolytic attack.
Pumps, motors and associated drives shall be readily accessible for operation, maintenance and repairs.
(6) Expansion Tanks
Expansion tank shall be of hermatic type and shall have diaphragm control. The expansion tank shall be
manufactured of carbon steel.
(7) Holding Tanks
Holding tank shall be provided for the chilled water circuit to avoid frequent switching on and off of the
water chilling unit. The holding tank shall be manufactured of carbon steel.

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2.2.3 Air-Cooled Condensing Units

The Air-Cooled Condensing Units shall be factory-assembled with a compressor, condenser, control system and
all other necessary equipment, devices and accessories. Cabinet shall make unit fully weatherproofed for
outdoor installation, and shall have suitable corrosion-resistant finish.
The units shall be designed to function as a year-round air conditioning system. Where required in the design,
the outdoor units shall have a heat pump duty.
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
The units shall be equipped with hot gas by-pass system so as to operate at low load.
Removable safety guards shall be provided for equipment not to be housed in the cabinet.
The units shall be provided with factory-wired self-contained control panel complete with all necessary
accessories for optimum operation, and with built-in protection system against over-current, overload, high/low
pressure and the like.
Recovering from the failure shall be by means of manual reset switch. An automatic reset is not permitted.
Indicator lights shall be furnished, which shall be so designed as to make known type of failure, unless a change
to the standardized unit is required.
The units shall transmit a failure alarm signal (as a common) to HVAC Panel as specified in “Specification for
Building Electrical Equipment and Materials (see Section 1.2.1 above)”. Control signal interface between the
unit and the HVAC Panel may be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard specification for the unit. It is
preferable, however, that the HVAC Panel should power the signal circuit with AC 24V, 1A max. for
continuous signal (contact/close: alarm, break/open: normal condition), unless noted otherwise.

2.3 Single Package Air Conditioners

Single Package Air Conditioners shall be furnished as an one-piece, air-to-air electric packaged cooling unit
containing all necessary equipment, devices and accessories including prefilters specified in Section 4 (2)
below. Where required in the design, the air conditioners shall have a heat pump duty.
The air conditioners shall be completely assembled and tested, complete with refrigerant charge and ready to
operate.
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
Where Rooftop Type Single Package Air Conditioners are required in the design, those of “Horizontal airflow”
type shall be used. “Down-flow” air delivery type (i.e., the supply air directly down into the building’s
ductwork) shall not be used.
For humidifiers, refer to Section 7 below.
Cabinet of the air conditioner shall make unit fully weatherproofed for outdoor installation, and shall have
suitable corrosion-resistant finish.
The air conditioner shall be provided with factory-wired controls for optimum operation including automatic
temperature controls, and built-in protection system against overcurrent, overload, high/low pressure and the
like.
The air conditioner shall contain indicator lights so design as to make known type of failure, unless a change to
the standardized unit is required.
The manufacturer’s standard remote controller (wall-mounting) shall be furnished to select on/off and room
temperatures and cooling/heating (if used for cooling and heating purposes) as a minimum requirement.
Where shutdown control with a fire alarm signal is required by the design, it shall be by means of HVAC Panel
as specified in “Specification for Building Electrical Equipment and Materials (see Section 1.2.1 above)”.

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2.4 Ducted Split-System Air Conditioners

(1) Indoor Units:
Indoor units shall consist of factory-assembled;
Direct-expansion, ducted fan-coil units suitable for ceiling suspension and intended for use with air
ducts;
Prefilters specified in Section 4 (3) below;
Return air chambers (mixing boxes) suitable for mixing with outdoor air, where outdoor air is
required; and
All other necessary equipment, devices and accessories.
Where required in the design, the units shall have a heat pump duty.
Where there is suspended ceiling, indoor units to be used shall be suitable for the concealed installation
above the ceiling.
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
For humidifiers, refer to Section 7 below.
(2) Outdoor Units:
Associated outdoor units shall be air-cooled condensing units, either of the following types as required in
the design:
Cooling and heat pump duties
Cooling only
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
The units shall be mounted either on the ground or the roof of the building as required in the design.
The outdoor unit shall be factory-assembled with a compressor, air-cooled condenser coil and all other
necessary equipment, devices and accessories. Casing shall make unit fully weatherproofed for outdoor
installation, and shall have suitable corrosion-resistant finish.
The unit shall be provided with factory-wired controls for optimum operation, and built-in protection
system against overcurrent, overload, high/low pressure and the like.
(3) Controllers:
Ducted Split-System Air Conditioners shall be controlled by manufacturer’s standard remote controller
(wall-mounting) to select of on/off and room temperatures and cooling/heating (if used for cooling and
heating purposes) as a minimum requirement.
Where shutdown control with a fire alarm signal is required by the design, it shall be by means of HVAC
Panel as specified in “Specification for Building Electrical Equipment and Materials (see Section 1.2.1
above)”.
Where Ducted Split-System Air Conditioners are used together with other HVAC equipment requiring
interlock controls, they shall be controlled by the HVAC Panel instead of the manufacturer’s standard
remote controller.

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2.5 Duct-Free Split-System Air Conditioners

(1) Indoor Units:
Indoor units shall be factory-assembled direct-expansion room fan-coil units (wall mounted or ceiling
suspended) containing all necessary equipment, devices and accessories including prefilters specified in
Section 4 (4) below.
Either of the following types shall be used as required in the design:
Cooling and heat pump heating (with electric heater for assisting the heat pump heating if necessary)
Cooling only
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
The units shall be provided with factory-wired controls for optimum operation including automatic
temperature controls.
(2) Outdoor Units:
Associated outdoor units shall be air-cooled condensing units, either of the following types as required in
the design:
Cooling and heat pump duties
Cooling only
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
The units shall be mounted either on the ground or the roof of the building as required in the design.
The outdoor unit shall be factory-assembled with a compressor, air-cooled condenser coil and all other
necessary equipment, devices and accessories. Casing shall make unit fully weatherproofed for outdoor
installation, and shall have suitable corrosion-resistant finish.
The unit shall be provided with factory-wired controls for optimum operation, and built-in protection
system against overcurrent, overload, high/low pressure and the like.
(3) Controllers:
Duct-Free Split-System Air Conditioners shall be controlled by manufacturer’s standard remote controller
(wall-mounting) to select on/off and room temperatures and cooling/heating (if used for cooling and
heating purposes) as a minimum requirement.
Where shutdown control with a fire alarm signal is required by the design, it shall be by means of HVAC
Panel as specified in “Specification for Building Electrical Equipment and Materials (see Section 1.2.1
above)”.

2.6 Window Type Room Air Conditioners

Window Type Room Air Conditioners shall be furnished as an one-piece, air-to-air electric packaged air
conditioners to be mounted through a wall.
Either of the following types shall be used as required in the design:
Cooling and heat pump heating (with electric heater for assisting the heat pump heating, if necessary)
Cooling only
For refrigerants and coils, refer to Section 2.1 above.
The air conditioners shall contain all necessary equipment, devices and accessories including prefilters specified
in Section 4 (4) below, and shall be completely assembled, and tested complete with refrigerant charge and
ready to operate.
The air conditioners shall be provided with factory-wired controls for optimum operation including automatic
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like.
Switches shall be furnished on the air conditioners to select on/off and room temperatures and cooling/heating
(if used for cooling and heating purposes) as a minimum.
Where shutdown control with a fire alarm signal is required by the design, it shall be by means of HVAC Panel
as specified in “Specification for Building Electrical Equipment and Materials (see Section 1.2.1 above)”.

3. OUTDOOR AIR INTAKE

3.1 Outdoor Air Intake Stack

Outdoor air intake stack shall be made of steel pipe with required height in order to avoid the intake of
flammable, toxic, or corrosive vapors, and shall be provided with bird screens of corrosion-resistant material.

3.2 Outdoor Air Intake Units

Outdoor Air Intake Units shall consist of factory-assembled;
Outdoor air intake fans (constant air volume);
Prefilters, final filters specified in Section 4 (5) below;
Chemical filters specified in Section 4 (5) below, if required in the design;
Sand separators specified in Section 4 (6) below, if required in the design;
Differential pressure gauges; and
Their associated equipment, necessary devices and accessories.
The units shall be encased in one (1) cabinet or two cabinets for fan and filter separately. The cabinets shall be
provided with inspection/maintenance doors, whose size shall match fan and filter sizes, and which shall serve
as access for the fan interior inspection, cleaning of the volute and fan impeller, and filter maintenance.
The cabinets shall make unit fully weatherproofed for outdoor installation, and shall have suitable corrosion-
resistant finish.
The unit may consist of factory assembled-filter unit and standardized weatherproof fan against sand storms,
rain, etc., where such fan is available.

4. AIR FILTERS
(1) Filters for Air Handling Units for the Central Air Conditioning Systems:
Prefilters shall be of approximately 75% dust weight arrestance per ASHRAE 52.1. The prefilters shall be
re-usable and washable.
Final filters shall be of 85% minimum of average dust spot efficiency per ASHRAE 52.1.
(2) Filters for Single Package Air Conditioners:
Prefilters shall be of approximately 75% dust weight arrestance per ASHRAE 52.1. The prefilters shall be
re-usable and washable.
(3) Filters for Ducted Split-System Air Conditioners:
Prefilters shall be of approximately 75% dust weight arrestance per ASHRAE 52.1. The prefilters shall be
re-usable and washable.
(4) Filters for Duct-Free Split-System Air Conditioners and Window Type Room Air Conditioners:
The filter shall be manufacturer’s standard prefilters associated with the air conditioners. The prefilters
shall be re-usable and washable and approximately 50% dust weight arrestance per ASHRAE 52.1.

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(5) Filters for Outdoor Air Intake Units:

Prefilters shall be of approximately 75% dust weight arrestance per ASHRAE 52.1. The prefilters shall be
re-usable and washable.
Final filters shall be of approximately 60% of average dust spot efficiency per ASHRAE 52.1.
Note that higher grade of the medium filters shall not be used in order to avoid frequent clogging of the
filter due to sand storms.
Chemical filters, if required by the design, shall be capable of 70% minimum removal efficiency of
hydrogen sulfide at one (1) ppm gas concentration.
(6) Sand Separators for Outdoor Air Intake Units:
Sand separators (e.g., “Inertia Filters”), if required by the design, shall be capable of 65% minimum
removal efficiency against test dusts “Arizona Dust Fine” and 85% minimum removal efficiency against
“Arizona Dust Coarse”.
(7) Filters for a Louver having Filter:
Filters shall be of approximately 75% dust weight arrestance per ASHRAE 52.1. The filters shall be re-
usable and washable.

5. VENTILATION FANS
Ventilation fans shall be selected, considering suitable type, capacity, class, noise, etc. complying with the
requirements for the HVAC system.
Fan motor shall have at least 4 poles, except that 2-pole motor may be used only where specified room noise
limits can be maintained. Note that 6-(or more)pole motors will possibly be required for rooftop exhaust fans,
axial fans and other large fans in order to satisfy the room noise limits.
All fans shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of ASHRAE 51and AMCA 210, or the
manufacturer’s equivalent standards.
Each fan/motor unit shall be completely factory-assembled, tested and delivered so as to be ready to operate by
the fan manufacturer under his sole responsibility.
Centrifugal fans shall be skid-mounted assemblies, complete with suitable mounting steel channels and
appropriate vibration isolators for minimizing vibration and vibration-induced noise.
Belt guards shall be provided for all centrifugal fans.
Where the fans are installed in hazardous areas, they shall be suitable for applicable zone of the classification of
hazardous area.
Fans used for laboratory exhaust system shall have suitable resistance against corrosion, dissolution, melting,
etc., as applicable, due to the effluents, temperature, etc.
Rooftop exhaust fans shall be provided with an automatic shutter and bird screen.
Wall fan shall be provided with an automatic shutter and weather hood.

6. ELECTRIC DUCT HEATERS

Electric duct heaters shall comprise sheathed coil elements encased in a finned tube made of aluminum, copper,
stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant materials, and shall be suitable for required step control.
It is preferable that the surface temperature of the coil elements in service will not exceed 150 C.
The duct heaters shall be provided with the following two levels of thermal cutout protection against
overheating due to insufficient airflow:
Primary over-temperature protection by means of automatic reset thermal cutouts/switches.
Secondary over-temperature protection by means of manual reset thermal cutouts/switches or thermal
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Where required by the design, airflow interlocks shall be provided to keep the heater from operating with
extremely low or no airflow.
In addition, overcurrent protection short-circuit fuses or breakers shall be provided in the duct heaters.
Moisture-resistant type duct heaters shall be used, where they are used with humidifiers, or used with air
conditioners or other air-cooling equipment that may result in condensation of moisture shall be identified as
suitable for use with air conditioners.

7. HUMIDIFIERS
Humidifiers shall be selected, considering the quality of the supply water. Or, supply water shall be treated to
suit water type required by the humidifier. Humidifier manufacturer’s literature shall be consulted.
Where steam humidifiers are required by the design, they shall be of “Self-Contained Type” which is a
packaged steam generation unit separate from air handling unit.

8. STEAM CONVECTORS AND UNIT HEATERS

Convectors shall be heat-distributing units that operate with gravity-circulated (natural convection) air. Heating
elements shall be either fabricated metal with a large amount of surface or finned-tube (or fin-tube) units, and
shall be suitable for use of steam feed.
Unit heaters shall be “propeller fan unit heaters” comprising essential elements of a propeller fan and motor, a
heating element, and an enclosure. The unit heater shall be either of horizontal-blow-type or of down-blow-type,
whichever is suitable for the location to be installed unless specified otherwise. Heating elements shall be
suitable for use of steam feed.
Supply steam shall be plant Low Pressure Steam specified in “Basic Engineering Design Data (see Section 1.2.1
above)”.
Where the supply steam pressure is higher than allowable pressure of the equipment, pressure-reducing valve(s)
shall be provided for reducing pressure to a safe point and regulates pressure to that required by the convectors
or unit heaters.
The temperature shall be controlled by means of manual valves.

9. DUCTWORK, GRILLES, DIFFUSERS AND LOUVERS

9.1 Ductwork
Ductwork shall be permitted to be rigid or flexible and shall be constructed of materials that are reinforced and
sealed to satisfy the requirements for the use of the air duct system, and shall be constructed of steel or other
suitable materials permitted by NFPA 90A.
The material, thickness, construction and installation of ducts shall provide structural strength and durability in
conformance with ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment, and referenced standards invoked
therein.
Duct construction shall be in accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible, or internationally recognized equivalent standards.
All ductwork shall be provided with suitable resistance to corrosion caused by environmental air, wind-borne
dust, airborne chemicals, galvanic attack and others that may be encountered. Air ducts for outdoor installation
shall be weathertight.
Galvanized steel sheets shall be G60 coated steel sheet (Z180 for SI unit) by hot-dip process conforming to
ASTM A 653, or its equivalent material.
Galvanized steel ducts need not be painted unless noted otherwise.
All ductwork (supply air, return air, exhaust air) that may result in condensation of moisture shall be properly
insulated with necessary thickness of suitable material.
As a minimum requirement, the insulation shall be of glasswool with a density of not less than 24 kg/m3 or
equivalent material.
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laminated to one side (outer face).

Insulated ductwork furnished outside the building shall be provided with suitable protection.
All steel hangers, supports and flanges shall be painted or galvanized.
Ductwork used for laboratory exhaust system shall have suitable resistance against corrosion, dissolution,
melting, etc., as applicable, due to the effluents, temperature, etc.

9.2 Ceiling Diffusers and Grilles

Ceiling diffusers and grilles shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard, and their color shall match
with that of the ceiling and room.
Ceiling diffusers shall be of square type, having deflecting vanes suitable for discharging supply air in various
directions and planes, and shall be provided with adjustable dampers regulating the volume of supply air.
In addition, other accessories shall be provided, where required for control of the supply air pattern and/or for
minor adjustments of the airflow.
Grilles for supply air outlets shall be provided with double-deflection vanes for control of the air stream in both
the horizontal and vertical planes, and with opposed-blade dampers attached to the backs of the grilles.
Grilles for return air and exhaust air inlets shall be of fixed straight vanes, except that fixed vanes set at a certain
angle shall be used when appearance is important. Opposed-blade dampers shall be attached to the backs of the
grilles when it is necessary to balance the airflow at the return grilles in the return duct system.

9.3 Louvers
Blades and frames of louvers shall be made of tempered aluminum alloy extrusions. The surface of all
aluminum extrusions and assemblies shall be natural anodized to anodic coating thickness of not less than 15
microns.
Alternatively, steel louvers may be applied. The steel louvers shall be of, as a minimum requirement, nominal
1.0 mm thick (20 gage) galvanized steel blades and nominal 1.3 mm thick (18 gage) galvanized steel frame, and
shall be finished with suitable paints.
The color shall match that of the wall.
Free area through which air can pass shall be at least 35% of the louver face area (louver width x louver height
= area of the opening for installation of the louver on the wall).
External louvers shall be provided with bird screens of corrosion-resistant material.
Where required, air intake louver shall be provided with a filter specified in Section 4 (7) above.
For louvers on metal wall cladding and door louvers, refer to “Specification for Architectural Materials (see
Section 1.2.1 above)”.

10. DAMPERS, FIRE DAMPERS AND BLAST RESISTANT VALVES

10.1 Dampers
Volume dampers, back draft dampers, motorized dampers, pressure relief dampers and other dampers shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s standards, and be suitable for the requirements for HVAC system.
Volume dampers shall be of manually operated, opposed acting multiple blade type, and shall be suitable for
modulating control of airflow.
The damper shall be equipped with an adjustable operating quadrant/position indicator. Bushing/end-bearing for
blade end supports shall be of bronze, stainless steel or other suitable corrosion-resistant materials.
Motorized dampers shall be of multiple blade type, and shall be suitable for two positions of open-closed
control. The damper blades shall be provided with durable air seals with the damper in closed position.
Pressure relief dampers shall be of parallel acting multiple blade type having adjustable tension spring or
counterweight for pressure control set at specified relief pressure.
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melting, etc., as applicable, due to the effluents, temperature, etc.

10.2 Fire Dampers

Where there are any specific requirements under applicable local regulations, they shall prevail. Fire dampers
approved by the local authorities concerned, if any, shall be used. If not, the following shall be applied as a
minimum requirement.
Fire dampers used for the protection of openings in walls, partitions, or floors with fire resistance ratings of less
than 3 hours shall have a 1½-hour fire protection rating in accordance with UL 555 or equivalent.
Fire dampers used for the protection of openings in walls, partitions, or floors having a fire resistance ratings of
3 hours or more shall have a 3-hour fire protection rating in accordance with UL 555 or equivalent.
The dampers shall close automatically and remain closed upon the operation of fusible link set to fail at 71 to
75 C. Resetting of the damper shall be by manual operation, requiring the fitting of a new fusible link if
damaged or failed.
The thickness of sleeves for fire dampers shall not be less than the following:

Air Duct Maximum Width

Minimum Sleeve Thickness (mm)
or Diameter (mm)
305 or less 0.46
330 - 762 0.61
787 - 1372 0.762
1397 - 2134 0.915
2159 or more 1.194

10.3 Blast Resistant Valves

Blast resistant valves shall be suitable for safety devices against overpressure due to a vapor cloud explosion,
furnished at duct openings for air inlet and outlet on blast resistant building.
Blast resistant valves shall be fixed on the building by means of bolts or welds so as to permit the valves to be
installed after finishing the building concrete work.
Maximum pressure drop shall be considered as 150 Pa (15 mm water column) for the valve capacity selection
from the required air flow.
The valve shall close on both positive and negative (suction) phase of the blast. Closing times, closing
overpressures (positive and negative), operating temperatures, etc. shall be suitable for the following blast load
pulses and environmental constraints specified in Section 1.3 above.
Blast resistant valves shall withstand the following overpressures with no damage:

Location of Blast Resistant Reflected Pressure (Pr) Peak Overpressure (Po)

Valves to be Installed
Vertical Installation:
Pr = 172 kPa (25 psi) Po = 69 kPa (10 psi)
on the wall of the building; or Duration = 20 milliseconds Duration = 20 milliseconds
on the wall of penthouse
Horizontal Installation: Not Applicable Po = 69 kPa (10 psi)
on the roof of the building Duration = 20 milliseconds

All pressures above shall be assumed as triangular load pulse with zero rise time and decreasing linearly
with time.

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11. PIPING FOR REFRIGERANT, CHILLED WATER, STEAM AND CONDENSATE DRAINS
Note that requirements in this Section will not be applied to piping system installed inside equipment like air
conditioning unit, steam convectors. Origin country code/standard shall be applied in lieu in order to avoid
unnecessary change to the standardized equipment.

11.1 Refrigerant Piping

(1) Copper tubing used for refrigerant piping shall be phosphorus deoxidized seamless copper tube conforming
to;
ASTM B88 Type L; or
ASTM B280; or
JIS H3300 Type L.
(2) Brazed joints shall be used for refrigeration piping system. Fittings shall be wrought copper or copper
alloy in accordance with ASME B16.22, or equivalent. Cast copper alloy fittings are not permitted for the
brazed joints.
Soldered joints or compression fittings may be used subject to prior written approval.
(3) Insulation materials shall be;
Preformed rigid cellular polyisocyanurate thermal insulation in accordance with ASTM C591; or
Preformed flexible elastomeric cellular thermal insulation in accordance with ASTM C534.
The insulation of outdoor installation shall be protected with;
Special coating system as per manufacturer’s recommendation; or
Covering/jacketing with nominal 0.4 mm thick (30 gage) galvanized steel sheets complying with
ASTM A653 G90 coating (Z275 coating for SI unit); or
Their equivalents, or any other suitable materials instead.
No covering/jacketing is required for indoor insulation, unless otherwise required in the design.

11.2 Chilled Water Piping

Carbon steel (black) piping system or galvanized carbon steel piping system, whichever required in the design,
shall be applied. For the piping materials, refer to “Specification for Plumbing and Drainage Materials (see
Section 1.2.1 above)”.

11.3 Steam Piping

Carbon steel (black) piping system shall be applied. For the piping materials, refer to “Specification for
Plumbing and Drainage Materials (see Section 1.2.1 above)”.

11.4 Condensate Drain Piping

For piping for cold condensate drains from air handling units, room fan-coil units, etc. and for spent steam
condensate drains, refer to “Specification for Plumbing and Drainage Materials (see Section 1.2.1 above)”.

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ANNEX - A
REFERENCED CODES/STANDARDS

The following international codes/standards shall be applied wholly or partially in conjunction with this
specification for the selection of the Equipment/Materials to be used for HVAC systems for buildings, and shall
form integral parts of this specification including referenced ones invoked in the following codes/standards.
Years shown in (parentheses) denote editions of the codes/standards applicable to this Project.

AMCA 210 : Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating (1985)

ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals (2001)

ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment (2000)
ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Applications (1999)
ASHRAE Handbook - Refrigeration (1998)
ASHRAE 51 : Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating (1985)
ASHRAE 52.1 : Gravimetric and Dust Spot Procedures for Testing Air Cleaning Devices Used in
General Ventilation for Removing Particulate Matter (1992)
ASHRAE 111 : Practices for Measurement, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Building Heating,
Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems (1988)

ASME B16.22 : Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings (1995)

ASTM A653 : Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated
(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process (1998)
ASTM B88 : Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube (1999)
ASTM B280 : Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field
Service (1998)
ASTM C534 : Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet
and Tubular Form (1999)
ASTM C591 : Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal
Insulation (1994)

NFPA 90A : Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems (1999)

SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible (1995)

SMACNA HVAC Systems - Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (1993)

JIS H3300 : Copper and Copper Alloy Seamless Pipes and Tubes (1997)

UL 555 : Standard for Safety, Fire Dampers (1999)

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