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SEHA-G/TEN/44/2009
Section 15191
Fuel Oil System and Accessories
Tender Documents
Date of Issue: 16th February 2011

SECTION 15191
FUEL OIL SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 2

1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................... 2
1.2
SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................. 3
1.4
SUBMITTALS ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.5
QUALITY ASSURANCE..................................................................................................... 3
PART 2 - PRODUCTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1
PIPING MATERIALS .......................................................................................................... 4
2.2
SPECIALTY VALVES......................................................................................................... 6
2.3
FUEL OIL TRANSFER PUMPS .......................................................................................... 6
2.4
BULK STORAGE TANKS ABOVE GROUND............................................................... 7
2.5
BULK STORAGE TANKS - UNDERGROUND ................................................................ 9
2.6
DIESEL FUEL DAY TANK............................................................................................... 10
2.7
FUEL LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM ............................................................................... 10
2.8
FILL POINT ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................. 11
2.9
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM INTERFACE ...................................................... 12
PART 3 - EXECUTION ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.1
TANK HANDLING ............................................................................................................ 12
3.2
TANK SITE......................................................................................................................... 13
3.3
FOUNDATION ................................................................................................................... 13
3.4
PIPING APPLICATIONS................................................................................................... 14
3.5
VALVE APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................. 14
3.6
PIPING INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 14
3.7
JOINT CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................. 15
3.8
VALVE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 15
3.9
HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION .................................................................. 15
3.10
CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................. 15
3.11
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 16
3.12
TESTING ............................................................................................................................ 16
3.13
DEMONSTRATION........................................................................................................... 16
3.14
SAFETY .............................................................................................................................. 17
3.15
ELECTRICAL..................................................................................................................... 17
3.16
LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 17

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Section 15191
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Date of Issue: 16th February 2011

SECTION 15191
FUEL OIL SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.

1.2

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

A.

Drawings and general provisions of the contract apply to this section. Provide a complete
system of fuel oil piping including connections to storage tank installation. Extent of the
fuel oil piping work is indicated on the drawings and by requirements of this section and
includes but is not limited to the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

B.

Related Sections include the following:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

C.

Fuel oil piping from storage tank to Diesel Generator.

Fuel oil storage tanks and accessories
Double wall containment piping, specialties and accessories.
Leak detection system including cable panels and all conduit and wiring.
Fuel transfer pumps

Division 2 Section "Fuel-Oil Distribution" for fuel oil storage tanks and fuel oil
piping, specialties, and accessories outside the building.
Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for flexible
connectors.
Division 15 Section "Meters and Gages" for pressure gages.
Division 15 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for strainers.
Division 15 Section Building Management System for monitoring.

Specialist Design Notes:

1.

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The contractor shall at his cost appoint a specialist subcontractor for fuel oil systems.
The specialist subcontractor shall be one of those listed elsewhere in the specification
and be approved by the local Civil Defense Authority and subject to Engineers
approval. The specialist subcontractor shall be entirely responsible for the design,
verification, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the fuel oil systems in
line with the specification, drawings and to engineers and local Civil Defence
Authorities approval. After preparation of shop drawings and their approval by the
engineer the specialist subcontractor shall obtain their approval from the local Civil
Defence Authority. After installation, testing and commissioning of the various
systems, the specialist subcontractor shall arrange inspection by the local Civil
Defense Authority and obtain their approval of the installation.

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.

1.4

Minimum Working-Pressure Rating: Unless otherwise indicated, minimum pressure

requirement for fuel oil piping is 150 psig (1035 kPa).
SUBMITTALS

A.

Product Data: For the following:

1.
2.
3.

B.

Specialty valves.
Fuel oil transfer pumps. Include rated capacities; shipping, installed, and operating
weights; furnished specialties; and accessories.
Above ground storage tanks and under ground storage tank and accessories.

Shop Drawings: Fuel oil piping, storage tank, fuel transfer pump. Include plans and
attachments to other Work.
1.

Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring.

manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

Differentiate between

C.

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

D.

Maintenance Data: For fuel oil transfer pumps to include in maintenance manuals specified
in Division 1.

1.5

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of oil
transfer pumps and are based on the specific model indicated. Other manufacturers'
products complying with requirements may be considered. Refer to Division 1 Section
"Substitutions."

B.

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

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and
marked for intended use.

C.

Comply with ASME B31.9, "Building Services Piping," for fuel oil piping materials,
installation, inspection, and testing.

D.

Comply with NFPA 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code," and NFPA 31,
"Installation of Oil Burning Equipment," for fuel oil piping materials, components,
installations, inspection, and testing.

E.

Installer shall have at least 5 years of successful installation experience on projects with
fuel oil systems work similar to that required for the project.

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Storage tanks shall meet the following:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

U.L. 142, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable
and Combustible Liquids.
NFPA 30, National Fire Protection Association Flammable and Combustible Code.
NFPA 30A, National Fire Protection Association Automotive and Marine Service
Station Code.
NFPA 31, Standard for Installation of Oil Burning Equipment.
Southwest Research Institute SWRi 97-04 fire resistant tank performance standard.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1

PIPING MATERIALS
A.

Refer to Part 3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and fitting
materials.

B.

Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type S, Grade B, Schedule 40, black.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

C.

Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, with
threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1.
Unions: ASME B16.39, Class 150, malleable iron with brass-to-iron seat, ground
joint, and threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1.
Cast-Iron Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.1, Class 125.
Steel Welding Fittings: ASME B16.9, wrought steel or ASME B16.11, forged steel.
Steel Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.11, forged steel with threaded ends according to
ASME B1.20.1.
Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5.
Gasket Material: Thickness, material, and type suitable for fuel oil.

Buried Piping: Carrier shall be steel pipe, ASTM A-53, Grade B, schedule 40 seamless. All
joints shall be butt welded for sizes 65mm and greater and socket or butt welded for 50mm
and below.
The secondary containment shall be a fabricated out of steel pipe in accordance with ASTM
A-53 Grade B, schedule 40.
The carbon steel containment pipe shall have a fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP)
external cladding at least 3mm thick. The cladding shall be applied to a shot blasted steel
surface.
The cladding on straight sections shall consist of multiple layers of helical windings of
continuous glass reinforcements applied at a winding angle 58 to 62. The cladding on
fittings shall consist of either a chopped spray-up polyester resin / fiberglass reinforcement
composite, or wrapping of glass cloth fully saturated with a two part catalyst adhesive.
All field joints shall be covered with a wrapping of glass cloth, fully saturated with a two
part catalyst adhesive, identical in properties to the factory applied in cladding system. The
minimum thickness of the field hand lay-up shall be 3mm.

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Leak Detection System for buried piping ; The secondary containment system manufacturer
shall furnish a cable leak detection / location system. The piping shall be designed to allow
pulling of the leak detection cable into the containment pipe, both during and after piping
installation. Containment pull ports shall be located a maximum of 150 mtrs apart for
straight runs and reduced by 50 mtrs for every 900 change in direction. The leak detection /
location system shall consist of microprocessor based panel capable of continuous
monitoring of a sensor string for leaks / faults. The unit shall have a sensing range 600 mtr
per cable with up to eight cables per panel. The alarm unit(s) shall operate on the principle
of pulsed energy reflection and be capable of mapping the entire length of the sensor cable
and storing the digitized system map in non volatile memory. The alarm units shall provide
continuous indication that the sensor cable is being monitored.
After proper acknowledgement of a minor leak, the leak detection / location system shall be
capable of monitoring the entire sensing string for additional leaks, even if they are smaller
than the leak previously acknowledged. The system shall be capable of accounting for
minor installation irregularities, static moisture and puddles such as condensation with no
loss in accuracy or sensitivity. The system shall locate the point of origin of the first leak or
fault within + 1% of the distance from the last calibration point to the leak or + 5 feet,
whichever is greater. The monitoring unit shall report and record to nonvolatile memory,
the type of fault, distance, date and time of an alarm.
The alarm unit(s) shall be enclosed in a modified NEMA 12 enclosure and have a two line
by forty character display providing status and alarm data. The monitoring unit(s) shall be
field connected to an alarm horn. The monitoring unit shall be U.L. listed and FM approved
to provide connections for intrinsically safe sensor circuits for use in a Class I, Division I,
Groups C and D hazardous locations.
Ability to locate a leak shall not depend on battery backed-up function. In the event of
power failure, system conditions and parameters shall be stores in nonvolatile memory
allowing the units to automatically resume monitoring without resetting, upon restoration of
power.
The monitoring unit(s) power requirements shall be 230 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase.
Monitoring units shall be equipped with an RS-232 communication port and a common
alarm relay for the panel and one relay per cable.
The sensor cable, connectors (probes) and jumpers shall be supplied by the manufacturer of
the monitoring unit(s). The cable sensing principal shall provide for continuous monitoring
while short lengths of the cable are in contact with liquids without altering the system
sensitivity and / or accuracy. The sensor cable shall be designed as follows.
Sensor cable shall be of fluoropolymer and polymer coated wire construction, with no
exposed metal parts. Cable shall detect water-based, chemical and hydrocarbon liquids. The
sensor cable can be flushed and dried in-place and will not require replacement after a leak
event of any volatile liquid. The cable shall have a breaking strength of at least 100 pounds
and shall be resistant to corrosion, abrasion and most chemical tested in accordance with
exposure procedures in ASTM D543.
D.

Transition Fittings: Type, material, and end connections to match piping being joined.

E.

Pipe Connectors: UL 567, swivel or compression type for connection to equipment.

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Common Joining Materials: Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and
Methods" for joining materials not in this Section.
SPECIALTY VALVES

A.

Oil Shutoff Valves: UL 842; metal-body ball valve with threaded ends according to
ASME B1.20.1 for pipe threads.

B.

Pressure-Reducing Valves: UL listed for fuel oil service. Include bronze body with 150psig (1035-kPa) minimum pressure rating.

C.

Oil Safety Valves: UL listed for fuel oil service. Include metal body; broken-line, oil
shutoff feature; and 40-psig (275-kPa) minimum pressure rating.

D.

Solinod Valves: UL listed aluminum body with threaded ends explosion proof water tight
type 3S.

E.

Free Fall Fire Valves: leak proof, positive action mechanism, cast iron body maximum
pressure 14 bar, fusible link 71oC, type-44, screwed with 15m cable.

2.3

FUEL OIL TRANSFER PUMPS

A.

Fuel Oil Transfer Pump: Comply with HI 3.1-3.5, single stage, internal-gear, positivedisplacement, rotary type. Include steel base; foot-mounted, cast-iron housing; steel gears;
tungsten bronze steel bearings; steel shaft; mechanical seals; and built-in pressure relief
bypass UL Listed for fuel oil service.
1.
2.

B.

Drive: Direct flex coupled.

Motor: Comply with Division 15 Section "Motors."

Fuel Oil Transfer Pump Sets: Factory-fabricated and -wired, packaged unit; for fuel oil
service, listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction; with base, strainer, two fuel oil pumps, and controls.
1.

2.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

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Base: Steel with pumps, accessories, and controls factory mounted skid having drip
pan to hold fuel in case of any leakage from pump and shall have a leakage alarm
should activate if not attended.
Pumps: Comply with HI 3.1-3.5, single, internal-gear with crescent, positivedisplacement, rotary type. Include foot-mounted, cast-iron housing; steel gears;
tungsten bronze steel bearings; steel shaft; mechanical seals; and built-in pressure
relief bypass.
Drives: Direct flex coupled.
Motors: Comply with Division 15 Section "Motors". TEFC rigid bare, standard IEC
frame motors explosion proof Eex d11 B t4 pump and motor.
Piping: Steel with ferrous fittings and threaded or welded joints.
Strainer: Duplex, basket type with corrosion-resistant-metal-screen baskets with
differential pressure switch and gauge.
Compound and pressure gauges: Provide and mount a compound gauge on the
suction side of the strainers. The gauge shall read 15 psig. Provide and mount a
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pressure gauge on the discharge side of each pump. Gauges selected must provide
mid-scale readings under normal operating pressures. Each gauge shall be equipped
with an isolation ball valve.
8.

Control Cabinet: Provide a completely pre-wired and factory tested control cabinet to
ensure job site reliability. The pump set and control cabinet shall be the product of
one manufacturer for single source responsibility. The control cabinet shall be
constructed to NEMA 12/13 standards. Doors shall be fully gasketed with a turned
edge, piano hinges, and a three point lockable latching mechanism. Cabinet interior
shall be primed and finished in a white gloss, chemical resistant enamel. Cabinet
exterior shall be primed and finished in durable, Chemical resistant, textured gray
enamel, suitable for industrial environments. All control wiring shall be terminated at
a numbered terminal strip to facilitate field connections to remote equipment. All
switches shall have maintained contacts. All cabinet front devices shall be identified
by black phenolic labels with engraved white lettering. Cabinet shall consist of, but
not be limited to the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

9.

2.4

Magnetic motor starters with overload protection

Motor circuit breakers
Hand-Off-Auto switch for each pump
Pump selector switch for selection of Lead Pump
Power in indicating light
Pump running indicating lights

Factory Testing: Pump sets must be fully tested prior to delivery. First, the complete
pump set shall be pressure tested to rated pressure and job flow. The test shall
confirm that the pump set piping system can maintain rated pressure for 4 hours. The
pump set shall be connected to a fuel oil supply and return. The pump set shall be
operated normally. Motor amps shall be noted at no load and full load for each motor.
The motor amps shall be within 10% of rated motor amps. During the test, the relief
valve shall be set and tested. Operation of pump set instrumentation shall be tested. A
copy of the test procedures shall be sent to the consulting engineer.

BULK STORAGE TANKS ABOVE GROUND

A.

The above ground and below ground storage tank system shall be rectangular in shape and
UL 142.

B.

The primary steel tank shall be continuously welded and pressure tested at 5 psig for 24 to
48 hours.

C.

The primary steel tanks shall have emergency vent system as per NFPA 30 Code
requirements.
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Vent tank to a remote location utilizing steel pipe equal to or greater in size than the
vent outlet. Slope the vent piping to ensure that all condensed vapors drain back to
the tank.

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D.

The protected and insulated systems shall have a thru-tank leak detector tube to allow for
physical checkup and monitoring capability between the primary and the secondary
containment.

E.

The primary steel tank shall be pressurized at 5 psig during concrete encasement.

F.

The outer surface of the primary steel tank shall be covered by a minimum of 1/4 thick
(6.4 mm) Styrofoam insulation panels.

G.

The secondary containment shall consist of a 30 Mil thick (0.76 mm) High-Density
Polyethylene membrane enclosing the steel tank and insulation material.

H.

The primary steel tank and the secondary containment shall be encased in six inches of
monolithic reinforced concrete, with minimum design strength of 4,000 and 5,000 psi at 28
days depending on the tank size. The concrete design shall include the following for longterm durability: air entrainment, water reducing admixture, and steel reinforcement.
Concrete encasements with seams will not be approved.

I.

The protected and insulated systems shall be of concrete exterior and a continuous and
visually verifiable monolithic (seamless) pour on top, bottom, ends, and sides and contain
no cold joints or heat sinks (heat transfer points). The tank must be shop fabricated and
tested in accordance with the UL listings. Designs that use two layers of steel with
insulation material between them will not be approved.

J.

No steel or insulating material shall come in contact with the concrete or other corrosive
material.

K.

All openings shall be from the top only.

L.

All exposed metal with the exception of stainless steel must be powder coated to inhibit
corrosion.

M.

The protected and insulated systems shall include a 15-gallon powder coated or stainless
steel, UL listed spill containment, and shall include normally closed valve to release spilled
product into the primary steel tank. Spill containment which route the spilled product into
interstitial area will not be approved.

N.

The protected and insulated systems shall have a coated concrete exterior to resist weather
and reflect sunlight. Models with steel exteriors will not be approved.

O.

The protected and insulated systems shall have a warranty of 30 years for systems 2,000
gallon capacity and larger and 20 years for systems 1,000 gallon capacity and smaller with
optional 30-year warranty.

P.

The protected and insulated systems design shall have been in use for a minimum of
eighteen (18) years. The manufacturer must stipulate no reportable containment system
failure in 28,000 units produced.

Q.

The protected and insulated systems shall have two (2) bolts for connecting grounding
conductors for lightning protection in accordance with NFPA 780.

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BULK STORAGE TANKS - UNDERGROUND

A.

The underground double wall tank technology utilizing an inner steel tank 6 mm tick of UL
58 thickness contained within an steel tank outer fiberglass 3 mm thick. A polyester
film/mesh standoff is installed between tanks and a factory installed vacuum gauge is used
to monitor the space between the tanks. The UL 58 thickness steel tank to maintain
structural integrity and product compatibility with an outer steel tank providing corrosion
protection and secondary containment. A factory sealed vacuum on the interstitial space
ensures tank integrity. Dielectric bushings are to be used to the edge of each fitting. The
resulting tank has the structural strength of steel and the corrosion resistance with cathodic
protection . Wear plates under each tank opening greater that inhibit internal corrosion.
The double wall underground storage tank utilizes a full-thickness UL 58 primary steel tank
in conjunction with a outer tank wall to create a strong, double wall tank.
The primary tank, made of steel, and the outer tank, made of steel are both manufactured in
accordance with standards of Steel Tank Institute and Underwriters Laboratories. This
double wall design is classified as a Type II by Underwritiers Laboratories. The interstitial
space shall be monitored using a leak detection methods as specified elsewhere.
Provide a cost reducing interstitial Precision Test System (PTS) as a standard Precision Test
System (PTS) as a standard feature. The Precision Test System shall meet third-party
testing. Requirements established by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
tightness testing of underground storage tanks in excavations.

B.

Means should be provided to isolate the storage tanks, pumps and dispenser from each other
in case of fire or other emergency incident. This may be achieved by the provisions of
remotely operated shut off valves situation in compound and at dispensers.

C.

Storage tanks should never be filled beyond a maximum fill limit of 86.6 % of total storage
volume .A fixed liquid level gauge or means of preventing the overfilling of the storage tank
beyond this should be incorporated. Compliance EN 12285 1, UL 2085, BS 799-5
required.

D.

Tanks and lids shall be supplied with provisions for the connections of fill vent discharge
and vapour return lines as well as contents measurement testing leak detections from an
integral part of the over all design of the pipe work system. The tanks should be earthed to
protect from lightning damage.

E.

Warranty: For double wall underground storage tanks shall be a 30-year limited warranty
against tank failure caused by cracking, breakup or collapse; corrosion caused by reaction of
the tank with its soil environment; and internal corrosion for those tanks equipped with wear
plates and used to store heating or motor fuels, including alcohols, and other compatible
chemicals. In addition manufacturer to provide a warranty tank against failure due to
defective materials and workmanship for one year following the delivery of the tank. Each
double wall tank is registered with STI by its serial number. A copy of the complete
warranty shall be available from qualified STI manufacturers.

F.

Cathodic Protection for UST with an impressed current system with rectifier to convert
alternating current to direct current shall be provided. This is current is sent through an
insulated wire to the anodes, which are special metal bars buried in the soil near the UST.
The current then flows through the soil to the UST system and returns to the rectifier

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through an insulated wire attached to the UST. The UST systwm is protected because the
current going to the UST system overcomes the corrosion-causing current normally flowing
away from it
The system must be tested by a qualified cathodic protection tester within six monthd of
installation at at least every three years theeafter. You will need to keep the results of the
last two tests to prove that the cathodic protection is working. In addition, you must inspect
an impressed current system every 60 day inspections to prove that the impressed current
system is operating properly.
2.6

DIESEL FUEL DAY TANK

A.

Diesel Fuel Day Tank Should Have The Following Specifications

1.

2.7

A UL 142 listed, painted steel day tank with 660 US gal capacity, to supply fuel to
the generator. A bronze gear pump which exceeds the maximum flow of fuel drawn
by the engine fuel supply pump, including fuel returned from the engine, shall be
mounted on the tank and powered by a 230 VAC single phase motor. The pump shall
be controlled by low/high level switches mounted inside the tank. Provide piping
connections for fuel suction / return lines to fuel storage tank, fuel supply / return
lines to engine, and emergency vent. Include local fuel fill, tank drain connection,
removable inspection plate with rupture basin to contain 150% capacity, fuel in
rupture basin switch, high/low fuel level switches for remote Annunciator, UL 508A
Listed Control module, fuel strainer, as shown on the detailed drawings.

FUEL LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM

A.

Provide a leak detection system capable of continuous monitoring with leak sensing , and
programmable leak testing.

B.

System modules shall be easily replaceable and shall allow for easy upgrade.

C.

System shall be complete with internal printer, through RS232 ports (modem, local, pass
through) and two relays for rmote alarms.

D.

System shall monitor and report the following:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Fuel heigh and volume

Water height and volume
Usage to selectable percent of tank capacity
Monitoring up to 24 leak type liquid thermistor sensors for interstitial spaces and
pumps.

E.

System shall include transformers, relays, terminals etc. for a complete working system.

F.

Provide sensors at interstitial space of tanks at containment manways including conduit and
wiring from sensor to leak detection system. Furnish three (3) spare sensors to the owner.

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G.

Supply, install and commission Leak detection for under ground storage tank, day tank.
Leak detection tape and alarm system shall be installed within each standby generator room
and the oil tank room.

H.

The leak detection control panel shall be placed in the security rooms as agreed by
Engineer/ as shown in the drawings. The leak detection control panel shall be capable to
monitor the fuel levels in the fuel tanks and leakage in the fuel supply piping.

I.

Contractor shall use the pipe line leak detection system as supplied by TraceTek by TYCO
Co, USA. The system shall be equal to the TTSIM-2 sensor interface module with LCD and
relay. The TTSIM-2 sensor interface module shall be placed next to the fuel leak detection
control panel. The TraceTek system shall be capable to sense leak at any point in the
piping. BMS system shall be interfaced to read the leak alarm and levels of the diesel tanks.

J.

Each system shall be fuel/ oil sensing and shall sensing cable detects the presence of liquid
hydrocarbon fuel at any point along its length, yet does not react to the presence of water.
Installed with Alarm and locking module, the cable senses the liquid, triggers an alarm and
pin point the location of the leak with in 1 meters. Sensing cable mechanically strong and
chemically resistant. The core of cable is constructed of two sensing wires, an alarm signal
wire, and a continuity wire. Sensing cable have UL and FM approvals. The alarm modules
shall have built in self test capabilities activated from front panel by user command. Power
supply to alarm panel shall be 230V/50HZ.

K.

Under Ground storage tank leak detector that uses a combination electr-optic technology
that distinguishes between water and oil. The detector shall contain an infrared optical
liquid detector and a set of stainless steel conductivity rings. The leak detector shall be
connected to tank gauges and leak detection system the detector shall monitor for leaks
through the inner wall or outer wall of double walled fuel oil tank. Sensor shall be 3 wire,
suitable for conditions in conduit, leak detector shall include an integral detector test switch,
all wetted parts shall be stainless steel.

2.8

FILL POINT ASSEMBLY

A.

Fill Cabinets provide a secure fill point for fuel delivery, the design is robust and able to
withstand many years of continual use whilst remaining aesthetically pleasing throughout.

B.

The standard range of Fill Point Cabinets are constructed from mild steel and are supplied
complete with toughened glass vision panel, drip tray, flush fitting lockable handle and
architrave for recessed installation. Each cabinet is finished in O6 C 39 Saddle Brown
polyester powder coat, with alternative color to engineers approval.

C.

The Manufacturing process includes the formation of all mounting holes and support fixing
for ancillary equipment together with pipework and electrical entry points, prior to final
painting. This negates the requirement for on site drilling of the cabine during installation,
which invariably leads to premature rusting.
1.

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Mount ancillary equipment within the Fill Cabinet, this includes the installation of
incoming electrical isolators, pre wiring overfill alarm panels and hydrostatic gauge
circuitry.

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D.

Provide full shut off using a hand wheel gate valve, with captive brass cap and chain.
Supplied complete with supporting flanges, nipples, nut and bolts for simple installation
into a fill point cabinet.

E.

Provide the range of fill point cabinet manufactured with both the fuel pipe entrance hole
and supporting flange boltholes already formed.

F.

In addition, Provide the fill valve assembly is supplied with two flange gaskets, one for
each side of the fill cabinet back box, these gaskets will preserve the paint finish of the
cabinet and therefore prevent corrosion.
1.

Fill valve assembly shall be 50 mm

Provide an audible and visual alarm on high fuel level, with Test and Mute
facility.

G.

Constructed using diecast aluminium enclosures with IP 65 rated lamps and pushbuttons,
the alarm panels require a 230V ac operating supply whilst providing a 12V dc control
circuit to a make on rise float switch. Standard alarm panels are finished in an O6 C 39
saddle Brown, polyester powder coat.

H.

In operation, prior to the commencement of fuel delivery, the Test button should be
depressed to ensure that both the audible and visual alarms are in working orger.

I.

The alarm panels emit an audible alarm on sensing a high fuel level, a red warning lamp
will also illuminate. By pressing the Mute button, the audible alarm will be silenced, the
red warning lamp will remain illuminated whilst the fuel level remains at high level.

2.9

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM INTERFACE

A.

Provide auxiliary contacts for interfare to building automation system, including the
following.
1.
2.
3.

All diesel tanks levels for quantity

Leak detection panel
Transfer pump on/off and alarm status.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1

TANK HANDLING
A.

Do not handle or install tank without having knowledge and experience in procedures
involved with proper and safe installation of an aboveground tanks.

B.

Do not handle or move the tank unless it is empty. Under no circumstances should a tank
containing petroleum product be moved. Do not drop or drag the tank.

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TANK SITE
A.

3.3

Tanks location shall be as shown on the drawings.

FOUNDATION

A.

Provide a foundation for the tank designed to support the tank plus the weight of the
maximum amount of product the tank will be sorting. The foundation design must also
include provisions for draining surface water away from the tank to minimize the risk of
fuel accumulation under the tank from overfill or spills.

B.

The tank foundation is to sit undisturbes earth or compacted fill, free of organic material.

C.

Tank foundation shall comply with the current edition of Uniform Building Code
requirements and all the applicable local codes and ordinances.

D.

Grout the legs of the tank to provide uniform load distribution of the legs on the
foundations.

E.

Tanks must be protected against seismic forces. Provide seismic constraints by tank
manufacturer.

F.

Install concrete bases of dimensions indicated for fuel oil transfer pumps. Refer to
Division 3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" and Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical
Materials and Methods."

G.

Examine areas and condition under which fuel oil systems materials and products are to be
installed. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in
manner acceptable to installer. Use sealants on metal piping threads which are chemically
resistant to fuel oil. Use only male threads of metal joints. Remove cutting and threading
burrs before assembling piping do not install defective piping or fittings. Do not use pipe
with threads which are chipped, stripped, or damaged .plug each pipe outlet including
valves with threaded plug or cap immediately after installation and retain until continuing
piping or equipment connections are completed. Pitch piping to drain to storage tanks.
Changes in direction shall be made with fittings. Changes in pipe size shall be made with
reducing fittings bushings will not be permitted. Use dielectric unions where dissimilar
metals are joined together. The equipment connections to the piping shall be with the union
nipples, reducers, adaptors and shut off valve as required for the complete installation.
Comply with equipment manufacturers instructions and verify equipment operating
pressure range. Provide strainer filter and pressure regulator at connection to equipment
where indicated. Locate valves where easily accessible. All valve location must be
protected from possible injury. Provide a min of 600 mm of cover. Close open end of each
days work temporarily with wood blocks plastic end caps or threaded steel caps.

H.

Install a 100 mm wide plastic warning tape 300 mm above all buried fuel oil lines and leak
detection and monitoring system conduits. Do not install piping in the same trench with
other ferrous metals. Do all excavation and back filling required for installation of piping in
as per the details on the drawings. Backfill shall not be started until installation has been
tested inspected and approved. Do permit water to drain into open trenches. After
installation and back fill clearly mark trenches so that installation will not be disturbed by

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subsequent construction. Under ground steel pipe for fuel oil piping shall be plastic coated
steel pipe. All defects or mars in coating shall be repaired .Tape wrap joints and fittings and
correct all defects with protective coatings using appropriate primers. Surface must be clean
dry and free from rust scale grease and other irregular surfaces shall be a coal tar base
coating applied t a minimum dry film thickness of 8mm. Field applied tape shall be
wrapped spirally with twolayer wrapping system over lapping the coating surface at least
75mm. Initially stretch the tape sufficiently to conform to the surface on which it is applied,
using one layer half lapped for tape 50 mm or less in width or one layer lapped at least 25
mm for 50 mm wide. A second layer lapped as above with a tension as it comes off the roll
shall be applied and pressed to confirm to the shape of component.
3.4

PIPING APPLICATIONS
A.

General : Flanges, unions, transition and special fittings with pressure ratings same as or
higher than system pressure rating may be used in applications below, unless otherwise
indicated.

B.

Piping: Steel pipe to ASTM A53, type S grade B schedule 40, malleable iron fittings and
threaded joints.

C.

Piping DN 32 to DN 100: Steel pipe, malleable iron fittings, and threaded joints.

D.

Buried Piping: Black Steel pipe to ASTM A53 schedule 40, Type S with containment and
leak detection system.

E.

Diesel Drain Piping : Same description as item D.

3.5

VALVE APPLICATIONS
A.

Shutoff Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Use oil shutoff valve.
1.

B.

Gate and Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Use general-duty valves that comply
with MSS SP-80, Class 125, bronze body, suitable for fuel oil service, with "WOG"
indicated on body. Refer to Division 15 Section "Valves" for selection.
1.
2.
3.

C.

3.6

Option: Gate valves may be used.

Gate Valves: With solid wedge.

Swing Check Valves: With bronze disc.
Lift Check Valves: Vertical pattern; two-piece construction with bronze disc.

Drain Valves: Use hose-end drain valves that comply with MSS SP-110, bronze ball valve
with outlet connection according to ASME B1.20.7 for garden-hose thread with cap. Refer
to Division 15 Section "Plumbing Specialties" for selection.
PIPING INSTALLATION

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A.

Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
installation requirements.

B.

Use eccentric reducer fittings to make reductions in pipe sizes. Install fittings with level
side down.

C.

Install strainer on inlet side of control valves, pressure-reducing valves, fuel oil pumps, and
oil burner connections.

D.

Install sediment traps at points where sediment or condensate may collect. Locate where
readily accessible to permit cleaning and emptying. Do not install where condensate would
be subject to freezing.
1.

E.
3.7

Construct sediment traps using tee fitting with bottom outlet plugged or capped. Use
minimum-length nipple of 3 pipe diameters, but not less than 3 inches (75 mm) long,
and same size as connected pipe. Install with space between bottom of drip and floor
for removal of plug or cap.

Install pressure gages on suction and discharge piping of each fuel oil pump set.
JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A.

3.8

Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
joint construction.
VALVE INSTALLATION

A.

Install valves in accessible locations, protected from possible damage.

B.

Install valves at branch connections to supply mains and at equipment.

C.

Install drain valves at piping low points.

D.

Refer to Division 15 Section "Valves" for general installation requirements.

E.

Over fill prevention valve to fitted on the main / day storage tanks.

3.9

HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A.

3.10

Refer to Division 15 Section "Hangers and Supports" for pipe hanger and support devices.
CONNECTIONS

A.

Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

B.

Connect piping to equipment with oil shutoff valve and union. Install union between valve
and equipment.

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C.

Ground equipment.
1.

D.
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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 and UL 486B.

Electrical Connections: Wiring is specified in Division 16 Sections.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

Inspect and test fuel oil piping according to NFPA 30, "Testing" Paragraph and NFPA 31,
"Tests of Piping" Paragraph; and according to requirements of authorities having
jurisdiction.

B.

Repair leaks and defects with new materials and retest system until satisfactory results are
obtained.

C.

Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.

D.

Report test results promptly and in writing to Engineer.

3.12
A.

3.13

TESTING
Inspect test and purge fuel oil systems in accordance with NFPA 30, 30A, and 31 the local
code officials and the State Fire Marshal.
All piping shall be tested with air at a minimum of 350 kpa for two (2) hours with out any
drop in pressure all piece of equipment including storage tanks not rated for this pressure
must be isolated from piping system when tested.
Repair or replace piping as required to eliminate leaks and retest to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
Entire installation of coating under ground piping shall be tested using holiday detector and
testing procedures as described to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
DEMONSTRATION

A.

Train Owner's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules for starting and
stopping, troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining fuel oil pump sets.

B.

Review data in maintenance manuals. Refer to Division 1 Section "Contract Closeout."

C.

Review data in maintenance manuals.

Maintenance Data."

D.

Schedule training with Owner, through Engineer, with at least seven days' advance notice.

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Refer to Division 1 Section "Operation and

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SAFETY

A.

Provide fire extinguishers and spill cleanup kits to be stored at site. Coordinate locations
with the owner.

B.

Tanks should be protected from vandalism and accidental damage in accordance with all
the applicable codes.

3.15

ELECTRICAL

A.

Electrical service and fuel piping to the pumps unit should be installed in accordance with
the requirements of NEC and NFPA and local code requirements.

B.

All electrical devices used with or located within twenty ( 20 ) feet of the tank should
conform to NFPA 70 hazardous locations. Electric conduits and wiring connected to the
tank shall be explosion proof and in strict accordance with NEC Class-1, Division 1 or local
standards whichever is stricter.

3.16
A.

LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM

Installation shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. At a
minimum, provide detectors space between tanks, each containment sump, each manhole
and other areas required due to low points etc.
END OF SECTION

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