14 - Cooling Water Spec - DI PDF
14 - Cooling Water Spec - DI PDF
14 - Cooling Water Spec - DI PDF
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NOTES
1) All systems should be flushed in accordance with the following minimum flow rates are
preferred. NPS 4-400 gpm (25dm /sec), NPS 6-900 gpm (57 /sec), NPS 8-1600 gpm (220dm
/sec), NPS 14 and larger-4500 gpm (284dm /sec).
2) Gaskets for Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings to be furnished with the pipe and fittings - packed
separately.
3) Gasket Lubricant to be compatible with gasket material and furnished by pipe manufacturer.
4) Typical corrosion protection for Ductile Iron Piping Systems, all pipe, valves, fittings and
appurtenances below grade to be encased in loose polyethylene wrap or tubes per ANSI/AWWA
C105/A21.5.
5) All Mechanical Joint bolts and nuts to be high-strength, low alloy Corr-Ten or equal.
6) Mechanical Joint Retainer Glands to be used on all M.J. connections in restrained systems.
Retainer Glands to be Mega-Lug Retainer Glands, by EBBA Iron or equal.
7) All Flange Connections to be compatible with Class 125, flat faced per ANSI Bl6.1.