FACTORY REFRIGARATION INDUSTRIES COMPANY

SECTION 15420

WATER STORAGE TANKS AND ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Sleeves, puddle flanges etc. in RCC tanks

B. Accessories like vents etc.
C. Inline self-cleaning filters
D. Float Valves
E. Water tank level indication and control system

1.02 RELATED WORK(S)

A. Section 15140 - Supports and Hangers

B. Section 15245 - Electrical Works in connection with Mechanical Services
C. Section 15300 - Fire Protection Systems

1.03 REFERENCES

A. BS EN 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Codes)

B. BS 7491 Part 3 - Specification for Sectional Tanks
C. ASTM A 270 - Seamless and Welded Austinitic Stainless Steel Sanitary
Tubing
D. ASTM A 403 - Wrought Austinitic Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Metallic components installed within water tanks shall be of corrosion resistant

material like stainless steel.

B. Metallic components (steel framing etc.) used to support the assembly shall be
protected against corrosion by hot dip galvanisation.

C. Requirements of Section 15245 shall be referred to and complied with in respect

of all electrical works.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data, samples and shop drawings shall be submitted under provisions
of General Conditions of Contract.

B. Position of water stops construction joints etc. in water tank walls shall be co-
ordinated and indicated in the shop drawings.

C. Wiring diagrams, details of components and panel construction and mounting

details shall be submitted in respect of water tank level control and indication
instrumentation.

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1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Products shall be delivered to site, stored and protected under provisions of

General Conditions of Contract.

B. Factory manufactured products shall be kept in shipping cartons until time of

installation.

C. Factory calibrated items, which are dropped or subjected to shock otherwise,

shall be stored in separate containers with appropriate labels till completion of
works. A record of the same shall be maintained for inspection by the Engineer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 IN-LINE SELF CLEANING FILTERS

A. Type: Permanent media, back-washable type.

B. Function: Dirt / rust removal to 20 microns filtration fineness.

C. Construction: Stainless steel mesh filter with brass sump and body with union
connections, rated for an inlet pressure of 400 psig.

D. Accessories: Automatic back washing (daily) device with 24 v / 1 phase / 50 Hz

power supply unit. Furnish one set of filter elements as spare.

2.02 FLOAT VALVES

A. Delayed action float valves: Angle / Globe pattern, single seated, hydraulically
operated, pilot controlled, diaphragm type, normally closed valve of cast iron
construction with flanged ends complete with pilot assembly, type `K' copper
capillary lines, mounting plate, plastic float and operating rod, adjustable stops
etc. complete.

2.03 WATER STORAGE TANK VENTILATION

A. General
1. Provision shall be made to allow for free entry and exit of air during filling or
emptying of the tank
2. Air passages of the vent shall be covered with copper / fine plastic wire
mesh net, attached to the pipe with worm driven hose clamps, to prevent the
entry of flies and pests

B. Goosenecks
1. Material of construction shall be the same material as that of the piping,
unless otherwise stated

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2. Joint of the gooseneck with the tank and / or overflow pipe shall be flanged.
End of the gooseneck shall form a 135 arc from the horizontal plane,
terminated square to the pipe axis.

3. Fasteners used shall be of corrosion resistant material like high tensile brass
or stainless steel.

C. Standpipes
1. Assembly comprising a standpipe with puddle flange and deep protective
hood attached to the pipe end with radial fins; fabricated from steel pipes
and plates and hot dip galvanised after fabrication

D. Hoods
1. Factory manufactured vent caps of coated cast iron construction with
counter flashing collar deep protective hood and recessed securing screws
2. The hood shall be attached to a pipe embedded or installed within a flashing
flange on the water tank roof slab

2.04 WATER TANK SPECIFICATION (GRP)

A. Scope of work
Furnish all labour, materials, tools and equipment necessary for erection G.R.P.
water tank complete with steel work and platform. Work is subject to form of
Agreement and Bills of Quantities, Conditions of Contract and Special Provision.

B. Regulation and Ordinances

All work shall be installed in strict compliance with MEW Regulations.

C. Drawings & Instruction Manual

Contractor shall provide copies of all drawings necessary for maintenance,
engineering and installation work in the quantity specified in the General
Conditions of this Contract.

D. Materials
The materials for the manufacture of panels, stays, brockets, corner angles and
pads… etc. shall be glass fibre reinforced plastic conforming to the following
properties: -

Specific gravity 1.7

Minimum Tensile Strength 850 Kg/cm2

- Minimum shear Strength 830 kg/cm2
- Light Transmission Factor 0%
- The panel shall be made by hot pre/premoulding process

Bottom panel max. thickness not less than 6 mm.

Side Panel max. thickness not less than 6 mm.
Sealing materials shall be special rubber sealant of min. 2.8mm thickness.
All stainless-steel parts shall be conforming to BS 070 Grade 316L.

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- All external supports frame … etc. shall be of rolled steel one Sections
conforming to BS 449.

E. Accessories
Then tank shall be provided with the following accessories: -

(a) Screened air vents.

(b) Access manholes of not less than 55 cm dia. With hinged top cover.
(c) Internal ladder from UPVC and external ladders made of Galvanise
steel.
(d) Water level indicators to show water level from outside.
(e) Float valve at the inlet.
(f) 2 inch overflow.

F. Capacity
Capacity of each tank shall be as show on the drawing.
G. Climate
The materials of the tank shall be suitable for local weather condition.

2.05 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

1. Mitsubishi, Japan.
2. Aquasow, UK.
3. Pridgestone, Japan
4. Approved Alternatives/Substitutions under provisions of the General
Conditions of Contract.

2.06 FLOAT VALVES

1. Delayed action float valves: Angle / Globe pattern, single seated,

hydraulically operated, pilot controlled, diaphragm type, normally closed
valve of cast iron construction with flanged ends complete with pilot
assembly, type 'K' copper capillary lines, mounting plate, plastic float and
operating rod, adjustable stops etc. complete.
Ref. : As manufactured Claval 124 – 01 A

2.07 PUDDLE FLANGES

A. General
1. Details on Drawings shall be referred to for minimum dimensions. External
diameter of the puddle shall be approximately three (3) pipe diameters
(uPVC excluded)
2. Bolting clearance of minimum 100 mm (4 inch) shall be provided from the
rear face of the flange, where used, to the tank wall
3. Integral flanges with studs / cap nuts at wall face and loose, split flanges
shall be used to flash tanking membranes at the puddle flange
4. Synthetic membrane flashing of 900mm (3 feet) diameter shall be provided
at puddle flanges installed in the bottom slab of water tanks. Flashing shall
be integrated with the tanking, where used

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B. Steel puddle flanges shall be fabricated from schedule 80 black steel pipe and
welding neck flanges. The assembly shall be hot dip galvanised after fabrication.

C. Stainless steel puddle flanges shall be fabricated from schedule 40 stainless

steel pipe, stainless steel plates and welding neck flanges.

D. Puddle flanges for plastic piping shall be fabricated from line size pipe and
undrilled flange, solvent welded (UPVC) or hot air welded (HDPE) to the pipe as
puddle. A manufacturer’s proprietary products shall be acceptable in this
respect.

E. Puddle flanges for plastic piping shall be fabricated from line size pipe and
undrilled flange, solvent welded (UPVC) or hot air welded (HDPE) to the pipe as
puddle. A manufacturer’s proprietary products shall be acceptable in this
respect.

2.08 WATER STORAGE TANK LEVEL INDICATORS / CONTROLLERS

A. Controller / indicator, Sauter model GAO 20/10 or approved equal, with required
nos. of switch assemblies shall be provided in the following, in each
compartment:
1. Fresh water tanks including kidney dialysis plant system tank .
2. Fresh / fire protection water storage tanks
4. Irrigation water storage tank(s) at the sub-surface level

B. Indicator panel (common for all tanks) in the operators room at ground floor level
or guard room, containing the following:
1. Mains isolator interlocked with the door and power on indicator (red)
2. Remote indicator Sauter model GAN 17/10 for each set of tanks with
selector switch for the compartments; with high / low level indicators
3. Alarm buzzer with test and mute facility
4. Externally mounted alarm bell
5. Set of terminals / relays for inter connection with transfer / booster pump
sets, Building Management System etc.

C. Appropriate audio-visual alarm for high water level (higher than shut-off level of
float valves) for fresh water break tank and brackish water tanks, control room.

D. Following shall be accomplished:

1. On site adjustment of set points
2. Water level indication (dial shall be calibrated in cubic meters and imperial
gallons)
3. High / low water audio-visual alarms at the indicator panel
4. High water audible alarm, at the tanker fill point (arranged through BMS and
telephone systems), for:
a. Fresh water break tank
b. Brackish water storage tank

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5. Cutting-out of:
a. Filtration transfer pump sets at low water in break tanks
b. Filtered fresh water transfer pump set at fire reserve level
c. Irrigation booster pump set at low water level
6. Hook up with Building Management System for critical alarms

E. Acceptable manufacturer
1. Invynsis - USA
2. Johnson Control - USA
3. Honeywell - USA
4. Sauter – USA

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 FLOAT VALVES

A. Modulating type, pilot operated float valves shall be used in the fresh water
storage tanks and brackish water storage tank for irrigation.
B. Delayed action, pilot operated float valves shall be used on the make up
connections to the water wall balancing tanks.

3.02 PUDDLE FLANGES

A. Puddle flanges shall be used for all connections to water storage tanks, made
below the overflow level

B. Puddle flanges shall be erected in the form work perpendicular to the wall face
and rigidly to resist displacement during pouring of concrete.

C. Verticality of the flange faces and alignment of bolt holes with connecting
equipment (valves etc.) shall be checked and ensured.

D. Openings in form-work, around puddle flanges, shall be sealed so as to avoid

leakage (and resultant honey combing) and undesirable formation of concrete.

E. Alignment of the puddle flanges shall be checked (and adjusted if necessary)

immediately after pouring of the concrete.
3.03 WATER STORAGE TANK VENTILATION

A. Goosenecks shall be used for ventilation of below grade RCC water storage
tanks.
B. Standpipes with hoods shall be used for ventilation of above grade water
storage tanks.

3.04 LADDERS AND ACCESS DOORS

A. Inserts shall be installed in the form work for tank walls in a manner similar to
that of puddle flanges and good alignment shall be attained.

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B. Fasteners and cap nuts of corrosion resistant material shall be used for fixing
the ladder to the tank walls.

3.05 LEVEL INDICATION AND CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION AND PANELS

A. Section 15245 shall be referred to and complied with in respect of electrical

works.

B. Power supply to the system shall be obtained from the standby power supply
network, as far as possible. Conduiting and wiring to the source shall be
included in this Section.

C. Relays / volt free contacts in terminal blocks shall be provided for

interconnecting with other systems (like BAS).

3.06 CLEANING, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF WATER STORAGE TANKS

A. Inside of water storage tank(s) shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, washed
down with water and drained prior to filling up with clean fresh water for testing.

B. Blank flanges / plugs shall be temporarily installed on the piping connections to

RCC water storage tanks to enable the civil works contractor to test the water
tightness of concrete tanks.

C. Tank(s) shall be disinfected along with water supply piping and samples shall be
taken from within the tank(s) and tested for residual chlorine.

D. On completion of tests, tanks shall be filled with clean fresh / brackish water
from the stipulated source, water samples analysed and results submitted to the
Engineer, prior to handing over.

3.07 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES

A. Owner shall be furnished with guarantee and warranty certificates, duly

registered with the manufacturer.(minimum 10 years warranty )

3.08 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Requirements of the General Conditions of the Contract shall be referred to and

complied with in all respects.

END OF SECTION

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