SECTION 15483 FUEL OIL SYSTEM 00000000PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION: A.

Work included in this Section includes the providing of labor, materials, equipment and services necessary for a complete and safe installation of complete fuel oil system as shown on the drawings and as specified herein. Fuel oil system with piping, valves, fittings, fuel storage tank, day tank, collecting pans, fuel transfer pumps, controls and alarm actuators.

B. 1.2

REFERENCES: A. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM A 53 ASTM A 234 ASTM D 4021 B. Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, (Galvanized), Welded and Seamless. Zinc Coated

Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and Elevated Temperatures. Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.

ANSI - American National Standard Institute ANSI B1.20.1 ANSI B16.1 ANSI B16.3 ANSI B16.5 ANSI B16.22 ANSI B16.39 Pipe Threads. Cast Iron Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 25, 125, 250 and 800. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300. Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Steel Nickel Alloy and Other Special Alloys. Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings. Threaded Pipe Unions, Malleable-Iron, Classes 150, 250 and 300.

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AWS - American Welding Society AWS A5.8 Specifications for Brazing Filler Metal.

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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

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Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment.

UL - Underwriter's Laboratories UL 343 UL 567 UL File (MH-1316) Standard for Pumps for Oil-Burning Appliances. Pipe Connectors for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Standard for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products.

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SUBMITTALS: A. Submit shop drawings and product data for the following: 1. 2. 3. B. C. For each system, provide dimensioned detail piping layout. For pans, provide size and capacity, connections and support and installation details. Pumps, including pump curves.

Submit wiring diagrams for power and control systems, differentiating between Manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring. Maintenance data for oil transfer equipment shall be provided for inclusion in the building operation and Maintenance Manual.

1.4

QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. B. Provide systems in accordance with the diesel generator Manufacturer's recommendations. Fabrication and installation of any portion of Emergency Diesel Generator Systems shall be in compliance with diesel generator Manufacturer, National Fire Protection Association and all authorities having jurisdiction. Comply with provisions of NFPA 31 - Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment, for oil piping materials and components, oil piping installations, and inspection, and testing of fuel oil piping systems. UL Compliance: Provide fuel oil piping components and storage tanks which are listed and labeled by UL.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PIPING MATERIALS:

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A. B. C. D. 2.2

Piping for fuel oil system shall be black steel pipe, welded, conforming to ASTM A 53, Schedule 40, with beveled ends. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ANSI B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, for threaded joints. Treads shall confirm to ANSI B1.20.1. Steel Fittings: ASTM A234, seamless, for welded joints. All black steel piping shall have a painted finish as per the requirements of Section 09900 - PAINTING, color shall be as selected by the Engineer.

FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES: Valves, fittings, flanges, joints and accessories shall be as follows: A. B. C. For diesel oil, welded type minimum 125 lb wsp, (except as noted). Check valves shall be spring loaded type. Fittings, flanges, joints and accessories shall be as follows: 1. 2. Steel Fittings: ASTM A 234, seamless or welded, for welded joints. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ANSI B16.5, including bolts, nuts, and gaskets of the following material group, end connection and facing: a. b. c. 3. D. E. Material Group End Connections Facings : 1.1. : Butt welding. : Raised Face.

Minimum 175 lb wsp for vent from tank.

Fill line and test well terminals shall be cast iron body, cadmium plated body with brass cap and lock Vent terminals shall be full size of vent line, threaded, recessed cast bronze vent brick, with double-brick size and weatherproof vent cap. In the fuel oil supply line quick-closing, spring loaded, lever gate valve with fusible link arranged to close the valve automatically when the link melts. Flexible connectors shall be of all bronze construction with bronze wire braid covering. For insulated piping, provide insulation over flexible hose before the application of bronze wire braid and insulation shall be as specified for service. Type and pressure rating shall be as recommended by Manufacturer to suit particular service. Y-Pattern Strainers: 125 psig working pressure, cast-iron body conforming to ASTM A 126, Class B, size as shown on drawings.

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G. 2.3

FUEL OIL STORAGE TANK: A. Fuel Oil Storage Tank shall be factory fabricated glass fiber reinforced polyester (GFRP) underground fuel oil storage tank of capacity as shown on drawings. Tank shall be horizontal cylindrical with spherical heads and designed for operation at atmospheric pressure. Tank suitable for diesel fuel shall be
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constructed, tested and installed in accordance with NFPA recommendations and comply with all regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Tank shall meet the design loading conditions when buried in ground due to external hydrostatic pressure, surface H-20 axle loads (32,000 lbs/axle), internal loads due to 5 psi test pressure in annular space and primary tank, storage of fuel oil, and designed to support accessory equipment such as ladders, drop tubes, etc. Tank shall be vented to atmosphere. Accessories: Tank Manufacturer shall provide the following accessories: a. b. c. GFRP anchor straps. One carbon steel ladder extending to bottom of tank with bolts, nuts, lugs. Flanged manway shall be 22 inch I.D. complete with UL listed gaskets, bolts and cover. Each manway cover, shall have three 4 inch NPT fittings welded in place. Manway riser pipe shall be 48 inch diameter and 42 inch high shall provide access to each manway lid. Steel 4 inch diameter NPT threaded fittings for piping connections for suction, return, vent, gage, fill and two spares. 4 inch diameter GFRP fill tube, factory installed and terminating 4 inch from bottom of tank. Steel lifting lugs. UL certification plate shall be affixed to the tank. The tank Manufacturer's statement that this conforms with 6NYC2R Part 614 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation must be permanently displayed.

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Installation and Tests: Underground tank shall be installed in accordance with NFPA and written installation instructions of the tank manufacturer. Tank shall be set on reinforced concrete slab with pea gravel bed and shall be covered with pea gravel as shown on the drawings. Pea gravel shall be naturally rounded aggregate, clean and free flowing, conforming to the written requirements of the tank Manufacturer. After tank is set in place, test the tank by applying internal air pressure of 5 psig, using soap suds to locate leaks. Repair leaks in accordance with the instruction of the manufacturer and under the on-site supervision of Manufacturer's representative. Retest until all leaks are repaired. Tests shall be witnessed by the Engineer. Prior to backfilling, clean and coat all metal parts which will be below grade (including straps, bolts, piping) with protective coats of coal tar base pitch using quantities and methods recommended by the Manufacturer of the coating for underground service. Backfill around the tank as recommended by the tank manufacturer. Backfill material shall be pea gravel identical to the bed
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material. Do not place fluid in tanks until back filling is complete, piping connections to tanks are complete, and tanks have been inspected by the Engineer. Keep tank excavation dewatered. 5. Provide a digital indication of the actual tank content in gallons complete with gauging sensors. Panel shall be factory prewired, UL listed, conform to NEMA enclosures and supplied by the tank manufacturer.

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DAY TANK: A. General: Shall be single wall, non-pressure type, horizontal welded steel tank, factory-fabricated and tested, and suitable for above ground installation. The storage tank shall be constructed in accordance with National Board of Fire Underwriters requirements, and shall bear UL labels. For the capacity of day tank refer to Section 16620 - STANDBY POWER GENERATING SYSTEM. Fabrication: Tank shall be fabricated for operation at atmospheric pressures to store liquids with specific gravities of 1.1. Fabricate shell and head joints, lifting lugs, manholes, supports and pipe connections in accordance with UL requirements. Tank Accessories: Tank shall be provided with manufacturers standard accessories, including gasketed filling capes, supply and drain pipe connections, level gage, vent pipe, anchor straps and lifting lugs. Corrosion Protection System: Tank and the piping shall be protected by properly engineered, manufacturer's standard, installed and maintained corrosion protection system in accordance with the requirements of Steel Tank Institute, for intended use. In addition to above the external surfaces of the tank, ladder and steel platform shall have manufacturers standard painted finish.

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DIESEL FUEL-OIL TRANSFER PUMP: A. Pumps shall be submersible turbine pump suitable for pumping diesel fuel. The pumps shall be provided with: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. B. Conduit junction box Compression seal for top and bottom of electrical conduit, provide a positively safety lock against any product leakage into the wiring areas. Syphon check valve and syphon tube Positive acting internal check valves. Built in expansion relief valve Motors shall have hermetically sealed windings encased in stainless steel Impellers shall be statistically balanced for silent, trouble free operation.

Pumps shall conform to UL 343, and be UL listed. Pump shall be of type and capacity as shown on the drawings.

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CONTROLS, ALARMS AND OIL TANK GAUGES A. B. For day tank provide level controls and alarm actuators including level indicator, Level control to operate fuel-oil transfer pump on and off. For collecting pan provide pump cut-off and alarm including diesel fuel-oil transfer pump cut-off.
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OPERATION: A. Collecting pan pump cutoff and alarm: High-level pump cutoff and alarm automatically stops oil transfer pumps and sounds alarm when oil reaches high-level setting in collecting pan.

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VALVES: A. Refer to Section 15100 - VALVES.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION: A. Refer to Section 15050 - BASIC PIPING MATERIALS AND METHODS for basic piping installation instructions. Refer to the drawings for further details. Use steel pipe with threaded joints and fittings for 2 inch and smaller, and with welded joints for 2-1/2 inch and larger. Provide Antisyphon valves at high points of suction lines from oil tanks also provide bronze valves with dash pot. Provide relief valves at discharge of oil pumps with outlets piped back to respective storage tanks. Paint underground (where required) black steel piping with 2 heavy coats of asphaltum paint. Coating with a proper protective tape, of the appropriate specification shall also be acceptable. Pumps: Provide line size basket type strainer at motor-driven pump suction inlets. Diesel oil transfer pumps shall be arranged so that selected active pump starts and stops automatically in response to level controller on day tank. Hand oil pump shall be installed in parallel with motor-driven pump.

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3.2

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL: A. Test oil piping in accordance with NFPA 31. Remake leaking joints and connections using new materials.

B.

Tank shall be pressure tested in conformance with local ordinances and Manufacturer's written instructions. Pumps, level controls and alarms shall be operational tested. Replace damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment. Assist in performing operational test of entire emergency power system. END OF SECTION

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