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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 Purpose:

A. This standard is intended to provide useful information to the Professional Service

Provider (PSP) to establish a basis of design. The responsibility of the engineer is to
apply the principles of this section such that the University may achieve a level of quality
and consistency in the design and construction of their facilities. Deviations from these
guidelines must be justified through LCC analysis and submitted to the University for
approval.

1.02 References:

A. ASME B 40.1 - Gages - Pressure Indicating Dial Type - Elastic Element.

B. ASME B40.3 - Bimetallic Actuated Thermometers.

C. AWWA M6 - Water Meters - Selection, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance.

D. ASTM E 77 - Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers.

E. FCI 70-2 - Fluid Controls Institute, Control Valve Seat Leakage (Supersedes ANSI
B16.104).

F. ISA 75.01 - Flow Equations for Sizing Control Valves.

G. ISA 75.02 – Control Valve Capacity Test Procedures.

H. ISA TR75.04.01 – Control Valve Stability.

I. ISA 75.05 - Control Valve Terminology.

J. ISA 75.13 – Method of Evaluating the Performance of Positioners with Analog Input
Signals and Pneumatic Output.

K. ISA 75.19.01 - Hydrostatic Testing of Control Valves.

L. ISA 75.25.01 – Test Procedure for Control Valve Response Measurement from Step
Inputs.

M. ISA TR75.25.02 – Control Valve Response Measurement from Step Inputs.

N. NEMA 250 – Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000Volts Maximum).

O. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code

P. National Institute of Standards – QM-1, Quality Manual for Measurement Services.

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Q. Underwriter’s Laboratories – (specify individual standards per project application).

1.03 Requirements:

A. Provide identical field devices for existing facility modifications where possible.

B. Provide verification that instruments and control valves supplied are properly sized per
industry and manufacturer’s standards to meet specified performance criteria for the intended
application.

C. Provide instruments including pipe, tubing, manual valves, supports, pipe and tube
fittings, wire/cable, conduit, tray, terminations, racks, mounting stands, mounting plates, and
other accessories as needed to complete a working and operable instrumentation and control
system.

D. Provide intrinsic safety barriers for instruments and valve controllers that are installed in
hazardous areas as defined by NFPA 70.

E. Protect equipment from entry of foreign materials by using temporary covers, caps,
closures and store equipment in environmentally controlled space until installation of
equipment are complete.

F. Verify manufacturer and model number of equipment listed herein as to availability.

Substitutions require UT approval.

G. Input Sensor accuracy:

1. Temperature:
a. Space – +/- 0.8 F, over 0 to 130F range
b. Duct Air – +/- 0.8F, over 0 to 130F range
c. Outside Air - +/- 1F, over -30 to 130 range
d. Water – +/- 0.5F, over 0 to 230F range
e. Delta-T – 0.1F

2. Relative Humidity – +/- 2%, over 20 to 95RH range

3. Carbon Dioxide – 5%

4. Flow:
a. Fluid – +/- 1% of range
b. Air – +/- 2% of range

5. Pressure:

a. Static Duct – +/- 0.1” WG, over 0-5 inch range

b. Filter status dp – +/- 0.1” WG, over 0-2 inch range
c. Switches: +/- 1% of range

6. Level:

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a. Cooling Tower Basin – 1 inch
b. Tanks – 0.5 inch

7. Electrical:
a. KWH - +/- 1% of range
b. KW - +/- 1 % of range
PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 Control Valves:

A. Approved control valves are: VSI V-Ball valves or UT approved equal.

B. Preference for mounting of temperature control valves is for serviceability from floor
without the use of ladder—maximum height 5’0” AFF. Where control valves are above
serviceability height, locate over equipment in an accessible location such that top of
equipment can be used for service platform. Other types of service valves shall be similarly
located. Where service valves are mounted 8 feet above the floor (or other walkway) and not
over service platform provide with Rotohammer chain wheels and safety-trimmed chains.

C. Valves shall have a manual means of operation independent of the actuator.

D. Provide valves with the manufacturer’s name, pressure rating and flow direction clearly
marked on the outside of the valve body.

E. Control valves of the same type shall be of the same manufacturer when possible.

F. Size valves in accordance with ISA 75.01 flow equations with valve sized to pass 110
percent of maximum flow.

G. Control valve noise limit shall be 65 dB at 3-feet.

H. Valve failure mode shall be designed to ensure safe operation and shut down of the
appropriate process equipment.

I. Control valve terminology shall comply with ISA 75.05.

J. Valve leakage shall comply with FCI 70-2, Class IV.

K. Provide valves with equal percentage or modified equal percentage flow characteristics
for modulating applications.

L. Valves shall be hydrostatically tested at the factory simulating dead end service at the
design pressure in psig.

M. Hydronic system control valves shall be:

1. Valves 3” and smaller shall be characterized v-ball with a notch, full-port, 3-piece,
with stainless steel trim.
2. Valves larger than 3” shall be high performance butterfly type with resilient seated
with bronze or stainless steel discs, bubble-tight, lug-type and gear operated.

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N. Steam system control valves shall be globe style where renovations for pneumatic
actuation characterize v-ball.

2.02 Valve and Damper Actuators:

A. Valve and damper control actuators shall be electronic except renovation applications
where existing control system is to remain pneumatic.

B. Valve and damper actuators shall be provided with stall protection to prevent actuator
damage throughout the actuator’s rotation.

C. Valve actuators shall be provided with position feedback as follows:

1. Open/Close: limit switches (full open and full close), contact closures.
2. Modulating: 0-100% feedback, 0-10 V DC, 4-20mA signal.

D. Actuators used for power-failure or safety applications shall be equipped with an internal
spring return mechanism or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

E. Proportional actuators shall accept a 0-10 Vdc or a 0-20 mA control signal and have a 2-10
Vdc or 4-20 mA operating range.

F. Valve actuators shall provide the following minimum close off pressure ratings 150% of
total system (pump) head. Belimo VS series or approved equal.

G. Actuators shall feature the ability for Operators to manually position each actuator when
actuator is not powered. Non-spring return actuators shall feature an external manual gear
release. Spring return actuators with more than 60 in.-lb torque capacity shall feature a
manual crank.

H. Provide a minimum of one actuator for each damper and one actuator for each 16 square
feet of damper area. Belimo F series, Siemens Open Air G, or approved equal.

I. Dampers 16 square feet and smaller shall be driven by an externally mounted damper
actuator. Dampers larger than 16 square feet shall have each section independently driven
by a separate externally mounted damper actuator. Actuators on multi-section dampers
shall operate smoothly and in unison.

2.03 Building Metering:

A. Chilled or Hot water BTU meters:

1. Rosemount Magnetic flow-meter (model 8705 w/8721D remote transmitter)

2. Flow tube should be sized to operate within a velocity range of 2-15 ft./sec.

3. Differential temperature to use Rosemount transmitter (model 3144) with matched pair of
RTD temperature sensors on supply and return lines.

4. BTU calculations to be calculated with Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) Supertrol II energy

meter.

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B. Domestic water meters:

1. Sensus turbine meter (model W-1000 DR w/impulse contactor)

2. SRH Compound turbine water meters are to be used for 4-6” applications.

3. Local display:

a. Volumetric rate
b. Totalizer

4. Output shall be scaled pulse transmitter for flow rate to BAS

5. Water meter strainers of AWWA type shall be used.

C. Electrical power meters:

1. ION 8600 Smart Power Meter

2. Local Display:
a. Amperage
b. Voltage (per phase and phase-to-phase)
c. KW
d. Power Factor

3. Output shall be Modbus TC/IP data link to BAS

D. Condensate Meters:

1. Cadillac volumetric type if locate-able ahead of the condensate receiver, else

Badger 2” Turbo meter turbine with cast iron body and MSER 01 register reading in
pounds of water.

2. Local display:

a. Volumetric rate
b. Totalizer

3. Output shall be scaled pulse transmitter for flow rate to BAS

E. Steam Meter

1. McCrometer V-Cone sensor unit with a Rosemount 3051DP pressure transmitter.

2.04 Field Input Devices:

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A. Provide same manufacturer's equipment for similar type installations, i.e., pressure
transmitters shall be supplied from one manufacturer.

B. Provide local process gauges with dial sizes between 3 to 5-inches in diameter unless
location is further away than 3-feet when 6 to 8-inch or larger gauges will be required.
Gauges shall use 1/2 NPT connections.

C. Provide analog process gauge scales so that the expected normal operating value is
approximately 1/2 of full-scale range. Working pressure in all cases shall be limited to 75
percent of full-scale range.

D. Provide transmitters so that the maximum expected process value is approximately 90

percent of the calibrated range.

E. Provide remote sensing electronics for transmitters with local indication if needed to
mount at a location accessible by plant operators as close as possible to sensing point. Output
signal to be 4-20mA unless otherwise specified.

F. Provide transmitters with required environmental ratings for service duty, for process and
location (indoor or outdoor) temperature and pressure ratings.

G. Provide transmitters with integral display units.

H. Provide process instruments with wetted parts that are compatible with the intended
service.

I. Field sensors measurement methodology (type of sensor) dependent upon system service
conditions and application. Typical applications are included below.

J. Provide 1/2” brass body, stainless steel ball isolation valves at locations where sensor lines
tap into fluid

K. Switch contacts shall be rated for 120 VAC at 5 amperes.

L. Provide field calibration of sensors:

1. Calibrate analog instruments to verify accuracy and linearity in accordance with

standard industry practices or manufacturer's recommendations.

2. Calibrate digital sensors to verify accuracy, dead bands, and repeatability in

accordance with standard industry practices or manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. Test equipment shall have accuracy two times or better than equipment being
tested, traceable to NIST.

4. Calibration and installation records shall be prepared and maintained with the
following information:

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a. Tag number.

b. Date component received.

c. Purchase order number.

d. Serial number.

e. Calibration data, minimum of 3 points.

f. Date of calibration.

g. Person performing calibration.

h. Date component installed.

i. Test Equipment: Manufacturer, model number, date calibrated calibration

lab, and accuracy.

j. Attach calibration sticker to the instrument. Submit sample calibration

stickers to Owner for approval. Coordinate sticker location on each type of
instrument with Owner. Sticker content:

i. Date calibrated.

ii. Calibration due date.

iii. Initials of person performing calibration.

k. Provide field calibration kits for carbon monoxide and dioxide sensors.

M. Temperature:

1. Provide 3-wire thermistor Type II or Type III (bead coated with glass, covered in
metal sheath, encapsulated with moisture proof epoxy) probe temperature sensors
as required to meet accuracy and service conditions. RTD type sensors to be used
in special conditions with owner’s approval.

2. Provide matched pair of sensors where differential temperature measurements are

made.

3. Provide sensor type and mounting material compatible with environment and
service conditions.

4. Room Sensor: Thermistor encased in a wall mounted enclosure for mounting on a

standard electrical box. Sensor shall have setpoint adjustment and override push
button. Sensor housing and wall cover plate shall be one piece with override

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button and setpoint adjustment integral with housing. Kele ES3-AO or approved
equal.

5. Duct Sensor: Encapsulated moisture proof coated thermister Type II or Type III
Material. All sensors in ducts shall be of the single point type. Precon model ST-
R3R, ST-D3, or approved equal.

6. Averaging Sensor: Employed in ducts which are larger than 24-inches. The
averaging sensor tube must contain at least one sensor for every 3 feet of length,
with a minimum tube length of 12 feet. Precon model ST-FZ or approved equal.

7. Outside Air Sensor: Approved thermistor, sheathed in stainless steel tubing and
mounted inside a ventilated, treated, shield to minimize radiant energy and wind
effects. Precon model ST-03 or approved equal.

8. Thermostats: Programmable, low voltage. The thermostat shall feature a push

button for selecting after hours operation. Setpoints and other operator selectable
parameters shall be adjustable from the thermostat. Overrides are not required in
public corridor, shower and restrooms.

9. Immersion Sensors: Pressure rating of well is to be consistent with the system

pressure in which it is to be installed. The well must with stand the flow velocities
in the pipe. Precon model ST-W3-S-XH or approved equal.

10. Temperature Gauges: Bimetallic helix actuated type, and shall have a white dial
with black figures, and pointer zero adjustment. Accuracy shall be plus or minus 1
percent of the range. Gauges shall conform to ANSI/ASME B40.1.

11. Thermowells: Provide 304 Stainless Steel well, sized for 1/2 the pipe diameter or
6 inches whichever is less. Well shall be installed with Thread-o-let. Kele WEL-S
with threadolet or approved equal.

N. Analytical Instruments:
1. Humidity Sensors:

a) Duct mounted sensor shall have a minimum 6-inch rigid probe. Duct
sensors shall be provided with a sampling chamber and calibration
adjustments. RE Technology model HD20K or approved equal.

b) Wall mounted devices shall have appearance similar to temperature sensor

devices. Cover shall be tamper-resistant.

c) When temperature element is required for same location, provide a

combination sensor (temperature and humidity).

d) Room sensor:

i. Precision control: RE Technology model HW1K or approved equal.

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ii. General: RE Technology model HW20K or approved equal.

e) Outside sensor: RE Technology HO20K or approved equal.

2. Conductivity:

a. Platinum electrode.

b. Automatic temperature compensation.

3. pH/ORP:

a. Glass electrode

b. Automatic temperature compensation.

O. Freezestats:

1. Provide for freeze protection of all air-handling unit coils using outside air. The
freezestat set point shall be determined as a function of outdoor air temperature,
amount of outdoor air being introduced to the air-handling unit, return air
temperature, and amount of return air to the unit.

P. Carbon Monoxide Sensor:

1. Sensor shall have a local display, analog output, and relay output contacts.

2. Provide aspirated enclosure for duct mounting. Readings from 0 to 200 ppm, Kele
model WCO-1B or approved equal.

Q. Carbon Dioxide Sensor:

1. Based on Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) operating principle. Sensor shall have a

local display, analog output, and relay output contacts.

2. Provide duct mounted units only, readings 0 to 2000 ppm, Valtronics model
6289D-D or approved equal.

R. Occupancy Room Sensor:

1. Based on passive infrared operating principle through a segmented Fresnel lens.

Sensor shall have a programmable delayed off, adjustable coverage range, and
manual override mode.

S. Pressure (Absolute, Gage, Differential):

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1. Air pressure measurements in the range of 0 to 10-inch water column will be
accurate to plus or minus 1 percent using a solid-state sensing element.

2. Differential pressure measurements of liquids or gases shall be accurate to plus or

minus 0.5 percent of range. The housing shall be NEMA 4 rated for outdoor
elements.

3. Provide liquid fill for gages on lines with vibrations and snubbers for pulsation
protection. Provide needle valve to isolate each gauge.

4. Transmitters:

a. Electronic capacitance or piezio-resistive type

b. Accuracy shall be plus or minus 0.5 percent of the range with overload
protection.

c. Provide three valve manifold assembly for zero and span calibration and
maintenance of sensor.

5. Pressure Gauges:

a. Bourdon tube type, and shall have a diaphragm actuated pointer, white dial
with black figures, and pointer zero adjustment.

b. Accuracy shall be plus or minus 0.5 percent of the range with overload
protection.

c. Gauges shall conform to ANSI/ASME B40.1.

6. Air Pressure Transducers:

a. Switch of proof: Select range for minimum flow operations. Dwyer model
1910 with SPDT contacts or approved equal.

b. Low Differential Pressure: Select range per process condition where

control setpoint is in the top 50% of the sensor range. Provide integral LCD
display, Setra model 267 or approved equal.

c. Instrument/Control Air Monitoring: Self-contained enclosure with pressure

transducer and local gauge. Kele model PSS-2 or approved equal.

7. Water Differential Pressure Sensors:

a. DP Switch: Brass bellow, enclosed SPDT snap acting switch, contact rating
per application. Penn P74 or approved equal.

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b. Transmitters: Provide with stainless steel diaphragm construction, proof
pressure of 150 psi minimum. Over-range limit (differential pressure) and
maximum static pressure shall be 300 psi. Transducer shall be complete with
4 to 20 mA output, required mounting brackets, and three valve manifold.
Setra model M230 or approved equal.

T. Flow:

1. Provide flow elements in horizontal pipe runs in accordance with good metering
practices and in accordance to manufacturer’s requirements for upstream and
downstream pipe diameters. Coordinate installation requirements with manufacturer.

2. Transmitter:
a. Air: Averaging Pitot type with multiple sensors for static pressure
measurements distributed across the air stream. Kele KMS series or approved
equal.
b. Fluid: Electromagnetic (energy metering), Turbine insertion type, with dual
sensor for basic fluid measurements. Onicon F-1210 or approved equal.

3. Switch:
a. Air: Differential Pressure diaphragm type single snap action switch. Dwyer
model 1626 or approved equal.
b. Fluid: Thermal Dispersion type with adjustable setpoint from 15% to 90 of
flow range setting. Dwyer TFS or approved equal.

U. Water/Moisture/Flood Detector:

1. UT Standard analog moisture sensor. Furnished by Owner installed by contractor.

V. Level:

1. Open Pit Sumps:

a. UT Standard analog level sensor. Furnished by Owner and installed by
contractor.

2. Enclosed Sumps:
a. Float type switch suitable for fluid in which immersed. Switch shall be
assembly mounted, designed, and located for ease of maintenance access,
removal and level adjustment. GEMS LS1750 stainless steel single station
level switch or approved equal.

3. Receiver Tanks:
a. UT Standard analog level sensor. Furnished by Owner and installed by
contractor.

W. Current:

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1. Transmitters: Battery powered combination split core, transformer type with built-
in rectifier, zero/span adjustment, and two-wire output.

2. Switches: Battery powered, solid state with adjustable trip. Provided for equipment
status feedback.

X. Voltage:

1. Transmitters: UL listed AC voltage self-powered single loop, two-wire type, with

zero/span adjust and 4-20mA output.

2. Transformers: UL listed rated for 600vac, with enclosed windings, and built-in
fuse protection

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 Installation:

A. Install instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and applicable

industry standards.

B. Provide details for typical and special equipment installations on construction documents.

C. Provide power surge and transient suppression for power circuits from an electrical panel,
located on the incoming power circuit serving the equipment. Kele model DTK-120HW or
approved equal.

D. Install field instruments in such a manner and at such a height as to allow convenient
access for readings, calibration and maintenance.

E. Install instruments in steam, liquid and liquid sealed service below their process
connection point. Slope connections down to the instrument with a slope of 1 inch per
foot.

F. Install instruments in gas and non-condensable vapor service above their process
connection point. Slope connections up to the instrument with a slope of one inch per foot.

G. Support instruments and tubing to relieve strain on connections and to prevent excess
vibration or movement.

H. Install piping and tubing in a neat appearance, protected from being stepped on, and
include provisions for expansion, drainage and without interference to access to valves or
other equipment. Tubing bends are to be made with a tool; hand bends are not acceptable.

I. Provide identification tags for field devices using engraved plastic laminated labels (use
stainless steel tags for high temperature service conditions). Secure labels to devices using
double sided tape for panels or stainless steel ties for field instruments. Nomenclature shall
utilize the UT standard abbreviations and codes and include the following information:
1. Building

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2. Floor
3. System
4. Component Type
5. Identification number (including any suffix or prefix used)
6. Functional Description

3.02 Training:

A. Provide training by factory authorized personnel at the Owner’s facility for

instrumentation and control equipment, including the following topics:
1. Theory of operation.
2. Hardware configuration and software programming.
3. Calibration methods.
4. Preventative and scheduled maintenance.
5. Diagnosis of hardware and software failures.
6. Removal and replacement of serviceable components.
7. Review content of manufacturer's installation, operation and maintenance manual.

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