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plan (QAP) along with the offer. The same shall be followed at post order stage also.
QAP should be as per the best practice followed internationally to avoid any conflict
of interest.
F) Driver ( Motor)
Driver shall be sized to meet all specified operating conditions including bearing
1
housing , seal, external gear box and coupling loss( if any).
Motor shall be able to accelerate to speed at reduced voltage and frequency as
2
Clause: 4.1.
3 It should meet Motor specification enclosed.

G) GEAR BOX
Gear box should be vertical flange mounted solid shaft type (Vertical Agitators),
reducing speed type, specially designed for the requirement of Slurry mixing and to
be manufactured by the Agitator supplier. Complete up-thrust and down-thrust,
developed by Agitator shall be taken by thrust bearing housing of Gear Box. Gear
Reducers shall confirm to AGMA standard as follows:
A. 1.25 Service Factor based on Motor Horsepower
B. 1.5 Service Factor based on calculated brake Horsepower
H) COUPLING & COUPLING GUARD
Coupling and coupling guard should be supplied between driver and driven
I.
equipment.
II. Coupling should be designed taking into consideration adequate service factor.
Design rating of the coupling (excluding service factor) should be indicated in data
III.
sheet.
Coupling must be having locking screw so that it does not slide over shaft in due course
IV.
operation.
Vertical Agitators - Coupling between Motor and Gear Box shall be Spacer-type flexible
coupling, made of Cast Iron. Spacer length shall be of sufficient length so than Motor and
V.
Gear Box shall be able to run independently at no-load condition by detaching the
respective coupling.
It is desirable that for servicing of seal, coupling half should not be removed. Coupling
VI.
should be dynamically balanced to Gr: G6.3, ISO-1940.
Removable coupling guard shall conform to the requirements of all applicable national,
VII.
industrial or statutory regulations.
I) PLATE AND FASTENING BOLTS
Base plate shall be interpreted as the component of Agitator assembly through
which the whole load will be transmitted to the Sole Plate/Nozzle over which the
I. equipment will be mounted. The Base plate shall be fabricated with mild steel of
structural quality (UTS=42N/sq mm minimum) with anti-corrosive paint of sufficient
dry-film thickness.
II. Base plate must have provision of leveling on its intended mounting place. Sole plate

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is not in the scope of supply of Agitator manufacturer. It should be noted that Sole
plate will be rubber lined to prevent any leakage of corrosive gases
Alignment between Gear Head Shaft and Agitator shaft shall be within the
permissible limit of Gear Box. Similarly, misalignment between Motor shaft and Gear
III.
Box Shaft shall be within 0.050 micron (radial) and 2 degree (angular) or better as
per requirement of Motor and Gear Box
Sole plate with desired number of hole, will be machined on one side. Sole Plate shall be
IV. welded to the structure after leveling, as recommended by Agitator manufacturer and
rubber lining is completed before placing the equipment in its desired location.
J) OTHER COMPONENTS
All fasteners used in wetted condition must be of Nickel alloy material or better material
(bidder shall refer to the Technical Information of Agitators/Agitator Selection Criteria for
details regarding the MOC of Wetted Fasteners) so that even if it comes in contact with
liquid by swelling of rubber, thread remains unaffected. All fasteners provided inside the
tank (even if it is exposed to the slurry vapour) shall be treated as wetted part only. Raw
material of fastener must undergo Inter-granular Corrosion test as per ISO-3651, Part-1 for
Nitric Acid test.
GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF SIDE ENTRY AGITATORS:
I.
All Agitators shall be designed for continuous operation.
II. The Material of Construction (MOC) of side entry Agitators shall be as per

III.
It should be of Flange mounted type.
Nozzle, on which Agitator shall be mounted, shall have enough opening to Insert rotating
IV. assembly from side. Vendor to suggest the nozzle size . Purchaser will provide the Nozzle
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V.
Bidder shall consider Gypsum Sedimentation during stoppage of Agitator.

The following information to be provided along with the bid:

VI. a) Impeller Diameter
b) Impeller Speed
c) Agitator Pumping Capacity ( m^3/min)
d) Volume per Agitator:
TOP ENTRY AGITATORS IN OTHER SLURRY TANKS & DRAIN PITS:
I.
All Agitators shall be designed for continuous operation.
II. The Material of Construction (MOC) of Top Entry Agitators shall be as per

III.
It should be roof mounted.

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Agitators shall be vertical mounted type and shall be driven by motor with reducing speed
gear box of rigid type, solid shaft coupling between gear box and agitator and flexible
IV. coupling of spacer type coupling between Motor and Gear Box. Both Gear Box and Motor
should be vertically/horizontally flange mounted type with a common frame of the whole
equipment. The entire thrust load of agitator should be transmitted to the thrust bearing of
Gear box.
V. Cable entry to the Motor terminal box should preferably be from top when motor is
vertically mounted at its position and it should be easily accessible.
VI. Nozzle, on which Agitator shall be mounted, shall have enough opening to Insert rotating
assembly from top.

VII. Impeller should be dynamically balanced to Gr: G16: ISO-1940 after rubber lining of shaft.

5.3 MOTOR
Degree of Protection
Degree of protection for various enclosures shall be as follows:
a) Outdoor motors : IP 55
b) Cable box-Outdoor area : IP 55
Codes and Standards
a) Three phase induction motors : IS325
b) Single phase AC : IEC 60034

Painting
Paint shade shall be as per RAL5012

Motors shall be of IE3 energy efficient class. The Motor speed shall be 1500 rpm or less.
AC Motors:
All AC motor shall be Squirrel cage induction motor and, shall be suitable for direct on-line
starting. Rating of the motor should of Type S1 (Continuously rated) as per ISO-60034, Part-
1. Rating of motor must be at least 1.2 times the maximum power demand of the driven
equipment.

Bidder shall refer to the detailed LT Motor Specification enclosed.

6.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

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2. Descriptions in the drawings, in the documents, and in the displays shall be in English

All rotating parts such as coupling shall be covered with suitable protective guards. Guards shall be
3.
easily removable type.
The equipment shall be designed to withstand the corrosive and moist environment in which these
4.
are proposed to operate.
Noise level produced by any rotating equipment individually or collectively shall not exceed 85 dB
5.
measured at a distance of 1.0 meters from the source in any direction and 1.5m above operating
floor.

6. The overall vibration level shall be as per ISO 10816.

7. Suitable drain connections shall be provided.

8. The equipment shall be suitable for stable operation continuously.

Corrosion allowance: Corrosion allowance for entire equipment shall be in accordance with latest
9.
applicable Indian / International standard.
Unless otherwise specified , flanges shall be in accordance with ANSI B16.5 Class 150
10.
Name plate: All equipment shall be provided with nameplates indicating the item number and
11.
service name. Name plates shall be of 304 Stainless steel plate and placed at a readily visible
location. Nameplate of main equipment shall have enough information, which will be confirmed
during engineering phase. Stainless steel nameplates for all instruments and valves shall be
provided.
Rotation arrows shall be cast in or attached with stainless steel plate on each item of rotation
12.
equipment at a readily visible location.
Unless otherwise specified, all equipment items where the weight exceeds 15 kg shall be provided
13.
with suitable lifting lugs, ears or ring bolts or tapped holes for lifting rings. Minimum shock factor
for lifting lugs shall be minimum 2.0. The position of lifting lugs and reference dimension shall be
shown on GA and/or outline drawings. NDT shall be conducted for lifting lugs. When any spreader
bars are required for lifting and laydown, the bidder shall provide spreader bar with equipment.
Skid Mount/Transportation: Equipment shall be fabricated as skid mount design as much as
14.
practical to minimize erection at the site.
If the driver/driven equipment train is in the resonance condition or any vibration problems occur,
15.
the bidder shall solve the problems in a timely manner.

16. Bidder shall provide the necessary gaskets.

17. All the surfaces of the carbon steel should be rust prevented before shipment for the period of at
least 12 months for storage and construction.
Bidder to provide capacity of crane or hoist required for material handling and the details of
18.
heaviest component to be handled.

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