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Guidelines for C o p p e r G a s P i p i n g
Introduction .........................................................................................
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A. INTRODUCTION
Introduction
1.
These guidelines set out installation procedures and requirements specifically for the use of copper
piping systems with natural gas, manufactured gas, liquefied petroleum gas (vapour phase only), or
mixtures of these gases.
1.1
Where requirements and procedures are common to all piping materials, reference should be made
to the Malaysian Standard MS 930 (Code of Practice for the installation of Fuel Gas Piping Systems
and Appliances).
These guidelines have been prepared in consultation with the Copper Development Centre South
East Asia, one of 31 resource centres worldwide of the International Copper Association (ICA) Ltd.
1.2
1.1.1
1.1.2
Be limited for use with vapour phase systems only with an operating pressure
not exceeding 140 kPa.
1.1.3
Not be used if the gas contains more than an average of 0.7 mg/100L. of
hydrogen sulphide.
The use of annealed coiled copper pipe shall be limited to pipe systems not exceeding
7 kPa with the exception of flexible copper pigtail connections that shall have a minimum
wall thickness of 1.2 mm.
Table 1
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22
28
35
42
54
66.7
76.1
108
133
159
Wall thickness in mm
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.5
1.5
1.5
2.0
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2.
2.1
General
Capillary and compression type fittings, threaded nipples, unions
and flanges shall conform to European Standard EN 1254
(equivalent to BS 864) or equivalent as approved by the Authority.
2.1.2
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2.3.5
2.3
2.3.4
Capillary fitting joints shall be formed using a silver-copperphosphorus brazing alloy with a recommended silver content of
not less than 1.8%
2.2.2
2.2.3
Compression Nut
Male Tapered Thread
2.3.2
2.3.3
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2.2
2.1.1
3.
4.
3.1
Bends in the pipe shall only be formed using bending tools equipment and procedures
intended for that purpose.
4.1
General
3.2
Bends shall be free from buckling, cracks and other evidence of mechanical damage.
3.3
The centre line radius shall not be less than 3.5 times the diameter of the pipe being
bent.
4.1.1
Only capillary brazed joints are permitted and shall be pressure tested prior to
concealment.
4.1.2
Copper Pipe
Fitting
Copper Pipe
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Minimum Bending
Radius + 3.5 x
4.2
4.3
4.2.1
4.2.2
Non-Metalic Pipe
Timber Or Steel Wall Frame
Copper Gas Pipe
Bare Copper Pipe
Gaps to be sealed
with fire stop
material
Brick/R.C Wall
gaps to be sealed
with fire stop
material
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4.4
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
MIN. 40mm
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4.6
Piping buried in the ground or under concrete external of the building (non-vehicular
traffic areas)
4.6.1
4.6.2
Warning or marking tape shall be located 150 mm above the pipe. (Fig. 8).
4.6.3
UPVC slab markers located 150 mm above the pipe shall be used to provide
additional protection where a pipe passes through gardens, shrub beds or such
cultivated areas where damage is reasonably expected.
4.6.4
Entire pipework section shall be sheathed in a water tight coating using the
factory applied polyethylene pipe and/or the use of petrolatum impregnated
protective tapes.
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5.
5.1
5.2
The pipe system shall be designed to have sufficient flexibility to prevent thermal
expansion or contraction from causing excessive stresses in the pipe or loads at joints.
5.3
Fixings shall be of non-ferrous metal or alternatively, galvanised steel with a nonconductive insulation material fitted between the pipe and bracket.
5.4
Pipework shall not be used as a support or anchor for gas appliances or connecting
equipment.
6.
6.1
6.2
Pressure and leak testing, purging, painting and marking shall be performed in
accordance with procedures as prescribed by the Authority.
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4.7
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APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
Date
Date:
B PQR No.:
B PQR No
Company:
Company
Brazing Process:
BRAZING CONDITIONS
BRAZING CONDITIONS
BASE METAL
BASE METAL
Thickness:
Preparation:
Preparation:
AWS Classification:
BcuP-6
FM No.:
150
TEST POSITION:
6G
TEST POSITION: 6G
FUEL GAS:
POSTBRAZE CLEANING: Wipe with wet cloth to remove residual solidified flux
JOINT
JOINT
Type:
FLUX: AWS Type: Flux not required for copper to copper joints
FUEL GAS:
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Various as per
EN 1057 tube
specification table
FLUX: AWS Type: 3A comprising - Boric acid, Borates, Fluorides and Fluoborates
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Thickness:
BM No.: 300
FILLER METAL
FM No.: 150
Rod / Stick
FILLER METAL
Form:
Identification:
BM No.: 300
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Identification :
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APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX B
BRAZING PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION RECORD (copper and copper alloy)
Name:
Id:
Date:
BPS No.:
Brazing Process:
ANGLE (MM)
(THICKNESS MIN. 1.2MM)
15
20 x 20
22
20 x 20
28
25 x 25
35
30 x 30
TEST BRAZEMENT
Deoxidised copper C12200
As per EN 1254/EN 1057
BcuP-6
Text Position: 6G
BM No.: 300
FM No.: 150
By hand
TEST RESULTS
VISUAL
PASS
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
FAIL
MACROETCH OR PEEL
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PASS
To be marked
Pass
To be marked
Pass
To be marked
Pass
FAIL
20mm (minimum)
Masonry Wall
Positions: 6G
BM No.: 300
FM No.: 150
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Signed:
Qualifier
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