Energy Centre

The development will be provided with a central heating distribution system served by gas fired
boilers and combined heat and power (CHP) units. The heating pipework will be distributed to each
block to plate heat exchangers within each LTHW intake room in each building. LTHW shall then be
distributed within common risers to each apartment to the HIU in the associated building.

The boilers and CHP engines have been sized to meet the site hot water and heating demands,
taking into account losses from pipework, valves and thermals stores.

Each boiler module and CHP engines is to include for an electro-thermal link positioned above each
gas fired boiler and CHP. Install an automatic solenoid operated gas shut-off valve to the gas
supply to the boilers within the plant room. A manual knock-off switch is to be installed as close as
practicable to the entrance door to the plant room to control the solenoid valve.

Gas Booster

2 No. Nuway GB3160 gas boosters with reservoirs shall be installed on duty/standby arrangement
to provide adequate gas pressure for operation of the boiler and CHP engines. Gas boosters shall
be mounted on plinths on anti-vibration mounts with acoustic shrouds.

Each gas booster shall be interlinked to the fire alarm strategy and gas knock off switch to
terminate connection in the event of an emergency.

As requested by National Grid, the gas boilers shall be controlled to have a ramp up rate of 154
second and be fitted with variable speed drives.

Boilers

The mechanical subcontractor shall install three Hamworthy Wessex Modumax F250V-500 floor-
mounted condensing modular boilers. Each module has an output based on an 85C flow and 55C
return water temperature, of 487kW. Boilers maximum NOx emissions are less than 56mg/kWh @
0% O2. The boilers are fully modulating and are to be sequence-controlled via the BMS system.
The LTHW distribution system is to be configured to maintain a constant flow temperature of 85C.

The boilers are each to be supplied complete with Hamworthys proprietary manifold arranged in
such a manner to minimise the overall floor area occupied by the boilers and their periphery items.

A flue header shall be used to combine the flues from each boiler module into one combined twin
walled flue shall be routed to the base of the dedicated flue riser where it shall rise to roof level to
terminate.

CHP

Two acoustically insulated Ener-g E35 Reciprocating CHP with an electrical output of 35kW and
thermal output of 62kW, with the ability to reduce to 50% output to be shall be installed within the
plant room, as indicated on detailed design drawings to meet 65% of the total hot water and
heating demand and have a CHPQA index of greater than 110; the contractor shall be responsible
for the CHPQA application. The CHP engines shall be mounted on anti-vibration bases on 100mm
plinth.

The CHP shall operate as lead boiler.

Each CHP shall be installed with a low Nox catalytic converter and silencers to meet residential
standard.
To comply with the CHPQA, a pulse output gas check meter shall be installed prior to each CHP
engine.
Each CHP shall take combustion air from the naturally ventilated Energy Centre and have exhaust
air ducted to louvre to manufacturer requirements.

Individual twin wall flues shall be taken from each CHP which shall include in line silencers as
provided by the manufacturer shall be routed from each CHP to the dedicated flue riser where they
shall rise vertically to terminate at roof level;

As recommended by the CHP manufacturer, the CHP engines shall be by combined flow and return
with common circulation pump.

A G59 synchronisation panel complete with export meter shall be installed (refer to electrical
specification). FLUES
The flue system shall be compliant with the Clean Air Act 1993 and Environmental Health
Guidelines, terminating vertically through the roof of Building 4.

The flue shall be fitted in accordance with all regulations and with due regard to the boilder and flue
manufacturers requirements. The flue is to be as manufactured by Midthem.

Each CHP unit shall have a 1 No. 1500mm ID flue connection. The stainless steel flue shall run
horizontally to the riser location with catalytic converter and any necessary attenuation, turn 90
degree, with base tee and drain, within ground floor ceiling void and rise up the building via the stair
core/communal corridor to discharge to atmosphere 1m above finish roof level to comply with the
Clean Air Act and local authority requirements.

Where flues pass through roof openings a watertight weathering cape and skirt shall be provided to
prevent any ingress of moisture. Externally all necessary grids, wires, anchors and lifting lugs shall
be provided.
On all systems, the sub-contractors specialist shall provide and fix flues constructed from standard
prefabricated insulated stainless steel flue lengths.

All flues shall be twin wall insulated.

The flue system using a proprietary system, as described in the schedules. Each joint shall be
made water tight and resistant to pressures up to 1000 Pa, using a factory fitted internal sealing
ring and subsequently secured using an external locking bond.

Joints between flue lengths shall be secured with locked beads.

The connection between the boiler smoke pipe and vertical flue shall be made by means of a base
tee, the smoke pipe being fitted to the horizontal branch. The bottom of the base tee shall be sealed
with a tee cap in which rain water and condensation will collect.

The base tee cap shall be drilled and fitted with an 8mm copper tube, run to discharge water into
the nearest gully.

A base tee increaser shall be used where it is necessary to connect the flue to smoke pipe of a
smaller diameter.

The base tee shall be supported by means of a wall support, which shall be fixed to the building
structure, via neoprene inserts or similar.
A firestop spacer shall be fitted to the flue where it passes through fire components including
ceilings and intermediate floors.

A roof support shall be fitted to the flue length where the flue passes through the roof of the
building.
A flashing section, incorporating a storm collar, shall be fitted where the flue passes through the
roof. The type of flashing is to be suitable for the roof construction.

Thermal Stores

Two 5000 litre thermal stores shall be installed as detailed on design drawings in series, as
recommended by the manufacturer, to be connected to the two CHP engines.

Air vents are to be installed at the top of each thermal store and drain cocks at the bottom.
Note The thermal store and CHP are to be arranged so that the BMS system will operate the
plant according to the plant philosophy.

GAS SOLENIOD VALVE

A gas solenoid valve shall be installed on the gas pipework after the gas meter rig and shall be
connected to a gas knock-off switch at the entrance to the Energy Centre.

Boilers and CHP shall be connected to the gas solenoid valve and knock-off switch via electro-
thermal link. PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Two plate heat exchangers shall be used as hydraulic breaks between the local district heating
circuit and the secondary LTHW heating circuit within each building, which will be sized to 66% of
the connected secondary circuit load.
The plate heat exchangers shall be sized to operate at the following flow and return temperatures
Primary flow - 85
Primary return 55

Secondary flow - 75 Secondary return - 45

Plate heat exchangers shall be designed to have a pressure drop not exceeding 30 kPa.
Outputs from each plate heat exchangers for each block have been designed to be the following
Building 1 2 no. at 280kW
Building 2 2 no. at 280kW Building 3 2 no. at 280kW Building 4 2 no. at 320kW Building A
2no. at 150kW Building C 2 no. at 200kW

Plate heat exchangers shall be rated to work within the pressure rating of the building. Expansion &
Pressurisation
Expansion vessels shall be provided on each LTHW system.
 Ventilation

Energy Centre

The energy centre and will be provided with appropriate natural ventilation in accordance with
BS6644. LTHW plant rooms
Plant areas located within the other buildings will be provided with a mixture of mechanical and
natural ventilation in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Cold water plant rooms

Cold water plant rooms shall be separated from the LTHW plant room and separately ventilated by
means of mechanical or natural ventilation to avoid condensation or heating of the cold water.

GENERAL

220 BASIC DESIGN TEMPERATURES

Design temperatures: as per NHBC guidelines.

External air temperature: -5C.

290 SUBMITTALS

Proposals: Submit drawings, technical information, calculations and manufacturers' literature.

Calculations:
- Submit U-values and heat loss calculations for each room. Format: IES.
- Submit pump and pipe sizing calculations. Format: HEVACOMP.

EXECUTION

620 INSTALLING WATER BASED HEATING SYSTEMS

Standard: To BS EN 14336.

COMPLETION

905 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTING OF LOW TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING

SYSTEMS

Testing: In accordance with BS EN 14336, Appendix B .

Notice (minimum): 1 week
Pressure: 1.5 times working pressure.
Duration of test: 2 h. 910 DOCUMENTATION
Operation and maintenance instructions: Submit.
Record drawings: Submit. 920 OPERATING TOOLS
Tools: Supply tools for operation, maintenance and cleaning purposes.
 Keys: Supply keys for valves and vents. 930 MAINTENANCE
Servicing and maintenance: Undertake.
- Duration: Until 24 months after Practical Completion.