Mechanical design report

Table of contents

1.0. Introduction: 1.0. General:

1.1. Scope. 1.1. Scope:

1.2. Energy conservation. - The schematic design report has been prepared to provide schematic
description of mechanical and electrical services for upgrade and
develop AL-Ahli Sports Club and it is intended to summarize the design
concept and design guidelines.
2.0. Proposed systems:
- It is assumed that the utility connections such as water, sewer, drain,
and storm water drain, electrical and telecommunications are available
2.1. General design requirements. from the infrastructural at the plot limits for each development.
2.2. Scope of works.
2.3. Domestic water services. 1.2. Energy conservation:
2.3.1. Domestic water storage and distribution.
2.3.2. Hot water service. - As the client vision at the project of an energy conservation philosophy.
We proposed to use the following strategies, so as to achieve such
2.4. Sanitary plumbing and drainage services.
objective.
2.4.1. Building soil, waste and vent systems.
2.4.2. Storm water discharge. 1- The roof and walls will be insulated, so that the “solar heat gains” to
2.5. Air conditioning and ventilation services. the buildings will be reduced. The proposed overall “U” value of the
2.5.1. Air conditioning. roof and walls will be as follows:
2.5.2. Ventilation.
2.5.3. Staircase pressurization. a- Roof: 0.44 W/m² C° or less as per KAHRAMAA latest regulation
update.
2.6. Fire protection services.
b- Wall: 0.0.57 W/m² C° or less as per KAHRAMAA latest regulation
2.7. LPG system. update.
2.8. BMS system.
2- To reduce the “Heat Gains” from windows, and balcony doors, we
propose to use the double glazed glass having U value and shading
coefficient according to the “WWR” of each development or better
values.

U Value (W/m2 ºC) SC

WWR - 5 - 40 % 3.30 0.40

1 WWR >40 % 2.10 0.35

SHOWROOM 2.10 0.60
 3- It is proposed to omit the existing chillers and to use “Chilled Water
System” that will be provided with variable frequency drive (VFD) to - The mechanical services installation for developments will be designed
modulate the flow to meet the chilled water demand. This approach to maintain the internal conditions detailed below for the external
will decrease the power consumption when compared to conditions stated.
conventional chilled water systems.
 External conditions:

4- Air-conditioning equipments such as Air-Handling unit (AHU’s), o Ambient design conditions:

treated outside AHU’s, Fan coil units (FCU’s) will be specified with  Location: Doha, Qatar.
two port control valve, by which the chilled flow to all equipment will  Altitude: 10.0 meter above mean sea level.
be modulated.  Summer: 46°C dry bulb, 30°C wet bulb.
 Winter: 10°C dry bulb.
5- Cold water booster pumps will be provided with variable frequency
drive to modulate the flow to meet the domestic water demand. o These design conditions are for internal building air-conditioning design
purposes only. All equipment will be designed for ambient conditions of
48°C.
6- Flow restrictors will be specified for wash basin mixers, kitchen sink
mixers and shower mixers, to reduce the water consumption.
o Internal design conditions:
 Internal cooling: 23°C + or – 1.5°C dry bulb.
2.0. Mechanical services:  Relative humidity: RH not controlled.
 Winter heating: not considered.
2.1. General design requirements:  Exhaust air: toilets and pantries- 6 air change per hour.
- The complete mechanical services will be designed in accordance with  Maximum noise level criteria (Based on ASHRAE standards)
good engineering practices and following international and local
regulations, codes and standards. o Maximum noise level criteria (Based on ASHRAE standards):
 Qatar civil defense regulations. Area Noise level
 Qatar ministry of electricity and water (MEW) regulations/
Offices NC 30
KAHRAMAA regulations. Public areas NC 35
 Qatar general electricity & water corporation (QGEWC) regulations.
 British standards and codes of practice.
 The chartered institute of building services engineers (CIBSE) guide
books.
 American society of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning
engineers (ASHRAE).
 National fire protection association (NFPA).
 Institute of public health engineers recommendations.
 Institute of electrical engineers.
 Related local authority regulations and requirements.
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 2.2. Scope of works:
- The mechanical works will include the following principal services.
 Water supply, storage and distribution.
 Hot water generation and distribution.
 Sanitary plumbing and drainage services.
 Storm water drainage.
 Air conditioning.
 Ventilation.
 Fire protection.
 LPG system.
2.3. Domestic water services:
2.3.1. Domestic water storage and distribution:
2.3.1.1. Two pipe systems will be provided having potable and non-
potable water system. One using potable water coming
from KAHRAMA water supply.
2.3.1.2. Second pipe is coming from floor drains, wash basin, storm
water, and to be filtered, treated and to be used for
irrigation and flushing W.C. tank.
2.3.1.3. Faucets for wash basin to have sensor in order to conserve
water consumption.
2.3.1.4. Storage Water tanks of capacity to meet 48 hours demand
shall be provided for the development for potable water.
2.3.1.5. Potable water will be supplied to the developed spaces
from the main distribution lines by using dedicated booster
pumps and pressure tanks. The pump room will be located
at the designated location for mechanical equipments
adjacent to the water tanks.
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2.3.2. Hot water service:
The bathrooms and pantries will be provided with localized storage
type electric water heaters for hot water supply. The water heaters
will be located within the ceiling void in toilets and pantries.
2.4. Sanitary plumbing and drainage services:
2.4.1. Developed areas soil, waste and vent systems:
2.4.1.1. Above ground drainage discharge system shall use two pipe
system, waste pipe and sewer pipe drainage and stack
system.
2.4.1.2. Waste pipes will be Upvc, gully traps/sealed running traps
as appropriate will be collected, treated and filtered, and to
be used for flushing WC cistern tank or for irrigation.
Sanitary sewer lines will be directly connected to
government sewage lines.
2.4.1.3. Internal drainage will generally conform to BS 5572. The
systems will be properly vented. The design will be based
on the national plumbing code and Doha municipality
regulations.
2.4.2. Storm water discharge:
2.4.2.1. Surface water system will collect rainwater from roof areas
via concealed down pipes and to be collected thru
sediment tank, then to storm water tank, filtered, treated if
required and to be used for irrigation system.
2.4.2.2. The system will be designed for a rainfall intensity of
50mm/ day (1 in 5 year storm return) based on Qatar
regulations.
 2.5. Air conditioning and ventilation services: 2.6. Fire protection services:

2.5.1. Air conditioning:
Indoor temperature will be revised as per QSAS Requirements for
each space usage only at the proposed buildings.
It is proposed that the developed areas will be linked to the chilled
water system for the air conditioning requirements through heat
exchangers and system chilled water pumps. The preliminary air
conditioning load estimate for the developed areas will be accurately
calculated via simulation programs. There will be chilled water pump
sets that will accommodate chilled water for the air conditioning
units at the developed areas. These chilled water pump sets will be
on variable speed drive to modulate the flow to match the demand.
To limit the incoming pipe sizes the distribution is proposed to be
branched to increase reliability and redundancy. The common areas
at the developed areas will be air conditioned by means of
AHUs/FCUs as per space and proper engineering requirements for
each space.
Standpipe and landing valves will be provided in all protected fire
escape routes as per civil defense department/ NFPA requirements.
Fire extinguishers will be provided as per NFPA/Qatar civil defense
department requirements in all fire escape routes and wherever
needed throughout the developed spaces.
Breeching inlets will be installed at some of the buildings if required
as per NFPA/ Civil defense department requirements.
Fire command center will be provided if it is required along with the
main security control room and will house all the fire alarm panels,
monitors and BMS system control station etc for the use of the civil
defense.

Retail shops (G), Gallery (G), labor accommodation (G+1), mosque (G)
and changing room (G+1) will be air conditioned by means of
conventional split units.

2.5.2. Ventilation:

The central exhaust fans will be mounted within appropriate

locations as per each developed space situation so it would be
concealed to discharge air from the toilets and pantries to the
atmosphere. Separate extract system will be provided for general
extract from the Tenant areas.

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 2.7. BMS system:

A DDC based building management system will be provided for the whole
building to control and monitor the following:

 Lighting of the desired areas.

 Domestic water pumps and level monitoring of tanks.
 Power system availability and trips.
 All AHUs/FCUs serving the developed spaces and treated fresh air.
 Treated outside air handling units.
 Toilet/ Pantry extract system.
 Chilled water units, heat exchangers and chilled water pumps.
 Monitoring of fire alarms and interface with HVAC system.

The BMS is proposed if required to be site wide BMS system for the
developed areas for controlling and monitoring. The BMS system will also
be integrated to monitor the stand alone fire alarm system and security
systems for faults and alarms. The BMS control room will be located at a
convenient location at the ground level for easy access. The BMS system
will also have a terminal in the main security control room/ fire command
center for access during emergency.

Also, BMS system will be IP Based and to be link with QOC/SSS control room
at 23rd floor QOC Building. (New requirements)