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SECTION 02551 - UNDERGROUND HYDRONIC PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Steel pipes and fittings.

0.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide components and installation capable of producing hydronic piping systems with the
following minimum working-pressure ratings:

1. Glycol Piping: 150 psig at 200 deg F.

0.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

B. Welding certificates.

C. Material Test Reports: For cased piping.

0.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX.

1. Comply with provisions in ASME B31.1, "Power Piping."

2. Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes
involved and that certification is current.

B. ASME Compliance: Comply with ASME B31.1, "Power Piping," for materials, products, and
installation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Steel Pipe: Seamless carbon steel, ASTM A106 Grade B, with plain ends.

1. NPS 2 and smaller shall be the following: Schedule 80 steel pipe.

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a. Fittings: forged carbon steel, ASTM A105/A105M, 3000 lb, Socket weld;
Dimensional requirements ANSI B16.11.
b. Flanges: Forged carbon steel, ASTM A105, Class 150, Socket weld, Raised face,
Bore to match pipe schedule, Dimensional requirements ANSI B16.5.
c. Unions: Forged carbon steel, ASTM A105/A105M, 3000 lb, Socket weld, Integral
seat and ground joint construction. Dimensional requirements ASME/ANSI
B16.39.
d. Joints: Socket weld, Dimensional requirements ANSI B16.11.
e. Branch Connections: Sockolet, nipolet. Weight to match connecting piping.
2. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 24 shall be the following: Schedule 40 steel pipe.

a. Fittings: Seamless carbon steel, ASTM A234/A234M, Grade WPB, same material
and weight as the piping in which the fittings are installed, Butt weld, Backing
rings shall not be used, Dimensional requirements ANSI B16.9.
b. Flanges: Forged carbon steel, ASTM A105, Class 150, Welding neck, Raised face,
Bore to match pipe schedule, Dimensional requirements ANSI B16.5.
c. Unions: Not Allowed.
d. Joints: Butt weld.
e. Branch Connections: Reducing tees for branch connections to one size smaller
than half the run size. Below this size use weldolets. Weight to match connecting
piping.

3. Flange Gaskets: All sizes - Ring Gasket. Spiral wound gasket with 304 stainless steel
windings, flexible graphite filler and carbon steel outer ring. 1/8” thick after
compression. Dimensional Requirements ANSI B16.20. Garlock Model FLEXSEAL
RW 304/FG or equal.
4. Flange Bolting: All sizes – Continuously threaded stud bolts, Alloy steel, ASTM A193
Grade B7, Dimensional requirements ANSI B18.2.1.
5. Flange Nuts: All sizes – nuts, semi-finished, heavy series, hexagon, carbon steel, ASTM
A194 Grade 2H, Dimensional requirements ANSI B 18.2.2

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping
systems. Indicate piping locations and arrangements if such were used to size pipe and
calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping
as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings.

B. Remove standing water in the bottom of trench.

C. Do not backfill piping trench until field quality-control testing has been completed and results
approved.

D. Install piping at uniform grade of 0.2 percent. Install drains, consisting of a tee fitting, NPS 3/4
ball valve, and short NPS 3/4 threaded nipple with cap, at low points and elsewhere as required
for system drainage. Install manual air vents at high points.

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E. Install components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure.

F. Install piping free of sags and bends.

G. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.

0.2 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 15 Sections
specifying piping systems.

B. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.

C. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before
assembly.

D. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12M/D10.12, using qualified processes
and welding operators according to "Quality Assurance" Article.

E. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service
application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads.

F. Cased Piping Joints: Assemble sections and finish joints with pourable or split insulation and
exterior jacket sleeve, and apply shrink-wrap seals.

0.3 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install continuous plastic underground warning tapes during back filling of trenches for
underground hydronic piping. Locate tapes 6 to 8 inches below finished grade, directly over
piping. See Division 2 Section "Earthwork" for warning-tape materials and devices and their
installation.

0.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

B. Tests and Inspections, Chemical Treatment and Filling: See Section 15181, “Hydronic Piping.”

END OF SECTION 02551

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