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SECTION 9

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATION

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SECTION 9

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATION

INDEX
1.0  GENERAL .......................................................................................................................3 
2.0  PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................................3 
3.0  EXECUTION ...................................................................................................................7 
4.0  TESTING & COMMISSIONING. .....................................................................................8 

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Conform to general instructions for Mechanical Division.

1.2 Conform to the following codes and standards:

a NFPA 58 and 54

b ASME Boiler and Pressure vessel code, section VIII, “Rules for the
Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessel”.

c ASTM

d All other applicable NFPA standards.

e LPGA codes of Practices

f National Fuel Gas code.

g Requirement of Local Statutory Authorities.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.0 GENERAL

Standard Products: Materials and equipment shall be the standard products of a

manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and shall
essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years prior
to bid opening. Asbestos or products containing asbestos shall not be used.
Manufacturer's descriptive data and installation instructions shall be submitted for
approval for compression-type mechanical joints used in joining dissimilar materials
and for insulating joints.

2.1 PIPES

2.1.1 All pipes shall be Sch.40 steel to ASTM A 53, screwed or welded as indicated below.
All pipes shall be enclosed in clear unpigmental polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings as
manufactured by George Fischer or equal.

Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B 16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, with
threaded ends according to ASME B1.20.1, suitable for fuel gas.

2.1.2 Unions:ASME B16.39, Class 150, malleable iron with brass-to-iron seat, ground joint,
and threaded ends according to ASME B 1.20.1, suitable for fuel gas.

2.1.3 Cast-Iron Flanges and Flanged Fittings:ASME B 16.1, Class 125, suitable for fuel gas.

2.1.4 Steel Welding Fittings: ASME B 16.9, wrought steel or ASME B 16.11, forged steel,
suitable for fuel gas.

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2.1.5 Steel Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.1 1, forged steel with threaded ends according to
ASME B 1.20.1, suitable for fuel gas

2.1.6 Joint Compound and Tape: Suitable for fuel gas.

2.1.7 Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, suitable for fuel gas.

2.1.8 Gasket Material: Thickness, material, and type suitable for fuel gas.

2.1.9 Underground pipes shall be MDPE pipes suitable for LPG purpose

2.3 VALVES

2.3.1 Valves, DN 50 and Smaller-. Threaded ends according to ASME B 1.20.1 for pipe
threads.

2.3.2 Valves, DN 65 and Larger: Flanged ends according to ASME B16.5 for steel flanges.

2.3.3 Appliance Connector Valves, DN 20 and Smaller: ANSI Z21.15 and IAS listed.

Gas Stops, DN 50 and Smaller: Bronze body with AGA stamp, plug type with bronze
plug and flat or square head, ball type with chrome-plated brass ball and lever handle;
13.8 kPa minimum pressure rating.

2.3.4 Gas Valves, DN 50 and Smaller: ASME B16.33 and IAS-listed bronze body and 860
kPa pressure rating.

Tamperproof Feature: Include design for locking.

2.3.5 Plug Valves, DN 65 and Larger: ASME B16.38 and MSS SP-78 cast-iron, lubricated
plug valves, with 860 kPa pressure rating.

Tamperproof Feature: Include design for locking.

2.3.6 General-Duty Valves, DN 65 and Larger: ASME B16.38, cast-iron body, suitable for
fuel gas service, with "WOG" indicated on valve body, and 860 kPa pressure rating.

a Gate Valves: MSS SP-70, OS&Y type with solid wedge.

b Butterfly Valves: MSS SP-67, lug type with lever handle.

2.3.7 Automatic Gas Valves: ANSI Z21.21, with mechanical operator for actuation by
appliance automatic shutoff device.

2.3.8 Electrically Operated Gas Valves: UL 429, bronze, aluminum, or cast-iron body
solenoid valve; 230 V ac, 50 Hz, Class B, continuous-duty molded coil. Include
NEMA'ISC 6, Type 4, coil enclosure and electrically opened and closed dual coils.
Valve position shall normally be closed.

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2.4 ALLOWABLE PRESSURE

Maximum pressure allowable inside the building shall be 5 psig. All piping, regulators,
appliances hall be chosen to suit this pressure requirement.

2.5 GAS DETECTION MONITORING.

2.5.1 Provide gas detection monitoring systems as shown in the drawing and to NFPA code.
The monitoring system shall consist of a monitoring panel and gas detectors. The
monitoring system shall have capability to have RS 485 communication port and each
panels shall be centrally monitored the main server in the main control room.

2.5.2 Provide an interface panel to communicate and transmit data between the gas system
and BMS. The interface panel shall be capable of communication with the specified
BMS system.

2.5.3 The LPG monitoring system shall be a stand alone device.

2.5.3.1 General:

Name of the manufacturer and the serial numbers shall appear on all major
components.

Connection Diagrams shall be submitted showing a complete conduit and wiring layout
for the equipment to be furnished, including AWG size and type of wire, and number of
conductors and connections to the equipment.

As-Built Drawings shall provide current factual information including deviations and
amendments to the drawings, and concealed and visible changes in the work.

a Manufacturer's Catalog Data shall be submitted for the combustible gas and
oxygen deficient atmospheres detection systems including special tools
necessary for the maintenance of the equipment. Spare parts data shall be
submitted consisting of one set of fuses of each type and size required, and a
hydrogen gas calibration kit.

b Material, Equipment, and Fixture Lists shall include manufacturer's style or

catalog numbers, specification and drawing reference numbers, independent
testing laboratory reports, and related descriptive matter on the devices to be
installed.

2.5.3.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility: Electrical and electronic systems shall be designed to

operate without causing electromagnetic interference to, or malfunctioning due to
electromagnetic interference from, other systems or equipment.

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2.5.3.3 Control Unit

a General Requirements: Control unit shall be 4 channel, operating over a

temperature range of 0 to 51 degrees C. Each control unit shall be capable of
monitoring 4 detectors. Control unit shall be housed in a weatherproof cabinet
suitable for wall mounting. Relays shall be solid state type. Rectifiers shall be
solid state type.

Control Circuits: Circuits shall be solid state, with plug-in type circuit boards, in
a housing suitable for non-hazardous locations.

b Power Supply Component: Transformer, rectifier, resistors, charger, batteries

and other required power-supply components shall be incorporated in the
control unit, or a separate power-supply unit may be furnished and installed as
approved for the application.

c Indicator Light and Reset: Each control unit shall have buttons for test, and
indicator lights for Power, Malfunction, and Alarm. Indicator lamps shall be
color coded as follows: Power (green), Malfunction (yellow) and Alarm (red).
Zero, Alarm, and Calibration settings shall be adjustable.

d Malfunction Circuits: Sensing circuits shall be monitored by individual

malfunction circuits. Open circuit shall activate malfunction light and operate
relays for remote warning signal and lights.

e Alarm Unit shall be arranged to operate alarm relays, activating audible and
visible alarms, and continue operation until reset by a keyed switch in the unit
cabinet Reset key shall not be removable until conditions have returned to
normal. Cabinet shall be locked by the same key used to reset the alarm
relays. Audible alarm and red rotating alarm beacon shall be provided as
indicated or directed by The Engineer.

2.5.3.4 Detectors:

a General: samples of detectors shall be submitted for approval.

b Circuit Design: Detector circuit design shall be suitable for the types and
numbers of detectors, as approved, and detector circuit current shall not
exceed ratings of the individual detectors and associated relays.

c Combustible Gas Detector. Combustible gas detector shall be diffusion type

catalytic sensor in a housing suitable for the environment, and shall be
intrinsically safe for use in Class I, Division 1: Output signal shall be 4-20 mA.
Operating range shall be minus 40 to 50 degrees C.

2.5.3.5 Power Supply: Primary power supply shall be a 230-volt, 50 Hz source. An alternate
source of power, arranged to become energized automatically within at least ten
seconds upon loss of normal power, in accordance with NFPA 110 shall be provided.

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2.6 GAS METERING

2.6.1 Provide gas meters (diaphragm type for kitchens. with low frequency pulse output to
connect with main server in the main control room. 2. DN 50 and Smaller: Threaded
ends according to ASME B1.20.1 for pipe threads: The monitoring system shall consist
of data loggers and input modules.

2.7 CONTROL VALVES INSIDE KITCHEN.

2.7.1 Gas valve:

1.Bronze/aluminium body, packless, single Buna- N seat, explosion proof, solenoid

operated, normally closed, UL listed, automatic reset, 0 psi operating pressure
differential, 24 V DC.

2.7.2 Relay panel:

a Momentary contact operated relay and rectifier mounted in NEMA Type 1

enclosure, 2 pole normally open, 3 wire control, with 230 V coil. Interconnect
with the ventilator hood fire protection system. When the hood sprinklers
activate, the main gas solenoid valve shall be closed by the flow switch
located in the kitchen ventilator hood control panel.

b Service Pressure Regulators: ANSI Z21.80. Include 690 kPa minimum inlet
pressure rating.

c Line Pressure Regulators: ANSI Z21.80 with 13.8 kPa minimum.

d Line Pressure Regulators: ANSI Z21.80 with 68.9 kPa inlet pressure rating,
unless otherwise indicated.

2.7.3 Pressure Regulator Vents: Factory- or field-installed, corrosion-resistant screen in

opening if not connected to vent piping.

The line regulators inside kitchens shall be selected for maximum inlet pressure of 5
psig and outlet pressure of 11” W.C.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Provide gas monitoring panels with detection as indicated on the drawings or a
required by local Civil Defense. Each kitchens and cylinder area shall have
independent gas control panels with gas detectors and Flasher/sounders and
emergency push button switch. Systems shall be complete vaporizers, meters, PRV
stations, detectors, isolation valves and all accessories to form a complete system. Run
vents of PRV stations to building exterior or use appropriate vent limiters.

3.2 All piping shall be properly supported with clevis hangers.

3.3 All gas piping shall be cleaned and painted with 2 coats of rust primer and 2 coats
yellow paint and shall be appropriately labeled.

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3.4 Provide low point drains on the piping system.

3.5 Bushings, threaded protectors or running threads shall not be used.

3.6 No valves shall be allowed over false ceiling.

3.7 Any pipe concealed in the floors shall be in back filled channels with access for
maintenance in future.

3.8 Pipe fittings containing both left and right threads shall not be used.

3.9 Any Teflon tapes or pipe dopes to be used in threaded joints shall be approved for LPG use.

3.10 Install all gas risers and distribution lines within building in containment pipe.where
pipes running over false ceiling., i.e. pipe within pipe. Vent the annulus pipe space to
the outdoors. Pipe gas line into, kitchens and mechanical room as shown on the
drawings. Provide gas leak monitoring in all kitchens and mechanical rooms. Provide
gas detectors at risers and in the annulus pipe space and at 10 m intervals. On
detection of gas leak anywhere in the first stage line, the monitoring panel shall shut off
the main gas supply to the building. On detection of gas leak inside the kitchen shall
shut-off gas supply to that particular kitchen from the solenoid valve provided in the
kitchen.

3.11 All pipes shall be welded. Piping shall be welded in accordance with qualified
procedures using performance qualified welders and welding operators. Procedures
and welders shall be qualified in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code: Section IX. Welding procedures qualified by others, and welders and welding
operators qualified by another employer may be accepted as permitted by ASME
B31.1. The Engineer shall be furnished with a copy of qualified procedures and a list of
names and identification symbols of qualified welders and welding operators. The
welder or welding operator shall apply his assigned symbol near each weld he makes
as a permanent record.

4.0 TESTING & COMMISSIONING.

4.1 Installer Qualifications: Submit names and qualifications of the specialist agency.
Submit information on 3 recently completed projects. Submit list of proposed
equipment. Installer shall be ISO certified.

4.2 Report: Provide complete signed and certified testing and commissioning report to the
Engineer showing all test measurements, calculations and list of instruments used.

4.3 Piping shall be pneumatically tested as per N.F.P.A# 54 requirements.

4.4 Fill line shall be tested at 300 psi for a period of 24 hours.

4.5 Tanks shall be tested below at least 10% below their safety relief setting fro 24 hours.

4.6 All piping shall be purged after successful testing.

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