SECTION 15545 - CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT PART 1 - GENERAL

1.2 A. B. SUMMARY University retains services of chemical treatment representative for setup, analysis, furnishing of chemicals and consultation. This Section includes water-treatment systems for the following: 1. 2. 3. 1.3 A. Hot-water heating systems. Chilled-water systems. Condenser water systems.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Closed System: One bypass feeder on each system, with isolating and drain valves installed around balancing valve downstream of circulating pumps, or across pump suction and discharge. 1. 2. Introduce closed system treatment through bypass feeder when required or indicated by test. Performance: Water treatment sized and equipped to treat raw water available at Project site to sustain the following water characteristics: a. Hardness: 0.00. b. Iron: 0.00. c. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 1500 to 1750 ppm (as CaCO3). d. Silica: 60 ppm or less. e. pH: 8.0 or above.

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Condenser Water Treatment: Electronic Automatic system for inhibitor, blowdown and biocide, activated by water meter on system makeup and conductivity controller in condenser water line. Softened water is blended with raw water to reduce chemical treatment quantities. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sequestering agent and corrosion inhibitor pumped from solution barrel into condenser water supply to tower. Meter feed biocide with blowdown locked out to ensure biocide retention time. Conductivity controller samples condenser water and operates solenoid bleed valve when condenser water pump is operating. Biocide introduced to tower by continuous feed with solution pump

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Performance: Water treatment sized and equipped to treat raw water available at Project site to sustain the following water characteristics: a. Hardness: 0.00. b. Iron: 0.00. c. Total Alkalinity: 600 ppm or less. d. Total Algae: 103 or less growth. e. pH: 9.1 or less.

1.4 A.

SUBMITTALS General: Product Data : 6 copies required Shop Drawings: 6 copies required

B.

Product data for each type of product specified. Include manufacturer's technical product data, rated capacities of selected equipment clearly indicated, water-pressure drops, weights (shipping, installed, and operating), furnished specialties, accessories, and installation and startup instructions. Shop drawings from manufacturer detailing equipment assemblies and indicating dimensions, weights, loadings, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection. Wiring diagrams detailing power and control wiring and differentiating clearly between manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed wiring. Field test reports indicating and interpreting test results relative to compliance with specified requirements. Maintenance data for chemical water treatment to include in the operation and maintenance manual. Include detailed manufacturer's instructions and parts list for each item of equipment, control, and accessory. Include troubleshooting maintenance guide. QUALITY ASSURANCE Chemical Standards: Meet state and local pollution-control regulations. Comply with NFPA 70 for components and installation. MAINTENANCE Service Period: Provide chemicals and service program for period of one year from startup date of equipment, including the following: 1. Initial water analysis and recommendations.

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D. E. F.

1.5 A. B. 1.6 A.

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2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Startup assistance. Training of operating personnel. Periodic field service and consultation. Customer report charts and log sheets. Laboratory technical assistance. Ensure that system is operational, filled, started, and vented prior to cleaning. Place terminal control valves in OPEN position during cleaning. Use water meter to record capacity in each system.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 A. MANUFACTURERS Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products furnished by chemial tretment representative under contract to the university.

2.2 A.

CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM Bypass (Pot) Feeders: Cast iron or steel, for introducing chemicals into system; with funnel, shutoff valve on top, air release valve on top, drain valve on bottom, and recirculating shutoff valves on sides. Ball style valves. 1. 2. Capacity: to suit project requirements Working Pressure: 125 psi.

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Positive Displacement Diaphragm Pump: Adjustable flow rate; thermoplastic construction; continuous-duty, fully enclosed electric motor and drive; and built-in relief valve. Packaged Conductivity Controller: Solid-state circuiting, 5 percent accuracy, linear dial adjustment, built-in calibration switch, ON-OFF switch and light, control function light, output to control circuit, and recorder. Cold-Water Meter: Positive displacement type with sealed, tamperproof magnetic drive; impulse contact register; single-pole, double-throw, dry-contact switch. Motorized Ball Valve Pneumatic or electrically operated. Electronic Timers: Infinitely adjustable over full range, 150-second and 5-minute range, mounted together in cabinet with HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC switches and status lights. Condenser Water Treatment Control Panel: Incorporate solid-state integrated circuits and digital LED displays, in NEMA 250, Type 12 steel enclosure. Provide gasketed and lockable door.

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Control dissolved solids on conductivity and include the following: a. LED digital readout display (microhm/cm). b. Temperature-compensated sensor probe adaptable to sample stream manifold. c. HIGH, LOW, and NORMAL conductance indicator lights (LED). d. HIGH or LOW conductance alarm light, trip points field adjustable; with SILENCE switch. e. HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC switch for solenoid bleed valve. f. BLEED light to indicate valve operation. g. Adjustable hysteresis or dead-band (internal). Control inhibitor feed on makeup volume and include the following: a. Solid-state reset counter (1 to 15, selectable). b. Solid-state timer (adjustable 1/4 to 5 minutes). c. Test switch. d. HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC switch for chemical pump. e. Illuminated legend shall indicate FEED when pump is activated. f. Solid-state lockout timer (adjustable 1/4 to 3 hours) and indicator light. Lockout timer shall deactivate the pump and activate alarm circuits. g. Panel totalizer (amount of makeup), electromechanical type. Biocide programmer to include the following: a. 24-hour timer with 14-day skip feature to permit activation any hour of the day. b. Precision, solid-state, bleed-lockout timer (0 to 9 hours) and biocide pump timer (0 to 2.5 hours), clock controlled. c. Solid-state alternator to enable the use of 2 different formulations. d. Digital display of time of day (24 hours). e. LED display of day of week (14 days). f. Fast and slow clock set controls (internal). g. Battery back-up so clock is not disturbed by power outages; quartz timekeeping accuracy. h. HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC switches for biocide pumps. i. BIOCIDE A and BIOCIDE B illuminated legends indicate pump running.

2.3 A.

CHEMICAL TREATMENT TEST EQUIPMENT Test Cabinet: White-enamel cabinet with local fluorescent light, capable of Accommodating 4- to 10-mL, zeroing, titrating burettes and associated reagents. Kits: As recommended by water treatment system manufacturer for determining water charateristics, including carrying case and spare reageants. Provide the following test kits: 1. Total hardness titration.

B.

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2. 3. 4. 2.4 A.

Conductivity bridge, range 0 to 10,000 microhms. Creosol red pH slide complete with reagent. Inhibitor.

CHEMICALS Furnish chemicals recommended by water treatment system manufacturer for treating water to meet specified water quality. Provide only chemicals that are compatible with piping materials, seals, and accessories. System Cleaner: Liquid alkaline compound with emulsifying agents and detergents to remove grease and petroleum products. Biocide: Alternating microbiocides. Closed System (Water) Chemicals: Sequestering agent to reduce deposits and adjust pH, corrosion inhibitors, and conductivity enhancers. Condenser Water (Cooling Tower) System Chemicals: Sequestering agent to inhibit scaling, acid to reduce alkalinity and pH, corrosion inhibitor, and biocide. CONDENSER WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM Description: Sidestream centrifical action filtration unit to remove suspended solids from condenser water system, including filter, and pneumatically operated blow down valve. Size system to constantly filter approximately one percent of condenser water system's total circulation volume.

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2.5 A.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 A. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL Testing Agency: A chemical treatment consultant employed by Owner will perform field quality-control testing. CLEANING Add cleaning chemicals as needed; recommend flushing durations and number of cycles to contractor.

3.2 A.

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B. 3.3 A.

Provide consultation to contractor during, filling starting and flushing. Check water COMMISSIONING

quality and advise d

Startup Services: Provide the services of a factory-authorized service representative to provide startup service and to demonstrate and train Owner's maintenance personnel as specified below. DEMONSTRATION Train Owner's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules related to startup and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventive maintenance. Schedule training with Owner. END OF SECTION 15545

3.7 A. B.

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