STANDARDS PUBLICATION

KOC STANDARD FOR

HVAC SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT:
DIRECT EXPANSION (DX) TYPE

DOC. NO. KOC-MH-001, REV. 0

(SUPERSEDES KOC SPECIFICATION 015-HH-1101)

STANDARDS TEAM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

FOREWORD 4

1.0 SCOPE 5
1.1 Exclusions 5

2.0 APPLICATION 5

3.0 TERMINOLOGY 6
3.1 Definitions 6
3.2 Abbreviations 8

4.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES 11

4.1 Conflicts 11
4.2 List of Standards and Codes 11

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 15

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT 15

7.0 HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN 16

7.1 General 16
7.2 Design Basis 16

8.0 HVAC SYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION 20

8.1 General 20
8.2 Substation Building 22
8.3 Control Building 22
8.4 Blast Resistant Control Building 23
8.5 Battery Room 24
8.6 Telecom (LAN), Security Equipment and Electrical Rooms 24
8.7 Gas Cylinder Room 25

9.0 HVAC EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 25

9.1 Packaged Air Conditioner 25
9.2 Fresh Air Filter 29
9.3 Electric Heater 29
9.4 Split Air Conditioner (Ducted Type) 29
9.5 Room / Mini Split Air Conditioner 32
9.6 Fans (for Ventilation System) 34

10.0 REFRIGERANT PIPING AND THERMAL INSULATION 36

11.0 HVAC DUCT DESIGN, DUCT WORK AND ACCESSORIES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 37
11.1 Duct Design and Air Distribution 37
11.2 Duct Work 38
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11.3 Duct Work Accessories 40

11.4 Duct Work Insulation 44

12.0 AIR FILTERS 46

12.1 General 46
12.2 Types of Air Filters 47

13.0 REFRIGERANTS 48

14.0 HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM 49

14.1 General 49
14.2 Thermostat 50
14.3 Detectors 51

15.0 ELECTRICAL WORKS 51

15.1 Operating Power Supply 51
15.2 Electrical Design Conditions 52
15.3 Electrical Motors 52
15.4 Motor Starters 53
15.5 Cabling and Wiring 53
15.6 Earthing 53

16.0 INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 54

16.1 General 54
16.2 Pre-commissioning 54
16.3 Commissioning and Testing 55
16.4 Reliability Test 57

17.0 GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY 57

18.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE 57

19.0 DOCUMENTATION 58
19.1 General 58
19.2 Deliverables 58

20.0 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT 60

21.0 APPENDICES 60-65

Appendix - 1: Data Sheet for Packaged / Split Air Conditioner (Typical) 61
Appendix - 2: Data Sheet for Air Handling Unit (Typical) 62-63
Appendix - 3: Data Sheet for Condensing Unit (Typical) 64
Appendix - 4: Data Sheet for Ventilation Fans (Typical) 65

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 66
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FOREWORD

This document “KOC Standard for HVAC System and Equipment: Direct
Expansion (DX) Type” (KOC-MH-001, Rev. 0) is intended to provide the
minimum technical requirements for design, supply, manufacture, installation and
performance of Direct Expansion (DX) type HVAC systems and Equipment for
KOC Onshore Facilities in Kuwait. This KOC Standard supersedes
015-HH-1101 “HVAC Equipment and Installation”.

This KOC Standard (Rev. 0) has been approved by the Standards Team in
consultation with the ESTC Sub-Committee (Technical) for use throughout the
Engineering and Operational Functions of Kuwait Oil Company (K.S.C).

This KOC Standard sets out to achieve the following objectives:

a) To provide technical guidance and establish the base document for developing project
/ material specifications for HVAC System and Equipment with a view to achieve
uniformity, quality, safety, environment-friendly, reliability and efficiency in an
economical manner.

b) To provide a set of consistent guidelines for design, manufacture, construction and

installation of HVAC system.

c) To maintain the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), including Process Safety
Management (PSM), requirements for the safety, integrity and protection of personnel,
environment and assets.

Feedback as well as any comments or suggestions derived from the application of this
Standard at any stage of design, installation or operation are invited and should be directed
to:

Team Leader Standards

(Chairman, ESTC Sub-Committee (Technical))
Projects Support Services Group, Kuwait Oil Company
P.O. Box 9758, Ahmadi 61008
State of Kuwait.
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1.0 SCOPE

This KOC Standard covers the minimum technical requirements and the
basic guidelines for design, supply, manufacture, installation, testing and
commissioning of Direct Expansion (DX) type HVAC (Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning) system and equipment intended for use throughout
the KOC Onshore Facilities (Plant and Non-Plant Buildings).

1.1 Exclusions

a) Smoke Ventilation System, Heat Recovery Unit, Precision Air-

conditioner.

b) Refrigeration Equipment(s) for Chiller (Cold) Room and Freezer

Room etc.

Note:

i. The requirements of HVAC System and Equipment have been covered in the
following KOC Standard / 015 Series Specification:

381/03 General Specification for Air Conditioning Installations

015-HH-1101 HVAC Equipment and Installation

ii. The content in this KOC Standard (KOC-MH-001) completely supersedes

015 Series HVAC Specification “015-HH-1101 (HVAC Equipment and
Installation)”.

iii. The requirements covered in this KOC Standard “KOC-MH-001” shall

supersede similar requirements in KOC Standard 381/03 (General
Specification for Air Conditioning Installations).

2.0 APPLICATION

2.1 The requirements of HVAC System and Equipment: Direct Expansion (DX) type
defined in this KOC Standard shall be applicable to KOC Facilities / Office Buildings
viz. Control Buildings, Electrical Substations, LAN / Telecom Room, Laboratories,
etc.

2.2 The design, construction, performance, inspection and testing of HVAC Systems and
Equipment – Direct Expansion (DX) Type shall fully comply with all the relevant
requirements specified in this KOC Standard and the reference Standards / Codes
mentioned herein.

2.3 Any exceptions or deviations from this KOC Standard, along with their merits and
justification, shall be brought to the attention of KOC Controlling Team for review,
consideration and amendment by the Standards Team (if required).

2.4 Compliance with this KOC Standard does not of itself confer immunity from technical,
legal or statutory obligations.
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3.0 TERMINOLOGY

3.1 Definitions

For the purpose of this Standard, the following definitions shall apply:

3.1.1 Aspect Ratio

This is the ratio of width to depth of rectangular duct.

3.1.2 Consultant

Consultant is a professional or group of professionals from any consulting firm

approved by KOC, who provides expertise / advice in design and selection of HVAC
Systems.

3.1.3 Contractor

The person, persons, firm or Company contracted by KOC to undertake the execution
of the work defined by the contract.

3.1.4 Cooling Load

Total heat required to be removed from the space (area) in order to bring it at the
desired temperature by HVAC equipment is known as Cooling Load.

3.1.5 Daily Range

It is the average difference between daily maximum and minimum Dry-Bulb

Temperature (DBT).

3.1.6 Designer

Person or persons from KOC or from Consultant / Contractor approved by KOC, who
undertakes the responsibility for the design of HVAC Systems.

3.1.7 Direct Expansion (DX) System

In the Direct Expansion (DX) type of air conditioning system, cool a space through
vapour-compression refrigeration cycle.

3.1.8 Dry Bulb Temperature (DBT)

It is the temperature of air recorded by a thermometer, when it is not affected by the

moisture present in the air.

3.1.9 HVAC System

A term commonly used for the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System.

3.1.10 KOC Controlling Team

Any KOC Team authorised to initiate a request for design and execution of a project
or procurement of materials / equipment(s) for KOC.
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3.1.11 KOC Plant Building and Non-Plant Building

All buildings located within the KOC Oil and Gas Facilities are termed as KOC Plant
Buildings and the buildings located outside Oil and Gas Facilities (like Ahmadi
Township) are KOC Non-Plant Building.

3.1.12 Manufacturer

An Organisation or Body approved by KOC, who manufactures and / or assembles

and / or supplies HVAC Equipment(s) and on whom the purchase order is placed and
who also takes the overall responsibility of the complete HVAC system and
Equipment(s).

3.1.13 Psychrometry

Psychrometry is the science associated with the study of atmospheric air which is a
mixture of dry air and water vapour (moisture).

3.1.14 Purchase Order

A document issued by KOC / PMC or Contractor, authorised by KOC to a

Manufacturer / Vendor for the supply of HVAC Equipment(s) indicating basic technical
requirements covered by this KOC Standard / Project Specification.

3.1.15 Refrigeration

Refrigeration is the cooling of a system below the temperature of its surroundings.

3.1.16 Refrigerant

The refrigerant is the medium that absorbs the heat from the substance to be cooled
and discards the heat so absorbed to the atmosphere. The refrigerant does not
undergo any chemical change; the change is only physical.

3.1.17 Temperature Glide

The “Temperature Glide” occurs when the refrigerant blend has various temperature
as it evaporates and condenses at a single given pressure. Temperature Glide of a
single component refrigerant is “Zero” whereas “Refrigerant Mixtures” have
measurable “Temperature Glide” when they evaporate (boil) or condense.

3.1.18 Ton of Refrigeration (TR)

‘Ton of Refrigeration’ is used to indicate the capacity of the Refrigeration and Air
conditioning system and is equal to the heat removal required to freeze one metric
ton of water at 0 °C (32 °F) into ice in 24 hours.

1 TR = 12000 Btu / hr. = 3024 kcal / hr. = 3.52 kW

3.1.19 Ventilation

The process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from

any space for proportionate of air level. Such air may or may not be conditioned.
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3.1.20 Wet Bulb Temperature (WBT)

It is the temperature of air recorded by a thermometer, when its bulb is surrounded by

a wet cloth saturated with water.

3.2 Abbreviations

A/C Air conditioning

AC Alternating Current

ACPH Air Changes Per Hour

ACCU Air Cooled Condensing Unit

AHRI Air conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (formerly known as

ARI)

AHU Air Handling Unit

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International )

BAS Building Automation System

BDD Back Draft Damper

BMS Building Management System

BS British Standards

BTU British Thermal Unit

CFM Cubic Feet per Minute

CMH Cubic Meter / Hour

DAP Data Access Panel

DBT Dry Bulb Temperature

DC Direct Current

DCS Distributed Control System

DDC Direct Digital Control

DIDW Double Inlet Double Width

DOL Direct On Line

DX Direct Expansion

ELCB Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker

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E/P Explosion Proof

FAT Factory Acceptance Test

FCU Fan Coil Unit

FD Fire Damper

FPM Feet Per Minute

GI Galvanised Iron

GWP Global Warming Potential

HC Hydrocarbon

HP Horse Power

HRC High Rupturing Capacity

HSE Health, Safety and Environment

HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environment

HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

IAQ Indoor Air Quality

ITP Inspection Test Plan

IWG Inch Water Gauge

JSA Job Safety Analysis

KOC Kuwait Oil Company (K.S.C.)

KPC Kuwait Petroleum Corpoaration

kW Kilo Watt

LAN Local Area Network

LEL Lower Explosive Limit

MCCB Molded Case Circuit Break

MD Motorised Damper

MEW Ministry of Electricity and Water

mm WG Milli Meter Water Gauge

NC Noise Criteria

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

OD Outside Diameter

ODP Ozone Deplition Potential

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OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PMC Project Management Consultant

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Psi Pounds per Square Inch

Psig Pounds per Square Inch Gauge

PTW Permit to Work

PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride

QA / QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control

RH Relative Humidity

RPM Revolutions per Minute

SAH Side Access Housing

SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air-conditioning Contractors’ National Association

TEAO Totally Enclosed Air Over

TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled

TPN Triple Pole Neutral

TR Ton of Refrigeration
UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply

UV UltraViolet

VAV Variable Air Volume

VCD Volume Control Damper

VFD Variable Frequency Drive

WBT Wet Bulb Temperature

WG Water Gauge

XLPE Cross-Linked Polyethylene

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4.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES

4.1 Conflicts

In the event of conflicts between this KOC Standard and the latest edition of
standards / codes referred herein or other purchase or contractual requirements,
the most stringent requirement(s) shall apply.

4.2 List of Standards and Codes

4.2.1 International / National Standards

The HVAC System and Equipment: Direct Expansion (DX) type shall conform,
except where otherwise specified, with the current issues and amendments of the
applicable Codes, Standards and Specifications, including but not limited to the
following:

AHRI 210 / 240 Performance Rating of Unitary Air Conditioning & Air Source
Heat Pump Equipment

AHRI 340 / 360 Performance rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air
Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment

AHRI 410 Standard for Performance Rating of Forced Circulation Air

Cooling and Heating Coils

AHRI 430 Central Station Air Handling Units

ASHRAE ASHRAE Application Hand Book

ASHRAE Fundamentals Hand Book
ASHRAE Systems & Equipment Hand Book
ASHRAE Filtration Standards and Guidelines 52.2
ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Standard 62.1
ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1 for Buildings Except Low Rise
Resendential

ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components

ASTM A90 / A90M Standard Test Method for Weight (Mass) of Coating on Iron and
Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings

ASTM A653 / Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated

A653M (Galvanised) or Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated (Galvannealed)
by the Hot Dip Process

ASTM B280 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service

ASTM E 477 Testing of Duct Liner Materials and Sound Attenuators and Air
Flow Performance
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BS 476 Fire Tests on Building Materials and Structures

(Parts 20-23)

BS 5422 Method for Specifying Thermal Insulating Materials for Pipes,

Tanks, Vessels, Ductworks and Equipment Operating with the
Temperature Range - 4 °C to 700 °C

BS EN 10143 Requirement for Continuously Hot-Dip Metal Coated Steels

Sheet and Strip

BS EN 10346 Continuously Hot-Dip Coated Steel Flat Products – Technical

Delivery Conditions

BS EN 14324 Guidance on the Application of Brazed Joints

BS EN 61672 Electroacoustics Sound Level Meters Periodic Tests

BS EN ISO 17672 Brazing Filler Metals

IEC 60529 Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)

KEPA Kuwait Environment Public Authority

MEW / R6 & Ministry of Electricity and Water Publications, Kuwait

MEW / R7

NFPA 90A Installation of Air-conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Controll and Fire Protection of

Commercial Cooking Operations

NFPA 251 Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building

Construction and Materials

NFPA 255 Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials

NFPA 259 Standard Test Method for potential Heat of Building Materials

SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible

UL 181 Underwriters Laboratories Safety Standards for Factory Made

Air Ducts and Connectors

UL 555 Underwriters Laboratories Safety Standards for Fire Dampers

4.2.2 KOC Standards

KOC-C-001 KOC Standard for Basic Civil Engineering Design Data

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KOC-C-030 KOC Recommended Practice for Blast Resistant design

of Buildings

KOC-E-003 Part 1 KOC Recommended Practice for Design Basis and Selection of
Electrical Systems

KOC-E-004 Part 1 KOC Recommended Practice for Selection, Installation and

Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas:
General Requirements

KOC-E-009 KOC Standard for Low Voltage Switchgear

KOC-E-010 KOC Standard for Low Voltage Induction Motors

KOC-E-012 KOC Standard for DC Power Supply Units

KOC-E-023 KOC Standard for Electric Cables

KOC-G-001 KOC Recommended Practice for Green Buildings (New &

Existing)

KOC-G-002 KOC Standard for Hazardous Area Classification

KOC-G-004 KOC Standard for Packing, Marking and Documentation

KOC-G-007 KOC Standard for Basic Design Data

KOC-G-009 KOC Standard for Spare Parts and Maintenance data.

KOC-G-012 KOC Standard for Plant Equipment Identification, Name Plate

and Pipeline Markers

KOC-I-001 KOC Standard for Instrumentation and Control System Design

KOC-I-002 KOC Standard for Instrument Installation

KOC-I-011 KOC Standard for Instrument Cables

KOC-L-006 KOC Standard for Fire & Gas Detection Equipment

KOC-L-010 KOC Standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

KOC-L-025 KOC Recommended Practice for Scaffolding

KOC-L-030 KOC Standard for Plant and Equipment Noise Control

KOC-L-036 KOC Recommended Practice for Design, Selection and

Location of Fire & Gas Detection System

KOC-P-001 KOC Standard for Painting & Coating of External Metal surfaces
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KOC-Q-014 KOC Standard for Project QA / QC Requirements

KOC-T-001 KOC Recommended Practice for Telecommunication and Local

Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure for Building

015-NH-1003 Thermal and Acoustic Insulation

015-YH-1004 Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Depressurizing System

Requirements

4.2.3 KOC Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

KPC HSSE Policy

KOC Life Saving Rules

KOC.EV.008 Waste Management Procedure

KOC.EV.018 Environmental Aspects and Impacts Management Procedure

KOC.GE.012 Contractor HSE Oversight Procedure

KOC.GE.028 HSE Training, Awareness and Continued Learning Process

KOC.GE.034 Housekeeping Procedure

KOC.HE.010 Indoor Air Quality Management Procedure

KOC.HE.018 Occupational Health Risk Management Procedure

KOC.PS.001 Process Safety Management (PSM) Manual

KOC.PS.006 Procedure for Inherently Safer Design (ISD)

KOC.PS.018 Process Safety Risk Management Procedure

KOC.PS.025 Guidelines for Risk-Based Field Spacing of Onshore Facilities

KOC.SA.002 Safe Control and Use of Scaffolding, Portable Ladders and

Stepladders

KOC.SA.003 Manual Handling of Loads

KOC.SA.004 Permit to Work Procedure

KOC.SA.009 Safety Procedure for Electrical, Pneumatic Tools and Equipment

KOC.SA.010 Procedure to Personnel Protective Equipment

KOC.SA.013 Mobile Equipment Procedure

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KOC.SA.018 Occupational Safety Risk Management Procedure

KOC.SA.022 Electrical Multi-lockout and Tagout Procedure

KOC.SA.024 Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Procedure

KOC.SA.027 Electrical Work Safety Procedure

KOC.SA.029 Safety procedure for Mechanical Handling of Loads

KOC.SA.035 Safe Control & Use of Gas Cylinders

Any other relevant KOC HSE / PSM Procedures as applicable

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

For environmental conditions in Kuwait, refer to KOC-G-007 “KOC Standard for Basic
Design Data”, which provides the detailed design information regarding the
environmental, site and utility supply conditions prevailing throughout the KOC
Facilities.

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT

6.1 Relevant KOC requirements, including the Process Safety Management (PSM)
requirements and specifically the procedure for Inherently Safer Design (ISD) shall be
adhered to while designing, supplying, manufacturing, installation and performance of
Direct Expansion (DX) type HVAC System and Equipment so as to safeguard
personnel, environment and assets during the use of the equipment.

6.2 All relevant HSE requirements of KPC HSSE Policy and KOC HSE Procedures shall
be complied while performing the works within KOC areas.

6.3 Appropriate Permit to Work (PTW) with applicable Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
document for the work to be carried out shall be prepared by the Contractor in line
with the relevant KOC HSE Procedures and submitted to KOC Controlling Team for
approval prior to commencement of any work within KOC areas. The PTW and JSA
documents shall address all relevant HSE requirements as per KOC “Permit to Work
Procedure” (KOC.SA.004) and “Job Safety Analysis Procedure” (KOC.SA.024).

6.4 Necessary control measures identified through the above risk assessments shall be
implemented in the work location before starting job and shall be discussed /
explained to the work force through Job Safety Analysis (JSA) by the worksite
supervisor.

6.5 Risk assessments (health, safety and environment risks) shall be carried out for the
work to be done in accordance with KOC HSE Procedures (KOC.SA.018,
KOC.EV.018 & KOC.HE.018).

6.6 All personnel carrying out site works, including Supervisors, shall use appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the execution of works as identified by
the job requirement and in line with the requirements of KOC HSE Procedure for
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“Personal Protective Equipment” (KOC.SA.010) and KOC Standard for “Personal

Protective Equipment” (KOC-L-010).

6.7 All personnel engaged in site works shall have successfully undergone all the
applicable trainings and awareness courses as per the “Matrix of identified categories
of personnel identified under ‘HSE Training’ and ‘HSE Awareness’ for Contractor’s
Employees” in the KOC HSE procedure “HSE Training, Awareness and Continued
Learning Process” (KOC.GE.028).

6.8 The Contractor shall manage all wastes arising out of all work activities in a safe and
environmental friendly manner in accordance with the KOC HSE Procedure for
“Waste Management Procedure” (KOC.EV.008). All personnel engaged at site work
in KOC areas shall be fully aware of the need for good housekeeping and shall adhere
to KOC “Housekeeping Procedure” (KOC.GE.034) during all work activities.

6.9 The Contractor personnel shall take all necessary precautionary measures to ensure
safe handling of loads during the work as per KOC HSE procedures for “Manual
Handling of Loads” (KOC.SA.003), “Safety Procedure for Mechanical Handling of
Loads” (KOC.SA.029) and “Mobile Equipment Procedure” (KOC.SA.013).

6.10 The Contractor shall take necessary precautionary measures for ensuring the safety
during the activities related to pneumatic test and inspection as per KOC “Safety
Procedure for Electrical, Pneumatic Tools and Equipment” (KOC.SA.009).

7.0 HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN

7.1 General

HVAC systems shall be in accordance with the requirement of this KOC Standard and
the Standards referred in Clause 4.2 of this Standard.

7.2 Design Basis

The “KOC Standard for Basic Design Data” (KOC-G-007) for site conditions,
atmospheric conditions shall be applied as basic design criteria for HVAC design,
selection of HVAC equipment and system in addition to the following consideration:

7.2.1 Location

Altitude : Sea Level (+ 150 meter Approx.)

Latitude : 29° North

Longitude : 47° East

7.2.2 Outdoor Design Conditions

a) Plant Buildings

i. Summer Season

125 °F (51.7 °C) DBT and 84 °F (28.9 °C) WBT with daily range of 24 °F (13.3 °C) .
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ii. Winter Season

40.1 °F (4.5 °C) DBT and 36.6 °F (2.0 °C) WBT with daily range of 24 °F (13.3 °C).

b) Non - Plant Buildings

i. Summer Season

117.3 °F (47.4 °C) dry bulb / 89.2 °F (31.8 °C) wet bulb temperature
with daily range of 24 °F (13.3 °C) for the coastal areas of Kuwait
(within 2.5 km from the coast) and 118.4 °F (48 °C) dry bulb / 77.9 °F
(25.5 °C) wet bulb temperature with daily range of 24 °F (13.3 °C) for
the interior areas (beyond 2.5 km from the coast).

ii. Winter Season

40.1 °F (4.5 °C) dry bulb / 36.6 °F (2.0 °C) wet bulb temperature with
daily range of 24 °F (13.3 °C) for the coastal and interior areas of
Kuwait (coastal is within 2.5 km and interior is beyond 2.5 km from the
coast).

7.2.3 System of Measurements

The imperial system shall be used for all calculations carried out in accordance with
the ASHRAE design procedures. However, where SI Systems are used, the imperial
equivalents shall be provided in the parenthesis.

7.2.4 Indoor Design Conditions

The indoor design conditions for specific applications shall conform to the
requirements of Table-1 of this standard, unless otherwise specified in project
documents.

TABLE -1

Noise
% RH
Space / Zone Summer Winter Criteria Remarks
±5 %)
[NC]
(75±2) °F / (70±2) °F / Cooling &
Auditorium 55 20 ~ 25
(24±1) °C (21±1) °C Heating both
Control Room
(75±2) °F / (70±2) °F /
Offices, UPS Room, Training 55 30 ~ 35 Cooling &
(24±1) °C (21±1) °C
Room, Security Post Building Heating both
(75±2) °F / (70±2) °F / Cooling &
Library, Mosque 55 25 ~ 30
(24±1) °C (21±1) °C Heating both
(75±2) °F / (70±2) °F / Cooling &
Dining Rooms, Cafeteria, Pantry 55 40 ~ 45
(24±1) °C (21±1) °C Heating both
Store Rooms, Janitor Room, (78±2) °F / (70±2) °F / Cooling &
55 40 ~ 45
Locker Room (25.6±1) °C (21±1) °C Heating both
Cooling &
Heating both
(78±2) °F / (70±2) °F /
Toilet, Corridors 55 30 ~ 35 RH not
(25.6±1) °C (21±1) °C
controlled for
Toilet
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(75±2) °F / (70±2) °F / Cooling &

Laboratories 55 30 ~ 35
(24±1) °C (21±1) °C Heating both
AHU Room, Switchgear Room ,
(78±2) °F /
Control Panel Room,
(25.6±1) °C - 55 30 ~ 35 Cooling only
Battery Room, Gas Cylinder
Room
Telecom Room/ Communication (72±2) °F /
- 55 30 ~ 35 Cooling only
Room (22.2±1) °C

Note-1: Sound level of spaces (Noise Criteria [NC]) shall be maintained at levels not exceeding those
listed above by utilising acoustical devices. Noise level inside the conditioned spaces, resulting
from HVAC System, shall be measured by an approved sound level meter at 1.0 meter distance
from air outlet.

Note-2: Workshop, Utility and Generator Building shall be provided with Mechanical Ventilation only
unless otherwise specified in the project document.

Note-3: ASHRAE Fundamental Handbook shall be referred for the indoor design conditions of Space /
Zone which are not listed under Table-1 of this Standard.

Note-4: Indoor design conditions for all internal spaces shall be fully compliant with the latest
requirements of KEPA.

7.2.5 Cooling / Heating Load Estimation Method

a) The ASHRAE methodology shall be followed by Consultant / Designer /

Contractor for all HVAC design calculations and shall use for Cooling / Heating
load estimation, a duly licensed computer program approved by KOC.

b) The design calculations / reports shall include all the input data used,
referenced, utilised for the estimation and proof of license of the computer
program.

c) HVAC units to be sized based on actual calculated requirements and

engineering design allowances.

7.2.6 Building Envelop

The following design parameters (indicative) for the Building Envelop as stipulated by
Energy Conservation Program Code of Practice “MEW / R-7” (latest version as
applicable) shall be followed :

a) The overall heat transfer coefficient (U – value) for external wall / exposed floor
shall not exceed 0.1 Btu / hr.sq.ft °F { 0.568 W / (m2.K)} and that of Roof shall
not exceed 0.07 Btu / hr.sq.ft °F {0.398 W / (m2.K)}.

b) Columns and Beams shall also be insulated in a manner similar to

corresponding walls and roofs. Their U - values shall not exceed 0.1 Btu /
hr.sq.ft °F { 0.568 W / (m2.K)} for the Columns and 0.07 Btu / hr.sq.ft °F
{0.398 W / (m2..K)} for the Beams. In case the columns and beams are not
insulated, this requirement shall be compensated by additional insulation on
walls / roofs and approved by KOC.
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c) The Building Envelope Components (Exterior Walls, Roofs and Floors) of

unconditioned spaces connected to conditioned spaces shall have U-values
similar to the conditioned spaces.

d) Floors exposed to ambient conditions shall have U-values similar to roofs and
partitions exposed to unconditioned areas shall have U-values similar to walls.

e) The type of external glazing for building shall be as specified in the architectural
details of the project specific document. The heat gain is less for coloured /
tinted glass, double panel glass, shaded glass (with ventilation blinds, shading
etc.) and shall be chosen accordingly to conserve energy.

f) The exterior envelope of building shall be made air tight with no cracks or
openings in order to prevent air and dust infiltration or unnecessary
ex-filtration.

g) Energy conservation requirements specified in “KOC Recommended Practice

for Green Buildings (New & Existing)” (KOC-G-001) shall be adhered as
appropriate.

7.2.7 Ventilation System

a) The fresh air requirement and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) shall be determined
generally in accordance with ASHRAE standard 62.1-2016 or the required
make up air for exhaust systems, whichever is greater. All buildings (Plant &
Non- Plant) shall have 0.5 Air Change Per Hour (ACPH) minimum
pressurisation unless otherwise specified.

b) Table-2 of this Standard presents the outdoor air requirements for ventilation
of common applications as a general guidance.

TABLE - 2

Outdoor Air Requirements* Remarks

Occupancy Area ACPH
Application Based Based Based
(CFM / (CFM /
Person) ft2)
Offices, Conference Room,
20 - - Supply & Return
Laboratory, Dining
Reception, Lobby, Library 15 - - Supply & Return
Clinic Room 25 - - Supply & Return
Ball / Game Room 30 - - Supply & Exhaust
Store, Gas Cylinder & Generator Room - - 4 Supply & Exhaust
Pantry - - 8 Supply & Exhaust
Toilets - 2 12 Supply & Exhaust
Battery Room - - 12 Supply & Exhaust
* Higher values among occupancy based, area based or ACPH shall be considered for fresh air requirements.
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c) Outdoor air requirements (occupancy & area based) is as per ASHRAE

Standard 62.1-2016. All other areas / application which are not listed under
Table-2 of this Standard or not specified in the project document / ASHRAE
shall have a minimum fresh air supply 20 CFM per person based on maximum
occupancy.

d) Control Building and Substation Building shall be designed to maintain a

positive pressure level as 0.2" WG (5 mm WG) and 0.1 IWG (2.5 mm WG)
respectively unless otherwise specified.

e) The ventilation system for Generator Room shall have intake sand trap
motorised louvers and fixed blade exhaust louvers. The intake louvers shall be
sized for generator combustion and ventilation requirement as per
Manufacturer’s instruction. Generator radiator exhaust shall be connected
through duct to the exhaust louvers.

f) The exhaust from Kitchen area shall be through compensation type kitchen
hood and the volume of air exhausted through the hood shall be based on the
higher value of item-(i) or item-(ii) below:

i. As per ASHRAE, Chapter Kitchen Ventilation.

ii. Total Supply CFM Kitchen area + 15 % of total supply required to maintain
negative pressure between Kitchen and Adjacent Area.

g) The following areas within buildings shall be designed to be maintained under

a slight negative pressure with respect to the adjacent rooms:

i. Toilets
ii. Wash Rooms
iii. Locker Rooms
iv. Battery Rooms
v. Pantry
vi. Laboratory.

7.2.8 Air Intake and Dischage System

Air intake and discharge system shall be in accordance with requirement specified in
KOC Guidelines for Risk-Based Field Spacing of Onshore Facilities “KOC.PS.025”.

8.0 HVAC SYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION

8.1 General

8.1.1 The HVAC system for various KOC buldings shall be designed in accordance with
this KOC Standard, project specific requirement as specified in the project document
and the Standards referred in clause 4.2 of this KOC Standard.

8.1.2 Direct Expansion (DX) type HVAC System shall be used for buildings of total cooling
load not exceeding 300 TR. The type of Equipment for Direct Expansion (DX) type
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HVAC System shall be Aircooled Ducted Package Unit, Aircooled Ducted Split Unit,
Fan Coil Unit and Room / Mini Split Units.

8.1.3 The HVAC System shall be designed to operate in the ambient (outside) temperature
range of 25 °F (-3.5 °C) to 125 °F (51.7 °C).

8.1.4 The supply of HVAC Equipment and system shall include but not limited to detailed
design and layout coordinated with other services, controls, cabling, pipe work, duct
work, insulation, adhesives, supports, fittings, duct work accessories and all
equipment and fittings necessary to allow satisfactory installation and functioning for
the complete HVAC systems.

8.1.5 Air conditioned buildings shall be provided with required pressurisation to prevent
ingress of dirt / dust and sand into the internal environment. The effects of
pressurisation on building air leakage shall be taken into account when calculating
fresh air loads.

8.1.6 The Gas detectors (H2S, HC, etc.) in the outdoor air intake shall be provided for KOC
Plant Buildings or the location where presence of such gases are envisaged and shall
comply KOC Recommended Practice for Design, Selection and Location of Fire &
Gas Detection System “KOC-L-036”.

8.1.7 Outdoor air intake shall be a minimum of One (1) meter above the flat surface on
which they are located. Sand trap louvers shall be used on all air intakes unless
otherwise specified.

8.1.8 Position of inlet and outlet openings shall be selected to minimise the effect of wind-
driven sand on the air conditioning and ventilations systems.

8.1.9 Fire dampers shall be provided in ductwork for all fire wall penetrations to maintain
the integrity of the fire wall.

8.1.10 The operation of the HVAC System shall be fully integrated with the Electrical,
Instrumentation, Gas detection and Fire protection systems to provide a safe building
environment under all foreseeable working conditions and shall comply with the
requirements of the applicable codes and standards.

8.1.11 The general description of HVAC System {Direct Expansion (DX) Type} described in
this KOC Standard is limited to KOC Facilities / Office Buildings, Electrical Substation,
Blast Resistant Control Room, Control Buildings, Battery Room, LAN / Telecom
Room, Laboratories and Electrical Room in KOC. The type of Air conditioning system
and equipment for other KOC Buildings / Facilities shall be based on the type of
application, building utility as specified in the project document.

8.1.12 The requirement for redundancy of control system shall be reviewed and specified in
project specific requirements for control buildings, substations and security equipment
buildings.
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8.2 Substation Building

The HVAC System along with Pressurisation unit(s) of complete Substation Building
shall consist but not limited to the following:

8.2.1 The HVAC System of Substation building shall consist of Air Handling Unit (AHU)
located in AHU Room or on roof and aircooled condensing units (working + standby),
located on roof / ground floor with dual compressors of equal capacity and with a
holding charge of environmentally friendly refrigerant from the factory and field
installed refrigerant piping(s) to the associated direct expansion cooling coil(s).

8.2.2 Each Air Handling Unit (AHU) shall comprise the following components assembled
and mounted on a common frame:

a) Mixing Box section

b) Type A Filter section*
c) Type C Filter section*
d) Cooling Coil Section comprising two sets of coil, each set of coil to be based on
actual calculated requirements and engineering design allowances
e) Inspection section
f) Supply fan section with spare motor.
(* Refer Clause 12.0 of this KOC Standard for details)

8.2.3 The pressurisation unit shall be located on roof of the building or as specified in the
project document and should comprise the following:

a) Sand Trap Louver

b) Type A Filters*
c) Type B Filters*
d) Centrifugal Fans (one duty and one standby).
(* Refer Clause 12.0 of this KOC Standard for details. Project specific requirement, if different can be
addressed in project documents.)

8.3 Control Building

The HVAC System along with Pressurisation unit(s) of complete Control Building shall
consist but not limited to the following:

8.3.1 The HVAC System of Control Building shall be served by Aircooled ducted Packaged
Unit(s) and / or Aircooled ducted Split Unit(s) complete with insulated supply ducts,
air terminals, electrical duct heater, insulated return air duct, outside / fresh air
connection in the return air duct with sand louvers, return air filters and related
electrical work & controls or as specified in the project document.
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8.3.2 HVAC Equipment(s) {Packaged Unit and / or Ducted Split Units} shall be provided
along with 100 % Standby HVAC unit(s) and 100 % Standby pressurisation unit(s) for
KOC Plant / Non-Plant Buildings.

8.3.3 The aircooled DX ducted split unit(s) (if provided) for HVAC System of Control
Building, then the system shall consist of Air Handling Unit (AHU) located in AHU
Room or on Roof and aircooled condensing units (working + standby), located on roof
/ ground floor with dual compressors of equal capacity and with a holding charge of
environmentally friendly specified refrigerant from the factory and field installed
refrigerant piping(s) to the associated direct expansion cooling coil(s).

8.3.4 Each Air Handling Unit (AHU) shall comprise the following components assembled
and mounted on a common frame:

a) Mixing Box section

b) Type A Filter section*
c) Type C Filter section*
d) Cooling Coil Section comprising two sets of coil, each set of coil to be based on
actual calculated requirements and engineering design allowances.
e) Inspection section
f) Supply fan section (with spare motor for Plant / Non-Plant Building)
g) Steam Humidifier
h) Electric Heater.
(* Refer Clause 12.0 of this KOC Standard for details)

8.3.5 The pressurisation unit shall be located on roof of the building or as specified in the
project document and shall comprise the following:

a) Sand Trap Louver

b) Type A Filters
c) Type B Filters
d) Centrifugal Fans (one duty and one standby).
(* Refer Clause 12.0 of this KOC Standard for details)

8.4 Blast Resistant Control Building

The HVAC System along with Pressurisation unit(s) of complete Blast Resistant
Control Building shall consist but not limited to the following:

8.4.1 The HVAC System shall consist of Air Handling Unit (AHU) located suitably in AHU
Room (inside the blast resistant building) or explosion proof AHU on roof / ground and
explosion proof aircooled condensing units ( working + standby), located on roof /
ground floor with dual compressors of equal capacity and with a holding charge of
environmentally friendly refrigerant from the factory and field installed refrigerant
piping(s) to the associated direct expansion cooling coil(s).
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8.4.2 Each Air Handling Unit (AHU) (explosion proof or non explosion proof) shall comprise
the following components assembled and mounted on a common frame:
a) Mixing Box section
b) Type C Filter section
c) Cooling Coil Section comprising two sets of coil, each set of coil to be based on
actual calculated requirements and engineering design allowances
d) Supply fan section with spare motor
e) Inspection section.

8.4.3 The fresh air intake unit shall be located on roof of the building or as specified in the
project document and shall comprise the following:

a) Explosion Proof (E/P) fresh air fans (one working + one standby).
b) Fresh air intake duct, plenum box & common duct to be provided with Blast
sleeve / valves on roof top opening.
c) Fresh air-filter box shall be equipped with inertial dust filter and Type C Filter.
d) Chemical filter suitable for absorbing toxic gases (HC, H2S) and flammable
gases (if present) of 99 % efficiency as recommended by OSHA.
e) Fire detection linked with shut off motorised damper, fan motor trip and alarm
signal.
8.5 Battery Room

8.5.1 Battery room shall be provided with once through (supply and exhaust) air
conditioning system. The exhaust fan shall be provided with 100 % standby
arrangement.

8.5.2 Battery room ventilation rate shall ensure that hydrogen gas content does not exceed
1.5 % of room volume and shall not be less than 12 ACPH. Adequate arrangement
shall be made to ensure that that the Hydrogen emitted by batteries, if any, shall not
travel back to its adjacent rooms.

8.6 Telecom (LAN), Security Equipment and Electrical Rooms

Telecom (LAN), Security Equipment and Electrical Rooms shall be provided with
airconditioning system (cooling only) with 100 % standby arrangement. In case,
Telecom (LAN) Room(s), Security Equipment Room(s) and Electrical Room(s) are
provided with the central air conditioning system, independent Split type Air
conditioning unit(s) (Cooling only) shall also be provided as 100 % standby Air
conditioning unit.
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8.7 Gas Cylinder Room

Gas cylinder room shall be provided with once through (supply & exhaust) air
conditioning system. The exhaust fan shall be provided with 100 % standby
arrangement. Gas cylinder room ventilation rate shall not be less than Four (4) ACPH.

9.0 HVAC EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

HVAC equipment shall be in accordance with the requirement of this KOC Standard
and the Standards referred in Clause 4.2 of this KOC Standard.

9.1 Packaged Air Conditioner

9.1.1 General

a) Packaged air conditioners shall be factory assembled, tested, pre-charged

(fully) with environmental friendly refrigerant, pre-wired and ready to operate.
The unit shall consist of compressor(s), air cooled condenser, condenser
fan(s), evaporator section with DX Cooling Coil and Evaporator fan, drain tray,
power & control panel, refrigerant piping, service valves, filter dryers, sight
glasses, expansion valve, assosiated electrical and microprocessor based
operational & safety controls.

b) The package unit shall be furnished with multiple compressors and designed
for dual refrigeration system providing exceptional part load performance. The
complete independent refrigeration systems and associated electrical circuits
shall provide continuous operation if one refrigeration circuit fails.

9.1.2 Casing

The Package unit(s) shall be mounted on structural steel skid base(s) and support
frame. The support shall be painted with epoxy paint suitable for heavy industrial,
marine application and suitable for environmental condition specified in Clause 5.0 of
this KOC Standard. The unit shall be completely sealed against dust, rain and
corrosive gases and suitable for outdoor condition.

9.1.3 Compressor

a) Unit(s) / compressors up to 15.0 Tons of Refrigeration (TR) capacity, the

Compressors shall be accessible Hermetic gas cooled (Reciprocating or
Scroll) type with full charge of environmental friendly refrigerant and furnished
with internal overload protection device, internal pressure relief valve, oil
crankcase heater, lubrication system and shutoff valves at compressor inlet /
outlet.

b) Unit(s) / compressors above 15.0 Tons of Refrigeration (TR) capacity, the

compressors shall be accessible Semi-hermetic reciprocating type with suction
and discharge service valves, oil crankcase heater, suction strainer, oil
strainer, oil sight glass and oil charging connection. Semi hermetic compressor
shall have a force feed lubrication system with reversible oil pump and
operating oil charge. Compressor(s) motor(s) shall be refrigerant gas cooled,
fitted with internal thermal protection in all three phases.
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c) Compressors shall be provided with anti-vibration mounting to minimise noise

and vibration transmission. The packaged units shall be with electrically and
mechanically independent dual refrigerant circuits in both the cases above (a
or b) unless specified in the project document.

9.1.4 Condenser Coil

The condenser coils shall be constructed with seamless copper tubes mechanically
expanded into aluminum fins. The fins shall have full drawn collars to completely
cover the copper tube and protect against atmospheric corrosion. The entire fin area
shall have a factory applied corrosion treatment designed for maximum protection in
severe chemical atmosphere environment. The coating shall have an extremely high
durability factor. The coils shall be designed to provide liquid sub-cooling and shall
be leak tested to 450 psig (3.1 Mpa). Fin spacing shall not exceed 12 fins per inch.
Condenser coils shall be protected by wire mesh guard.

9.1.5 Condenser Fan and Motor

Condenser fans shall be propeller type and permanently lubricated, with

aluminum alloy blades, direct driven by a Totally Enclosed Air Over (TEAO)
electric motor operating at 1450 rpm (maximum). Each fan motor shall be
suitable for specified KOC power supply with class “F” insulation, Class "B"
temperature rise and to IP55 protection. The fan blades shall be
dynamically balanced and enclosed by means of a heavy-duty fan guard.
Fan guards shall be protected with anti-corrosive paint. The condenser fans
will cycle depending upon ambient temperature or refrigerant head
pressure.

9.1.6 Evaporator

The evaporator section shall be as per project specific requirement (double / single
skin construction), manufactured from zinc-coated steel, degreased and coated with
anti-corrosive paint. Panel shall be removable type and shall be with minimum 50 mm
thick fibre glass insulation or injected polyurethane insulation complying with
NFPA 90 A. The condensate drain pan shall be insulated.

9.1.7 DX Evaporator coil

a) The evaporator coil shall be of the direct expansion type. The coil shall be
constructed with seamless copper tubes mechanically expanded with
aluminum fins. The fins shall have full drawn collars to completely cover the
copper tube and protect against atmospheric corrosion. The entire fin area
shall have a factory applied corrosion treatment.

b) The coils shall be supplied with strainer, expansion valve, distributors and
suction gas headers. The face velocity of coil shall not exceed 550 FPM and
fin spacing shall not exceed 12 fins per inch. Coils shall be leak tested to
350 psi.
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9.1.8 Evaporator Fan and Motor

a) The unit shall be equipped with supply air fan. Fan shall be centrifugal Double
Inlet, Double Width (DIDW) type. Impeller shall be dynamically balanced and
resiliently mounted. Fan casing and impeller shall be of galvanised steel
construction. Fans shall be selected for their maximum efficiency to operate
quietly when handling the required air volume without overloading the fan
motor. Shaft bearing shall be permanent lubricated self-aligning type. Pulleys
suitable for use with V-belts drive to be fitted to motor and fan shaft. Fan total
static pressure shall suite the system in which it works.

b) The fan motor shall be suitable for power supply as specified in the project
document with Class F insulation, Class B temperature rise and to IP55
protection. The motor shall be mounted on slide rails to permit adjustment of
belt drive. The fan and motor assembly shall be completely isolated from the
cabinet by flexible connectors at the fan outlet and spring isolators under the
base plate assembly.

9.1.9 Refrigeration Circuit

The unit shall be delivered with full operating charge of environmental freindly
refrigerant (Refer Clause 13.0 of this KOC Standard). Refrigeration piping shall be
fabricated from refrigeration grade seamless copper tubes. Refrigeration circuit shall
include an accessible manual shut off valve, filter / drier, liquid line solenoid valve,
liquid sight glass / moisture indicator and thermostatic expansion valve.

9.1.10 Power & Control Panel

a) Unit mounted weatherproof control panel enclosure shall comprise of all

starting, operating and safety controls. The panel enclosure shall be fabricated
from heavy gauge sheet steel zinc phosphate coated and finish protected with
anticorrosive paint. Control panel enclosure shall be dust tight and
weatherproof and conform to IP55.

b) Panel access door shall be lockable. The control panel shall be factory wired.
Control function and component labeling shall comprise machine engraved
Traffolyte laminate with beveled. Stick on labels shall not be acceptable.
Circular interlocking plastic ferrules shall be used to identify all control wiring.

c) Controls shall include the following features as minimum:

i. Single phase preventer to monitor phase loss, single phasing, under

voltage and phase reversal.

ii. Time delay circuit to prevent short cycling of compressor by delaying

restart after a power failure or control circuit interruption.

iii. Individual, evaporator fan and condenser fan motor contactors.

iv. Circuit breakers for compressor motor. Overload relays for condenser
and evaporator fan motors.
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v. Compressor low-pressure safety switches, factory set for each circuit.

vi. Compressor oil failure and high-pressure safety switch, one per
compresor, manual reset types.

vii. Switches to Manual pump-down & Refrigerant charging valve for each
circuit.

viii. Control transformer, control circuit isolation disconnect switch.

ix. Multiple capacity (refrigeration) control.

x. Suction, discharge and oil pressure indication of refrigerant circuits.

Gauges shall be mounted outside control panel and shall be provided
with an isolating bib cock for each gauge.

xi. Signal from airflow switch (mounted in the supply duct) in case of
“No flow” or “Low flow” of supply air.

xii. Provision for shutting down the package unit when smoke / fire is
detected in any zone (one potential free contact for each package unit
shall be provided in the fire alarm panel for this purpose).

xiii. Low ambient fan cycling control.

xiv. Automatic lead lag control.

xv. Indication light for the following :

 Run indication for each compressor

 Fault indication for each compressor
 Indicator lamp test switch.

xvi. Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB).

9.1.11 Filter Section

a) Each unit shall be provided with complete set of return air filters. These filters
shall be sized to perform their duty with the specified face velocity at the rated
flow. The filters shall be installed with gaskets and clips to maintain a positive
pressure seal between filter and frame in order to prevent leakage; by-pass
unfiltered air and facilitates installation.

b) Filters shall be installed in such a manner that they can be quickly and easily
removed and that no special tools are required. Filters shall be arranged in
straight bank arrangement installation. Filter-sections shall be equipped with
removable access panels or doors for replacement & service of the filters.
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9.2 Fresh Air Filter

Each fresh air intake shall be provided with a Four (4) inch thick air filter. These filters
shall be of the permanent cleanable metallic type. The media shall be constructed of
layers of crimped galvanised steel wire mesh enclosure in galvanised steel enclosing
channel. The enclosing channel shall be provided with slots to retain heavy bail-wire
collapsible handles. Initial pressure drop shall not exceed 0.10 IWG and face velocity
300 FPM. Filters shall have not less than 80 % efficiency as measured by the
ASHRAE Weight Arrestance Test or equivalent.

9.3 Electric Heater

9.3.1 The electric heater shall consist of a slip-in type heater, mounted in the flanged duct.
Frame dimensions shall be made to match supply duct section. The frame shall be
attached directly to external flanges of the duct where the slip-in portion can be pulled
out without removing flanges from duct. All controls are mounted in the terminal box
of the slip-in portion.

9.3.2 The heater shall consist of finned tubular heating element accomplished by encasing
the heating coil in a ground metal sheath. Copper plated steel fins shall be brazed to
steel tubular sheath which includes an 80 / 20-nickel chrome resistant wire connected
to terminal pins. The tubular sheath shall be filled with high quality magnesium oxide
compressed to ensure a rapid and even heat transfer. The terminal pins shall form a
non heated section of the element and shall be insulated from the sheath by ceramic
bushes.

9.3.3 The frame or brackets shall be heavy gauge galvanised steel. Terminal bolts, nuts
and washers shall consist of corrosion resistant material and the terminal boxes are
to be metal protected against corrosion. A provision for earthing the terminal box and
casing shall be made. The control compartment shall be both dust and weatherproof.

9.3.4 The elements shall be suitable for power supply as specified in the project document
and shall be controlled by two or more steps depending on load demand using a zone
temperature sensor / controller. The heating load shall be balanced equally across all
three (3) phases.

9.3.5 Disconnect switch, thermal safety cut out, automatic & manual reset limit controls,
pilot light and airflow switches shall be provided with the heaters. The electric heaters
shall be interlocked with a static pressure switch.

9.4 Split Air Conditioner (Ducted Type)

The ducted split air conditioning unit shall consist of an Air Handling Unit and an Air
Cooled Condensing Unit (outdoor unit) with interconnecting piping, cabling, controls
and other accessories.

9.4.1 Air Handling Unit

Air Handling Unit (AHU) shall be factory built, packaged modular design, on a non-
corrosive rigid structural steel base frame with unit mounted control panel including
starter with all operating and safety controls.
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Each unit shall be complete with air tight insulated casing with double skinned panels,
insulated condensate drain pan, cooling coil, fan, fan motor, V belt drive with standby
electric motor (for Plant Buildings), removable panel access doors, air filters, fan
vibration isolators and any other accessories necessary for satisfactory operation.

a) Casing:

i. Each AHU shall be constructed from modular insulated double skin

panel of 50 mm overall thickness. All external surfaces of the panel
shall be made of galvanised steel, minimum 16-gauge sheet (18-gauge
sheet for 15000 CFM or less AHU’s capacity), finished with a scratch-
resistant permanent epoxy coating. The inner surface of the panel shall
be of galvanised steel, minimum 22-gauge sheet with a smooth surface
irrespective of AHU’s capacity.

ii. Panel insulation medium shall consist of an inert long fiber bacteria
resistant glass fiber slabs secured within the panel cavity using 100 %
coverage of adhesive applied to both panel. Adhesive shall be odorless
fire/smoke rated and suited for the application. Insulation shall be
minimum 2.0 lbs/ft3 density (32 kg/m3), thermal conductivity of
0.23 BTU in/ft2.F.h (0.033 W/mK) and 0.552 W/m2/°C heat transfer
coefficient.

iii. Casing shall be mounted on a welded galvanised structural steel base

frame, minimum 100 mm high, with lifting holes or lugs to hoisting of the
unit without distortion.

iv. All service panels shall be fitted with a neoprene sealing gasket and
secured in place with stainless steel fasteners. All other panels shall be
permanently secured by concealed stainless steel fasteners and sealed
with silicon sealant.

v. AHU’s shall be designed and constructed for ease of breakdown into

individual modules and reassembly. Where hinged access doors are
used, they shall be near full height with all welded structural framing
(both door and casing) and complete with inside / outside corrosion
resistant hinges and quick-release handles for easy opening. Hinged
access doors shall open towards the higher operating pressure side to
ensure a tight closure against the seal.

b) Cooling Coil

i. The evaporator coil shall have two separate circuits; each equipped with
a refrigerant distributor. Coils shall be made of 5/8" and (or) 3/8" OD
copper tubes expanded into aluminum fins. Coil face velocity shall not
exceed 500 FPM and fin spacing shall not exceed 12 fins per inch.

ii. The entire fin area shall have a factory applied corrosion treatment
designed for maximum protection in severe chemical atmosphere
environment. The coating shall have an extremely high durability factor.
Coils shall be leak tested to 450 psi (3.1 MPa). Bottom drain pan shall
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be insulated double wall galvanised steel sloped towards left and right
drain fitting.

c) Fan

i. Centrifugal fans shall be backward curved inclined airfoil DIDW type,

mounted on a common rigid structural frame and installed in the cabinet
on spring type 98 % vibration isolation mounting system. Discharge
shall be isolated from the main cabinet with heavy-duty, bacteria
resistant flexible connections. Fan wheels shall be AMCA certified
statically and dynamically balanced.

ii. Fans shall be selected for their maximum efficiency and minimum noise
generation. Outlet velocity shall not exceed 2000 FPM unless otherwise
specified. Rotation speed shall be selected to minimise impeller-
generated noise over the operating range of the fan. Shaft bearing shall
be permanent grease lubricated, self-aligning type and shall be
designed for a minimum 2,00000 hours average running life based on
full time operation.Minimum required efficiency shall be 70 %. Forward
curved centrifugal fans shall be selected for capacity of 5000 CFM or
less but with required efficiency of 75 % approximately.

iii. All exposed parts shall be well protected against corrosion or made from
corrosion resistant materials and shall not support bacterial growth. An
approved synthetic resin (white epoxy) coating minimum 100-micron
factory applied, in complete accordance with coating Manufacturer’s
recommendations shall be provided.

iv. Pulleys and V-belts shall be selected at 200 % maximum motor start-
up torque and have a minimum of two (2) V-belts. Fixed drive pulleys
shall be used on any drives over 5 HP and variable pitch type under
5 HP. Extra fixed pulleys shall be supplied to permit final balancing
adjustments of ± 15 % of specified conditions. Drive belts shall be
adjusted by repositioning the motor on rigid slide rails.

v. Motor shall be TEFC enclosure to IP55 with “Class F” insulation,

“Class B" temperature rise and suitable for operation on specified
electrical supply. Fused isolation switches shall be provided, exposed
and clearly identified on the access side of the fan sections.

vi. AHU (serving the electrical substation and control room) shall include a
blower section with duty and standby motor(s). The standby motor with
drive package (Spare pulleys fixed on blower and motor shafts, belts
and electrical power supply to the standby motor) shall be provided
within the blower section in such a way that the same can be connected
manually by fixing the belt & electrical connection, whenever the duty
blower motor fails.
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d) Filters

i. Filters shall consist of a type “A” (refer clause 12.2.1 of this KOC
Standard) pre filter and a high efficiency filter type “C”. All filters shall be
mounted in slide out frames for ease of service. Access doors shall be
fully gasketed and secured in place with cam access type fasteners.
Filter shall be suitable for ambient temperature range of 3 °C to 60 °C
and relative humidity upto 100 %.

ii. Each air filter shall be fitted with a pressure differential indicator and
switch. In the event of reaching a high-pressure differential across any
filter, a common indicating lamp shall be lit. Indicator lamp shall be
located on the control panel.

e) Mixing Box (Return Air and Fresh Air Mixing Zone)

The mixing section shall be provided with dampers on return air and fresh air
connections with contra-rotating feature as per the specifications in clause
10.3.3 of this KOC Standard. The dampers shall be arranged to operate
automatically with one set of linkage. Suitable length operating rods and
linkage for connection to an electric damper motor shall be provided.

9.4.2 Air Cooled Condensing Unit

The units shall be complete with compressor(s), air cooled condenser(s), condenser
fans with motor(s), starter(s), refrigerant piping, charging valves, protection / safety
devices, controls, vibration isolators and all other required accessories. The
condensing units shall be located on the ground / roof level as specified in the project
document.

a) Cabinet:

The cabinet shall be of all minimum 16 gauged galvanised steel construction

with weather tight joints and coted with anti-corresive paints. Casing shall be
mounted on a hot dip galvanised steel frame with provision for unit hoisting.

b) Compressors: Refer clause 9.1.3 of this Standard for details

c) Air Cooled Condensers: Refer clause 9.1.4 of this Standard for details
d) Condenser Fans / Motors: Refer clause 9.1.5 of this Standard for details
e) Refrigerant Circuit: Refer clause 9.1.9 of this Standard for details
(Unit shall be shipped with Nitrogen holding
Only).
f) Controls: Refer clause 9.1.10 of this Standard for details.

9.5 Room / Mini Split Air Conditioner

Room type / Mini split units shall comprise of matched systems, consisting of outdoor
units suitable for mounting at the ground / roof level and indoor units suitable for
mounting on the wall. The unit shall comprise of the following main components:
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9.5.1 Outdoor Unit

a) Compressor: Shall be hermetically sealed type with inherent thermal and

electrical overload protection, mounted on vibration absorbing base.

b) Condenser Coil: Shall be constructed of seamless copper tubing, expanded

and bonded to aluminum plate fins. Condenser coil shall be painted and
protected by a full plastic coated grille guard.

c) Condenser Fan Motor: Shall be a PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor) single end
shaft type with permanently sealed bronze bearings and be suspended from
unit to fan.

d) Condenser Fan: Shall be a rust resisting aluminum blade, propeller type. Air
discharge shall be directly out from the top or the side of the unit.

e) Cabinet: Shall be constructed of galvanised steel with a polyester urethane

powder coating for a high gloss finish. Knockouts shall be provided for electrical
connections. Access panel shall be removable for normal service function.
Unit shall be shipped with holding charge of Nitrogen and shall be suitable
environmental friendly refrigerant unless otherwise specified. The unit shall be
equipped with flare type refrigerant connections with service valves. Also, the
unit shall be capable of operating at low ambient temperature.

9.5.2 Indoor Unit (Wall Mounted)

a) The indoor unit shall comprise of a cooling coil, circulating air fan thermostatic
expansion valve or capillary tube and any other required accessories. The
cooling coil shall be a series of seamless copper tubes with copper or
aluminum plate fins mechanically bonded to the tube.

b) The fan shall be of the centrifugal type with forward curved multi-vane
impeller(s) mounted on a mild steel shaft. The fan shall be directly driven by
electric motor. The fan shall be complete with multi speed remote switch to
control supply air volume.

c) The indoor unit shall be complete with removable front panel with twin outlet
flaps enabling precise adjustment of airflow direction to assure that warm or
cold air quickly reaches all corners of a room / space.

d) The unit shall be complete with cleanable cartridge type air filters accessible
from the front of the unit without removing the front panel. The condensate
drain shall include a drain pan.

e) The system shall be complete with interconnecting refrigerant pipe package,

wired remote control incorporating thermostat, fan speed switch,
programmable on / off timer and auto fan with cool function.
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9.5.3 Indoor Unit (Ceiling Suspended Type)

a) Fan coil units shall be ceiling suspended cabinet for exposed installation,
complete with stamped supply grille, one inch thick cleanable filter and return
grille. Unit casing shall be zinc coated galvanised steel with electrostatic
polyester powder coating. The unit casing shall be lined with ½" thick fiber
glass acoustic and thermal insulation.

b) Direct expansion cooling coil shall be manufactured from seamless copper

tubes mechanically bonded to aluminum fins. Cooling coils shall be factory
leak tested for air pressure at 300 psig under water. Coils shall be rated in
accordance with AHRI 410.

c) Fan coil units serving the stores shall have provision for winter heating.
Heating elements shall be constructed from high quality 80 / 20 nickel chrome
resistance wire connected to terminal pins and centered in a metal tube with
galvanised steel fin. The elements shall be isolated from the casing. Heating
elements shall be factory built.

d) Drain pan shall be double skin type from galvanised steel. Pans shall be full
width and fully insulated with Styrofoam coated with bitumen / rubber adhesive
and vapour barrier for maximum protection against corrosion and sweating. A
drain connection shall be provided for removal of condensate.

e) Fan shall be provided with centrifugal double inlet double width for operation
with low noise. Fan shall be direct driven by single phase, multi speed
permanent split capacitor motor operating almost noiselessly with permanent
lubricated sleeve bearings.

f) Fan motor shall be inherently protected by means of thermal cut-outs

embedded in the windings. This thermal cut-out is calibrated to trip out when
winding reaches a pre-determined temperature. The thermal cut out shall
automatically reset when the temperature returns to a safe limit. The unit shall
be provided with a wall mounted thermostat with a sub base.

9.6 Fans (for Ventilation System)

The fans shall generally be in accordance with the following requirements:

9.6.1 Twin Cabinet Type Fans

a) Twin Cabinet fans shall be of the centrifugal direct drive type. The fan housing
shall be constructed of heavy gauge galvanised steel and shall include pre-
punched mounting brackets. The housing interior shall be lined with ½"
acoustical insulation. The outlet duct collar shall include an aluminum back draft
damper and shall be adaptable for horizontal or vertical discharge. The access
for wiring shall be external.

b) The motor disconnect shall be internal and of the plug in type. The motor shall
be mounted on vibration isolators. The fan wheels shall be of the forward
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curved centrifugal type constructed of galvanize steel and dynamically

balanced.

9.6.2 Wall Mounted Propeller Fans (Normal)

Fan shall be direct driven axial flow type with non-overloading characteristics, selected
for high efficiency and quiet running. The fan shall be of the heavy-duty type with
durable construction and suitable for continuous operation. Motor shall be totally
enclosed fitted with thermal cut out. Fan accessories shall include gravity type louver
shutter on the discharge side.

9.6.3 Wall Mounted Propeller Fans (with Flame Proof / Explosion Proof Motor)

The fan shall include the following features in addition to the normal Wall unit
described under clause 9.6.2 of this Standard.

a) Non sparking fan blade.

b) Fan motor specified for Flameproof / Explosion proof application, rated for
EExd Zone 1 Group II & II b or as applicable.

9.6.4 Roof Extract Fans

a) Centrifugal or mixed flow roof Exhaust fan unit shall be direct driven, with spun
aluminum wheel and shall be with weatherproof housing incorporating an
integral weather shield; resilient mounted motor; ½ inch (13 mm) mesh,
16 gauge GI or Aluminum bird screen, square base to suit roof curb with
continuous curb gaskets; secured with Cadmium plate bolts and screws.

b) Roof curb shall be 10 inch high concrete up-stand built-in situ with 2 inch wood
block fasten to it.

c) Disconnect switch shall be factory wired, non-fusible, housing for thermal

overload protected motor.

d) Back draft damper shall be gravity activated, aluminum multiple blade

construction, felt edged with nylon bearings.

e) Roof cowl shall be manufactured from fibre reinforced polyester resin UV

stabilised and rendered fire retardant.

f) Bird screens shall be welded galvanised steel wire grid with framing suitable
for bolting to prevent entry of birds when the fans are not in operation.

g) Operation of the fans shall be achieved from control panel as specified in the
project document. Control panel shall have provision for ON / OFF push button
controls, fan run indication lamp for individual fans and a lamp test button as a
minimum.

9.6.5 Bifurcated Fan (For Kitchen Hood Extract Application)

a) This type shall be direct drive type Axial Aerofoil Bifurcated with motor outside
the air stream. Casing shall be long type complete with motor mounted
electrical terminal box, shall be constructed from spun steel with hot dip
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galvanised finish suitable for use against corrosive fluids. Fit with inlet and
outlet flanges of quick fit type.

b) Impeller shall be aerofoil type with disc cast aluminum hub and cast aluminum
blades. Assemble impellers using plated set screws and self locking units.
Pitch angle shall be adjustable and factory set to provide the required duty. All
castings shall be inspected by X-Ray prior to assembly.

c) Motor shall be totally enclosed protected to IP55 with “Class F” insulation and
“Class B” temperature rise. Operating Temperature shall be 200 °C fluid
temperature.

9.6.6 Battery Room Exhaust Fan

a) Fan shall be axial flow type (direct drive) with non-overloading characteristics,
selected for high efficiency and quiet running. The fan shall be of the heavy-
duty type and shall be of durable construction and proven performance. Casing
shall be manufactured from mild steel with powder coat finish. Fans shall be
supplied with motor side guard. Fan accessories shall include wall cowl,
impeller side guard and back draft gravity damper.

b) Fan motor shall be explosion proof, suitable for ambient temperature of 50 °C,
EExd Zone-1,Group IIC (Hydrogen), T3 classification and suitable for electrical
power supply as specified in the project document.

9.6.7 All the Fans shall bear a permanently affixed Manufacturer's name plate containing
model number and individual serial number for identification. “Sticks on” labels shall
not be acceptable.

10.0 REFRIGERANT PIPING AND THERMAL INSULATION

10.1 The refrigerant pipings shall be designed to ensure that the acceptable pressure drops
in each refrigerant piping of refrigeration cycle shall not exceed 2 °F (1.12 °C) for
suction line / hot gas line and 1 °F (0.56 °C) for liquid lines. All field piped (refrigerant)
systems have compressor oil passing through the refrigerant circuit and back to the
compressor. A minimum velocity shall be maintained in the refrigerant piping so that
sufficient oil is returned back to compressor sump at full and part load conditions. A
minimum velocity of 500 FPM for horizontal suction / hot gas lines and 1000 FPM for
suction / hot gas risers.

10.2 Refrigerant pipes assembled in the field shall consist of copper tubing and recessed
solder joint fittings. Tubing shall be type `ACR' (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
hard drawn in accordance with ASTM B 280. Fittings shall be wrought copper or
tinned cast brass. Where required for connection to gauges and control devices,
tubing with OD not larger than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) shall be type “K”, soft (annealed) with
flared tube or double ferrule compression fittings suitable for high pressure.

10.3 On all joints in refrigeration piping flux and solder shall be used. Tubing shall be
protected against oxidation during silver soldering by use of dry nitrogen flowing
through the tubing. Refrigerant piping shall be installed so as to ensure continuous
automatic return of oil to the compressors. Gauges, thermometers and the like
supported directly on pipes shall be leveled.
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10.4 Refrigerant stop valves shall be of the back seating, key operated, steel cap type.
Valves, which must be opened and closed in a regular operation, shall have hand
wheels and shall be of the backless type. Valves connected to copper tubing shall
have solder type ends or flanged ends and soldered flange adapters.

10.5 Each refrigerant circuit shall include a liquid line sight glass with moisture indicator, a
replaceable core type filter drier with a bypass valve, solenoid valve and high / low
pressure controller. The system shall have arrangement for pump down control with
cycling relay or any other approved arrangement.

10.6 Refrigerant pipes, valves, strainers and the like & fitting shall be insulated with rigid
fiberglass of not less than 6 lb./ft3 density, performed sectional insulating material split
longitudinally into two halves with factory applied reinforced aluminum foil coating with
the following minimum thickness:

Suction pipes 2" (50 mm)

10.7 The insulation shall be secured to the piping by an adequate number of non-corrosive
straps drawn tight and neatly cut. The straps shall not damage the insulation or vapour
seal. Wires shall not be used.

10.8 The hot gas lines shall be insulated wherever there is a possibility of personnel safety
hazard.

10.9 All insulated pipes shall be aluminum clad after reinforced aluminum foil vapour
sealing with anodized 0.016 inch (0.4 mm) thick aluminum sheets. Painting is not
required above the aluminum cladding. All insulated refrigerant pipes exposed to
ambient conditions shall be aluminum cladded for mechanical protection.

11.0 HVAC DUCT DESIGN, DUCT WORK AND ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS
11.1 Duct Design and Air Distribution

11.1.1 ‘Equal Friction Methods’ shall be followed for sizing the duct systems unless
otherwise specified in the project document. The friction loss per unit length of duct
shall be kept constant through out the system and shall not exceed 0.1 IWG per
100 ft. of duct length.

11.1.2 The rectangual duct shall be so sized as to have low aspect ratio – the ratio in any
case shall not exceed 4:1.

11.1.3 The recommended maximum duct velocities for low velocities system shall be as
given in Table-3 of this Standard.
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TABLE - 3
( Recommended Maximum Duct Velocity (in FPM))

Application To Limit To Limit Frictional Losses (Duct Friction)

Noise
Main Duct Branch Duct

Main Supply Return Supply Return

Duct

Residences 600 1000 800 600 600

Offices, 1200 1500 1200 1200 1000

Clinic,
Libraries,
Cafeteria,
Laboratory,
Control
Building,
Substation

Auditorium / 800 1300 1100 1000 800

Meeting
Room

11.2 Duct Work

11.2.1 Ducts shall be designed, fabricated, assembled and connected in accordance with
the ASHRAE & SMACNA recommendation for the type of construction (low pressure)
or as specified in the project document.

11.2.2 All sheet metal ductwork shall be of lock forming quality galvanised steel and
produced from cold rolled, close annealed, plain, un-salted, galvanised mild steel
sheets of soft bending quality especially suitable for air conditioning / ventilation work
complying to BS EN 10346 and BS EN 10143 unless otherwise specified.

11.2.3 Galvanised steel shall be with G90 Zinc Coating in accordance with ASTM A653 /
ASTM A90.

11.2.4 The thickness of galvanised steel sheet for duct fabrication (rectangular / square
duct), maximum sizes of ducting, transverse joint and bracing details shall be in
accordance with the Table – 4 of this Standard.
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TABLE - 4

Max. Gauge (US) Transverse Joint and Bracing

Duct Size
Up to 12" 24 ¾" Pocket joint at 8 ft. centers.

13" - 18" 24 1" pocket joint at 8 ft. center with cross breaking.
19" - 30" 22 1" pocket joint at 4 ft. centers with cross breaking.

31" - 42" 22
1" pocket joint at 4 ft. centers with cross bracing and
1 x 1 x 1/16-inch angle girth at 8 ft. centers bolted to the
pocket joints.

43" - 54" 20 1½" pocket joint at 4 ft. centers with cross bracing and
1½" x 1½" x 3/16 inch angle girth at 8 ft. center bolted
to the pocket joints.

55" - 72" 20 1½" pocket joint 4 ft. centers with cross bracing and
1½" x 1½" x 3/16 inch angle girth at 8 ft. centers bolted
to the pocket joints.

11.2.5 Openings for instrument connections shall be provided with all standard fittings as
approved by KOC.

11.2.6 All openings in ductwork shall be sealed to prevent intrusion of dust and foreign
materials.

11.2.7 All bracing and reinforcement angles shall be made of black steel, of anti-rust paint
prior to installation.

11.2.8 Pocket locks, deflectors and all branch ducts which require joints between two (2)
sheet metal pieces shall be made using aluminum rivets having a round head at one
side. Alternatively, blind pop rivets of appropriate size shall be used. Ductwork shall
be so constructed that when erected it shall be airtight and shall be free from
movement, sagging or drumming under all operating conditions.

11.2.9 Wherever ducts require to clear structural members, the overall dimension of the duct
shall be changed provided the cross-sectional area is not reduced and aspect ratio
shall be within operable range. All duct elbows having an inside radius smaller than
the width of the elbow shall be equipped with approved guide vanes tightly riveted to
the duct.

11.2.10 Duct-turns shall be installed in all cases where 90-degree square elbows are used
and short take-off are used on large ducts. Guide splatter vanes shall not be spaced
more than 150 mm apart.

11.2.11 The throat radius of a bend shall not be less than half the width of the associated side
of the duct. When it is not possible to comply with this, duct turning vanes or right
angle bends shall be used.
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11.2.12 All right angle bends must be fitted with turning vanes. The vanes shall be spaced in
such a way that the aspect ratio of each of the individual elbows will be in the region
of 6:1.

11.2.13 All side outlet take-offs (outlet collars) shall have a throat radius of not less than half
the width of take-off and are to be fitted with fixed turning vanes.

11.2.14 All ductwork reducers shall have a slope or taper of one to seven, unless this slope
cannot be maintained. In any case, a maximum slope of one in four shall not exceed.

11.2.15 Access doors shall be provided wherever necessary to facilitate inspections, cleaning
and maintenance. Duct doors shall be suitably stiffened and located in accessible
positions.

11.2.16 Ductwork supports shall be of mild steel angle sections spaced at 1800 mm
maximum and projecting 50 mm on either side of duct insulation. The hanger rods
shall be suspended from the steel structure / slab with hexagonal headed bolts and
double nuts with flat steel washers.

11.2.17 Where ductwork passes through openings in the steel structure of the buildings, no
metal link shall exist between ductwork and structure. Ducts are to be supported
either side of the steel structure penetration. Where ductwork or equipment has to be
supported from the steel structure (i.e. hanging below the structure in plant rooms,
corridors and the like), spring hangers or vibration isolation mounts shall be used.

11.2.18 All steelwork (supports) shall be coated prior to erection with base coat of red oxide
primer and top coat of grey paint applied after erection on exposed metal parts. All
steelworks such as angle iron, hanging rods, brackets, bolts, nuts, locknuts and the
like which are necessary for the support of the ductwork shall be supplied and
installed.

11.3 Duct Work Accessories

11.3.1 Volume Control Dampers (VCD) (System Balancing)

Manual volume control damper shall be of the butterfly or multiple blade type, with 16
gauge galvanised steel frame, stainless steel blades, sleeves, bearings as required
for balancing purposes. Multiple blade dampers shall have interlocking blades.

11.3.2 Splitter Dampers (SD)

At each point of division in a supply duct where a branch duct is taken off, an
adjustable splitter or deflecting damper shall be fitted to the full depth of the duct, with
operating rod and locking quadrant. These deflecting dampers shall be permanently
set and locked in position after completion of the installation and adjustment with fans
running. Operating rods shall be full blade length extending through the duct to
externally mounted bearing plates.
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11.3.3 Motorised Dampers (MD) (Shut-off Operation)

Motorised dampers shall be of the multiple blade type and shall be provided with
galvanised steel frame and interlocking blades, sleeves, bearings as required for shut-
off purposes. Blades shall be fabricated from stainless steel with seamed edge and
suitable length operating rods and linkage for connection to an electric damper motor
shall be provided. Damper shall close on loss of power.

11.3.4 Fire Dampers (FD)

a) Fire dampers shall be installed in all ductwork, crossing over to the other fire
zones whether indicated in the drawings or not.

b) Fire dampers shall be of curtain type with blades out side the air stream. Frames
shall be of galvanised steel; Blades and closure spring shall be of stainless
steel. Fusible link shall be rated for 160 °F (71 °C). Multi section fire dampers
will be considered for larger sized opening.

c) Motorised fire dampers shall be multiple blade type with actuators connected to
the control panel. In the event of fire or release of fire suppressant, the fire
damper shall be actuated through a signal from the control panel. Motorised fire
dampers shall also be provided with the fusible rod as specified above.

d) Fire dampers shall conform to NFPA 251, NFPA 255, NFPA 259,
BS 476 (Parts 20-23) and UL 555. Fire dampers shall maintain their integrity
for a period similar or exceeding the structure where it is installed.

11.3.5 Back Draft Dampers (BDD)

Gravity back draft dampers shall be multi blade parallel action dampers. Blades shall
be maximum 6” wide and of 16 gauge galvanised steel or Aluminum and edges will
be sealed with felt or flexible vinyl. The blades shall be pivoted using steel pivot pins
and linked to open for 90 degrees without rattling.

11.3.6 Duct Hardware

a) Quadrant Locks: Provide all manually operated dampers with quadrants

incorporating locking mechanism for operating handles. The “OPEN” and
“SHUT” positions shall be embossed on the faceplate for easy identification.

b) Turning Vanes: Provide turning vanes and vane runners as shown in the
relevant drawings.

c) Test Holes: Provide duct test holes consisting of slot and cover for testing
purpose wherever required.

11.3.7 Pressure Regulating Damper

a) Pressure regulating damper shall be of gravity operating type, with 14 gauge

extruded aluminum channel frame, aluminum blades, stainless steel shaft,
sleeves, bearings as required for regulating purpose.
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b) Pressure regulating damper shall be having fully interlocked blades arranged

to give parallel action. The back pressure exerted by the dampers shall be by
means of an adjustable spring or weight. Weight to be adjusted as per site
requirement. Test certificate shall also be provided to KOC.

11.3.8 Electric Duct Heater

a) The electric duct heater shall consist of a slip-in type heater, mounted in the
flanged duct. Frame dimensions are made to match supply duct section. The
frame is attached directly to external flanges of the duct where the slip-in portion
could be pulled out without removing flanges from duct. All controls are mounted
in the terminal box of the slip-in portion.

b) The heater shall consist of finned tubular heating element accomplished by

encasing the heating coil in a ground metal sheath. Copper plated steel fins
shall be brazed to steel tubular sheath which includes an 80/20-nickel chrome
resistant wire connected to terminal pins. The tubular sheath shall be filled with
high quality magnesium oxide compressed to ensure a rapid and even heat
transfer. The terminal pins shall form a non heated section of the element and
shall be insulated from the sheath by ceramic bushes.

c) Frame / brackets, nuts, bolts, washers and electrical terminal box shall be hot
dip galvanised. Terminal box and casing shall have provision for earthing.

d) The control pannel shall be suitably constructed to prevent the entry of dust and
water shall have an ingress protection of IP 42 in accordance with IEC 60529,
unless otherwise specified.

e) The elements shall operate on electrical power supply as specified in the project
document and shall be controlled by two or more steps depending on load
demand using a zone temperature sensor / controller. The heating load shall
be balanced equally across all 3 phases.

f) Disconnect switch, thermal safety cut out, automatic and manual reset limit
controls, pilot light and airflow switches shall all be provided with the heaters.
The electric heaters shall be interlocked with a static pressure switch.

11.3.9 Flexible Connection

Flameproof flexible connections shall be fitted on all suction and discharge

connections of fans and air handling units to prevent the transmission of vibration
through ducts to occupied spaces. Flexible connections shall be factory fabricated
from neoprene coated fiberglass. Flexible connections shall not be painted.

11.3.10 Flexible Ducting

Flexible ducting shall be factory fabricated from a stainless steel wire spiral tube,
externally and internally coated with a reinforced PVC foil and 50 mm thick external
insulation with vapour barrier. Tubes shall be fitted closely with clamps and be secured
in an airtight fashion to duct take-off and terminal units. The unclasped section of the
flexible tube shall be kept straight or shall be bent with the maximum radius possible
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to prevent noise generation and to reduce pressure drop. The flexible tube shall be
kept as short as possible. Flexible tubes shall not be painted.

11.3.11 Sound Attenuators

Attenuators and sound absorbent material shall be provided where required in the
duct work systems to ensure that noise ratings do not exceed those specified. The
attenuators and sound absorbent materials shall be so designed and installed in the
duct work that they offer low resistance to airflow, have adequate strength and
cohesion to resist erosion by air and do not produce dust. They shall be free from
odour and proof against rot, damp, vermin and shall be capable of withstanding
environmental corrosive conditions as per “KOC Standard for Basic Design Data”
(KOC-G-007). Adhesive shall be compatible with the sound absorbent materails and
shall be non-flammable.

11.3.12 Air Outlets and Air Inlets

Air outlets and air inlets shall be constructed from extruded Aluminum with polyster
powder coated finish to a colour approved by KOC. A sponge rubber gasket shall be
provided behind the frames and nylon bushings at the blade connection to the frame,
and wherever applicable wall frame shall also be provided. The recommended terminal
velocity range for air outlets shall be 500-700 FPM.

a) Supply Air Register

The supply air register shall be provided with adjustable horizontal front blades,
vertical rear blades and opposed blade dampers.
b) Return Air Grilles

Return air grilles shall be provided with fixed horizontal front blades.

c) Exhaust Air Register

Exhaust air register shall be provided with fixed horizontal front blades and
volume control dampers.

d) Square Ceiling Supply Diffusers

Diffusers shall be square louver face type made from extruded Aluminum.
Diffusers shall be fitted with supply volume dampers and equalising grids as
furnished by the diffuser Manufacturer. Volume controls for these outlets shall
be accessible through the outlet from below the diffuser and shall maintain their
setting when adjusted. Each diffuser shall be provided with sponge rubber or
felt gasket and angle ring or frame for securing the ductwork.

e) Linear Bar Supply / Return Grille

The number of slots for linear bar supply / return grille shall be as specified in the
project document. Frame wall thickness shall be 1 / 16 inch minimum. Blades
spaced ½" on center and ¼" thickness at face.
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f) Door Grilles

Door Grilles shall be inverted V-blade which will not permit vision through the
grille blades. Blades shall not be more than 13 mm apart. The minimum free
area shall be at least 70 %. Louvers shall be of the double frame type with a
frame on each side of the door.

g) Fresh Air Intake and Exhaust Louvers (Gravity Shutter Type)

i. Fresh air inlet louvers shall be sand trap type consisting of vertical channel
separator vanes mounted in enclosure / frame having self-emptying sand /
moisture discharge opening in base. The louver shall be selected to have a
maximum face velocity of 300 FPM.The exhaust air louvers shall be of the
inclined blade gravity shutter louver selected to have a maximum face
velocity of 600 FPM. Trapped sand shall be discharged beyond the face of
the wall on which the louver is mounted.

ii. All inlet and outlet louvers shall be supplied complete with bird wire mesh
guards and shall be designed to minimise the penetration of wind driven
dust, sand and moisture into the HVAC system.

h) Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes

i. The variable air volume boxes (bypass type) with controls shall be ceiling
mounted and capable of modulating airflow to maintain zone / room
temperature. Casing of VAV boxes shall be double skin of 22 gauge
(minimum) galvanised steel with minimum 25 mm thick glass fiber insulation
and complying with NFPA 90A and UL 181.

ii. Motorised air volume damper assembly shall be inside unit casing and
control components inside protective metal shroud. Mount damper operator
to position damper normally open. Volume damper shall be of galvanised
steel with peripheral gasket & self-lubricating bearings and maximum
damper leakage 2 % of design air flow at 250 Pa rated inlet static pressure.

11.4 Duct Work Insulation

11.4.1 General

a) All the insulation products and their application shall comply with NFPA 90A.

b) Insulation shall be applied in such a manner that there will be no air circulation
within the insulation and the applied surface. Surface imperfections in such as
chipped edges, small joints or cracks and small voids or holes shall be filled
with light insulating material or with insulating cement.

c) Where a vapour barrier is fixed on site, it shall be fixed in such a manner as to

obviate the possibility of moisture penetration. Fixing, where required, shall be
by means of approved type of bituminous compound or approved adhesive by
KOC.
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d) No ducts, piping or equipment shall be insulated until leak tested and approved
by KOC.

e) Insulation of all services shall be continued through sleeves and in particular

through penetrations in the concrete elements so as to avoid rattling. The
insulation on exposed risers shall extend through the floor slabs. Insulation
shall be applied to supply and return air ducts and all associated accessories.

The type of insulation to be used for the various services and equipment shall be
detailed hereinafter.

11.4.2 External Thermal Insulation

a) External thermal insulation material shall have a thermal conductivity of not

greater than 0.29 BTU/hr/ft2/°F/inch thickness, blanket type measured at an
average temperature of 100 °F(37.8 °C) with minimum density of 1.5 lb/ft3.
Rigid slab type shall be with minimum density of 3 lb/ft3.

b) The insulation shall be provided with an integral fire retardant vapour barrier
jacket with the following minimum recommended thickness in Table-5 of this
Standard.

TABLE-5

Location of Ducts Thickness for Insulation

Ducts exposed to outside (Rigid Type) 2 inch

Ducts inside AHU rooms or other machinery rooms 2 inch

Ducts above false ceiling or in Attic spaces where no

2 inch
return air passage is expected

Ducts in unconditioned areas 2 inch

Ducts in conditioned areas or in return air passages 1 inch

c) Thermal duct insulation shall be factory manufactured and flexible roll type
glass fiber with glass reinforced Aluminum foil facing. Insulation shall be fixed
to the entire surface of the ducts with suitable fire-resistant adhesive applied
as recommended by the insulation Manufacturer. For sealing insulating joints,
a 4-inch wide reinforced adhesive and vapour proofed tape shall be used.

d) Duct insulation shall be continuous through duct sleeves and openings. The
insulation shall be secured to the ducts with fold over type overhead slips at
12" (300 mm) to 18" (450 mm) centers / approved equivalent and vapour seal
all punctures.

e) Alternatively, galvanised sheet metal angle strips of 24 gauge fixed to all with
wire shall be used. Where ducts are run inside plant rooms or where they are
exposed to view indoors, they shall be wrapped with an 8-oz. canvas jacket in
place with suitable adhesive.
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f) Ducts insulation exposed to atmosphere shall be clad with anodized 0.016"

thick aluminum sheets. No painting is required above the aluminum sheet
cladding.

11.4.3 Acoustic Duct Lining

a) Internal duct lining for acoustic insulation where applicable shall not be less
than 1 inch thick fiberglass mat faced flexible blanket of fine fibber having a
thermal conductivity of not greater than 0.275 BTU/hr/ft2/°F/inch thickness
measured at an average temperature of 100 °F (37.8 °C) with minimum density
of 1.5 lb/ft3 and accurately banded surface mat coated with clear or black
neoprene / as specified in the project document.

b) Lining shall be applied with 100 % coverage of fire resistive adhesive

compound and mechanical fastenings at a distance approved by KOC.

c) Sampling of insulation material and method of vapour sealing, covering lagging

and fixing shall be submitted by the Contractor for KOC approval before
installation at site.

12.0 AIR FILTERS

12.1 General

a) The outside (fresh) air and the recirculated air contain dust and suspended
impurities. So, each Air Handling Unit (AHU) shall be provided with a complete
set of air filters cell. These filters shall be sized to perform their duty with a face
velocity of 350 FPM at the rated air flow.

b) The filters shall be installed with gaskets and clips to maintain a positive
pressure seal between filter and frame in order to prevent leakage, by-pass
unfiltered air and facilitate installation.

c) Filters shall be installed in such a manner that they shall be quickly and easily
removed. Filters shall be arranged in straight or V bank.

d) Filters section shall be equipped with removable access panels or doors for
replacement and service of the filters.

e) The filters are to be suitable for an ambient temperature of 3 °C and 60 °C and

relative humidity of 100 %.

f) The efficiency of the air filters shall be in accordance with ASHRAE 52.2
arrestance and dust spot efficiency tests.
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12.2 Types of Air Filter

12.2.1 Type A

a) Filters shall be of the permanent cleanable metallic type. The media shall be
constructed of layers of crimped, galvanised steel wire mesh enclosure in
galvanised steel enclosing channel. The enclosing channel shall be provided
with slots to retain heavy bailwire collapsible handles. The initial pressure drop
shall not exceed 7.5 mm WG and face velocity 350 FPM.

b) Filters shall have an arrestance test efficiency of not less than 80 %.

12.2.2 Type B

a) Filters shall be disposable type, high efficiency and 300 mm minimum depth.
The initial pressure drop shall not exceed 7.5 mm WG and face velocity
350 FPM.

b) Filters shall have dust spot test efficiency of not less than 90 %.

12.2.3 Type C

a) Filters shall be disposable type, medium efficiency and 200 mm minimum

depth. The initial pressure drop shall not exceed 13 mm WG and face velocity
350 FPM.

b) Filters shall have dust spot test efficiency of not less than 95 %.

12.2.4 Chemical Filters

a) Chemical filters shall be provided to remove gas-phase (H2S & HC)

contamination from fresh air stream.

b) The housing with side access construction shall be qualified and tested in
accordance with the requirements of ASHARE and certified to have a minimum
rating of “Class B” at 1,000 Pa (4.02 IWG) negative pressures.

c) Side Access Housing (SAH) shall have a corrosion resistant casing consisting
of a rigid coated steel and structural frame and 1" thick fitted foam-filled double
wall panels. The SAH unit panels shall provide a Thermal Resistance (R value)
of 6.5 ft² °F h/BTU and a minimum Insulation Thermal Conductivity (K value)
of 0.15 BTU/hr in/ft² °F.

d) Access doors shall be provided on the filter sections to allow ease of access to
and installation and removal of chemical (gas-phase) filters.

e) Chemical filtration should be in Two (2) stages or as specified in project

document. The filter section shall have extruded aluminum tracks to support
the gas-phase filters to ensure no gas bypass.
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f) The chemical filters shall be made completely from injection moulded,

recyclable, High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). No glues, silicones or solvents
shall be allowed to be used in the construction to prevent contamination of both
the chemical media and the air-stream.

g) The efficiency of chemical media shall be 92 % or higher and face velocity shall
not exceed 500 FPM for rated air flow.

h) The chemical filters shall have media re-filling ports, covered and sealed using
reinforced injection molded polypropylene.

i) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations and required views for

constant pressure drop and velocity gradients across chemical media bed
within housing shall be provided to KOC for approval.

j) The pressure drop, test results etc. for the chemical filter housing from
reputable independent air filter testing laboratories shall be provided to KOC.

13.0 REFRIGERANTS

13.1 Many of the refrigerants in use for the past several decades have impact on the
environment in two ways - Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potential
(Greenhouse Effect). Considering this, the selected environmental friendly
refrigerants shall have zero ODP and low GWP. The environmental impact of the
currently used refrigerants are indicated in Table -6 of this Standard.

TABLE-6

Temp.
Chemical Boiling Point
Refrigerants ODP (GWP)*100 Glide
Composition (°C)
(°C )

R-22 CHClF2 0.05 1700 7.4 - 43.7

R-134a CH2FCF3 0 1300 0 -26.5

Blend of
R-407C 0 1610 7.4 - 43.7
R32/125/134a

Blend of
R-410A 0 1800 < 0.2 -52.7
R32/125
* Global Warming Potential (GWP) has a time component spreads from 20 to 100 years and is written as (GWP)100
{100 years life time}. It means that the emission of one kg of R134a is roughly equivalent to 1300 kg of CO2 in 100
years.

13.2 In case of phasing out or ban of the currently used refrigerants alternative
environmental friendly refrigerants shall be used, duly approved by KOC.
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14.0 HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM

The HVAC control system using Direct Digital Controller (DDC) technology shall be
provided. DDC shall be programmed and logic shall be written for the control
sequence, logic interlock and protection scheme.

14.1 General

All components and controls shall be suitable for 24 Volt DC and designed, selected,
installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with the following requirements:

14.1.1 The HVAC system components and controls shall be designed and the equipment /
materials selected to preclude interaction between associated electrical circuits. The
system shall be immune to radio frequency interference. The HVAC control system
shall generally of electric mode operation and will have the indications for major
parameters monitoring and alarming facilities local and remote.

14.1.2 All indoor equipment shall be designed to withstand ambient temperature between
26.6 °F (-3 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C) and relative humidity of 20-100 %. In addition, the
equipment design shall consider the ingress of salt polluted sand in the form of grains
or fine dust into the building and the occurrence of condensation.

14.1.3 All outdoor equipment, including those located in the non-controlled atmosphere area
such as HVAC / mechanical rooms shall be weather proof with a minimum degree of
protection IP 55 in accordance with IEC 60529.

14.1.4 The HVAC Control panel shall have audible alarm with reset facility and the following
minimum points shall be available on the panel for monitoring:

a) A/C Unit Fan Status and Alarm

b) A/C Unit Compressor Stages
c) A/C Unit Filter Status
d) Fire Alarm
e) Gas (HC, H2S and H2) Alarm
f) A/C Unit Remote Switches
g) Fire Suppression System Alarm
h) Fresh Air Motorised Damper Status
i) Outside Ambient Temperature.

14.1.5 The HVAC System shall be hard wired interlocked with fire alarm system and fire
suppression system (if any) and in case of signal either from fire alarm and / or fire
suppression system, the complete HVAC system will trip (Except the Battery Room
Exhaust Fans in Substation) and shall have to be reset manually for restarting. Such
interlock can be achieved through an interposing relay panel, if necessary.

14.1.6 The fire alarm signal and the fire suppression system alarm shall shutdown the
complete HVAC System. Also, all motorised fire dampers shall be closed. Fire alarm
shutdown and fire suppression alarm shall be displayed on HVAC Control Panels. On
reset of the above alarms, all the fire dampers shall open and HVAC system starts.
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14.1.7 The HVAC Control panel shall have the following minimum contacts for each of the
Annunciation Panel, DCS Panel and SCADA / DAP. Any further additions can be done
to the below list as specified in the project document:

a) HVAC machine failure

b) HVAC running
c) HVAC stopped
d) Module loss of pressure.

14.1.8 Full access to all instruments / detectors and control equipment shall be provided.

14.1.9 The operation of all fresh air motorised dampers shall be through HVAC Control
Panels. All the gas detectors (HC, H2S and H2) shall be supplied from the KOC
approved list.

14.1.10 The exhaust fans in battery room shall start and stop automatically through HVAC
Control Panel. In case of failure of working fan, standby fan shall start automatically
and audible, visual alarm shall be generated on the HVAC Control Panel for failure of
the working fan.

14.1.11 In case of hydrogen gas detection inside battery room, both working and standby
battery room exhaust fans shall be running. In case, both battery room exhaust fans
fail, the UPS battery boost charging shall be stopped.

14.1.12 In case of toxic gas detection, the fresh air intake shall be closed automatically by
motorised damper and the system shall operate in re-circulation mode.

14.1.13 Gas detectors (H2S & HC) shall be provided if specified in the project document. In
case of flammable gas detection, the complete HVAC system shall shut down without
any re-circulation of air. Fire & Gas detection system shall comply KOC
Recommended Practice for Design, Selection and Location of Fire & Gas Detection
System (KOC-L-036).

14.1.14 Complete drawings shall be submitted to KOC for review / approval before any field
installation is started. Such drawings shall give a complete description of all control
elements and shall show complete schematic and wiring diagrams, including
functional description.

14.1.15 Laptop with all necessary software, firmware and hardware including cables are
required to maintain HVAC control system shall be reviewed and specified in project
document.

14.2 Thermostat

14.2.1 Digital display thermostat shall be fully proportioning type with feedback (unless
otherwise specified) and shall have adjustable sensitivity or throttling range and a
scale range of at least 15 °C. It shall be cooling / heating (Heating blocked if not
required) temperature control type thermostat for year round operation. The control
point shall be adjustable 5 °C above & below its intended setting.
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14.2.2 Thermostat shall be of indicating adjustable type and shall have a lockable acrylic
cover. The location shall be as specified in the project document.

14.3 Detectors

The Gas detectors (H2S & HC) shall be interlocked with HVAC System in such a way
that in case of energisation of gas detection system as described above, the fresh air
supply shall cut off through closing of motorised damper and HVAC system shall shut
down without any re-circulation of air.

14.3.1 H2S Detector

H2S sensor of 0-100 ppm range shall be installed for measuring the H2S concentration
in the Outdoor air intake unit duct. The H2S sensor shall have a local digital display
and potential free relay contacts to activate closure of motorised damper when H2S
concentration in the fresh air reaches preset alarm set point. The damper shall open
automatically when the concentration of gas becomes normal.

14.3.2 HC Detector

a) HC sensor of 0-100 % LEL range shall be installed for measuring the HC

concentration in the fresh air intake unit duct. The HC sensor shall have a local
digital display and potential free relay contacts to activate closure of the
motorised damper when HC concentration in the fresh air reaches preset alarm
set point. The damper shall open automatically when the concentration of gas
becomes normal.

14.3.3 Hydrogen (H2) Detector

Hydrogen detector for measuring the Hydrogen concentration inside the Battery
Room shall be provided. The Hydrogen detector shall have a local digital display and
potential free relay contacts.

15.0 ELECTRICAL WORKS

The HVAC Contractor shall supply and install all electrical & control equipment and
wiring required for satisfactory operation of HVAC System. Electrical works shall
comply with KOC Standards for Electrical Engineering.

15.1 Operating Power Supply

15.1.1 The main power supply for all HVAC equipment shall have either of the below
mentioned characteristics (Refer KOC Standard KOC-E-003, Part-1 for details), as
mentioned in the project document.

a) 440 volts, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz / 250 volts, single phase, 50 Hz OR

b) 415 volts, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz / 240 volts, single phase, 50 Hz

15.1.2 Power supply for “Building Services” (like Office Complex, Housing) shall be 415V,
3 phase, 4 wire with solidly earthed neutral is generally available.
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15.1.3 All electrically operated equipment and accessories shall be designed and
constructed to operate efficiently without damage to the equipment with the following
voltage and / or frequency percentage variations:

Voltage ±6% Frequency ± 2.5 %

15.1.4 Arrangement for electrical power supply for the various HVAC equipment of various
areas shall be as specified in the project document. In addition, a local isolator (TPN)
shall be provided near to all outdoor HVAC units (like air cooled condensing units,
etc.) for outdoor application pad locking arrangement.

15.1.5 All the explosion proof fans / motors shall be provided with electrical panel suitable for
hazardous area.

15.2 Electrical Design Conditions

Select and rate all equipment and materials at the following conditions:

 Summer Ambient 26.6 °F (-3 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C)

 Surface Temperature 176 °F (80 °C)
(Direct Sun Exposure)
 Relative Humidity (Winter) 100 %
 Blowing Sand Size 0.5 to 50 Microns

15.3 Electrical Motors

15.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, all motors over ½ kW shall be three (3) phase
(1 phase, TEFC for ½ kW and less) squirrel cage induction type. Totally Enclosed Fan
Cooled (TEFC) having “Class F” insulation with “Class B” temperature rise, for using
in all non-hazardous areas.

15.3.2 Each motor shall be provided with heavy duty type Direct on Line (DOL) starter. As
mentioned below, red and green indication lamps shall be provided for motors rated
1 HP and above.

Motor Running – Red Indication Lamp

Motor Stopped – Green Indication Lamp.

15.3.3 All motors of battery room exhaust fans shall be suitable for Zone 1 (Group IIC,
Hydrogen, T3).

15.3.4 Electrical equipment for hazardous area shall conform to the relevant parts of “KOC
Recommended Practice for Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Electrical
Equipment in Hazardous Areas” (KOC-E-004) and / Project Specification.

15.3.5 The copies of relevant hazardous area certification documents shall be submitted to
KOC for review and approval.
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15.4 Motor Starters

15.4.1 All motor starters shall be suitable for direct online starting. Each motor starter shall
comprise of fuse switch or MCCB protected contactors with utilisation category of
AC3. Minimum enclosure protection of IP 43 for indoor and IP 55 for outdoor in
open area / IP 54 under shelter in outdoor areas shall be provided. Each starter
(with inherent under-voltage release) shall be provided with hand reset thermal
overload relays in each phase, having an adjustable range and ambient temperature
compensated, complete with single phasing preventer.

15.4.2 Suitable motor duty type switch (capable of breaking the motor locked rotor current),
lockable type interlocked with the starter cover shall be provided for incoming supply
isolation. HRC fuses, suitable for motor starting duty shall be provided for short circuit
protection. Start and stop push buttons shall be provided on the starter. Start push
button shall be shrouded type - green coloured - momentary type. Stop push button
shall be enshrouded type - red coloured - stay put type.

15.4.3 Motor control circuit shall be suitable for operation at 110V AC (Alternating Current)
derived internally through a transformer unless otherwise specified.

15.4.4 Motors less than 15 kW shall be provided with direct connected 3 pole inverse time
ambient temperature compensated thermal type overload relay and single phasing
protection. For motors of 15 kW to 30 kW, inclusive the same features but current
transformer fed.

15.4.5 Motors above 30 kW shall be fitted with electronic / static motor protection relay having
overload definite earth fault, stalling, phase imbalance protection. All motors above
15 kW shall have core balance current transformers with definite time delay earth fault
delays.

15.4.6 In general, the requirement given in the Project Specification for Electrical shall be
followed for the motor starters except that the motor starters shall be non draw out
type. The rating and numbers of feeders required shall be suitable for the power
capacity of HVAC equipment with 25 % spare.

15.5 Cabling and Wiring

All cabling shall be copper conductor, XLPE insulated armoured, overall PVC
sheathed. All wiring inside the distribution boards / starters shall be carried out using
1000V grade flame retardant PVC wires. The rating and numbers of feeders required
shall be suitable for the power capacity of HVAC equipment with 25 % spare.

All cabling shall comply with the requirement specified in “KOC Standard for Electric
Cables” (KOC-E-023).

15.6 Earthing

15.6.1 Internal earthing of HVAC system / equipment shall be provided by the

Manufacturer.
15.6.2 All motors and terminal boxes shall be provided with earthing as per “KOC Standard
for Low Voltage Motors” (KOC-E-010).
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15.6.3 All package units shall be provided with at least two (2) earthing bosses suitable for
cables to be connected to the main earthing system

15.6.4 For details of earthing and bonding requirements, “KOC Recommended Practice for
Earthing and Bonding” (KOC-E-024) shall be referred.

16.0 INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

16.1 General

16.1.1 Inspection and testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirement
specified in this KOC Standard, KOC approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and
the requirement specified in “KOC Standard for Project QA / QC Requirements”
(KOC-Q-014).

16.1.2 Testing, adjusting and balancing of air distribution system, refrigerant piping system
and associated HVAC equipment shall include but not limited to the following:

a) Air Handling Unit (AHU)

b) Aircooled Condensing Unit
c) Packaged Air conditioners
d) Fans
e) Fan Coil Unit
f) Room Type / Mini Split Unit
g) Duct Work
h) Air Outlet and Inlet
i) Refrigerant Piping and Accessories
j) HVAC Controls and Instrumentation
k) Any other HVAC Equipment as specified in the Project document.

16.1.3 Testing, adjusting and balancing of HVAC system and equipment shall be in
accordance with ASHRAE Application Handbook unless otherwise specified in project
document.

16.2 Pre-commissioning

16.2.1 Contractor shall carry out the checks which shall include but not limited to the
following:

a) Duct systems shall be free from debris.

b) Access doors shall be closed and dust end caps shall be placed.
c) Installation of air outlets and its connection.
d) Fire and volume dampers shall be in open condition.
e) Fans and motors shall be rotating correctly.
f) Air coil fins shall be cleaned and combed.
g) Filters shall be cleaned and in placed.
h) All pressure testing shall be completed as per KOC approved ITP.
i) Initial charge of lubricant and refrigerant shall be cheked and corrected if required.
j) Calibration and adjustment of safety devices, overloads and other controls.
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k) Electrical sequence of control check with isolator switches off.

l) Safety controls to be checked for correct setting and function by the equipment
supplier.
m) All alarm and safety devices shall be checked and adjusted.

16.2.2 Control System

The control systems shall be checked as per the KOC approved drawings /
documents. HVAC plant shall successfully pass through its full range of heating and
cooling cycles under complete automatic control. Equipment required to operate
under fire conditions shall be tested as specified in the project document.

16.2.3 Air Balancing

a) Air Handling Systems:

i. Supply : ± 5 % of design.
ii. Return : ± 10 % of design.

b) Air Outlets and Inlets:

i. Total Within : + 10 % and -5 % of design.

ii. Outlets and Inlets : ± 10 % of design.

16.2.4 Electrical / Instrumentation Equipment

Motor(s) current and power consumption shall be recorded. Electrical

equipment except electronic units shall be subject to an insulation test by
a 1000 Volt megger prior to commissioning.

16.2.5 Noise Levels

Noise level tests of the installation shall be carried out with a calibrated
sound level meter. Noice level shall be recorded for all HVAC equipment
under ON and OFF condition (Refer to Clause 7.2.4 of this KOC
Standard).

16.3 Commissioning and Testing

16.3.1 Initial Trial Tests

The Contractor shall carry out tests and readings / results and submit to KOC for
review / approval, which shall include but not limited to the following:

a) Outside Conditions

i. Dry Bulb (DB) temperatures and Wet Bulb (WB) temperatures

b) Room Inside Conditions (for Each Room)

i. Room DB and WB Temperatures.

ii. Relative Humidity.
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iii. Airflow, Supply and Return or Exhaust (CFM).

iv. Impeller Speed (rpm).
v. Noise Level.

c) Air Conditioning Equipment

i. Evaporator Pressures (Two (2) Circuits).

ii. Number of Operating Compressors on Each Circuit.
iii. Condensing Pressure (Two Circuits).
d) Air Handling Units

i. Supply Air Flow (cfm).

ii. Outside Air Flow (cfm).
iii. Air Filters Tests.
iv. Cooling Coil.

e) Air Filters

i. Pressure Drop (IWG).

ii. Face Velocity (FPM).

f) Cooling Coils

i. Average Velocity Over Intake Side of Coil (FPM).

ii. Entering Air Temperatures DB & WB (°F).
iii. Leaving Air Temperatures DB & WB (°F).

g) Supply and Exhaust Air Fans

i. Air Flow to Accuracy of ± 5 % (cfm).

ii. Total Static Pressure (IWG).
iii. Outlet Velocity (FPM).
iv. Impeller Speed (rpm).

h) Electric Motors

i. Speed (rpm).
ii. Amperes for Each Phase.
iii. Supply Voltage.

i) Any other test required as specified in the Project document / KOC approved ITP.
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16.3.2 Performance of HVAC Plant

The performance parameters (like capacity, Airflow, Static Pressure, etc.) of each
HVAC equipment shall be prepared by Contractor and submit to KOC for review &
approval.

16.4 Reliability Test

16.4.1 After satisfactory completion of balancing and commissioning of HVAC system,

Contractor shall conduct system reliability tests for a period of 30 consecutive days;
during which all of the HVAC system shall operate without stoppage, adjustment,
repair, etc.

16.4.2 In the event of any stoppage, adjustment or repair (normal running adjustment
excluded), the test shall be void and started all over again after completion of
adjustment and / or repair.

16.4.3 Summer reliability test for complete HVAC system shall take place between 1st of July
and 31st of August and winter reliability test for system between 16th of November and
15th of February or as specified in the project document.

16.4.5 During reliability tests, Contractor shall take spot readings as directed by KOC to
confirm that the system balance is maintained. Contractor shall prepare and fill in log
sheets / test format, recording test results as approved by KOC and submit the same
at the end of the test.

16.4.6 Completion certificates for HVAC system shall be issued by KOC only after successful
completion of Mechanical / HVAC works and Reliability Test.

17.0 GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY

The HVAC equipment / system shall be guaranteed / warranteed for One (1) year as
whole in accordance with KOC General Conditions of the Contract. In addition to this,
the warranty for the Compressors of HVAC units shall be Five (5) years from the date
of completion of works in writing by KOC. The original warranty certificate from the
Manufacturer or its authorised local agent shall be submitted to KOC after completion
of works.

18.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

18.1 Contractor shall develop specific Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) and test report formats
for HVAC system and equipment and submit to KOC for approval. Testing shall
comprise of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and
Performance Acceptance Test (PAT). All inspection and testing shall be as per
approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).

18.2 Contractor shall operate a quality system based on the latest ISO 9000 series of
standards to satisfy the requirements of this Standard.
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19.0 DOCUMENTATION

19.1 General

19.1.1 All correspondence, instructions, data sheets, drawings, calculations, procedures or

any other written information shall be in English language.In case of dual languages,
one language shall be English.

19.1.2 All dimensions, units of measurement, physical constants, etc. shall be in accordance
with the caluse 7.2.3 (System of Measurements) of this KOC Standard,unless
otherwise specified in the Project document.

19.1.3 All design calculations shall clearly mention the applicable codes and standards
referenced.

19.1.4 In addition to the hard copies, all documents (texts, specifications, data sheets,
drawings, etc.) shall be provided with electronic files in the approved software
(MS Word, Excel, Auto-CAD, etc.). Design calculations shall be submitted using a
duly licensed computer program complying with copyright laws of the State of Kuwait
and approved by KOC.

19.2 Deliverables

19.2.1 The Designer / Contractor shall submit the necessary documents for KOC review /
approval, which shall include, but not limited to the following:

a) Design Philosphy

b) The Cooling / Heating Load Calculation

c) Pressurisation / Ventilation Calculation

d) External and Total Static Pressure Calculation

e) Duct Sizing Calculation

f) Field – Assembeled Refrigerant Piping Calculation

g) Equipment Selection along with Manufacturers Catalogue

h) Equipment Data Sheets as applicable

i) Equipment Schedule as applicable

j) Any other calculations as specified in the Project document or required to

establish on design basis.

19.2.2 The Designer / Contractor shall submit the necessary drawings for KOC review /
approval, which shall include, but not limited to the following:

a) Duct Layout ncluding Sectional Details.

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b) Plant / HVAC Room Layout including Sectional Details

c) Equipment Layout with Sectional Details

d) Air Flow Layout

e) P & IDs

f) HVAC Distribution Board (DB) / Motor Control Centre (MCC) details

g) Control Schematic and Wiring Diagrams

h) Cable schedules, Cable Identification, Type, Size, Number of Cores, Estimated

Length and Gland Requirements

i) Power and Control Wiring Diagram

j) General Arrangement (GA) Drawing of HVAC Equipment / Control Panels /

Distribution Board & MCC, etc.

k) Any other Drawings / Diagrams as specified in the Project document.

19.2.3 As Built Drawings / Documents

a) The Contractor shall update the construction drawings / documents to As-Built

conditions and submit to KOC as and when work in all respect is completed in a
particular area.

b) These drawings shall be on approved scale indicating the work as installed. These
drawings shall clearly indicate HVAC plant room layouts, ducting, piping layout,
location of wiring and sequencing of automatic control, location (distance from
reference point as applicable) of all concealed piping, valves, controls, wiring and
other services.

c) The HVAC Plant room shall be provided with schematic and electrical wiring
diagrams of the HVAC control systems.

19.2.4 Operation & Maintenance Manual

a) Six (6) copies of the operating, servicing and maintenance instruction manuals
shall be submitted to KOC prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion of
the Works. The operating instructions shall detail the way in which the mechanical
/ HVAC installation shall be operated and the procedures are to be adopted for
the testing and adjusting of components. The operating instructions shall include
copies of all equipment test and performance data.

b) The servicing and maintenance instructions shall include detailed instructions for:

i. Shutdown and start-up procedures, Validation procedures, Calibration

details, Dismantling for inspection and re-assembly of the air conditioning
equipment.
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ii. Adjustment of all adjustable components.

iii. Diagrams of each equipment item clearly indicating all points requiring
attention at periodic intervals and with full instructions for work to be
carried out.

iv. Grades and types of lubricants recommended.

v. Instructions for the periodic cleaning and / or replacement of any

components, including parts lists.

c) The manuals shall be bound in plastic folders and shall include the following:

i. Index

ii. General description of each system

iii. Detailed conditions for the plant together with description of control
systems and all control instrument settings

iv. Servicing instructions for each item of equipment

v. Maintenance instructions for each item of equipment

vi. A list of equipment, giving the details for Manufacturers, agents and
nameplate data

vii. Catalogues and Manufacturer’s manuals for equipment, controls, etc.

19.2.5 Packing, Marking and Shipping Documentation shall comply the requirements of
“KOC Standard for Packing, Marking and Documentation” (KOC-G-004).

20.0. SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

The Manufacturer shall comply with the requirements of “KOC Standard for Spare
Parts and Maintenance Data (KOC-G-009)”.

21. 0 Appendices:

Appendix - 1 : Data Sheet for Packaged / Split Air Conditioner (Typical)

Appendix - 2 : Data Sheet for Air Handling Unit (Typical)
Appendix - 3 : Data Sheet for Condensing Unit (Typical)
Appendix - 4 : Data Sheet for Ventilation Fans (Typical)
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APPENDIX - 1: DATA SHEET FOR PACKAGED AIR /SPLIT CONDITIONER (TYPICAL)

Data to Be Completed: By Purchaser By Mfr. By Mfr. If not by Purchaser By Purchaser & confirmed by Mfr.

GENERAL
1 No. Required / Operation / Stand-by set / Applicable Code
2 Manufacturer Explosion Protection Type
3 Type (Floor Mounted / Roof Mounted) Total Power Rating kW
4 Model No. Max. Start Current / Operating Current /
5 Electric Power Source V / Ph / Hz / /

EQUIPMENT LOCATION CONDITION

6 Location (Onshore / Offshore) Weather Protection Required (Yes / No)
7 Elevation Ft. Tropicalisation Required (Yes / No)
8 Barometer Kg/cm2a Unusual Condition Corrosive (Yes / No)
9 Ambient Temperature, Max./Min. °F / Dust (Yes / No)
10 Design Temperature °F Hazardous Area Classification

11 Noise Level dB(A) @ 1m

EVAPORATION FAN PART

12 Type

13 Static Pressure Power Rating kW

14 Supply Air Flow Rate CFM Electric Power Source V/Ph/Hz / /
15 Fan Speed rpm Motor Insulation / Temp. Rise / Enclosure / /

COIL PART
16 COOLING COIL Fin Density & Tube Dia.
17 Total Cooling Capacity TR Heating Capacity kW
18 Refrigerant Power Rating kW
19 Material, Tube / Fin / Electric Power Source V/Ph/Hz
20 Connection Size, Liquid / Gas Inch / No. of Control Stage

HUMIDIFIER PART
21 Type Electric Power Rating kW
22 Capacity Kg / hr Electric Power Source V / Ph / Hz / /

FILTER PART
23 Type Pressure Drop IWG
24 Type Pressure Drop IWG

AIR COOLED CONDENSING PART

25 Compressor Type No. of Stage
26 No. of Compressor each Air Flow Rate of Condenser Fans CFM / Qty.
27 Total Cooling Capacity MBH Electric Power Rating (Compressor Motor) kW
28 Total Sensible Cooling Capacity MBH Total Electric Power Rating (Including Condenser)
29 Material, Tube / Fin / Motor Insulation / Temp. Rise / Enclosure / /
30 Connection Size, Liquid / Gas Inch / Condenser Coil Corrosion Protection

CASING
31 Material Painting (Mfr / Job Spec.)
32 Thickness mm Job Specification No.

33 Insulation Colour
34 No. of Access Door

SIZE AND WEIGHT

35 Dimensions, length / Witch / Height mm x x
36 Weight, Operating / Shipping kg /

ACCESSORY REQUIRED
37 Vibration Isolating Pad (Yes / No)
38 Fixing Anchor Bolt / Nut (Yes / No)

39 NOTES:
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APPENDIX- 2: DATA SHEET FOR AIR HANDLING UNIT (TYPICAL)

Data to Be Completed: By Purchaser By Mfr. By Mfr. If not by Purchaser By Purchaser & confirmed by Mfr.

GENERAL
1 No, Required, Operation / Stand-by set Applicable Code
2 Duty (Continuous / Intermittent) Explosion Protection Type
3 Manufacturer Total Power Rating kW
4 Type (Vertical / Horizontal) Max. Start Current / Operating Current /
5 Model No. Dimensions, Length / Width / Height mm x x
6 Weight, Operating / Shipping kg /

EQUIPMENT LOCATION CONDITION

7 Location (Onshore / Offshore) Weather Protection Required (Yes / No)
8 Elevation Ft. Tropicalization Required (Yes / No)
9 Barometer Kg/cm2a Unusual Conditions: Corrosive (Yes / No)
10 Ambient Temperature, Max./Min. °F / Dust (Yes / No)
11 Design Temperature °F Fumes (Yes / No)
12 Indoor (Yes / No) Others

13 Outdoor Roof (Yes / No) Hazardous Area Classification

14 Outdoor Ground (Yes / No) Noise Level dB(A) @ 1m

FAN SECTION
15 SUPPLY FAN RETURN FAN (Yes / No)
16 No. Required per AHU, Operation / Stand-by set / No. Required, Operation / Stand-by set /
17 Type Type

18 Supply Air Flow Rate CFM Return Air Flow Rate CFM
19 Fresh Air Flow Rate CFM External Static Pressure IWG
20 Return Air Flow Rate CFM Total Static Pressure IWG
21 External Static Pressure IWG Allowable Speed, Max. / Min. rpm /
22 Internal Static Pressure IWG Power Rating kW
23 Total Static Pressure IWG Electrid Power Source V / Ph / Hz / /
24 Fan Speed rpm Space Heater (Yes / No)

Power Rating Inverter (Variable Voltage Variable

25 kW (Yes / No)
Frequency)
26 Electric Power Source V / Ph / Hz / / Vibration Isolator with Accessory (Yes / No)
27 Space Heater (Yes / No) Motor Insulation / Temp. Rise / Enclosure / /
28 Vibration Isolator with Accessory (Yes / No)
29 Motor Insulation / Temp. Rise / Enclosure / /

COIL SECTION
30 COOLING COIL HEATER
31 Type Type
32 Total Cooling Capacity TR Heating Capacity kW
33 Air Flow Rate CFM Air Flow Rate CFM
34 Entering Air Temperature, DB / WB °F / Entering Air Temperature, DB / WB °F /
35 Leaving Air Temperature, DB / WB °F / Leaving Air Temperature, DB / WB °F /
36 Refrigerant Power Rating kW
37 Refrigerant Suction Temperature °F Electric Power Source V / Ph / Hz / /
38 Material, Tube/Fin / Thyristor Heater Panel (Yes / No)
39 Fin Spacing each / inch No. of Step
40 Limit of Coil Face Air Velocity fpm Pressure Drop Pa
41 Droplet Eliminator Type

42 Material

43 Corrosion Protection

44 No. of Circuit each

45 Connection Size, Liquid/Gas Inch /
46 Pressure Drop IWG

HUMIDIFIER
47 Type Electric Power Source V / Ph / Hz / /
48 Capacity Kg / hr Pressure Drop IWG
49 Electric Power Rating kW
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APPENDIX- 2: DATA SHEET FOR AIR HANDLING UNIT (TYPICAL) (Contd.)

Data to Be Completed: By Purchaser By Mfr. By Mfr. If not by Purchaser By Purchaser & confirmed by Mfr.

FILTER SECTION
50 PREFILTER FINAL FILTER
51 Type Type

52 Efficiency, 1st / 2nd / Efficiency

53 Thickness, 1st / 2nd mm / Thickness mm
54 Manufacturer Manufacturer
55 Model Model
56 Pressure Drop, 1st / 2nd IWG / Pressure Drop IWG

CASING
57 Type Thickness, Inner / Outer mm /
58 Material No. of Access Door
59 Mixing Box (Yes / No) Painting (Mfr. / Job Spec.)
60 Insulation Job Specification No.
61 Thickness mm Colour
62 Pressure Drop (Motorised Damper / Mixing Box) IWG /

ACCESSORY REQUIRED
Manual Volume Damper, Suction / OA / PDIS for Filter Pres. Drop
63 (Yes / No) / / (Yes / No)
Discharge
Motorised Damper, Suction / OA Vibration Isolating Pad
64 (Yes / No) / / (Yes / No)
Discharge
65 Actuator Type Room Thermostat (Yes / No)
66 Manufacturer Humidity Sensor (Yes / No)
67 Model No. Fixing Anchor Bolt / Nut (Yes / No)
68 Electric Power Source V / PH / Hz / /

69 NOTES
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APPENDIX- 3: DATA SHEET FOR CONDENSING UNIT (TYPICAL)

Data to Be Completed: By Purchaser By Mfr. By Mfr. If not by Purchaser By Purchaser & confirmed by Mfr.
GENERAL
1 Required, Operation / Stand-by set / Explosion Protection Type
2 Duty (Continuous / Intermittent) Total Power Rating kW
3 Manufacturer Max. Start Current / Operating Current A /
4 Type Electric Power Source V / Ph / Hz / /
5 Model No. Dimensions, Length / Width / Height mm x x
6 Applicable Code Weight, Operating / Shipping kg /

SITE LOCATION CONDITION

7 Location (Onshore / Offshore) Weather Protection Required (Yes / No)
8 Elevation Ft. Tropicalization Required (Yes / No)
9 Barometer Kg / cm2a Unusual Condition Corrosive (Yes / No)
10 Ambient Temperature, Max./Min. °F / Dust (Yes / No)
11 Design Temperature °F Fumes (Yes / No)
12 Indoor (Yes / No) Others
13 Outdoor Roof (Yes / No) Hazardous Area Classification

14 Ground (Yes / No) Noise Level dB(A) @ 1m

COMPRESSOR
15 COP (Coefficient of Performance) Power Rating kW
(Reciprocating / Screw / Motor Insulation/Temp. Rise/Enclosure
16 Compressor Type / /
Rotary)
17 (Hermetic / Semi-hermetic) No. of Compressor per ACCU each
18 Net Cooling Capacity MBH Capacity Control Steps
19 Vibration Isolator (Yes / No) Minimum Operating Capacity %

REFRIGERANT
20 Refrigerant Type Refrigerant Charge kg

CONDENSER COIL
21 Applicable Code Material, Tube/Fin /
22 No. of Coils each Corrosion Protection (Yes / No)
23 Coil Face Area Ft2 Connection Size, Liquid/Gas Inch /
24 No. of Refrigerant Circuits per ACCU each

CONDENSER FAN
25 Fan Type Fan Speed Rpm
26 No. of Fans Each Fan Diameter Mm
27 Airflow Rate per One (1) Fan Total Power Rating of Fans kW
28 Type Motor Insulation/Temp. Rise/Enclosure / /

CASING
29 Material Painting (Mfr. / Job Spec.)
30 Thickness mm Job Specification No.

31 Insulation Colour

32 No. of Access Door

ACCESSORY REQUIRED
33 Coil Protection Grille (Yes / No) Vibration Isolating Pad (Yes / No)

34 Control Panel (Yes / No) Fixing Anchor, Bolt / Nut (Yes / No)

35 Filter Dryers (Yes / No) Service Valve (Yes / No)

36 Expansion Valve (Yes / No) Sight Glasses (Yes / No)

37 NOTES:
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APPENDIX- 4: DATA SHEET FOR VENTILATION FAN (TYPICAL)

Data to Be Completed: By Purchaser By Mfr. By Mfr. If not by Purchaser By Purchaser & confirmed by Mfr.

GENERAL
1 Required, Operation / Stand-by set / Applicable Code
2 Manufacturer Explosion Protection Type
3 Model No. Type (Centrifugal / Axial)

EQUIPMENT LOCATION CONDITION

4 Location (Onshore / Offshore) Weather Protection Required (Yes / No)
5 Elevation m. Tropicalisation Required (Yes / No)
6 Barometer Kg / cm2a Unusual Condition Corrosive (Yes / No)
Ambient Temperature, Max./Min. o Dust
7 C / (Yes / No)
8 Design Temperature (Summer/Winter) o
C Fumes (Yes / No)
9 Indoor (Yes / No) Others
10 Outdoor Roof (Yes / No) Hazardous Area Classification

11 Ground (Yes / No) Noise Level dB(A) @ 1m

FAN
12 Blade Type (Airfoil / Backward curved) Power Rating kW
13 (Radial / Forward curved) Electric Power Source V / Ph / Hz / /
14 (Propeller / Tubeaxial / Vaneaxial) Motor Insulation / Temp. Rise / Enclosure / /
Installation (Wall Mounted / In-Line / Roof Max. Start Current / Operating Current
15 /
Ventilator)
16 Driver System (Direct Coupled / V-Belt) Dimensions, Length / Diameter mm x
17 Supply Air Flow Rate Weight, Operating / Shipping Kg /
18 External Static Pressure IWG Painting (Mfr. / Job Spec.)
19 Total Static Pressure IWG Job Specification No.

20 Fan Speed rpm Colour

21 Casing Material

ACCESSORY REQUIRED
22 Sand Trap Louver (Yes / No) Pre-Filter (Yes / No)
23 Job Specification No. Efficiency (ASHRAE Weight Test %
24 Anti-Vibration Material (Yes / No) Final Filter (Yes / No)
Counter Flange Efficiency
25 (Yes / No) %
(ASHRAE Dust Spot Test)
26 Flexible Connector (Yes / No) Backdraft Damper (Yes / No)
27 Support Bracket (Yes / No) Weatherproof Louver (Yes / No)
28 On/Off Switch (Yes / No) Wire Mesh Guard (Yes / No)
29 Access Door (Yes / No)

30 NOTES:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The draft of this document “KOC Standard for HVAC System and Equipment: Direct
Expansion (DX) Type” (KOC-MH-001, Rev. 0) has been circulated to KOC User Teams
for their review & comments and the responses received were suitably resolved and
incorporated into the document.

The Team Leader Standards (Chairman-ESTC Sub-Committee (Technical)) would like to

thank the KOC User Teams, Members and Task Force Members for providing technical
inputs and valuable comments for the successful development of this document.