233113-Metal Ducts
233113-Metal Ducts
SECTION 233113
METAL DUCTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of
Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes rectangular, round, and flat-oval metal ducts and
plenums for ventilating, and air-conditioning systems in pressure classes
from minus 500 to plus 2490 Pa (minus 2- to plus 10-inch wg).
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Thermal Conductivity and Apparent Thermal Conductivity (k-Value): As
defined in ASTM C 168. In this Section, these values are the result of the
formula Btu x in./h x sq. ft. x deg F or W/m x K at the temperature
differences specified. Values are expressed as Btu or W.
1. Example: Apparent Thermal Conductivity (k-Value): 0.26 or 0.037.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Duct system design, as indicated, has been used to select and size air-moving
and distribution equipment and other components of air system. Changes to
layout or configuration of duct system must be specifically approved in
writing by Engineer. Accompany requests for layout modifications with
calculations showing that proposed layout will provide original design results
without increasing system total pressure.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For duct liner and sealing materials.
B. Shop Drawings: Show details of the following:
1. Fabrication, assembly, and installation, including plans, elevations,
sections, components, and attachments to other work.
2. Duct layout indicating pressure classifications and sizes on plans.
3. Fittings.
4. Reinforcement and spacing.
5. Seam and joint construction.
Project: MBG Multi Purpose Building
Location: New Capital, Egypt
Rev: 0
3.9 CONNECTIONS
A. Connect equipment with flexible connectors according to Section "Air Duct
Accessories".
B. For branch, outlet and inlet, and terminal unit connections, comply with
SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible."
3.10 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Disassemble, reassemble, and seal segments of systems as required to
accommodate leakage testing and as required for compliance with test
requirements.
B. Conduct tests, in presence of Engineer, at static pressures equal to maximum
design pressure of system or section being tested. If pressure classifications
are not indicated, test entire system at maximum system design pressure. Do
not pressurize systems above maximum design operating pressure. Give
seven days' advance notice for testing.
C. Determine leakage from entire system or section of system by relating
leakage to surface area of test section.
D. Maximum Allowable Leakage: Comply with requirements for Leakage
Classification 3 for round, and Leakage Classification 6 for pressure
classifications from 500 to 2490 Pa (2- to 10-inch wg).
E. Remake leaking joints and retest until leakage is less than maximum
allowable.
F. Leakage Test: Perform tests according to SMACNA's "HVAC Air Duct
Leakage Test Manual."
G. Perform leakage test on supply ducts constructed to pressure higher than 500
Pa (2-inch wg).
3.11 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust volume-control dampers in ducts, outlets, and inlets to achieve design
airflow.
B. Refer to Section "Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing" for detailed procedures.
3.12 CLEANING
A. After completing system installation, including outlet fittings and devices,
inspect the system. Vacuum ducts before final acceptance to remove dust and
debris.
Project: MBG Multi Purpose Building
Location: New Capital, Egypt
Rev: 0