SECTION 15261

HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Piping insulation.
B. Equipment insulation.
C. Jackets and accessories.

1.02 RELATED WORKS

A. Section 09900 - Painting.
B. Section 15190 - Mechanical identification.
C. Section 15410 - Plumbing piping.
D. Section 15510 - Hydronic Piping.

1.03.A. REFERENCES

A. ASTM C 195 - Mineral fiber thermal insulation cement.

B. ASTM C 547 - Mineral fiber pre-formed pipe insulation.
C. ASTM C 552 - Cellular glass block and pipe thermal insulation.
D. ASTM B 209 - Aluminum and aluminum alloy sheet and plate.
E. ASTM E 84 - Surface burning characteristics of building materials
(also NFPA 255 and UL 723).
F. ASTM E 96 - Permeance test procedures.
B. REFERENCES CLOSED CELL ELASTOMERIC RUBBER
A. DIN EN ISO, 8479 BS 874
B. CLASS 1 BS 476. PART 7 1987/ CLSSO BS 476 PART – 6 fire rating
C. DIN EN 13469 – water vapour permeability
D. FM approval – surface burning characteristics of building materials

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Applicator: Company specialized in piping insulation application with three (3)

years minimum experience.

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 B. Materials shall have a self extinguishing characteristic and shall not release toxic
by-products in combustion; flame spread / fuel contributed / smoke developed
rating in accordance with class 0, class 1 BS 476 part 6, 7 (FM approval) or
ASTM E 84, NFPA 255 and UL 723.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit product data, samples and manufacturer's installation instructions under

provisions of Section 01340.

B. Include product description, list of materials and thickness for each

service, and locations.
C. Submit maintenance data and replacement material lists for each type of
insulation. Include this data in the maintenance manual.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to site, store and protect under provisions of Section 01600.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. As per Engineer's approval

2.02 INSULATION
A. Type A: Pre-formed glass fiber sectional insulation; `ksi' value of 0.032 at 24
deg.C (`K' value of 0.23 at 77 deg.F), noncombustible; density 64 kg/cu.M (4
lbs/cu.ft), complete with factory applied kraft reinforced aluminium foil vapor
barrier, with self sealing adhesive joints or Elastomeric closed cell rubber
insulation with K-valve < 0.04 @ 50oC (mean temperature).
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B. Type B: Pre-formed plastic cellular foam sectional insulation, `ksi' value of 0.035
at 0o deg.C or Elastomeric closed cell rubber insulation with K-valve < 0.040 @
50oC (mean temperature).

C. Type C: Aluminium foil backed, foamed plastic, self adhesive insulation tapes;
`ksi' value of 0.04 at 24 deg.C (`K' value of 0.28 at 75 deg.F) or Elastomeric
closed cell rubber insulation with K-valve < 0.04 @ 50oC (mean temperature).

D. Flexible, expanded elastomeric plastic tubing or Elastomeric closed cell rubber

insulation with K-valve < 0.04 @ 50oC (mean temperature).
E. Type E: Formed in place, cellular fiberglass insulation, extending under coil and
fan section or Elastomeric closed cell rubber insulation with K-valve < 0.04 @
50oC (mean temperature).

F. Type F: Formed glass blocks, having conductivity less than 0.05 at 24 deg.C (0.4
at 75 deg.F) and permeability of 0.00 perms or Elastomeric closed cell with K-
valve < 0.04.
G. Type G: Pre-formed calcium silicate sections of 50 mm (2 inch) thickness applied
one over the other to make 100 mm (4 inch) overall thickness or Elastomeric
closed cell with K-valve < 0.04.

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2.03 VAPOR BARRIER JACKETS

A. All above mentioned insulation shall be factory applied Kraft reinforced

aluminium foil vapor barrier with self sealing adhesive joints.
B. Rubber closed cell insulation should be 7000 mu – value water vapour resistance
without using any jackets.
2.04 PROTECTIVE JACKETS

A. Polyester canvas with PVA Finish, with visual mesh 9x8 opening per square inch.
Ref: Foster Mast-A-FAB or approved equal.
B. Aluminium jackets: 0.9 mm (0.032 inch) thick with corrugated finish for indoor
and smooth finish for outdoor.
C. The aluminium cladding shall be with polycraft paper on one side as vapour
barrier.
D. For rubber closed cell insulation not required the protective jackets.

2.05 ACCESSORIES

A. Insulation bands: Kraft reinforced aluminium foil tapes of minimum 50 mm (2

inch) width, with self sealing adhesive.

B. Metal jacket bands: 10 mm (3/8 inch) wide; 0.38 mm (0.015 inch) thick
aluminium.

C. Canvas adhesive coating: Compatible with insulation, non-flammable type,

tough, vapor barrier, abrasion resistant, applied by brush or spray.
Ref: Foster Selfas Coating 30-36 or approved equal.
D. Fungicidal Protective Coating
Ref: Foster 40-20 Idenden

F. For rubber closed cell insulation not required the accessories.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION

A. Install materials after piping has been tested and approved and painted with two
coats of approved primer paint, where applicable.

B. Clean piping of all dirt prior to installation.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Install materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Continue insulation with vapor barrier polyester canvas through penetrations.
C. In exposed piping, locate insulation cover seams in least visible locations.
D. On insulated piping with vapor barrier, insulate fittings, valves, unions, flanges,
strainers, flexible connections, and expansion joints.

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 E. On insulated piping without vapor barrier and piping conveying fluids 60 deg.C
(140 deg.F) or less, do not insulate flanges and unions at equipment, but bevel
and seal ends of insulation at such locations.
F. Provide an insert, not less than 150 mm (6 inch) long, of same thickness and
contour as adjoining insulation, between support shield and piping, but under the
finish jacket, on piping 50 mm (2 inch) nom. dia. or larger, to prevent insulation
from sagging at support points. Inserts shall be cellular glass or other heavy
density insulating material suitable for the planned temperature range. Factory
fabricated inserts shall be used.
G. Pipe fitting up to 24 (600 mm) nominal pipe size, shall be insulated with factory
premolded pattern of sectional insulation (two pieces) with same shape of the
pipe fittings. Site fabrication segment shall be accepted for pipe fitting above 24
(600 mm) only.

H. Where glass fiber rigid sectional insulation is specified, insulate fittings flanges
and valves by applying mineral wool cement, maintaining thickness of
insulation same as for adjoining pipe. Finish with asbestos free cement and
jacketing as specified.

I. Neatly finish insulation at supports, protrusions, and interruptions.

J. Provide mitered bends on insulation shells at pipe fittings and finish neatly.
K. Use adhesives at joints of cellular plastic insulation.
L. For diesel generator exhaust piping, apply the calcium silicate shells in staggered
layers, secure with adhesive or outward clinch staples on maximum 150 mm (6
inch) centers.
M. Cover all insulation with protective polyester canvass followed with adhesive
boating as per Clause 2.04 and 2.05 after the acceptance of Engineer to the
installation of insulation.
N. Full sample of each insulated pipe, pipe fitting (Tee & Elbow), valves (one of each
type), pressure and temperature steam, shall be submitted for Engineer’s approval
for pipe sizes 4 (100 mm), 12 (300 mm), 24 (600 mm) and one size above
before commencing of the work of the insulation if the quantity of these items ar
more than two numbers.

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3.03 INSULATION SCHEDULE FOR PIPING
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Piping Type Pipe Size Thickness Thickness
mm(inch) mm(inch) mm (inch)
Fiber glass closed cell
Rubber
Insulated
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A. Domestic hot water supply mm Inch
and return piping
1. In partition walls,
or chases C All sizes 6 (1/4) 6 (1/4)
2. All other areas A 50 (2) and
under 19 (3/4) 13 (1/2)
65 (2 1/2)
and over 25 (1) 19 (3/4)

B. Domestic cold water B All sizes 12 (1/2) 9 (3/8)

supply piping in all indoor
area .
C. Domestic cold water B All sizes 25 (1) 19 (3/4)
supply piping located
outdoor .

D. Storm water drainage B All sizes 12 (1/2) 9 (3/8)

piping in ceiling
spaces used as HVAC
return plenums.
E. Soil and waste piping B All sizes 12 (1/2) 9 (3/8)
in ceiling spaces used
as HVAC return plenums.

F. Condensate drain B All Sizes 19 (3/4) 9 (3/8)

Piping in all area
G. Emergency generator
Exhaust including G All Sizes 100 (4) 50 (2)
Muffler
H. Chilled Water piping System upto 4" 19 (3/4)
& condenser piping system A 5" to 8" 25 (1)
10" & above 32 (1 1/4)

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3.04 INSULATION SCHEDULE FOR EQUIPMENT
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EQUIPMENT TYPE THICKNESS
mm (Inch)
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A. Drain pan E 25 (1)

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3.05 PROTECTIVE JACKETS

A. After the acceptance of Engineer to the installation of the insulation, the

insulation shall be protected as follows:
1. All pipe insulation shall be covered with polyester canvass followed with
adhesive coating as per Clause 2.04 and 2.05 in all areas, in addition to the
factory-applied vapor barrier as per Clause 2.03
2. All pipes insulation exposed to view in Mechanical Rooms and finish areas
shall have corrugated aluminium jacketing.
3. All pipe insulation located outdoor shall have smooth aluminium jacketing.

END OF SECTION 15261

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