P102482-SPE-044-2R2-EN-Chillers

GMT ENCLOSURE A&E SERVICES
Chillers
Technical Specification
Doc. N.: P102482-SPE-044

Issue: 2R2 Date: 10/08/2024
Contract No: GMT-CON-05134
Name Signature Date
Francisco J.
Written October 8th, 2024
Sánchez
Nerea Castro
Mikel Lotina
Revised October 8th, 2024
Alberto
Fernández
Authorize
Armando Bilbao October 8th, 2024
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Cooling piping – Technical specification
RECORD OF CHANGES
Reason/Initiation
Version Date
Documents/Remarks
March 20th, Preliminary version for Stage 2 – Final

1R0
2023 Release
1R1 April 22nd, 2024 FDR Submittal
2R0 July 30th, 2024 Final Construction Contract Documents
September 20th, Final Construction Contract Documents

2R1
2024 Final Review
October 8th, Final Construction Contract Documents

2R2
2024 Final Review
CHANGES TO PREVIOUS VERSION

Format update
Note added in the introduction section related to hangers/supports
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TABLE OF C O N T E N T S
INTRODUCTION 4
1 PART 1- GENERAL 5
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 5
1.2 SUMMARY 6
1.3 ACRONYMS 6
1.4 DEFINITIONS 7
1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS 8
1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS 9
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE 9
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING 9
1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS 10
1.10 COORDINATION 10
1.11 SCHEDULING 10
1.12 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS 10
1.13 WARRANTY 10
2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 11
2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 11
2.2 CHILLERS 12
3 PART 3 - EXECUTION 13
3.1 INSTALLATION OF CHILLERS 13
3.2 SYSTEM STARTUP 13
3.3 IDENTIFICATION 14
3.4 TESTS AND VERIFICATIONS 14
3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 15
3.6 PROTECTION 15
3.7 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING 15
3.8 SPARE PARTS 15
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INTRODUCTION
This document constitutes specification following Masterspec template, composed
of sections Part 1 General, Part 2 Products, and Part 3 Execution.
This specification includes requirements about the water chillers used for the
CWCF and LTCF cooling systems. These requirements are general for those
products, therefore, for the specific properties of every product or component,
refer to the drawings, including the schedules which summarize the main products.
In the case of any contradiction between documents that are part of this Project,
the order of priority will be as follows:
- Layout (plan) drawings
- Schematic diagram drawings
- Technical specifications
- Report (descriptive)
- Report (calculation)
The hangers and supports mentioned or shown in these documents are just
illustrative. The contractor shall propose to GMTO the final design of those
components, providing the shop drawings as well as the calculations done
according to the criteria defined in the document P102482-TRE-018 “Structures
Basis of Design”, to guarantee that all the requirements of the Chilean regulations
and those specifics for this project are met.
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1 PA R T 1 - G E N E R A L
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Giant Magellan
Telescope “GMT” quality procedures, and MEP Design Reports and Drawings,
apply to this Section.
A. Descriptive Reports and Calculation Reports (version is omitted in the

Code)
1. P102482-TRE-166-Telescope Utilities report
2. P102482-TRE-167-Telescopes Utilities Calculation
B. Technical specifications for products and systems (version is omitted in

the Code)
1. P102482-SPE-032-Fancoils
2. P102482-SPE-033-Air Handling Units
3. P102482-SPE-045-Expansion tanks
4. P102482-SPE-046-Inertial tanks
5. P102482-SPE-047-Drycoolers
6. P102482-SPE-048-Cooling water pumps
7. P102482-SPE-049-Heat exchangers
8. P102482-SPE-050-Cooling piping, fittings, valves and insulation
9. P102482-SPE-099-MEP Commissioning
C. Drawings (version is omitted in the Code)

1. All the drawings part of WP452 and WP454
D. Standards
1. Apart from the ones indicated within this document, it shall be
applicable all the design standards and regulations mentioned in the
Reports indicated within this section.
2. Manufacturing standards are valid the European Standards and the
USA standards, while they are equivalent and accepted by the
Regulations and Authorities in Chile. Any mention of the standard shall
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be, therefore not exclusive. In any case, Chilean regulations are

compulsory.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes the water to water chillers (with ethylene-glycol 40% -
secondary of LTCF-, or propylene-glycol 35% - primary of CWCF and
LTCF-, or just water as the CWCF – secondary of CWCF).
1.3 ACRONYMS
ATCF Ambient Tracking-Cooling Fluid

BAS Building Automation System
CA Commissioning Authority
CM Construction Manager.
CO2 Refrigerant (Liquid Carbon Dioxide/R744 pumped) Cooling
System
CTS Construction Technical Supervisor
CWCF Chilled Water-Cooling Fluid
CWS Cooling Water System
DDC Direct digital control.
EPDM Ethylene-Propylene Diene Monomer (seal)
FAT Factory Acceptance Tests
FPM Fluorine rubber (seal)
GCO General Contractor
GMTO Owner
He Helium Cooling System
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system
IDOM Designer of the Project
LTCF Low Temperature-Cooling Fluid
NBR Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (seal)
O&M Operation and Maintenance
RITCH Thermal Installations Chilean Code
TU Telescope Utilities
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T&V Test and Verification
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1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Construction Manager (CM): Company hired by GMTO to supervise the
project's overall construction. This company will act as the contact
between GMTO and any other part of this Process.
B. Construction Technical Supervisor (CTS): Company hired by GMTO to

supervise the technical execution of the works. This function could be
assumed by CM under the decision of GMTO.
C. General Contractor (GCO): Company awarded with the construction of

the Enclosure.
D. Project: It refers to all the buildings, structures, and facilities designed by

IDOM.
E. Site: Place where the construction will be carried out: Cerro Las
Campanas – La Higuera.
F. Project documents: Refer to all the documents provided by IDOM to

define the Project, including but not limited to the Reports, Calculation
reports, Technical Specifications, Datasheets, Drawings, BIM model, and
Bid of Quantities.
G. Owner's Project Requirements: All the construction, operation, and

functional requirements, included within the Project documents.
H. Telescope Utilities, refers to the systems or part of the systems included

in the Project, to provide cooling (CWS, CWCF, LTCF, ATCF, Refrigerant
Cooling, Helium, and LN2), CAS and HBS.
I. Acceptance Criteria: Threshold of acceptable work quality or

performance specified for a commissioning activity, including, but not
limited to, construction checklists, performance tests, performance test
demonstrations, commissioning tests, and commissioning test
demonstrations.
J. Systems," "Assemblies," "Subsystems," "Equipment," and "Components":

Where these terms are used together or separately, they shall mean "as-
built" systems, assemblies, subsystems, equipment, and components.
K. Test: It refers to a specific action carried out to verify the performance of

a product or system corresponds with the expected according to the
Project, standards, or regulations. The test will need typically a protocol
to be executed.
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L. Verification: It refers to the specific action to check something that is

required to guarantee the correct operation of a product, or system, or to
carry out the Commissioning process from the technical, Safety and
health points of view. Verifications are, typically, listed as checklists.
1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.
1. Performance at AHRI/EUROVENT standard conditions and at
conditions indicated.
2. Performance at AHRI/EUROVENT standard unloading conditions.
3. Minimum evaporator and condenser flow rate.
4. Refrigerant capacity of water chiller.
5. Oil capacity of water chiller.
6. Fluid capacity of evaporator.
7. Fluid capacity of condenser.
8. Characteristics of safety relief valves.
B. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. Product Data: For adhesives, indicating VOC content.
2. Laboratory Test Reports: For adhesives, indicating compliance with
requirements for low-emitting materials.
3. Environmental Product Declaration: For each product.
4. Health Product Declaration: For each product.
5. Environmental Product Declaration: For each product.
6. Third-Party Certifications: For each product.
7. Third-Party Certified Life Cycle Assessment: For each product.
C. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and

attachments to other work.
1. Assembled unit dimensions.
2. Weight and load distribution.
3. Required clearances for maintenance and operation.
4. Size and location of piping and wiring connections.
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5. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.
1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Piping layout, or BIM model, drawn to scale,
indicating the items described in this Section, and coordinated with all
building trades.
B. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.
C. Material Test Reports: Included within the Test Verification Protocols as

per P102482-SPE-099-MEP Commissioning General Specification.
D. Field quality-control reports, included within the Test Verification

Protocols as per P102482-SPE-099-MEP Commissioning General
Specification.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Skilled mechanics who have successfully
completed an apprenticeship program or craft training program.
B. Mockups: The installation of the first unit will be used as a mock-up based
on shop drawings, for the approval of all the components (drycoolers,
piping, valves, hangers and supports, insulation, manometers,
thermometers, flowmeters, and any other sensor or auxiliary component).
1. Approval from the CTS and CM will be necessary to proceed with the
installation.
2. Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from
the Contract Documents contained in mockups unless CM specifically
approves such deviations in writing.
3. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as
a standard for judging the completed Work.
4. Demolish and remove mockups when directed.
C. All the products will be provided with Quality certificates valid for their
installation in Chile.
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1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver equipment complying with applicable Standards.
B. Store the products on elevated platforms in a dry location. Protect from

weather, fumes, water, debris, direct exposure to the sunlight, ultraviolet,
etc. Provide necessary sealants and protection means as per the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
C. Before shipping all products shall be inspected at the factory for damage.
D. Store equipment and components in spaces with environments controlled

within manufacturers' ambient temperature and humidity tolerances for
non-operating equipment.
E. Handle products carefully to avoid abrasion, puncturing, and tearing.
1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Equipment shall be capable of withstanding the project environmental
conditions without mechanical or electrical damage or degradation of
operating capability.
1.10 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate sizes and locations of supports, hangers, and structural and
architectural components.
B. Coordinate clearance requirements and interface points with other

facilities, equipment, and Contractors
1.11 SCHEDULING
A. Schedule the execution of all the chillers and auxiliary components.
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1.12 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS

B. Factory acceptance tests of chillers under this Contract are subject to be
witnessed by the CA and CTS in the case of being decided any.
1.13 WARRANTY
A. The warranty of the products and works will be as defined in the contract
between GMTO and GCO.
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2 PA R T 2 - P R O D U C T S
1.14 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Products do not contain asbestos, lead, mercury, or mercury compounds.
B. Products that come into contact with stainless steel have a leachable
chloride content of less than 50 ppm when tested in accordance with
ASTM C871.
C. Insulation materials for use on austenitic stainless steel are qualified as

acceptable in accordance with ASTM C795.
D. Foam insulation materials do not use CFC or HCFC blowing agents in the
manufacturing process.
E. Materials are compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and

substrates and for bonding insulation to itself and to surfaces to be
insulated unless otherwise indicated.
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1.15 CHILLERS
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A. Frame and case: Galvanized steel painted with polyester powder.
B. Compressors: Screw compressor for the CWCF chillers, and Copeland

Semi-hermetic (reciprocating)
C. Refrigerant gas: R1234ze for CWCF chillers, and R449a for LTCF chillers
D. Unit controller: Included with the unit, including a display to set/up all
the operational parameters and show all the operation conditions
(temperatures, pressures, status of compressors – time of operation, % of
load, saturation, superheat, number of starts… - warnings, alarms,
elapsed time meter, …).
E. Valves: On/off valves in the evaporator and condenser, managed by the

unit controller
F. Master/slave operation: Control interconnection (wiring, conduits,

accessories) between chillers to operate in this mode, included within the
supply of this equipment.
G. Communications protocol: Modbus/TCP or BACnet, to be confirmed and

approved by the Client
H. Condenser insulation: included
I. Thermal compressor insulation: included
J. Energy management module: included
K. Control for low condensing temperature: included
L. Noise: low noise model
M. Mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics according to

mechanical schedules (drawings), at 2,500 m above sea level and
according to air conditions defined in the calculations reports.
N. Other auxiliary components: included all the necessary internal sensors

for the operation of the chiller: in/out temperature sensors, minimum
water flow switch, and pressure relief valves.
O. Joining:
1. Connection with valves: threaded (metric parallel unless other
specification) for small pipes up to DN100 (4 inch), and flanged (EN
1092-1) for higher sizes, unless other specified by the manufacturer.
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2. Sealant components (such as gaskets): all of them compatible with

ethylene-glycol 40% or propylene-glycol 35%, such as NBR, FPM, or
EPDM.
3. Connection with equipment: according to the equipment
requirements.
P. Comply with Chilean regulations, and AHRI/ASHRAE or Eurovent/EN

standards.
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3 PA R T 3 - E X E C U T I O N
1.16 INSTALLATION OF CHILLERS

A. Examine the area and interferences to establish the procedure to
introduce all the chillers.
B. Verify that the surfaces, bedframes, and isolators are ready, and the area
is clean and dry.
C. Remove materials that will adversely affect the application.
D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been

corrected.
E. Coordinate installation with other specialities.
F. Chiller manufacturer's factory-trained service personnel shall charge the

water chiller with refrigerant if not factory charged and fill it with oil if
not factory installed.
G. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate the general location

and arrangement of all the components, chillers, valves, piping, and
auxiliary components, as well as hangers and supports.
H. Install piping, fittings, valves, and insulation according to the indicated in

the proper Specification. Any of these components will meet chillers’
manufacturer’s requirements to allow the operation and maintenance of
the units and ease the future replacement of the units.
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1.17 SYSTEM STARTUP

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup
service.
B. Inspect field-assembled components, equipment installation, and piping

and electrical connections for proper assemblies, installations, and
connections.
C. Complete installation and startup checks according to the manufacturer's

written instructions and perform the following:
1. Verify that the refrigerant charge is sufficient and water chiller has
been leak tested.
2. Verify that pumps are installed and functional.
3. Verify that thermometers and gauges are installed.
4. Operate water chiller for run-in period.
5. Check bearing lubrication and oil levels.
6. Verify that the refrigerant pressure relief device for chillers installed
indoors is vented outside.
7. Verify proper motor rotation.
8. Verify static deflection of vibration isolators, including deflection
during water chiller startup and shutdown.
9. Verify and record the performance of chilled- and condenser-water
flow and low-temperature interlocks.
10.Verify and record the performance of water chiller protection devices.
11.Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged or
malfunctioning controls and equipment.
D. Inspect field-assembled components; equipment installation; and piping,

controls, and electrical connections for proper assembly, installation, and
connection.
E. Visually inspect the chiller for damage before starting. Repair or replace
damaged components, including insulation. Do not start the chiller until
damage that is detrimental to the operation has been corrected.
F. Prepare a written startup report that records the results of tests and
inspections.
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1.18 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify system components.
1. Chillers: Place the identification of each machine: service (CWS,
CWCF, LTCF or ATCF) and ID code.
2. Auxiliary components: ID code
1.19 TESTS AND VERIFICATIONS

A. All the tests included in the standards and regulations will be carried out
to verify the performance of the components covered by this specification.
In particular, before the purchasing of these machines, it will be validated
by the manufacturer the suitability of the ethylene-glycol concentration
indicated in the project and the operation of the chiller.
B. GCO will engage a qualified testing agency (Commissioning Authority -

CA) to perform tests and inspections according to the MEP
Commissioning Technical Specification.
C. The execution of the tests shall be partial, by components, as they are

installed.
D. All executions will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and
inspections.
E. Prepare test and inspection reports.
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1.20 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Quality Control made by inspecting all the chillers will be carried out
by the CA, which will establish specific Test and Verification Protocols
and Test Verification Forms for those verifications, following P102482-
SPE-099 – MEP Commissioning General Specification.
B. All executions of one type will be considered defective if they do not pass
inspections.
C. Perform inspections with the assistance of a factory-authorized service

representative.
D. Quality control documents will be included in the Commissioning Report.
1.21 PROTECTION
A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable
to manufacturer and Installer, to prevent damage of products part of this
Specification are without damage or deterioration at the time of
Substantial Completion.
1.22 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Train the GMTO's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and
maintain the system installation.
1.23 SPARE PARTS

A. Spare parts will be provided, packaged, and identified, once the
Construction works are finished.
B. The provision of spare parts will apply to piping and fittings, insulation,
and minor components such as the valves, depending on the amount
installed:
o Above 100 units or meters: 2% (+1 for units)
o Above 50 units or meters: 2 units or meters
o Up to 50 units or meters: 1 unit or meter
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Doc. N.: P102482-SPE-044

Name Signature Date

File: 825470728.docx Pages: 21

March 20th, Preliminary version for Stage 2 – Final

1R1 April 22nd, 2024 FDR Submittal

2R0 July 30th, 2024 Final Construction Contract Documents

September 20th, Final Construction Contract Documents

October 8th, Final Construction Contract Documents

CHANGES TO PREVIOUS VERSION

A. Descriptive Reports and Calculation Reports (version is omitted in the

B. Technical specifications for products and systems (version is omitted in

C. Drawings (version is omitted in the Code)

be, therefore not exclusive. In any case, Chilean regulations are

ATCF Ambient Tracking-Cooling Fluid

T&V Test and Verification

B. Construction Technical Supervisor (CTS): Company hired by GMTO to

C. General Contractor (GCO): Company awarded with the construction of

D. Project: It refers to all the buildings, structures, and facilities designed by

F. Project documents: Refer to all the documents provided by IDOM to

G. Owner's Project Requirements: All the construction, operation, and

H. Telescope Utilities, refers to the systems or part of the systems included

I. Acceptance Criteria: Threshold of acceptable work quality or

J. Systems," "Assemblies," "Subsystems," "Equipment," and "Components":

K. Test: It refers to a specific action carried out to verify the performance of

L. Verification: It refers to the specific action to check something that is

1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

B. Sustainable Design Submittals:

C. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and

5. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

B. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

C. Material Test Reports: Included within the Test Verification Protocols as

D. Field quality-control reports, included within the Test Verification

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

B. Store the products on elevated platforms in a dry location. Protect from

D. Store equipment and components in spaces with environments controlled

E. Handle products carefully to avoid abrasion, puncturing, and tearing.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

B. Coordinate clearance requirements and interface points with other

1.12 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS

C. Insulation materials for use on austenitic stainless steel are qualified as

E. Materials are compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and

A. Frame and case: Galvanized steel painted with polyester powder.

B. Compressors: Screw compressor for the CWCF chillers, and Copeland

E. Valves: On/off valves in the evaporator and condenser, managed by the

F. Master/slave operation: Control interconnection (wiring, conduits,

G. Communications protocol: Modbus/TCP or BACnet, to be confirmed and

H. Condenser insulation: included

I. Thermal compressor insulation: included

J. Energy management module: included

K. Control for low condensing temperature: included

L. Noise: low noise model

M. Mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics according to

N. Other auxiliary components: included all the necessary internal sensors

2. Sealant components (such as gaskets): all of them compatible with

P. Comply with Chilean regulations, and AHRI/ASHRAE or Eurovent/EN

1.16 INSTALLATION OF CHILLERS

C. Remove materials that will adversely affect the application.