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Section 33 52 43.13 Page 1

SECTION 33 52 43.13

AVIATION FUEL PIPING

02/10

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the

extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic

designation only.

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)

API RP 1110 (2013) Pressure Testing of Steel Pipelines

for the Transportation of Gas, Petroleum Gas,

Hazardous Liquids, Highly Volatile Liquids or

Carbon Dioxide

API RP 582 (2016) Welding Guidelines for the Chemical,

Oil, and Gas Industries

API STD 600 (2015) Steel Gate Valves-Flanged and Butt-

welding Ends, Bolted Bonnets

API STD 608 (2012) Metal Ball Valves - Flanged, Threaded,

And Welding End

API Spec 5L (2012; ERTA 2015) Specification for Line Pipe

API Spec 6D (2014; Errata 1-2 2014; Errata 3-5 2015; ADD

1 2015) Specification for Pipeline Valves

API Std 594 (2010) Check Valves: Flanged, Lug, Wafer and

Butt-Welding

API Std 607 (2010) Testing of Valves: Fire Test for Soft-

Seated Quarter-Turn Valves

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS A5.1 (2012) Specification for Carbon Steel

Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

AWS A5.5 (2014) Specification for Low-Alloy Steel

Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

AWS A5.9 (2012) Specification for Bare Stainless Steel

Welding Electrodes and Rods

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B1.1 (2003; R 2008) Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN

and UNR Thread Form)




ASME B16.11 (2011) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and

Threaded

ASME B16.21 (2011) Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe

Flanges

ASME B16.34 (2013) Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding

End

ASME B16.5 (2013) Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings:

NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard

ASME B16.9 (2012) Standard for Factory-Made Wrought

Steel Buttwelding Fittings

ASME B18.2.1 (2012; Errata 2013) Square and Hex Bolts and

Screws (Inch Series)

ASME B18.2.2 (2015) Nuts for General Applications: Machine

Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and

Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)

ASME B31.1 (2016) Power Piping

ASME B31.3 (2014) Process Piping

ASME BPVC SEC IX (2010) BPVC Section IX-Welding and Brazing

Qualifications

ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 (2015) BPVC Section VIII-Rules for

Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A105 (2014) Standard Specification for Carbon

Steel Forgings for Piping Applications

ASTM A182 (2016) Standard Specification for Forged or

Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged

Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-

Temperature Service

ASTM A193 (2016) Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel

and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for

High-Temperature Service and Other Special

Purpose Applications

ASTM A194 (2016) Standard Specification for Carbon and

Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure

or High-Temperature Service, or Both

ASTM A217 (2014) Standard Specification for Steel

Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy,

for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for

High-Temperature Service




ASTM A234 (2013; E 2014) Standard Specification for

Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and

Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature

Service

ASTM A269 (2015a) Standard Specification for Seamless

and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing

for General Service

ASTM A312 (2016) Standard Specification for Seamless,

Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic

Stainless Steel Pipes

ASTM A358 (2014a) Standard Specification for Electric-

Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel

Stainless Steel Pipe for High-Temperature

Service and General Applications

ASTM A403 (2016) Standard Specification for Wrought

Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings

ASTM A436 (1984; R 2011) Standard Specification for

Austenitic Gray Iron Castings

ASTM A53 (2012) Standard Specification for Pipe,

Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated,

Welded and Seamless

ASTM A961 (2014) Standard Specification for Common

Requirements for Steel Flanges, Forged

Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Piping

Applications

ASTM D229 (2013) Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used

for Electrical Insulation

ASTM E94 (2004; R 2010) Radiographic Examination

ASTM F436 (2011) Hardened Steel Washers

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C62.41 (1991; R 1995) Recommended Practice on Surge

Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS

INDUSTRY (MSS)

MSS SP-58 (1993; Reaffirmed 2010) Pipe Hangers and

Supports - Materials, Design and Manufacture,

Selection, Application, and Installation

MSS SP-69 (2003; Notice 2012) Pipe Hangers and Supports

- Selection and Application (ANSI Approved

American National Standard)

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)




NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 30 (2015) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC SP 5 (2007) White Metal Blast Cleaning

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL (SAE)

SAE J514 (2012) Hydraulic Tube Fittings

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

MIL-A-25896 (1983; Rev E; Notice 1 1989; Notice 3 2003)

Adapter, Pressure Fuel Servicing, Nominal 2.5

inch diameter

MIL-PRF-13789 (1999; Rev E; Notice 1 2008) Strainers,

Sediment: Pipeline, Basket Type

MIL-PRF-4556 (1998; Rev F; Am 1 1999; CANC Notice 1 2011)

Coating Kit, Epoxy, for Interior of Steel

Fuel Tanks

MIL-STD-161 (2005; Rev G; Notice 1 2010) Identification

Methods for Bulk Petroleum Products Systems

Including Hydrocarbon Missile Fuels

U.S. NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA)

NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 (1999; Notice 1) Requirements for

Nondestructive Testing Methods

1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Design conditions shall be as specified in Section 33 52 43.11 AVIATION FUEL

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Submit a copy of welding qualified procedures, where

the procedures will be used, and a list of names and identification symbols

of qualified welders and welding operators. Submit Operation and

Maintenance Manuals for the equipment items or systems listed under SD-10

Operation and Maintenance Data. Refer to Section 01 78 23.33 OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR AVIATION FUEL SYSTEMS for the information to be

submitted for various type of equipment and systems.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control

approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-03 Product Data

Carbon Steel Pipe; G




Interior Epoxy Coating for Carbon Steel Piping; G

Stainless Steel Pipe; G

Carbon Steel Fittings; G

Stainless Steel Fittings; G

Stainless Steel Control Tubing; G

Isolating Gasket Kits; G

Lightning Surge Arrester; G

Bolts and Nuts; G

Gaskets; G

Ball Valves; G

Plug (Double Block and Bleed) Valves; G

Electric Valve Actuator; G

Swing Check Valves; G

Silent Check Valves; G

Thermal Relief Valves; G

Sight Flow Indicators; G

Flexible Ball Joints; G

Pipe Sleeves; G

Strainers; G

Pipe Hangers and Supports; G

Fuel Sample Connection; G

Flanged Swivel Joints; G

Quick Disconnect Adapters; G

Quick Disconnect Couplers; G

Flexible Connectors; G

Surge Suppressor Tank and Valve; G

SD-05 Design Data

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS); G

SD-06 Test Reports




Acceptance Testing of Shop-Applied Internal Pipe Coating

Procedure Qualifications Records (PQR); G

Welder and Welding Operator Qualification Record (WQR); G

Factory Testing and Inspection Records; G

Pneumatic Test

Hydrostatic Test

Geometry Tool Reports; G

SD-07 Certificates

Welder and Welding Operator Certifications; G

Qualified Commercial or Testing Laboratory

Quality Assurance Plan

Fittings

Surge Suppressor Tank and Valve

Isolating Flange Gasket Kits

Survey Final Elevations

Pipeline Pigging Verification; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Isolating Gasket Kits

Ball Valves

Plug (Double Block and Bleed) Valves

Electric Valve Actuators

Swing Check Valves

Silent Check Valves

Thermal Relief Valves

Sight Flow Indicators

Fuel Sample Connection

Flexible Ball Joints

Flexible Connectors




Strainers

Surge Suppressor Tank and Valve

Isolating Flange Gasket Kits

Protective Coatings

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Welding Qualifications

Welding of fuel pipe joints shall comply with Section 33 52 90.00 20 WELDING

FOR POL SERVICE PIPING. Piping shall be welded in accordance with qualified

procedures using performance-qualified welders and welding operators.

Procedures and welders shall be qualified in accordance with ASME BPVC SEC

IX. Welding procedures qualified by others, and welders and welding

operators qualified by another employer, may be accepted as permitted by

ASME B31.1. The Contracting Officer shall be notified 24 hours in advance

of tests, and the tests shall be performed at the work site if practicable.

Welders or welding operators shall apply their assigned symbols near each

weld they make as a permanent record.

1.4.2 Qualifications of Welders

Welders and welding procedures shall be qualified in accordance with

requirements of ASME B31.3. Submit for each pipe material and process a

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), its corresponding Procedure

Qualifications Records (PQR), and the welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)

for each welder and each specification. Submit on the forms contained

within Appendix A of ASME BPVC SEC IX. All welding is to be performed in

accordance with applicable requirements of API RP 582 and AWS WHB-2.9,

Chapter 5 as it applies to stainless steel piping.

1.4.2.1 Weld Identification

Each qualified welder shall be assigned an identification symbol. All welds

shall be permanently marked with the symbol of the individual who made the

weld.

1.4.2.2 Defective Work

Welders found making defective welds shall be removed from the work or shall

be required to be requalified in accordance with ASME B31.3.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 DESIGN CONDITIONS

Components shall be suitable for use with AFLP-3747 Jet A (F-24) turbine

fuel with a specific gravity of 0.775 to 0.84, a viscosity 1.5 cSt at 100

degrees F, and a Reid Vapor Pressure 0.05 psia. Components shall be ASME

Class 150 (275 psi at 100 degrees F) unless otherwise noted. Components to

be suitable for outdoor, unsheltered location, and to function normally in

ambient temperatures between 0 and 100 degrees F.




2.2 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Pipe and fittings in contact with fuel shall be stainless steel, interior

epoxy coated carbon steel, or carbon steel as indicated on the drawings. No

zinc coated metals, brass, bronze or other copper bearing alloys shall be

used in contact with the fuel. All carbon steel carrier piping, carbon

steel secondary containment piping, and stainless steel underground piping

shall have an exterior protective coating and shall be cathodically

protected in accordance with Section 26 42 19.00 20 CATHODIC PROTECTION BY

IMPRESSED CURRENT. Identification of piping shall be in accordance with

MIL-STD-161G unless specified otherwise. Material for manual valves shall

be as specified hereinafter.

2.2.1 Carbon Steel Piping

Subject each length of pipe to factory hydrostatic testing and ultrasonic

testing in accordance with their respective pipe specification.

a. Piping 12-Inches and Larger: Seamless, ASTM A53 Grade B having a wall

thickness of 0.375-inch.

b. Piping 2 1/2 through 10-Inches: Seamless, Schedule 40 API Spec 5L

Grade B or ASTM A53 Grade B.

c. Piping 2-Inches and Smaller: Seamless, Schedule 80 API Spec 5L Grade B

or ASTM A53 Grade B.

d. Welding Electrodes (Factory Fabrication): E70XX low hydrogen

electrodes conforming to AWS A5.1 or AWS A5.5.

e. Provide pipe with exterior coating systems in accordance with Section

33 52 80 LIQUID FUELS PIPELINE COATING SYSTEM and Section 09 97 13.27

EXTERIOR COATING OF STEEL STRUCTURES.

f. Provide pipe with factory applied interior epoxy coating system in

accordance with MIL-PRF-4556, 6 to 8 mils dry film thickness.

Documentation of conditions during application shall be submitted to

the Contracting Officer. Refer to 33 52 80 LIQUID FUELS PIPELINE

COATING SYSTEM for “SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL” and “FIELD QUALITY CONTROL”

requirements for the coating system.

2.2.1.1 Interior Epoxy Coated Carbon Steel Piping

Before applying the epoxy coating, the inside of the pipe shall be

sandblasted to "white" metal conforming with SSPC SP 5. If the pipe is not

internally epoxy lined immediately after cleaning, a rust preventative

coating shall be applied. The rust preventative shall be approved by the

epoxy manufacturer. The ends of the pipe shall be masked or wiped back a

minimum of one inch but not more than 1-1/2 inches.

2.2.1.2 Coat Testing

After the top coat has cured, the internal epoxy lining shall be tested

electrically using an approved holiday detector and shall be free of

holidays. The ends of the pipe shall then be capped. The shop doing the

application shall have a minimum of five years of experience at applying

internal epoxy coating. The application and holiday testing at the shop




shall be available for inspection at any time by the Contracting Officer.

The shop shall notify the Contracting Officer at least one week before the

pipe and fittings will be cleaned and epoxy coated. Provide a certified

technical representative of the epoxy manufacturer to make at least three

separate inspection trips with at least one day in the shop per trip. Each

trip report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. Pipe 2-1/2-

inches and smaller shall not be interior coated.

2.2.2 Stainless Steel Piping

a. Piping 2-1/2 Inches and Larger:

(1) ASTM A358, Grade 304L, Class 1 or Class 3 with supplementary

requirements of S1, S2 and S3, or ASTM A312 Type 304L, seamless

(only). Any agreements between the purchaser and the manufacturer

or supplier as referenced in the applicable ASTM shall include the

Contracting Officer as a party to the agreement. All piping welds

will receive 100 percent radiographic inspection, 100 percent

liquid penetrant inspection, 100 percent visual inspection and all

tests as required by the applicable ASTM Standard. Piping shall be

provided with a nominal wall thickness as shown in Table A for ASTM

A358 with the deviation from the nominal wall thickness less than

0.01-inch. ASTM A312 seamless piping shall be provided with a

minimum schedule 10S wall thickness.

(2) Pipe Ends: All Piping shall be provided with beveled ends per

Chapter V, ASME B31.3, and shall be shipped with the ends capped.

(3) Seam and End Welds: All sections of the piping provided shall be

accepted on the project site if the seam welds meet the

requirements of the paragraph K341 of ASME B31.3 and Appendix 4 of

ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1. One hundred spots may be reinspected at the

project site prior to installation and backfilling at the request

of the Contracting Officer. End welds shall be properly aligned

prior to welding per Chapter V of the ASME B31.3; welds found to be

defective shall be repaired at no additional cost to the

government. Observation by the Contracting Officer of the

manufacturing and field procedures shall be allowed under this

contract.

(4) Welders Qualifications: Piping shall be welded in accordance with

qualified procedures using performance qualified welders and

welding operators. Welding procedures qualified by another

employer may be accepted as permitted by ASME B31.1. The

Contracting Officer shall be notified 24 hours in advance of tests

and the tests shall be performed at the work site if practical.

The welder or welding operator shall apply his assigned symbol near

each weld he makes as a permanent record.

(5) Factory Testing and Inspection Records: Per Table K341.3.2 of

Chapter IX of ASME B31.3, visual, radiographic and liquid penetrant

tests shall be performed for each section of piping provided as all

sections are subjected to cyclic conditions. All testing and

inspections records shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer

and shall indicate the pipe mark and installed location of each

piping section on the project site. Observation by the Contracting

Officer of the manufacturers and the fields testing and inspection




procedures shall be allowed under this contract. Pipe

certification along with pipe markings shall be submitted before

the pipe arrives on the job site.

(6) Qualifications of Welding Inspectors for Stainless Steel Piping:

Submit the qualifications of all the testing personnel that will

perform all field tests as requested by the Contracting Officer.

The qualifications of all personnel on the job site that will

perform welding inspection shall be submitted for approval. These

inspectors shall meet the qualifications as defined in Chapter VI

of the ASME B31.3, and use the methods as defined in Table K341.3.2

of the ASME B31.3.

(7) Provide a qualified inspector in accordance with Chapter VI of ASME

B31.3 to act as the owner's inspector (for the Government) at the

pipe manufacturer's facility in addition to the manufacturer's

inspector.

(8) Submit Quality Assurance Plan for the welding, inspecting and

testing of the welded seam pipe.

TABLE A

Nominal Pipe Size Nominal (Average) Pile

O.D.

Wall Thickness(tn)

16 inches 16.000 inches 0.312 inch







2.5 inches 2.875 inches 0.156 inch

b. Piping 2-inches and Smaller: Schedule 80 ASTM A312 seamless Type 304L

for threaded piping and schedule 40 (unless otherwise indicated) ASTM

A312 seamless Type 304L for welded piping.

c. Stainless Steel Control Tubing: Seamless, fully annealed tubing

conforming to ASTM A269, Grade TP316, Rockwell hardness B80 or less.

Wall thickness for 1/2-inch tubing to be 0.049 inch.

d. Welding Electrodes (Factory Fabrication): E308L conforming to AWS

A5.9.




e. Provide buried stainless steel pipe with coating systems in accordance

with Section 33 52 80 LIQUID FUELS PIPELINE COATING SYSTEM. Do not

provide with an interior epoxy coating system.

2.2.3 Protective Coatings for Aboveground Piping

Provide coating of aboveground piping, piping in pits, pipe supports, filter

separators, and miscellaneous metal and equipment in accordance with Section

09 97 13.27 EXTERIOR COATING OF STEEL STRUCTURES. Color of finish coat

shall be white. Do not paint stainless steel or aluminum surfaces.

2.2.4 Protective Coatings for Buried Steel Piping

Provide carbon steel carrier piping, carbon steel secondary containment

piping, and stainless steel (underground only) piping pipe with coating

system in accordance with Section 33 52 80 LIQUID FUELS PIPELINE COATING

SYSTEM.

2.2.5 Fittings

2.2.5.1 General

Welding ells, caps, tees, reducers, etc., shall be of materials compatible

for welding to the pipe line in which they are installed, and wall

thickness, pressure and temperature ratings of the fittings shall be not

less than the adjoining pipe line. Unless otherwise required by the

conditions of installation, all elbows shall be the long radius type. Miter

joints are not acceptable. Make odd angle offsets with pipe bends or elbows

cut to the proper angle. Butt weld fittings shall be factory-made wrought

fittings manufactured by forging or shaping. Fabricated fittings will not

be permitted. Welding branch fittings shall be insert type suitable for

radiographic inspections specified herein.

2.2.5.2 Carbon Steel Fittings

a. Fittings 2.5 Inches and Larger: Butt weld, conforming to ASTM A234,

grade WPB and ASME B16.9 of the same wall thickness as the adjoining

pipe. All welds shall be radiographically examined throughout the

entire length of each weld. Each fitting shall be subjected to the

Supplementary Requirements S3 and S4, Liquid Penetration examination

and Magnetic-Particle Examination. Detectable flaws will not be

accepted in the supplementary examinations. Fittings shall be

identified to relate them to their respective radiograph. Elbows

located between the pig launcher and the receiver, shall have a radius

three times the pipe diameter. Tees with branches 6 inches and larger,

located between the pig launcher and pig receiver, shall have guide

bars as detailed on the drawings.

b. Fittings 2 Inches and Smaller. Forged (socket welded or if indicated

on drawings, threaded), 3,000-pound W.O.G., conforming to ASTM A105,

Grade 2 and ASME B16.11. Threaded fittings shall only be used for

above grade applications. Underground and in pits low point drain pipe

and high point vent pipe shall be butt welded.

c. Flanges: Flanges 2.5 inches and larger shall be 150 pound weld neck,

forged flanges conforming to ASTM A105, and ASME B16.5. Flanges 2

inches and smaller shall be 150 pound socket weld, forged flanges




conforming to ASTM A105, and ASME B16.5. Flanges to be 1/16-inch

raised face with phonographic finish, except where required otherwise

to match equipment furnished. Match flange face to valves or equipment

furnished. Flange face shall be machined to match valves or equipment

furnished. Use of spacing rings or gaskets discs are not allowed.

Flanges shall be subjected to the Supplementary Requirements S56,

Liquid Penetrant Examination as outlined in ASTM A961. Detectable

flaws will not be accepted.

d. Interior Epoxy Coating System shall be applied to the fittings as

specified in paragraph "Carbon Steel Piping."

2.2.5.3 Stainless-Steel Fittings

a. Fittings 2.5 Inches and Larger: Butt weld stainless steel conforming

to ASTM A403, Class WP, Type 304L, seamless, and ASME B16.9 of the same

minimum wall thickness as the adjoining pipe. Welded fittings shall be

tested and inspected the same as the welded seam pipe and meet the same

requirements as for the pipe. Elbows located between the pig launcher

and the receiver, shall have a radius three times the pipe diameter.

Tees with branches 6 inches and larger, located between the pig

launcher and pig receiver, shall have guide bars as detailed on the

drawings.

b. Fittings 2 Inches and Smaller: Forged Type 304 or 304L (socket welded

or if indicated on drawings, threaded), 3,000-pound W.O.G. conforming

to ASTM A182 and ASME B16.11. Threaded fittings shall only be used for

above grade applications. Underground and in pits low point drain pipe

and high point vent pipe shall be butt welded.

c. Unions. Conforming to ASTM A312, Grade 304 or 316.

d. Flanges. Flanges 2.5 inches or larger shall be 150 pound weld neck,

forged Type 304 stainless-steel flanges conforming to ASTM A182 and

ASME B16.5, except flanges that are to be connected to the fueling

pumps shall be 300 pound. Flanges 2 inches and smaller shall be 150

pound socket weld, forged Type 304 stainless-steel flanges conforming

to ASTM A182 and ASME B16.5. Flanges to be 1/16-inch raised-face with

phonographic finish, except where required otherwise to match equipment

furnished. Match flange face to valves or equipment furnished.

Flanges shall be subjected to the Supplementary Requirements S56,

Liquid Penetrant Examination as outlined in ASTM A961.

e. Stainless-Steel Tube Fittings. Flareless, 316 stainless-steel fittings

conforming to SAE J514.

2.2.5.4 Isolating Gasket Kits (Insulating) for Flanges

Provide ASTM D229 electrical insulating material of 1,000 ohms minimum

resistance; material shall be resistant to the effects of aviation

hydrocarbon fuels. Provide full face insulating gaskets between flanges.

Provide full surface 0.03 inch thick wall thickness, spiral-wound mylar

insulating sleeves between the bolts and the holes in flanges; bolts may

have reduced shanks of a diameter not less than the diameter at the root of

threads. Provide 0.125-inch thick high-strength phenolic insulating washers

next to flanges and provide flat circular stainless steel washers over

insulating washers and under bolt heads and nuts. Provide bolts 0.5 inch




longer than standard length to compensate for the thicker insulating gaskets

and the washers under bolt heads and nuts. Exterior above grade flanges

separated by electrically isolating gasket kits shall be provided with

weatherproof lightning surge arrester devices. The surge arrester shall

bolt across flanges separated by insulating gasket kits per detail on

contract drawings. The arrestor shall have the following features:

a. Weatherproof NEMA 4 enclosure.

b. Bidirectional and bipolar protection.

c. Constructed of solid state components, no lights, fuses or relays and

used without required maintenance or replacement.

d. Withstand unlimited number of surges at 50,000 Amperes.

e. Maximum clamping voltage of 700 Volts based on a IEEE C62.41 8x20

microsecond wave form at 50,000 Amperes peak measured at the device

terminals (zero lead length).

f. A UL listed arrester for installation in Class 1, Division 2, Group D,

hazardous areas.

Install the mounting bracket and leads on the flange side of the bolt

insulating sleeve and washer, and size in accordance with this schedule:

Line Size Bolt Size

2 inch 5/8 inch

2.5 inch 5/8 inch

3 inch 5/8 inch

4 inch 5/8 inch

6 inch 3/4 inch

8 inch 3/4 inch

10 inch 7/8 inch

12 inch 7/8 inch

14 inch 1 inch

16 inch 1 inch

Note: Make allowance for the 1/32-inch thickness of the

insulating sleeve around the bolts when sizing the

mounting lugs.




2.2.6 Bolts and Nuts

Bolts and nuts for pipe flanges, flanged fittings, valves and accessories

shall conform to ASME B18.2.1 and ASME B18.2.2, except as otherwise

specified. Bolts shall be of sufficient length to obtain full bearing on

the nuts and shall project no more than three full threads beyond the nuts

with the bolts tightened to the required torque. Bolts shall be regular

hexagonal bolts conforming to ASME B18.2.1 with material conforming to ASTM

A193, Class 2, Grade B8, stainless steel, when connections are made where a

stainless steel flange is involved, and Grade B7 when only carbon steel

flanges are involved. Bolts shall be threaded in accordance with ASME B1.1,

Class 2A fit, Coarse Thread Series, for sizes one inch and smaller and

Eight-Pitch Thread Series for sizes larger than one inch. Nuts shall

conform to ASME B18.2.2, hexagonal, heavy series with material conforming to

ASTM A194, Grade 8, stainless steel for stainless steel bolts, and Grade 7

for carbon steel bolts. Nuts shall be threaded in accordance with ASME

B1.1, Class 2B fit, Coarse Thread Series for sizes one inch and smaller and

Eight-Pitch Thread Series for sizes larger than one inch. Provide washers

under bolt heads and nuts. Use carbon steel washers conforming to ASTM F436

Type 1 (carbon steel), flat circular for carbon steel bolts. Stainless

steel washer dimensioned in accordance with ASTM A436 flat circular, use

material the same as the bolt. Use torque wrenches to tighten all flange

bolts to the torque recommended by the gasket manufacturer. Tight in the

pattern recommended by the gasket manufacturer. Use anti-seize compound on

stainless steel bolts.

2.2.7 Gaskets

ASME B16.21, composition ring, using a Buna-N, polytetrafluoroethylene

(PTFE), or a protein and glycerin binder, 0.1250 inch thick. Gaskets shall

be resistant to the effects of aviation hydrocarbon fuels and manufactured

of fire-resistant materials. Full-face gaskets shall be used for flat-face

flanged joints. Ring gaskets shall be used for raised-face flanged joints.

Gaskets shall be of one piece factory cut.

2.2.8 Relief and Drain System Piping

Pressure relief valve discharge lines and drain lines to the product

recovery tank shall be as indicated.

2.2.9 Field Applied Protective Coatings

The field joints and fittings of all underground piping shall be coated as

specified in Section 33 52 80 LIQUID FUELS PIPELINE COATING SYSTEM.

2.2.10 Threaded Joints

Threaded joints, if indicated on the drawings, shall be made tight with

manufacturer recommended PTFE tape or a mixture of graphite and oil, inert

filler and oil, or with a graphite compound, applied with a brush to the

male threads. Not more than three threads shall show on made up joints.

Threaded joints, mechanical couplings and flanges will not be permitted in

buried piping. Threaded joints shall not get welded.

2.2.11 Welded Joints

Welded joints in steel pipe shall be as specified in Part 3.




2.3 MANUAL VALVES

All portions of a valve coming in contact with fuel in stainless-steel pipe

lines or epoxy lined carbon steel pipe lines shall be of noncorrosive

material. Valves in stainless steel pipe lines or epoxy lined carbon steel

pipe lines shall be Type 304 or Type 316 stainless steel or carbon steel

internally plated with chromium or nickel or internally electroless nickel

plated. Valves in unlined carbon steel pipelines shall have carbon steel

body. Stem and trim shall be stainless steel for all valves. Manually

operated valves 6 inches and larger shall be worm-gear operated and valves

smaller than 6 inches shall be lever operated or handwheel operated. Valves

smaller than 2 inches shall have lever-type handles. Valves installed more

than 8 feet above finished floor shall have chain operators and a position

indicators visible from ground level. Sprocket wheel for chain operator

shall be aluminum. Valves in the isolation pits in fuel piping between the

pig launchers and the pig receivers shall be full bore, piggable, double

block and bleed type.

2.3.1 Ball Valves

Ball valves shall be fire tested and qualified in accordance with the

requirements of API Std 607 and API STD 608. Ball valves shall be

nonlubricated valves that operate from fully open to fully closed with 90

degree rotation of the ball. Valves 2 inches and larger shall conform to

applicable construction and dimension requirements of API Spec 6D, ANSI

Class 150 and shall have flanged ends. Valves smaller than 2 inches shall

be ANSI class 150 valves with one piece bodies with flanged ends, unless

noted otherwise. The balls in valves 10 inches full port and 12 inch

regular port and larger shall have trunnion type support bearings. Except

as otherwise specified, reduced port or full port valves may be provided at

the Contractor's option. Balls shall be solid, not hollow cavity.

2.3.1.1 Materials

Ball shall be stainless steel. Ball valves shall have tetrafluoroethylene

(TFE) or fluoroelastetomer (FKM), commonly referred to as Viton seats, body

seals and stem seals. Valves 4 inches and smaller shall have a locking

mechanism.

2.3.2 Plug (Double Block and Bleed) Valves

API Spec 6D, Type III, ANSI Class 150, non-lubricated, resilient, double

seated, trunnion mounted, tapered lift plug capable of two-way shutoff.

Valve shall have tapered plug of steel or ductile iron with chrome or nickel

plating and plug supported on upper and lower trunnions. Sealing slips

shall be steel or ductile iron, with Viton seals which are held in place by

dovetail connections. Valve design shall permit sealing slips to be

replaced from the bottom with the valve mounted in the piping. Valves shall

operate from fully open to fully closed by rotation of the handwheel to lift

and turn the plug. Valves shall have weatherproof operators with mechanical

position indicators. Indicator shaft shall be stainless steel. Minimum

bore size shall be not less than 65 percent of the internal cross sectional

area of a pipe of the same nominal diameter unless bore height of plug

equals the nominal pipe diameter and manufacturer can show equal or better

flow characteristics of the reduced bore size design. Valves indicated as




Full Bore (FB) shall be piggable. Full port plug valves in distribution

piping shall be provided with a 1-inch flanged body drain.

2.3.2.1 General

Valves in the operating tank suction and fill lines and the valves at the

six valve manifold in the pump shelter in the tank fill lines shall be

provided with a factory-installed limit switch that is actuated by the valve

closure, as indicated. Each switch shall have one double pole double throw

contacts or four single pole, double throw contracts, two for open, two for

closed, and shall be watertight and U.L. listed for Class I, Division 1,

Group D hazardous areas.

2.3.2.2 Valve Operation

Rotation of the handwheel toward open shall lift the plug without wiping the

seals and retract the sealing slips so that during rotation of the plug

clearance is maintained between the sealing slips and the valve body.

Rotation of the handwheel toward closed shall lower the plug after the

sealing slips are aligned with the valve body and force the sealing slips

against the valve body for positive closure. When valve is closed, the

slips shall form a secondary fire-safe metal-to-metal seat on both sides of

the resilient seal. Plug valves located in Isolation Valve Pits or vaults

shall be provided with handwheel extensions.

2.3.2.3 Relief Valves

ANSI Class 150. Provide plug valves with automatic thermal relief valves to

relieve the pressure build up in the internal body cavity when the plug

valve is closed. Relief valves shall open at 25 psi differential pressure

and shall discharge to the throat of, and to the upstream side, of the plug

valve.

2.3.2.4 Bleed Valves

ANSI Class 150, stainless steel body valve. Provide manually operated bleed

valves that can be opened to verify that the plug valves are not leaking

when in the closed position.

2.3.3 ELECTRIC VALVE ACTUATORS

The actuator, controls and accessories shall be the responsibility of the

valve-actuator supplier for sizing, assembly, certification, field-testing

and any adjustments necessary to operate the valve as specified. The

electric valve actuator shall include as an integral unit the electric

motor, actuator unit gearing, limit switch gearing, position limit switches,

torque switches, drive bushing or stem nut, declutch lever, wiring terminals

for power, remote control,indication connections and handwheel. The

electrically actuated plug valve or ball valve shall be set to open and

close completely in 30 to 60 seconds against a differential pressure of 275

PSIG. The actuator settings of torque and limit contacts shall be

adjustable. The valve actuator shall be suitable for mounting in a vertical

or horizontal position and be rated for 30 starts per hour. The valve

actuator shall be capable of functioning in an ambient environment

temperature ranging from -32 to 158 degrees F. Provide where indicated on

the drawings.




a. The electrical enclosure shall be specifically approved by UL or

Factory Mutual for installation in Class I, Division 1, Group D

locations.

b. The electric motor shall be specifically designed for valve actuator

service and shall be totally enclosed, non-ventilated construction.

The motor shall be capable of complete operation at plus or minus 10

percent of specified voltage. Motor insulation shall be a minimum NEMA

Class F. The motor shall be a removable subassembly to allow for motor

or gear ratio changes as dictated by system operational requirements.

The motor shall be equipped with an embedded thermostat to protect

against motor overload and also be equipped with space heaters. It

shall de-energize when encountering a jammed valve.

c. The reversing starter, control transformer and local controls shall be

integral with the valve actuator and suitably housed to prevent

breathing or condensation buildup. The electromechanical starter shall

be suitable for 30 starts per hour. The windings shall have short

circuit and overload protection. A transformer, if needed, shall be

provided to supply all internal circuits with 24 VDC or 110 VAC may be

used for remote controls.

d. The actuator gearing shall be totally enclosed in an oil-filled or

grease-filled gearcase. Standard gear oil or grease shall be used to

lubricate the gearcase.

e. The actuator shall integrally contain local controls for Open, Close

and Stop and a local/remote three position selector switch: Local

Control Only, Off, and Remote Control plus Local Stop Only. A metallic

handwheel shall be provided for emergency operation. The handwheel

drive must be mechanically independent of the motor drive. The remote

control capability shall be to open and close. Rim pull to operate

valve manually shall not exceed 80 pounds.

f. Position limit switches shall be functional regardless of main power

failure or manual operation. Four contacts shall be provided with each

selectable as normally open or normally closed. The contacts shall be

rated at 5A, 120 VAC, 30 VDC.

g. Each valve actuator shall be connected to a PLC supplied by "others".

h. The actuator shall have a local display of position even when power has

been lost.

i. The actuator shall be supplied with a start-up kit comprising

installation instruction, electrical wiring diagram and spare cover

screws and seals.

j. The actuator must be performance tested and a test certificate shall be

supplied at no extra charge. The test should simulate a typical valve

load with current, voltage, and speed measured.

2.3.4 Swing Check Valves

Swing check valves shall conform to applicable requirements of API Spec 6D,

regular type, ANSI Class 150 with flanged end connections. Check valves

shall conform to API STD 600 and be swing type with material as previously




indicated herein. Discs and seating rings shall be renewable without

removing the valve from the line. The disc shall be guided and controlled

to contact the entire seating surface.

2.3.5 Silent Check Valves

Spring assisted, wafer/lug pattern, butterfly check with FKM or PTFE seat

ring, designed to prevent flow reversal slamming of valve, dual plate, and

shall conform to ASME B16.34, API Std 594, except face to face dimensions

may deviate from standard. Valves shall be suitable for installation in any

orientation. Valve body and trim material shall be as previously indicated

herein.

2.4 THERMAL RELIEF VALVES

Relief valves shall be the fully enclosed, spring loaded, angle pattern,

single port, hydraulically operated type with plain caps, and shall be

labeled in accordance with ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1. Valve stems shall be

fully guided between the closed and fully opened positions. The valves

shall be factory-set to open as indicated on the drawings. Operating

pressure shall be adjustable by means of an enclosed adjusting screw. The

valves shall have a minimum capacity of 20 GPM at 10 percent overpressure.

Valves shall have a replaceable seat. Relief valves that do not relieve to

a zone of atmospheric pressure or tank must be a balanced type relief or

regulator valve.

2.4.1 Valve Materials

Valves shall have carbon steel bodies and bonnets with stainless steel

springs and trim. Valves shall be Class 150 flanged end connections.

2.4.2 Sight Flow Indicators

Sight flow indicators shall be ASME Class 150 and shall have flanged end

connections. Sight flow indicators shall consist of a housing containing a

rotating propeller that is visible through a glass observation port. The

housing shall be stainless steel when installed in stainless steel lines and

carbon steel when installed in carbon steel lines. The glass in the

indicator shall also meet the Class 150 rating.

2.4.3 Safety Relief Valve

ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 - (2010) BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of

Pressure Vessels Division 1

2.4.4 SAFETY RELIEF VALVES

Safety relief valves shall be fully enclosed, spring loaded, angle pattern,

single port, hydraulically operated type with plan caps. Valves shall meet

the requirements of ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 and API Std 526. Valve stems

shall be fully guided between the closed and fully opened positions. Valve

seats shall provide a double seal with a metal-to-metal seat in addition to

an oring soft seat. End connections shall be ASME B16.5, 150 lb class

raised face flanges.

2.4.4.1 Materials of Construction




Valve bodies and bonnets shall be ASTM A217, Grade WCC carbon steel unless

otherwise noted. Trim and internals shall be 316 stainless steel. Oring

soft seat shall be Viton SRV-8 value body and bonnet shall be 316 stainless

steel.

2.4.4.2 Specific Requirements

Valve manufacturer shall verify sizing of the valve provided in accordance

with API Std 520 and the design conditions. Sizing shall include 10 percent

overpressure at the given relief flow. Initial sizes and design conditions

are given in the following table.

Valve

Number

Set

Pressure

(PSI)

Relief Flow

(GPM)

Inlet/Outlet

Size

(Nominal)

API Orifice

Size

Location

SRV-1 35 10 1" by 2" D PRP-1

(Tank 1)

SRV-2 35 10 1" by 2" D PRP-2

(Tank 2)

SRV-3 35 10 1" by 2" D PRP-3

(Tank 3)

SRV-4 30 10 1" by 2" D WDP-1

(PRT)

Note 1: SRV-1 through SRV-3 are only required if positive displacement pumps

are selected for the product saver tank return.

2.5 PIPING ACCESSORIES

2.5.1 Flexible Ball Joints

Flexible ball joints shall be carbon steel with electroless nickel-plating

to a minimum of 3 mils thickness, capable of 360-degree rotation plus 15-

degree angular flex movement, ASME B16.5, Class 150 flanged end connections.

Provide pressure molded composition gaskets designed for continuous

operation temperature of 275 degrees F. Joints shall be designed for

minimum working pressure of ANSI Class 150. Injectable packing will not be

allowed.

2.5.2 Pipe Sleeves

Pipe sleeves shall be installed where indicated and at all points where the

piping passes through concrete construction. Such sleeves shall be of

sufficient inside diameter to provide a minimum clear distance between the

pipe and the sleeve of 1/2 inch. Sleeves through concrete pits or slabs

shall be standard weight carbon steel pipe with a protective coating. Each

sleeve shall extend through the respective pit wall or slab and shall be

provided with a Buna-N casing seal. Sleeves where piping passes under roads

or piping indicated to be double walled shall be standard weight carbon

steel pipe with a protective coating as previously specified. Alignment of

the sleeve and piping shall be such that the pipe is accurately centered

within the sleeve by a nonconductive centering element. The sleeve shall be

securely anchored to prevent dislocation. Closure of space between the pipe

and the pipe sleeve shall be by means of a mechanically adjustable segmented

elastomeric seal. The seal shall be installed so as to be flush.




2.5.3 Strainers

2.5.3.1 Basket Type

Strainer shall be in compliance with MIL-PRF-13789, except as specified

otherwise. Strainer end connections shall be designed in accordance with

ASME B16.5, Class 150. Strainer body material shall be the same as the

material specified for manual valves. Strainers shall have removable

baskets of 60 mesh wire screen with larger wire mesh reinforcement; wire

shall be stainless steel, Type 316. Pressure drop for clean strainer shall

not exceed 3 psig at maximum design flow rate. The ratio of net effective

strainer area to the area of the connecting pipe shall be not less than

three to one. Each strainer shall be provided with a suitable drain at the

bottom, equipped with a ball valve. The strainer shall be equipped with a

direct-reading, piston type differential pressure gauge that measures the

differential pressure across the basket. The gauge shall consist of a

spring-supported, corrosion resistant piston moving inside a glass cylinder,

with high pressure applied on top of the piston and low pressure applied

below it. Under a differential pressure of 30 PSI, leakage past the piston

shall not exceed 120 drops per minute. The cylinder shall have stainless

steel and flanges with FKM O-ring seals. The high pressure inlet of the

gauge shall have a 10-micron pleated paper filter and the low pressure

connection shall have a fine mesh stainless steel strainer. The gauge shall

have an operating pressure of 300 PSI. Differential pressure range of the

gauge through approximately 3 inches of piston movement shall be 0-30 PSI

with an accuracy of + 0.5 PSI, calibrated linearly with one PSI scale

graduations. High and low pressure connections shall be 1/4 inch NPT female

with a stainless-steel bar stock valve at each connection. Construction of

the gauge shall be such that a 3-valve manifold is not necessary. If only

one bar stock valve is closed, the gauge shall not be damaged by up to 300

PSI differential pressure in either direction. A pressure gauge shall be

attached to the differential pressure gauge to indicate the high pressure

and have a range of 300 psi.

2.5.3.2 Cone Type (Temporary)

Strainer shall be stainless steel type 304 or 316, 100 mesh screen with the

ratio of net open area of strainer to the area of the connecting pipe shall

be not less than three to one at the pump suction, and 5/32-inch

perforations and suitable for bi-directional flow at the inlet to the

hydrant pit control valves.

2.5.4 Pipe Hangers and Supports

2.5.4.1 General

Pipe hangers and supports shall conform to MSS SP-58. Supports shall be

provided at the indicated locations. Support channels for drain lines shall

be epoxy coated on all surfaces or hot-dip galvanized after the channels are

cut to length. Coated supports shall be coated with fusion bonded epoxy

resin applied by the fluidized bed method. Thickness of the coating shall

be not less than 10 mils. Surface preparation and coating application shall

be in accordance with the epoxy manufacturer's instructions. The coating

shall be pinhole free when tested with a low voltage holiday detector set at

no more than 100 times the mil thickness of the coating. All pinholes shall

be marked, repaired and retested to ensure a pinhole free film. The coating




material shall be a 100 percent solids, thermosetting, fusion-bonded, dry

powder epoxy resin. The manufacturer shall certify that the material is

suitable for fluidized bed application and that it is approved by the

Environmental Protection Agency. A PTFE pad shall be installed between the

pipe and the u-bolt.

2.5.4.2 Adjustable Pipe Supports

Adjustable pipe supports shall consist of a cast iron saddle and a threaded

nipple connected to a carbon steel pipe by means of a special reducer

conforming to MSS SP-69. The supports shall be provided with PTFE

insulation strips.

2.5.4.3 Low Friction Supports

Low friction supports shall be self-lubricating antifriction element

composed of reinforced PTFE. Units shall be factory designed and

manufactured.

2.5.4.4 Concrete and Grout

Concrete and grout for anchors and supports shall comply with SECTION 03 30

00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

2.5.5 Sample Connections

a. Sample connections shall be factory assembled units specifically

designed for obtaining representative samples from fuel pipelines.

Each connection shall include a 1/4-inch sampling probe where the probe

faces upstream, ball valve and 1/4-inch quick disconnect coupling with

dust plug, all assembled into a unit that is suitable for installation

in a pipe nipple. The sampling probe shall extend not less than one

inch into the fuel pipe. All materials in the sample connections shall

be stainless steel or aluminum.

b. Furnish two sampling hose assemblies to the Contracting Officer at the

project site. Each assembly shall consist of a 6-foot length of 1/4-

inch clear plastic tubing with internal bonding/grounding wire. One

end of the tubing will contain a male connector that actuates flow when

inserted into the quick disconnect coupler. Each end of the

bonding/grounding wire shall be equipped with clips for attaching to

the pipe and metal sample container.

2.5.6 Flanged Swivel Joints

Flanged swivel joints shall be stainless steel, single plane, capable of

rotating 360 degrees. Welded swivel joints and welding of swivel joints to

the pipe and/or elbow is not permitted. Swivel joints shall be of the non-

lubricated, maintenance free type with nonlubricated bearings and no

lubricating fitting. Swivel joint shall be flanged at the end connecting to

the piping system and threaded (female NPT) at the end connecting to the

fuel hose. No leakage shall be permitted under positive or negative

pressure conditions. No leakage shall be permitted under high or low

temperature conditions. Welding of swivel joint to six-bolt flange

connector is permitted. The swivel joints shall be warranted for three

years against leakage. There must be electrical continuity from one flange

to the other without the use of ground straps. The electrical continuity




from one flange to another (without the use of ground straps) shall be less

than 1000 ohms. Each swivel joint shall have at least two ball bearings and

one roller bearing and two seals.

2.5.7 Monitoring Points

At the following locations, provide half-inch pipe, flanged ball valve, and

blind flange for future test equipment connections:

a. On the filter separator discharge header in the pumphouse.

b. At the Hydrant Hose Truck Checkout, inlet to Hydrant Valve.

c. At the inlet to the Back Pressure Control Valve in the Pumphouse.

d. At both sides of the isolation valve in all the isolation valve pits.

2.5.8 Quick Disconnect Adapters

Provide a male cam-and-groove style adapter of stainless steel aluminum.

Process connection shall be flanged or threaded. Provide with a dust cap

and Buna-N seal.

2.5.9 Quick Disconnect Couplers

Provide a female cam-and-groove style coupler of stainless steel aluminum.

Process connection shall be flanged or threaded. Provide with a dust plug

and Buna-N seal.

2.5.10 Nozzle Adapter (SPR)

Adapter shall be a nominal 2-1/2 inches with self-closing valve in

accordance with MIL-A-25896. Adapter shall have a 4-inch flange mounting

and vacuum tight, locking dust cap using the SPR lugs.

2.6 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS

Flexible hoses for fueling pumps shall have ANSI Class 300 flanges to mate

to the pump and Class 150 to connect to the system flanges of stainless

steel construction conforming to ASME B16.5. Flexible hoses shall be of

stainless steel flexible metal hose consisting of an inner corrugated

stainless steel tube with stainless steel braid cover. All components to be

suitable for not less than 275 psig. Length and application of flexible

hoses shall be per manufacturer's written recommendations.

2.7 AUTOMATIC AIR VENT

Unit shall have one-inch connections and automatically vent air under

pressure, and prevent a vacuum when pressure drops below a positive

pressure. As fuel fills the vent, a float shall rise and form a drip-tight

closure. The unit pressure rating shall be a minimum of 275 psi. The float

shall be stainless steel. Body and cover be carbon steel or ductile iron

and be internally epoxy coated.

2.8 SURGE SUPPRESSOR TANK AND VALVE




The unit shall be fabricated from carbon steel, internally coated pressure

vessel with a rubber bladder or a stainless steel diaphragm separating the

fuel from the gas charge. The epoxy coating shall be in accordance with

MIL-PRF-4556. The rubber bladder shall be molded synthetic nitrile rubber

(Buna-N). The unit shall be constructed and labeled in accordance with ASME

BPVC SEC VIII D1. The housing shall be designed for a working pressure of

275 PSIG. The gas precharge shall be dry nitrogen and shall have a pressure

gauge, gas valve, and an adapter for field charging. Bladder precharge

pressure shall be 80 PSIG. The connection to the piping system shall be

Class 150 ANSI flange, size as indicated on the drawings. The connection

shall have a check valve to provide unrestricted flow into the vessel and

restricted flow from the vessel. The flange shall have a 1/2-inch NPT

connection with a valve and adapter to relieve fluid pressure during gas

recharging and to drain the vessel during removal. A charging assembly

shall be provided. The surge control supplier shall furnish a service

person trained to provide installation check-out assistance and to supervise

operation and testing necessary to place the surge control system into

service and to provide training on charging, recharging, and checking the

surge suppressor.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

After becoming familiar with details of the work, verify dimensions in the

field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before

performing any work.

3.2 CLEANING OF PIPING

Keep the interior and ends of all new piping, affected by construction

operations, thoroughly cleaned of foreign matter and water before and after

being installed. Piping systems shall be kept clean during installation by

means of plugs or other approved methods. When work is not in progress,

open ends of piping and fittings shall be closed so that no water or other

foreign substance will enter the pipes or fittings. Piping shall be

inspected before placing into position. The interior of each length of pipe

shall be cleaned after welding insuring that the interior of the piping is

free of foreign matter when it is connected into the system.

3.3 TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

Trenching and backfilling shall conform to Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK, and

the following bedding and backfill requirements. The pipe shall be laid in

a bed of sand 6 inches deep, compacted in accordance with Section 31 00 00

EARTHWORK, paragraph "Backfilling and Compaction". Sand shall meet the

requirements of Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK, paragraph "Select Granular

Material". The full length of each section of pipe without any protective

covering shall be excavated to permit installation of the protective

covering. Pipe that has the grade or joint disturbed after laying, shall be

taken up and relaid. Pipe shall not be laid in water or when the trench or

weather conditions are unsuitable for such work. After testing and

application of protective covering to joints, sand backfill shall be placed

and compacted around the pipe or protective coating to a depth of 1 foot

above top of pipe. The remainder of the backfill shall be the same as for

other types of pipe.




3.4 PIPING LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS

3.4.1 Pipe Fabrication

Fabricate piping to measurements established on the project site and

position into place without springing or forcing. Make provisions for

absorbing expansion and contraction without undue stress in any part of the

system.

3.4.2 Interferences and Measurements

Provide offsets, fittings, and accessories required to eliminate

interferences and to match actual equipment connection locations and

arrangements. Verify measurements before commencing work. Submit

discrepancies for clarification before proceeding with the installations to

the Contracting Officer.

3.4.3 Space and Access

Keep piping, control tubing, which is not detailed close to structures and

columns so as to take up a minimum amount of space. Ensure that access is

provided for maintenance of equipment, valves and gauges.

3.4.4 Location

Do not place unions in locations that will be inaccessible after the

completion of the work. Place unions on each side of equipment.

3.4.5 Piping and Equipment

Provide anchors where required to absorb or transmit thrust or eliminate

vibration or pulsation. Provide hangers and supports near each change of

direction. Select support components which do not restrict the movement of

the pipe due to thermal expansion. Space hangers uniformly and arrange

symmetrically.

3.4.6 Structural Support

Provide supplementary or intermediate steel or other structural members as

required for transmission of loads to members forming part of the supporting

structure.

3.4.7 Grade

Where profiles of piping lines are shown on the drawings, grade the line

uniformly between changes in slope or direction. Maintain gradient to

within + 1/4 inch over the entire length of pipe. When backfilling has been

completed to the top of the pipe, the pipe shall be surveyed at each joint,

and logged by station number. Submit to the Contracting Officer for

approval the survey final elevations before backfilling can continue.

3.4.8 Size Changes

Make changes in pipe size with reducing fittings. Do not use bushings. In

lieu of welding reducing outlet tees for piping 2 inches and larger, welding

branches suitable for 100 percent radiographic inspection may be used. Do

not use weldolets unless specifically called out (labeled) on the drawings.




3.4.9 Direction Changes

Make changes in direction of pipes with long radius fittings. Provide

special fittings when required. Do not make miter welds. Make odd-angle

offsets with pipe bends or elbows cut to the proper angle.

3.5 WELDING

3.5.1 General

All joints, unless indicated otherwise, in carbon steel and stainless steel

piping systems shall be welded. Welding of fuel pipe joints shall comply

with Section 33 52 90.00 20 WELDING FOR POL SERVICE PIPING.

3.5.2 Tests

a. All steel pipe welds, except factory seam welds, including high point

vent pipe and low point drain pipe, shall be site examined by

radiographic methods to determine conformance to the paragraph

"Standards of Acceptance". Socket welds and branch connections which

can not be radiographed shall be examined per ASME B31.3, paragraph

341.4.3. All of the socket welds shall be examined, except the socket

welds on the non-pressurized drain lines in the pump shelter to the

product recovery tank in which a minimum of 10 percent shall be

examined, and 10 percent of the socket welded pipe on the tanks, and to

the conformance of the paragraph "Standards of Acceptance".

b. The services of a qualified commercial or testing laboratory approved

by the Contracting Officer shall be employed for testing of piping

welds. The weld inspector shall have a minimum of two years experience

in inspection of stainless steel piping and two years in commercial or

military aircraft hydrant fueling systems, petroleum refineries, power

generating plants, or chemical process plants. Costs of testing,

including retesting or repaired welds, shall be borne by the

Contractor.

c. Procedures for radiographic inspection shall be in accordance with

NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 or ASTM E94. Weld ripples or surface

irregularities that might mask or be confused with the radiographic

image of any objectionable defect shall be removed by grinding or other

suitable mechanical means. The weld surface shall be merged smoothly

with the base metal surface.

3.5.3 Standards of Acceptance

Interpretation of test results and limitations on imperfections in welds

shall comply with the requirements for 100 percent Radiography for the

circumferential butt welds, and visual examination for the welds that cannot

be radiographed, per ASME B31.3, Chapter IX, Table K341.3.2.

3.5.4 Corrections and Repairs

Defects shall be repaired in accordance with approved procedures. Defects

discovered between passes shall be repaired before additional weld material

is deposited. Whenever a defect is removed and repair by welding is not

required, the affected area shall be blended into the surrounding surface so




as to avoid sharp notches, crevices, or corners. After a defect is thought

to have been removed, and prior to rewelding, the area shall be examined by

suitable methods to insure that the defect has been eliminated. After

repairs have been made, the repaired area shall be reinspected and shall

meet the standards of acceptance for the original weld. Any indication of a

defect shall be regarded as a defect unless reevaluation by nondestructive

methods and/or by surface conditioning shows that no defect is present.

3.5.4.1 Defect Removal

Defective or unsound weld joints shall be corrected by removing and

replacing the entire weld joint, or for the following defects corrections

shall be made as follows:

a. Excessive Convexity and Overlap: Reduce by removal of excess metal.

b. Excessive Concavity of Weld, Undersized Welds, Undercutting: Clean and

deposit additional weld metal.

c. Excessive Weld Porosity, Inclusions, Lack of Fusion, Incomplete

Penetration: Remove defective portions and reweld.

d. Crack in Weld or Base Metal: Remove crack throughout its length,

including sound weld metal for a distance of twice the thickness of the

base metal or 2 inches, whichever is less, beyond each end of the

crack, followed by the required rewelding. Complete removal shall be

confirmed by magnetic particle inspection for carbon steel or liquid

penetrant inspection for stainless steel. Inspection procedures shall

comply with the requirements of ASME B31.3.

e. Poor Fit-Up: Cut apart improperly fitted parts, and reweld.

3.5.4.2 Methods of Defect Removal

The removal of weld metal or portions of the base metal shall be done

preferably by chipping, grinding, sawing, machining, or other mechanical

means. Defects also may be removed by thermal cutting techniques. If

thermal cutting techniques are used, the cut surfaces shall be cleaned and

smoothed by mechanical means. In addition, at least 1/8-inch of metal shall

be removed by mechanical means from the cut surfaces of stainless steel.

3.5.4.3 Rewelding

Repair welds shall be made using an electrode or filler wire preferably

smaller than that used in making the original weld. Rewelding shall be done

using qualified welding procedures. The surface shall be cleaned before

rewelding. Repair welds shall meet the requirements of this specification.

3.5.4.4 Peening or Caulking

The use of force (peening) or foreign materials to mask, fill in, seal, or

disguise any welding defects shall not be permitted.

3.6 INSTALLATION

3.6.1 Precautions




Take special care to ensure that the protective coating on buried pipe is

not damaged during installation and that the completed system is free of

rocks, sand, dirt, water, weld slag, and foreign objects including

construction debris. Take the following steps to ensure these conditions.

a. Coated pipe shall be handled only with canvas or nylon slings or padded

clamps. Any coating damaged by improper handling or storage shall be

repaired as specified.

b. Pipe brought to the site shall be stored on blocks or horses at least

18 inches above the ground and adequately supported to prevent sagging.

Padded blocks or horses shall be used for coated pipe. The method and

height of storing coated pipe shall be in accordance with the coating

manufacturer's instructions. Pipe ends shall be protected and capped

against weather at all times, except to accommodate immediate

installation.

c. Visual inspection shall be made of the inside of each length of pipe to

ensure that it is clear and clean prior to installation.

d. The open ends of the pipe system shall be closed at the end of each

day's work or when work is not in progress by use of expansion plugs

and shall not be opened until the work is resumed.

e. A swab, with a leather or canvas belt disc to fit the inside diameter

of pipe, shall be pulled through each length of pipe after welding in

place.

f. Obstruction remaining in the pipe after completion of the system shall

be removed at the expense of the Contractor.

g. Plasma cutters and torches are not to be used to make penetrations in

the pipe or to cut pipe.

h. After installation and backfill of the hydrant loop is complete and

before fuel is put in the pipe, the pipe will be cleaned using foam

swabs and poly coated wire brush pigs and compressed dry gas, residual

humidity of not over 20 percent. Ten flights of a combination of swab

and brush pigs shall be run. During this, low point drains and high

point vents shall be blown clean.

3.6.2 Protective Coatings

3.6.2.1 Application of Tape Wrapping

Surfaces to receive tape shall be clean, dry, grease-free and dust-free.

Extruded polyethylene coating and adhesive undercoat surfaces to be tape

wrapped shall be primed with a compatible primer prior to application of the

tape. The primer shall be as recommended by the tape manufacturer and

approved by the extruded polyethylene coating manufacturer. Weld beads

shall be wire brushed. Burrs and weld spatter shall be removed. Weld beads

shall be covered with one wrap of tape prior to spiral wrapping. Fittings

shall be wrapped spirally beginning with one complete wrap three inches back

from each edge of the extruded polyethylene coating. For pipe less than

four-inch size, one layer half-lapped shall be used. For pipe 4-inch size

and larger, two layers half-lapped shall be used, with the second layer

wrapped opposite hand to the first. On irregular surfaces one layer shall




be applied half-lapped and stretched to conform to the surface, followed by

a second layer half-lapped and applied with the tension as it comes off the

roll.

3.6.2.2 Inspection and Testing

The condition of factory field coated and wrapped piping shall be the

responsibility of the Contractor and all damage to the protective covering

during transit and handling shall be repaired at no additional cost to the

Government. All field coating and wrapping shall be subject to approval by

the Contracting Officer. The entire pipe shall be inspected as specified in

sub-paragraph "Testing of Protective Coatings" under paragraph "Protective

Coatings for Buried Steel Piping." The inspection for holidays shall be

performed just prior to lowering the pipe into the ditch and every

precaution shall be taken during lowering and backfilling to prevent damage

to the protective covering.

3.6.2.3 Damage Repair

Damaged areas of extruded polyethylene coating shall be repaired by tape

wrapping as specified in the preceding paragraph for fittings. Residual

material from the extruded polyethylene coating shall be pressed into the

break or shall be trimmed off; all areas to be taped shall be primed, and

the tape shall be applied half-lapped.

3.7 INTERIOR EPOXY COATING

When internally epoxy lined pipe is cut, the lining shall be ground back

from the end a minimum of one inch but not more than 1-1/2 inches.

3.8 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND PIPE

Underground fuel pipelines shall be pitched as shown on the drawings. Where

not indicated they shall be pitched a minimum of 2 inches per 100 feet.

Branch lines to the hydrant pits shall slope up to the pit. 2-inch pipe

size valved drain connections shall be provided at all low points and 1-1/2-

inch pipe size valved outlet vent connections shall be provided at all high

points. Vent and drain lines shall terminate in male cam-type locking end

connectors with matching female dust covers and installed in pits. The pipe

shall have cover as shown on the drawings. Drain lines shall be installed

at the slopes indicated.

3.8.1 Pipe Assembly

Pipe shall be strung parallel and adjacent to or above a trench. The pipe

shall be supported on padded skids during welding and inspection of joints.

Protective coating shall be inspected and repaired prior to lowering the

pipe into the trench. The pipe shall be lowered using only canvas or nylon

slings. The sling shall be dug from underneath the pipe after placements

and shall not be pulled from underneath the pipe while in contact with it.

Care shall be taken to prevent damage to the pipe, welded joints or coating

and any such damage shall be repaired as directed by the Contracting

Officer. Pressure testing of the pipe shall be done after it has been

placed in final position in the trench.

3.8.2 Warning Tapes in Earth Trenches




For the purpose of early warning and identification of buried pipes outside

of building walls during future trenching or other excavation, continuous

identification tapes shall be provided in the trench. Provide metallic core

or metallic-faced, acid- and alkali-resistant, polyethylene plastic warning

tape manufactured for the purpose of early warning and identification of

utilities buried below the tape. Tape shall be at least 3 inches in width.

Color of tape shall be as standard with the manufacturer with respect to the

type of utility buried below the tape. Tape shall have lettering at least 1

inch high with warning and identification imprinted in bold black letters

continuously over the entire tape length with not less than the following

identification on the tape: BURIED JET FUEL PIPING BELOW. Tape shall be

installed in accordance with the printed recommendations of the tape

manufacturer, as modified herein. Tapes shall be buried at a depth of 6

inches from the top of the subgrade or 12 inches below the top surface of

earth. Provide permanent color and printing, unaffected by moisture or

soil.

3.8.3 Clearances

Install pipe to be clear of contact with other pipes, pipe sleeves, casings,

reinforcing steel, conduits, cables, or other metallic structures. Where

pipes cross other pipes or structures with a separation of less than 6

inches, install an insulating separator. Protect the pipe from contact with

a 12-inch square by 1-inch thick bituminous-impregnated canefiber board.

3.8.4 Protective Coating

When the protective coating on pipe is damaged, the Contracting Officer

shall be notified and shall inspect the pipe before the coating is patched.

If the damage to the pipe is deeper than 0.050 inch, the damage shall be

repaired by welding in accordance with paragraph "WELDING". If the pipe is

dented, out of round or damaged to the point that welding will not make it

good as new, the length of pipe shall be rejected.

3.9 TESTING

Piping shall be tested by pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure. Testing shall

comply with applicable requirements of ASME B31.3, NFPA 30, and the

requirements specified herein. Hydrostatic testing shall be performed using

fuel as the liquid. Water shall not be introduced into the system for

testing. Pressure and hydrostatic testing shall be performed only after

welding inspection has been completed.

3.9.1 Pneumatic Test

Piping to be installed underground shall not receive field applied

protective covering at the joints or be covered by backfill until the piping

has passed the pneumatic test described herein. To facilitate the tests,

isolate various sections of the piping system and test each one separately.

Where such sections terminate at flanged valve points, the line shall be

closed by means of blind flanges in lieu of relying on the valve. Furnish

tapped flanges that can be attached to the end of the section of line being

tested, and that will permit a direct connection between the piping and the

air compressor and/or pressurizing pump. No taps in the permanent line will

be permitted. Furnish all necessary equipment for testing; all gauges shall

be subject to testing and approval of the Contracting Officer. The air used

for pneumatic testing shall have a residual humidity of not over 20 percent.




Provide dehumidifying equipment on the suction or discharge side of the air

compressor used to provide air for testing. Pressurizing pump shall not

exceed 10 cfm.

3.9.1.1 Pneumatic Test Procedure

Special safety measures, including the wearing of face mask, shall be taken

during testing under pressure. Only authorized personnel shall be permitted

in the area during testing. The pneumatic test pressure shall be applied in

increments. A preliminary 25 psig test shall be applied. Examine joints

with soap solution. Leaks revealed by this test shall be repaired. The

full test pressure shall then be applied. Unless otherwise directed by the

Contracting Officer, all piping shall be tested at a pressure of 50 psig for

not less than 2 hours, during which time there shall be no drop in pressure,

only pressure rises with temperature. The pressure source shall be

disconnected during the final test period. Any leaks revealed by the test

shall be repaired and the test repeated.

3.9.1.2 Hydrostatic Test

Upon completion of pneumatic testing and after backfilling, hydrostatically

test each piping system with fuel at 355 psig in accordance with ASME B31.3

and API RP 1110, with no leakage or reduction in gauge pressure for four

hours. Furnish electricity, instruments, connecting devices, and personnel

for test. Fuel shall be furnished by the Government. Defects in work shall

be corrected at the Contractor's expense, and the test repeated until the

work is proven to be in compliance with the Contract requirements.

3.9.2 Performance Testing

The completed fuel system shall be cleaned and performance tested as

specified in Section 33 08 53 AVIATION FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM START UP.

All control valves, both manual and automatic, shall be checked for leaks

(any area wetted with fuel) and proper operation and adjusted, repaired or

replaced to correct any defects.

3.10 PIPELINE PIGGING VERIFICATION

3.10.1 Geometry Tool Reports

After the system is installed and prior to performance testing, a

field/preliminary report shall be issued and a debrief given to Government

personnel onsite on the condition of the fuel hydrant loop. This shall be

comprised of raw data in the form of a PC download or equivalent which shows

a continuous scan of each data unit output. Results of a preliminary

interpretation of the data shall be reported. These shall include as a

minimum all critical anomalies. A final report shall include a description

of the principle of operation, explanation of raw data, presentation of raw

data, data to be clearly marked with distance traveled scale with classified

anomaly location and all identifiable pipeline features, and all anomalies

to be classified with locations in summary tabular form.

3.10.2 Workmanship

Verify pipe bend radii at pipe locations between pig launchers and

receivers. If a pipe bend is less than 3D, replace the bend.




3.10.3 Pipeline Internal Inspection Operations

3.10.3.1 General

The following pigs will be propelled through the pipeline with product in

order to inspect the pipeline: 5 pound density foam swab, combination poly

scraper-magnetic, stainless steel wire brush, aluminum plate gauge, and

geometry tool. Tracking devices shall be used on all pigs. At a minimum,

the sequence of pig runs shall be as follows: 1) foam swab for proving and

cleaning, 2) wire brush for cleaning, 3) scraper-magnetic for cleaning, 4)

aluminum plate gauge for gauging internal anomalies, 5) scraper-magnetic for

cleaning, 6) wire brush for cleaning, 7) scraper-magnetic for cleaning, 8)

foam swab for cleaning, (Note: the number of pig flights of each type of

cleaning pigs shall be determined by the amount and type of debris removed.

The conclusion of the cleaning process shall be when debris recovered is

only that from the pigs themselves. This determination will be determined

by the project's system supplier and the Contracting Officer), 9) geometry

tool. The pipe wall shall be continuously monitored on a real-time basis

during the geometry pig run. Anomalies such as patches, couplings, or

flanges shall also be identified, and the wall thickness given. The

geometry pig's technician will determine if additional runs are necessary.

A permanent data set of internal inspection survey findings shall be

generated.

3.10.3.2 Preparatory Work

The Government will bring to the attention of the Contractor all statutes,

rules and regulations relevant to the performance of the work on the site

(on Government property) and will also provide the Contractor with a copy of

its own site regulations (if any). Provide the pigging vendors with all-

available pipeline records and drawings.

3.10.3.3 Pig Load And Launch

The pig shall be loaded into the temporary pig launcher by the Contractor.

The method of loading and lodging the front pig cup into the launcher shall

not involve the use of uncontrolled mechanical force applied to the rear of

the pig. The Contractor shall provide temporary pig launcher and receiver

that will be removed upon completion and acceptance of the fueling hydrant

system.

3.10.3.4 Pipeline Operation During Pigging

All pig runs shall be made with the line packed with product. The system

pumps will be used to propel the pig. The pig traps will be used for pig

launch and retrieval.

3.10.3.5 Brush and Gauging Survey

Run a brush pig at least as often as previously indicated. The brush pig

shall be designed and provided by the geometry pig vendor. Additional runs

may be required based upon the amount of debris found in the pipeline. The

onsite geometry pig vendor's personnel shall determine if additional runs

are required. Immediately following the brush pig run and immediately prior

to the geometry survey, run, as a minimum, a single batching pig fitted with

a gauge plate equal to 90 percent of the pipeline normal inside diameter.

The plate is to be a segmented aluminum disk of 1/8 inch thickness. The




plate gauge pig shall also include a tracker and tracking equipment. Track

the pig assembly above ground during the operation.

3.10.3.6 Geometry Survey

After a satisfactory gauging pig run, the pipeline geometric defects shall

be determined by a geometry tool. The geometry tool shall provide accuracy

geometric anomaly detection, and bend radius measuring capability. The data

obtained shall be presented in a PC software format to allow user friendly

analysis and presentation. The geometry tool assembly shall be capable of:

a. Operating in hydrocarbon liquid environment, specifically jet fuel, at

a pressure of up to ANSI 300 rating.

b. Traversing the pipeline with nominal wall thickness and possible bore

restrictions down to 90 percent of nominal pipe inside diameter.

c. Traversing the pipeline length at a speed of between 3 and 5 ft/sec

when propelled by pumped jet fuel. Pressure differential across pig

not to exceed 50 psi.

d. Traversing through smooth pipe bends as small as 3D (3 pipe diameters)

radius and single miter bends of up to 10 degrees change of direction.

e. Include a tracker and tracking equipment. Track the pig assembly above

ground during the operation. The battery life of the tracker shall not

be less than 72 hours.

f. Manual loading into the new horizontal pig trap.

The geometry tool assembly instrumentation performance shall be capable of:

a. Battery life to be minimum 18 hours at operating conditions.

b. Principle of operation to be electronically stored geometry system.

c. Geometry sensing to span full circumference and length of pipe, with

associated distance measuring method.

d. Geometry system shall be capable of:

(1) positive location and identification of each geometric anomaly.

(2) positive location and identification of each bend.

(3) positive location and identification of distance marker reference

points of either magnetic or electronic type placed on or above the

pipe.

e. Classification of geometric anomalies to be as minimum:

(1) discrimination between ovality and intrusion anomalies.

(2) mechanical damage such as mill defects, dents, internal gouges, and

buckles.

(3) pipeline weld defects (such as excess weld penetration).




(4) geometric thickness anomalies. As a minimum, these shall be

reported in the following categories within the listed accuracy.

(a) magnitude of anomaly (+/- 1 inch);

(b) span of anomaly (+/- 1 inch);

(c) ovality (+/- 0.1 inch);

(d) span of ovality (+/- 1 inch);

(e) anomaly station (+/- 1:2,000).

3.10.3.7 Pipe Wall Thickness Survey

After a satisfactory cleaning, gauging, and geometry pig run, the pipeline

wall thicknesses shall be determined using an ultrasonic testing tool. The

tool shall provide accuracy measurement of pipe wall thickness (+/- 0.01

inch). The data obtained shall be presented in a PC software format to

allow user friendly analysis and presentation.

3.10.3.8 Lost Pig

The Contractor is responsible for a lost pig, finding the pig, retrieval of

the pig, and all repairs, radiographs to the pipeline system and the pig.

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