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0751P VICTAULIC IN MECHANICAL PIPING

1 GENERAL

1.1 RESPONSIBILITIES

GeneralRequirement: Provide VICTAULIC mechanical piping systems, as documented.

1.2 DESIGN

Design pressuresDesign pressures: To AS 4041 but not less than the maximum hydrostatic head at the location, given the pump shut off head for the maximum impeller size for the pump casing.

Piping systemRequirement: Provide mechanical piping systems complete with all necessary piping, valves, supports, guides, drains, vents, expansion compensation and all fittings necessary for their safe and efficient operation.

1.3 COMPANY CONTACTS

VICTAULIC technical contactsWebsite: www.victaulic.com

1.4 CROSS REFERENCES

GeneralRequirement: Conform to the following:

- 0171 General requirements.

- 0701 Mechanical systems.

- 0753 Water treatment.- 0771 Automatic controls.

1.5 STANDARD

GeneralStandard: To AS 4041.

1.6 MANUFACTURERS DOCUMENTS

Technical manualsGeneral: VICTAULIC documents relating to this worksection are:

- VICTAULIC G-103 General Catalogue inclusive of supplementary submittals.

- VICTAULIC I-100 Field Installation Handbook.

- VICTAULIC I-P500 Vic-Press Field Installation Handbook.

- VICTAULIC I-600 Copper Field Installation Handbook.

- VICTAULIC I-900 Field Installation Handbook.

1.7 INTERPRETATION

AbbreviationsGeneral: For the purposes of this worksection the following abbreviations apply:

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- ABS: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

- EPDM: Ethylene propylene diene monomer.

- PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene.

- HDPE: High density polyethylene.

DefinitionsGeneral: For the purposes of this worksection the following definitions apply:

- Accuracy: The closeness of the agreement between the result of a measurement and the true value of the particular quantity being measured.

- Error: The measured value minus the true value of the particular quantity being measured.

- Resolution: The smallest difference between indications of a displaying device that can be meaningfully distinguished.

- Closed system: A water distribution or circulation system in which the water does not come into contact with air during circulation and to which, in normal operation, no water is added.

- Open system: A water distribution or circulation system that is not a closed system.

1.8 SUBMISSIONS

CertificationVICTAULIC requirements: Submit evidence that a VICTAULIC certified trainer has visited the site, reviewed the installation and certified that the installation meets the manufacturer’s requirements.

SubcontractorsInstallers training: Submit evidence that persons installing VICTAULIC mechanical piping systems have received training from a VICTAULIC certified trainer.

Products and materialsCalibrated balancing valves: For each type and size of valve, submit a manufacturer’s calibration chart relating pressure drop to fluid flow across the valve opening range. Submit independent test reports giving accuracy and repeatability tolerances.

Automatic/dynamic system balancing valves: For each type and size of valve, submit a manufacturer’s report verifying a flow rate control accuracy of ± 5% or better is maintained over the selected pressure differential control range.

TestsHydrostatic testing: Submit test results of completed installation.

1.9 INSPECTION

NoticeVICTAULIC inspections: Give notice so inspection may be made by a VICTAULIC certified trainer of the following:

- Installation at commencement, 50% installed and on completion.

- Grooving tool training and coupling installation training before work commences.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

Product substitutionOther products: Conform to PRODUCTS, GENERAL, Substitutions in 0171 General requirements.



Storage and handlingRequirement: For extended storage, keep out of direct sunlight and in a cool dry place.

Product identificationGeneral: Marked to show the following:

- Manufacturer’s identification.

- Product brand name.

- Product type.

- Quantity.

- Product reference code and batch number.

- Date of manufacture.

2.2 ROLL GROOVED PIPING SYSTEMS

Compatibility of componentsRoll grooved mechanical jointing systems: All grooved components (couplings, fittings, valves, gaskets, bolts and nuts) to be supplied by VICTAULIC.

Pipe roll grooving: Provide piping roll grooved on machines supplied by VICTAULIC or machines meeting VICTAULIC specifications.

Piping: For VICTAULIC roll grooved piping systems, provide pipe supplied by an authorised VICTAULIC distributor or piping meeting VICTAULIC specifications.

Site roll grooves: To be made only by VICTAULIC trained personnel, stamped, and recorded to VICTAULIC approved quality control system.

Gaskets: Provide gaskets selected in accordance with VICTAULIC Seal Selection Guide 05.01.

Finish: Painted, galvanized or stainless steel, as documented.

2.3 CARBON STEEL DN 32 TO DN 300

StandardsSteel pipe for closed systems: If water in the system does not come into contact with the atmosphere while circulating, provide pipe to one of the following standards:

- AS 1074.

- EN 10216-1.

- EN 10217-1.

- API Spec 5L.

- ASTM A53/A53M.

Steel pipe for aerated systems: If water in the system comes into contact with the atmosphere while circulating, provide seamless or welded pipe to API Spec 5L Grade B.

JointingType: Select from the following:

- VICTAULIC roll grooved mechanical joints.

- VICTAULIC flange adapter for connection to equipment supplied with flanges.

CouplingsRequirement: Provide VICTAULIC Standard Mechanical Couplings manufactured in two segments of cast ductile iron to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.

Gaskets: Pressure-responsive synthetic rubber, grade to suit the intended service to ASTM D2000. Gaskets for potable water applications: UL classified to NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water service.



Mechanical coupling bolts: Provide VICTAULIC heat treated carbon steel track head bolts to ASTM A449 and ASTM A183, zinc-plated to ASTM B633, with a minimum tensile strength of 75 MPa.

Rigid type couplings: If required for system rigidity, support and hanging, provide rigid couplings to ANSI B31.1, ANSI B31.9, and NFPA 13.

- Style: VICTAULIC Style 107N (Quick-Vic™) coupling housings with offsetting, angle-pattern bolt pads, installation ready for direct stab installation without field disassembly.

- Gaskets: Grade EHP EPDM compound colour coded red and designed for operating temperatures from - 34°C to + 120°C.

Flexible type couplings: Provide in locations where vibration attenuation and stress relief are required. Flexible couplings may be used as an alternative to flexible connectors at equipment connections. Provide three couplings for each equipment connection close to the vibration source.

- DN 32 to DN 200: VICTAULIC Style 177N (Quick-Vic™) installation ready flexible coupling for direct stab installation without field disassembly.

- DN 250 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 75 or 77 standard flexible couplings.


Flange adapters: Provide flange adapters for use with grooved end pipe and fittings as follows:

- Flat faced, for mating to ANSI Class 125/150, PN10/16, or AS 2129 Table E flanges: VICTAULIC Style 741.

- For direct connection to ANSI Class 300 flanges: VICTAULIC Style 743.

- Gasket: Synthetic rubber to suit the pipe outside diameter and coupling housing, manufactured of elastomers to ASTM D2000 and conforming to the recommendations of VICTAULIC Seal Selection Guide 05.01.

FittingsRequirement: Provide VICTAULIC Standard Grooved fittings.

Material: Select from the following:

- Cast ductile iron to ASTM A536: Grade 65-45-12.

- Forged steel to ASTM A234: Grade WPB 9.53 mm wall).

- Fabricated from standard weight carbon steel pipe to ASTM A53: Type F, E or S, Grade B.

Finish: Alkyd enamel finish, hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A153 or zinc-electroplated to ASTM B633, as documented.

Fittings - VICTAULIC hole-cutBranches on DN 50 to DN 200 header piping: VICTAULIC Style 920/920N bolted branch outlets manufactured from ductile iron to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, with synthetic rubber gasket and heat treated carbon steel zinc-plated bolts and nuts conforming to ASTM A183.

Strapless DN 15 or DN 20 outlets on ≥ DN 100 headers rated to 2000 kPa: VICTAULIC Style 923.

Strapless thermometer outlet: Designed to accommodate industrial glass bulb thermometers with standard 1-1/4-18 NEF 2B extra fine thread and 150 mm nominal bulb length on DN 100 and larger header sizes rated 2000 kPa).

2.4 VALVES FOR CARBON STEEL PIPE DN 32 TO DN 300

Butterfly valvesType: Provide VICTAULIC Vic®-300 MasterSeal™ butterfly valves suitable for bidirectional and dead-end service at full rated pressure.

Size: DN 50 to DN 300.



Pressure rating: To 2000 kPa.

Body: Grooved end black enamel coated ductile iron to ASTM A536.

Disc: Electroless nickel plated ductile iron, stainless steel or aluminium bronze with blowout proof 416 stainless steel stem. Offset disc from the stem centreline to allow full 360 degree seating.

Seat: Pressure responsive EPDM, lubricated nitrile, or fluoroelastomer.

Valve bearings: TFE lined fiberglass.

Stem seals: Same grade elastomer as the valve seat.

Flanges: Provide ISO flange for actuator mounting.

Valve operator: Lever handle or gear operator with memory stop feature, locking device, chainwheel, or supplied bare.

Check valvesDN 50 to DN 80 spring assisted: VICTAULIC Series 716H spring assisted check valves with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, stainless steel non-slam tilting disc, stainless steel spring and brass shaft, nickel-plated seat surface rated to 2500 kPa.

DN 100 to DN 300 spring assisted: VICTAULIC Series 716 spring assisted check valves with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat rated to 2000 kPa.

DN 50 to DN 100 horizontal swing: VICTAULIC Series 712 horizontal swing check valves for horizontal flow only with ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, and Type 316 stainless steel clapper, synthetic rubber bumper and bonnet seals suitable for intended service, stainless steel wetted parts and rated to 2000 kPa.

DN 100 to DN 300 venturi check: VICTAULIC Series 779 venturi check valves with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, with venturi-like taps for flow measurement, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat and rated to 2000 kPa.

DN 65 to DN 300 tri-service valve assembly: Provide an assembly, rated to 2000 kPa consisting of:

- A VICTAULIC Vic®-300 MasterSeal™ butterfly valve with memory stop feature for shut off duty and throttling.

- A non-slam check valve either a VICTAULIC Series 716 for -DN 65 and DN 75 sizes or a VICTAULIC Style 779 venturi check valve for sizes DN 100-DN 300 with venturi like taps for flow measurement.

Ball valvesDN 40 to DN 150: VICTAULIC Series 726 with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, ductile iron body, chrome plated carbon steel ball and stem, TFE seats, with fluoroelastomer seals and rated to 5500 kPa.

Plug valvesDN 75 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Series 377 eccentric plug balancing valves with memory stop for throttling, metering or balancing service. Provide unidirectional bubble-tight shut-off and, if required for the duty, bi-directional sealing.

Construction: Ductile iron body, bonnet, and plug, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, encapsulate plug with synthetic rubber suitable for intended service, welded-in nickel seat, stainless steel self-lubricating bearings and rated to 1200 kPa.

AWWA rigid groove dimensions adaption to IPS sized system: Use VICTAULIC Style 307 transition couplings.



2.5 SPECIALITIES FOR CARBON STEEL PIPE DN 32 TO DN 300

Expansion jointsDN 50 to DN 150: VICTAULIC Style 150 Mover® packless, gasketed, type with grooved end telescoping body, suitable for axial end movement to 75 mm and rated to 2400 kPa.

DN 20 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 155 expansion joint consisting of a series of grooved end nipples joined with flexible-type couplings. Provide the joint with the number couplings and nipples recommended by VICTAULIC to accommodate anticipated joint movement and expansion capabilities determined by number of used in the joint.

StrainersTee-type strainers DN 50 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 730 grooved end, tee-type strainer consisting of ductile iron (ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12) body, Type 304 stainless steel frame and removable mesh basket with 57% open area and rated to 2000 kPa. Provide No. 12 mesh on DN 50 to DN 75 size strainer and No. 6 mesh on DN 100 to DN 300 size strainer sizes.

Wye-type strainers DN 50 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 732 wye-type strainer with ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, Type 304 stainless steel perforated metal removable baskets and rated to 2000 kPa. Provide baskets with 1.6 mm diameter perforations on DN 50 and DN 75 size strainers and 3.2 mm diameter perforations on DN 100 to DN 300 size strainers sizes.

Suction diffusersType: VICTAULIC Series 731-D with flanged outlet with grooved inlet connections, rated to 2000 kPa with ductile iron (ASTM A-536) body, 304 stainless steel frame and perforated sheet diffuser with 4.0 mm diameter holes. Provide removable 20 mesh 304 stainless steel start-up pre-filter, outlets for pressure/temperature drain connections and base support boss.

2.6 CARBON STEEL PIPE DN 350 TO DN 1500

Steel pipe for closed systemsGeneral: If water in the system does not come into contact with the atmosphere while circulating, provide pipe to one of the following standards:

- EN 10216-1.

- EN 10217-1.

- API Spec 5L.

- ASTM A53/A53M.

Steel pipe for aerated systemsGeneral: If water in the system comes into contact with the atmosphere while circulating, provide seamless pipe, or welded pipe to API Spec 5LGrade B.

Pipe grooving rollsRequirement: VICTAULIC wedge shaped AGS grooving rolls for pipe sizes DN 350 to DN 1500 requiring one common AGS roll set per tool, for use with approved VICTAULIC grooving tools.

JointingBlack or galvanized steel DN 350 to DN 1500: Select from the following:

- VICTAULIC roll grooved mechanical joints.


CouplingsDN 350 to DN 1500: VICTAULIC AGS Mechanical Couplings consisting of two ASTM A536 ductile iron housing segments, a wide elastomer pressure responsive gasket, and zinc-electroplated carbon steel track head bolts and nuts to the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A449 and the physical requirements of ASTM A183.



Coupling housings: Designed with the wedge-shaped AGS key profile to engage the mating pipe(s)/component(s) wedge-shaped AGS grooves. Provide housings with lead-in chamfer to accommodate a wider acceptable range of initial pipe positions.

Finish: Coated with orange enamel or galvanized.

Gasket: Wide width, pressure-responsive, synthetic rubber of a FlushSeal® design, conforming to steel pipe outside diameter and coupling housing, manufactured of elastomers designated in ASTM D2000 and selected for the intended service to the recommendations of the latest published Selection Guide for VICTAULIC Gaskets.

Coupling typesVICTAULIC W07 AGS Rigid Coupling: Provide a coupling key designed to fill the wedge shaped AGS groove to provide a rigid joint that with the support spacing to ANSI B31.1 and ANSI B31.9. Provide sufficient flexible components in conjunction with the rigid couplings to accommodate the thermal growth and contraction of the piping system.

VICTAULIC W77 AGS Flexible Coupling: Provide a coupling key designed to fit into the wedge shaped AGS groove and allow for linear and angular movement, vibration attenuation, and stress relief. Support to the recommendations of VICTAULIC Design Data Submittal 26.01.

Flange adapter DN 350 to DN 600: Provide VICTAULIC Style W741 flange adapter to adapt AGS grooved end pipe and fittings to flat faced, ANSI Class 125/150, PN10/16, or AS 2129 Table E flanges.

FittingsAGS Fittings: Provide AGS fittings with factory AGS grooved ends for use with VICTAULIC W07 or W77 couplings and W741 flange adapter.

Material: Ductile iron to ASTM A536, forged carbon steel conforming to ASTM A234, or factory fabricated from carbon steel pipe conforming to ASTM A53/A53M.

Dimensions: To ASME B16.9.

Finish: Orange enamel coated or galvanized.

2.7 VALVES FOR CARBON STEEL PIPE DN 350 TO DN 1500

Butterfly valvesDN 350 to DN 600: VICTAULIC Vic®-300 AGS Series W761 butterfly valves rated to 2000 kPa and bubble tight suitable for dead-end or bi-directional service.

Construction: AGS grooved ends, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, PPS coated ductile iron disc to ASTM A536, and two piece 17-4 PH stainless steel stem design. Provide seat and seal material to suit intended service. Provide reinforced PTFE bearings and gear operator with memory stop for throttling, metering or balancing service.

Check valvesDN 350 to DN 600: VICTAULIC Series W715 check Valves rated to 1600 kPa.

Construction: AGS grooved ends, spring-assisted dual disc check valve with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 coated ductile iron body. Provide EPDM seat bonded to the valve body, 304 stainless steel disc and 300 series stainless steel spring and shaft.

Tri-service valve assemblyDN 350 DN 600: VICTAULIC AGS-Vic300 butterfly valve with gear operator and memory stop feature assembled with Series W715 Check Valve and rated for working pressures 1600 kPa.

2.8 SPECIALITIES FOR CARBON STEEL PIPE DN 350 TO DN 1500

Expansion jointsDN 350 to DN 600: VICTAULIC Style 155 expansion joint consisting of a series of grooved end nipples joined with flexible-type couplings. Provide the joint with the number couplings and nipples



recommended by VICTAULIC to accommodate anticipated joint movement and expansion capabilities determined by number of used in the joint.

Strainers – grooved-endTee-type strainer DN 350 to DN 600: VICTAULIC Series W730 AGS grooved end Tee strainer rated to 2000 kPa with a factory fabricated carbon steel body to ASTM A53/A53M, Grade B, carbon steel T-bolt hinged closure/cap, and type 304 stainless steel frame and mesh basket. Provide 6x6 mesh for DN 350 and DN 400sizes, 4x4 mesh for DN 450 to DN 600) sizes.

Wye-type strainer DN 350 to DN 450: VICTAULIC Style W732 Wye-Type Strainer rated to 2000 kPa with a ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, Type 304 stainless steel perforated metal removable baskets with 4 mm diameter perforations.

Suction diffusersDN 350 to DN 600: VICTAULIC Series W731-D flanged outlet with grooved inlet connections, rated to 2000 kPa with a ductile iron (ASTM A536) body, 304 stainless steel frame and perforated sheet diffuser with 4 mm diameter holes. Provide a removable 20 mesh 304 stainless steel start-up pre-filter, outlets for pressure/temperature drain connections, and base support boss.

2.9 STAINLESS STEEL DN 32 TO DN 300

PipeStainless steel pipe: To ASTM A312/A312M, Type 304/304L or 316/316L, Schedule 5, 10, or 40. Roll grooved or cut grooved as appropriate to the pipe material, wall thickness, pressure, size and method of joining.

Wall thickness: DN 25 to DN 300: Schedule 5, 10 or 40.

Outside diameter tolerance: ± 1%.

Pipe grooving rollsSchedule 5 and 10 pipe: VICTAULIC RX roll sets specifically designed for grooving Schedule 5 and 10 stainless steel pipe.

Schedule 40 pipe: VICTAULIC standard carbon steel pipe rolls.

JointingStainless steel pipe DN 25-DN 300: VICTAULIC grooved joints.

Stainless steel pipe DN 15-DN 50: VICTAULIC Vic-Press™ system.

CouplingsStainless steel mechanical couplings: Manufactured in two or more segments of cast stainless steel, to ASTM A351/A351M, ASTM A743/A743M, and ASTM A744/A744M with Type 316 stainless steel bolts, with physical properties to ASTM A193/A193M, Grade B8M, Class 2.

- Rigid type couplings: VICTAULIC Style 489 or Style 489DX. Cast with key designed to clamp the bottom of the groove to provide an essentially rigid joint.

- Flexible type couplings: VICTAULIC Style 77S, Style 77DX, Style 475 or Style 475DX. Use in locations where vibration attenuation and stress relief are required.

Ductile iron mechanical couplings: Manufactured in two segments of cast ductile iron to ASTM A536 with zinc-plated bolts to ASTM B633 having heat treated carbon steel track head to ASTM A449 and ASTM A183, minimum tensile strength 750 MPa.

Rigid type couplings: VICTAULIC Style 89 or Style 07. Designed to clamp the bottom of the groove to provide an essentially rigid joint.

Flexible type couplings: VICTAULIC Style 77.

Other couplings: VICTAULIC Quick-Vic™ installation-ready couplings, for direct stab installation without field disassembly, with grade EHP gasket rated to 120°C.



- Rigid type couplings DN 50-DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 107N.

- Flexible type couplings DN 50-DN 200: VICTAULIC Style 177N.

GasketsMaterial: Pressure-responsive synthetic rubber to ASTM D2000, grade to suit the intended service.

Gaskets on potable water systems: Provide gaskets that are as follows:

- Listed in the WaterMark Product Database.

- UL classified to NSF/ANSI 61 as suitable for potable water.

Gasket selection: Conform to the latest published VICTAULIC Selection Guide for Gaskets and select for the intended service.

FittingsRequirement: Select from:

- Manufactured from Type 316/316L stainless steel to ASTM A403, WPW, WPW/S9 or CR/S9.

- Fabricated from Type 316/316L stainless steel pipe to ASTM A312/A312M, with factory grooved ends.

Ball valvesRequirement: VICTAULIC Series 726S, standard port, two-piece valve with grade CF8M stainless steel body, Type 316 stainless steel ball and stem, PTFE seats, fluoroelastomer seals.

Butterfly valvesRequirement: Grooved end stainless steel body and disc, grade CF8M, conforming to ASTM A351/A351M, with blow-out proof 17-4PH stainless steel stems to ASTM A564.

- Actuation: Provide an ISO flange for actuation mounting.

- Valve bearings: TFE lined fiberglass.

- Valve operators: Lever handle or gear operator as documented, with memory stop feature, locking device, chain wheel, or supplied bare.

- Handle: Zinc-plated carbon steel or fully stainless steel, latch lock type with infinitely variable and memory stop features.

- Pressure rating: 300 psi CWP (2065 kPa) suitable for bi-directional and dead-end service at full rated pressure.

- Disc: To ASTM A351/A351M Grade CF8M. Offset from the stem centreline to allow full 360 degree seating.

- Stem: 17-4PH stainless steel conforming to ASTM A564 Blowout proof 416 stainless steel stem.

- Seat: Pressure responsive EPDM, Lubricated Nitrile or Fluoroelastomer.

- Stem seals: Same grade elastomer as the valve seat.

- Manufacturer: Victaulic Series 461 Vic-300 MasterSeal Valve.

Non-return valves ≥ DN 50Requirement: Spring assisted check valves DN 50 to DN 300 sizes. Grade CF8M stainless steel body and disc, 17-4PH stainless steel shaft, with 17-4PH or 316 stainless spring, and EPDM seat. Suitable for vertical or horizontal installation.

- Manufacturer: VICTAULIC Series 416 rated to 300 psi (2068 kPa), grooved end.



2.10 STAINLESS STEEL DN 350 TO DN 600

PipeStainless steel pipe: To ASTM A312/A312M, Type 304/304L or 316/316L, Schedule 5, 10, or 40. Roll grooved or cut grooved as appropriate to the pipe material, wall thickness, pressure, size and method of joining.

Wall thickness: Piping DN 350 to DN 600: Schedule 5, 10 or 40.

Outside diameter tolerance: ± 1%.

Pipe grooving rolls:

- Schedule 5 and 10 pipe: VICTAULIC RWX roll sets specifically designed for grooving Schedule 5 and 10 stainless steel pipe.

- Schedule 40 pipe: VICTAULIC wedge shaped AGS grooving rolls.

JointingStainless steel pipe DN 25-DN 300: VICTAULIC grooved joints.

CouplingsMechanical couplings: Manufactured in two ductile cast iron segments to ASTM A536.

Gaskets: Pressure-responsive synthetic rubber to ASTM D2000, selected to suit the intended service.

Mechanical coupling bolts: Zinc-plated (ASTM B633) heat treated carbon steel track head conforming to ASTM A449 and ASTM A183, minimum tensile strength 75000 kPa.

Type: VICTAULIC AGS series with lead-in chamfer on housing key and wide width gasket.

Rigid type: VICTAULIC Style W89 with housing key that fills the wedge shaped AGS groove and provides rigidity.

2.11 COPPER PIPING DN 50 TO DN 200

PipesStandard: To AS 1432 Type B or D, hard drawn or as documented.

Pipe grooving rollsRequirement: Roll grooved to VICTAULIC current listed standards and copper tube dimensions. Roll groove using rolls designed for copper tube Types B or D and VE26C, VE226C, VE270FSD, VE272FS, or VE416FSD grooving tools.

CouplingsType: Manufactured to connect to AS 1432 sized copper tubing and fittings. Do not flare tube or fitting ends to match couplings with dimensions to IPS or other standards.

Housings: Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, coated with copper coloured alkyd enamel. Incorporate offsetting, angle-pattern bolt pads for rigidity. Secure with zinc-plated nuts and bolts.

Gasket:

- Type: Pressure-responsive Grade EHP EPDM compound with red colour code designed for operating temperatures from - 34°C to 120°C.

- Gaskets on potable water systems:

- Listed in the WaterMark Product Database.

- UL classified to NSF/ANSI 61 as suitable for potable water.

- Gasket selection: Conform to the latest published VICTAULIC Selection Guide for Gaskets and select for the intended service.



FittingsFittings for grooved joints: VICTAULIC copper connection fittings. Wrought copper to AS 3688, manufactured to AS 1432copper tubing sizes, with grooves designed to accept grooved end couplings of the same manufacturer.

- Bends and tees: Provide sweep tees and long radius type bends.

- Centreline radius of bend or tee branch: ≥ 1.5 times the pipe diameter.

Capillary fittings including adaptor capillary fittings with threaded ends or compression-type connector ends: To AS 3688, of copper or dezincification-resistant copper alloy.

Compression fittings including adaptor compression fittings with connector-ends for screwed or capillary joints: To AS 3688, flared type, of copper or dezincification-resistant copper alloy.

Unions: Bronze, proprietary manufacture, with ground or accurately machined face joints.

Flanges: Brazing metal to AS 2129. Expand pipes into flanges and braze.

Bends and tees: Provide sweep tees and long radius type bends.

Centreline radius of bend or tee branch: ≥ 1.5 times the pipe diameter.

Permanent jointsPipes < DN 50: Provide brazed slip joints. Provide either capillary fittings, or expand one pipe over the other leaving a minimum clearance and an effective overlap.

Pipes ≥ DN 50: VICTAULIC grooved joints.

Slip joint overlap tableNominal pipe size, DN Overlap (mm)

≥ 15, < 20 12

≥ 20, < 32 15

≥ 32, < 50 25

≥ 50, < 80 30

≥ 80, < 125 35

≥ 125, < 200 40

2.12 CUT GROOVED STEEL PIPING

Compatibility of componentsCut grooved mechanical jointing systems: Use only VICTAULIC plain end components including couplings, fittings, gaskets, bolts and nuts.

Cut grooving: Provide piping cut grooved on machines supplied by VICTAULIC or machines meeting VICTAULIC specifications.

Piping: For VICTAULIC cut grooved piping systems, provide pipe supplied by an authorised VICTAULIC distributor or piping meeting VICTAULIC specifications.

Site cut grooves: To be made only by VICTAULIC-trained personnel, stamped, and recorded to VICTAULIC approved quality control system.



Gaskets: Provide gaskets selected to the recommendations of VICTAULIC Seal Selection Guide 05.01.

Finish: Painted, galvanized or stainless steel.

PipesApplication: Use cut groove method only withfollowing pipe materials:

- Carbon steel schedule 40 and thicker.

- Other materials listed in VICTAULIC Field Installation Handbook I-100.

JointingBlack or galvanized steel DN 32 – DN 300: Select from the following:

- VICTAULIC cut grooved mechanical joints.


Black or galvanized steel ≥ DN 300: To Carbon steel DN 300 TO DN 1800.

CouplingsMechanical couplings DN 50 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Standard mechanical couplings manufactured in two segments of cast ductile iron, conforming to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.

Gaskets: Pressure-responsive synthetic rubber, grade to suit the intended service, conforming to ASTM D2000.

Gaskets for potable water applications: UL classified to NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water service.

Mechanical coupling bolts: Standard VICTAULIC, zinc-plated to ASTM B633, heat treated carbon steel track head type to ASTM A449 and ASTM A183 with minimum tensile strength of 75000 kPa.

Rigid type couplings: Provide coupling with housings and offsetting, angle-pattern bolt pads to provide system rigidity and support and hanging in accordance with ANSI B31.1, ANSI B31.9, and NFPA 13.

- DN 50 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 107N (Quick-Vic™) Installation ready rigid coupling for direct stab installation without field disassembly with gaskets Grade EHP EPDM compound coloured red and designed for operating temperatures from - 34°C to + 120°C.

Flexible type couplings: Provide in locations where vibration attenuation and stress relief are required. Flexible couplings may be used in lieu of flexible connectors at equipment connections. Provide three couplings for each equipment connection close to the vibration source.

- DN 32 to DN 200: VICTAULIC Style 177N (Quick-Vic™) installation ready flexible coupling for direct stab installation without field disassembly.

- DN 250 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 75 or 77 standard flexible couplings.


Flange adapters: Provide flange adapters for use with grooved end pipe and fittings as follows:

- Flat faced, for mating to ANSI Class 125/150, PN10/16, or AS 2129 Table E flanges, VICTAULIC Style 741.

- For direct connection to ANSI Class 300 flanges: VICTAULIC Style 743.

- Gasket: Synthetic rubber to suit the pipe outside diameter and coupling housing, manufactured of elastomers to ASTM D2000 and conforming to the recommendations of with VICTAULIC Seal Selection Guide 05.01.

Fittings - VICTAULIC GroovedType: Standard VICTAULIC fittings manufactured from one of the following:

- Cast ductile iron to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.

- Forged steel to ASTM A234, Grade WPB with 9.5 mm wall.



- Fabricated from Standard Weight carbon steel pipe to ASTM A53/A53M, Type F, E or S, Grade B.

Finish: Alkyd enamel finish, hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A153 or zinc-electroplated fittings and couplings to ASTM B633.

Fittings - VICTAULIC Hole-CutBranches on DN 50 to DN 200 header piping: VICTAULIC Style 920/920N bolted branch outlets manufactured from ductile iron to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, with synthetic rubber gasket and heat treated carbon steel zinc-plated bolts and nuts conforming to ASTM A183.

Strapless DN 15 or DN 20 outlets on ≥ DN 100 headers rated to 2000 kPa: VICTAULIC Style 923.

Strapless thermometer outlet: Designed to accommodate industrial glass bulb thermometers with standard 1-1/4-18 NEF 2B extra fine thread and 150 mm nominal bulb length on DN 100 and larger header sizes rated 2000 kPa). VICTAULIC Style 924.

2.13 VALVES

Butterfly valvesType: Provide VICTAULIC Vic®-300 MasterSeal™ butterfly valves suitable for bidirectional and dead-end service at full rated pressure.

Size: DN 50 to DN 300.

Pressure rating: To 2000 kPa.

Body: Grooved end black enamel coated ductile iron to ASTM A536.

Disc: Offset disc from the stem centreline to allow full 360 degree seating. Select from the following:

- Ductile iron (standard) to ASTM A536, grade 65-45-12, with electroless nickel coating conforming to ASTM B733.

- Aluminium bronze, Grade C95500.

- Stainless steel conforming to ASTM A351/A351M, Grade CF8M.

Seat: Pressure responsive. Select from the following:

- Grade: E EPDM (Green colour code). Temperature range - 34°C to + 121°C. Recommended for cold and hot water service within the specified temperature range plus a variety of dilute acids, and many chemical services. UL Classified in accordance with NSF/ANSI 61 for cold + ≤30°C potable water services.

- Grade: T Lubricated Nitrile (Orange colour code). Temperature range - 29°C to + 82°C. Recommended for petroleum products, air with oil vapours, oil-free gas, vegetable and mineral oils within the specified temperature range.

- Grade: O Fluoroelastomer (Blue colour code). Temperature range - 7°C to + 149°C.

Valve bearings: TFE lined fiberglass.

Stem seals: Same grade elastomer as the valve seat.

Flanges: Provide ISO flange for actuator mounting.

Valve operator options: Select from the following:

- Lever lock:

. For size DN 200: Painted ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, grade 65-45-12, with carbon steel latch plate and carbon steel zinc-plated fasteners. Infinitely variable, padlockable and includes memory stop.

. DN 250 – to DN 300: Painted ductile iron to ASTM A536, grade 65-45-12, with carbon steel handle extension and carbon steel zinc-plated fasteners.



- 10 position handle: For sizes DN 50 to DN 150: Zinc-plated carbon steel handle with zinc-plated carbon steel latch plate and carbon steel zinc-plated fasteners, infinitely variable, padlockable and includes memory stop. Optionally available with tamper-resistant hardware.

Gear operator options: Select from the following:

- Handwheel with memory stop.

- Handwheel with chainwheel, 50 mm square nut.

- Thermal barrier.

Check valvesDN 50 to DN 80 spring assisted check valve: VICTAULIC Series 716H spring assisted check valves with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, stainless steel non-slam tilting disc, stainless steel spring and brass shaft, nickel-plated seat surface rated to 2500 kPa.

DN 50 to DN 100 horizontal swing check valve: VICTAULIC Series 712 horizontal swing check valves for horizontal flow only with ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, and Type 316 stainless steel clapper, synthetic rubber bumper and bonnet seals suitable for intended service, stainless steel wetted parts and rated to 2000 kPa.

DN 100 to DN 300 spring assisted check valve: VICTAULIC Series 716 spring assisted check valves with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat rated to 2000 kPa.

DN 100 to DN 300 venturi check valve: VICTAULIC Series 779 venturi check valves with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, with venturi-like taps for flow measurement, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat and rated to 2000 kPa.

Tri-service valve assemblyDN 65 to DN 300: Provide an assembly, rated to 2000 kPa consisting of the following:

- A VICTAULIC Vic®-300 MasterSeal™ butterfly valve with memory stop feature for shut off duty and throttling.

- A non-slam check valve either a VICTAULIC Series 716 for DN 65 and DN 75 sizes or a VICTAULIC Style 779 venturi check valve for sizes DN 100-DN 300 with venturi like taps for flow measurement.

Ball valvesDN 40 to DN 150: VICTAULIC Series 726 with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, ductile iron body, chrome plated carbon steel ball and stem, TFE seats, with fluoroelastomer seals and rated to 5500 kPa.

Plug valvesDN 75 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Series 377 eccentric plug balancing valves with memory stop for throttling, metering or balancing service. Provide unidirectional bubble-tight shut-off and, if required for the duty, bi-directional sealing. Ductile iron body, bonnet, and plug, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, encapsulate plug with synthetic rubber suitable for intended service, welded-in nickel seat, stainless steel self-lubricating bearings and rated to 1200 kPa.

AWWA rigid groove dimensions adaptions to IPS sized system: Use VICTAULIC Style 307 transition couplings.



2.14 SPECIALITIES

Expansion jointsDN 50 to DN 150: VICTAULIC Style 150 Mover® packless, gasketed, type with grooved end telescoping body, suitable for axial end movement to 75 mm and rated to 2400 kPa).

DN 20 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 155 expansion joint consisting of a series of grooved end nipples joined with flexible-type couplings. Provide the joint with the number couplings and nipples recommended by VICTAULIC to accommodate anticipated joint movement and expansion capabilities determined by number of used in the joint.

StrainersTee-type strainers DN 50 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 730 grooved end, tee-type strainer consisting of ductile iron (ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12) body, Type 304 stainless steel frame and removable mesh basket with 57% open area and rated to 2000 kPa. Provide No. 12 mesh on DN 50 to DN 75 size strainer and No. 6 mesh on DN 100 to DN 300 size strainer sizes.

Wye-type strainers DN 50 to DN 300: VICTAULIC Style 732 wye-type strainer with ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, Type 304 stainless steel perforated metal removable baskets and rated to 2000 kPa. Provide baskets with 1. 6mm diameter perforations on DN 50 and DN 75 size strainers and 3.2 mm diameter perforations on DN 100 to DN 300 size strainers sizes.

Suction diffusersType: VICTAULIC Series 731-D with flanged outlet with grooved inlet connections, rated to 2000 kPa with ductile iron (ASTM A536) body, 304 stainless steel frame and perforated sheet diffuser with 4.0 mm diameter holes. Provide removable 20 mesh 304 stainless steel start-up pre-filter, outlets for pressure/temperature drain connections and base support boss.

2.15 PLAIN END PIPING

Compatibility of componentsCut grooved mechanical jointing systems: Use only VICTAULIC plain end components including couplings, fittings, gaskets, bolts and nuts.

Pipe preparation: Provide plain end piping to VICTAULIC specifications.

Piping: For VICTAULIC plain end piping systems, provide pipe supplied by an authorised VICTAULIC distributor or piping to VICTAULIC specifications.

Gaskets: Provide gasket selected in accordance with the recommendations of the VICTAULIC Seal Selection Guide 05.01.


PipeRequirement: Pipe with a surface hardness less than 150 Brinell. Select from the following:

- Lightwall, standard or heavy wall steel pipe.

- Lightwall or standard stainless steel pipe.

- Lightwall, standard or heavy wall aluminium pipe.

JointingBlack or galvanized steel DN 25 – DN 400: VICTAULIC plain end joints.

Stainless steel DN 25 – DN 400: VICTAULIC plain end joints.

Aluminium DN 25 – DN 300: VICTAULIC plain end joints.

CouplingsMechanical couplings: VICTAULIC Style 99 with ductile iron housing conforming to ASTM A536, grade 65-45-12.



Jaws: Carbon steel, case hardened, electroplated or stainless steel hardened.

Bolts and nuts: Heat-treated plated carbon steel, trackhead to the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A449 and physical requirements of ASTM A183.

Couplings ≥ DN 150: Provide hot-dip galvanized hardened steel washers to ASTM F436 Type 1.

Gaskets: Synthetic rubber conforming to steel pipe outside diameter and coupling housing, manufactured of elastomers as designated in ASTM D2000.

Gasket selection: To the recommendations of the latest published Selection Guide for VICTAULIC Gaskets for the intended service.

FittingsPlain end fittings for use with VICTAULIC Style 99 mechanical coupling: Ductile iron to ASTM A395, grade 65-45-15, and ASTM A536, grade 65-45-12.

2.16 VICTAULIC VIC-PRESS™ PLAIN END 10S STAINLESS STEEL DN 15-DN 50

Compatibility of componentsVic-Press™ System: Use only VICTAULIC plain end components including couplings, fittings, gaskets, bolts and nuts.

Pipe preparation: Provide plain end piping to VICTAULIC specifications.

Piping: Provide plain end stainless steel Schedule 10S 316 pipe supplied by an authorised VICTAULIC distributor or piping meeting VICTAULIC specifications.

Gasket selection: To the recommendations of VICTAULIC Seal Selection Guide 05.01.

Finish: 316 Stainless steel.

PipesStainless steel pipe: ASTM A312/A312M, Type 304/304L or 316/316L, Schedule 10 with pipe dimensions to ANSI/ASME B36.19M.

Outside diameter tolerance: ± 1%

JointingTools:

- Pressing: Use VICTAULIC Vic-Press Tool for Schedule 10S pipe, Model PFT510 fitted with the proper sized VICTAULIC jaws.

- Gauges: Use VICTAULIC supplied gauge to mark the insertion of the fitting.

FittingsPressure rating: Suitable for operating pressures up to 3447 kPa.

Material:

- In Type 316/316L pipe: VICTAULIC Vic-Press 316 stainless steel housings with ASTM A276/A276M and ASTM A312/A312M outlets and stainless steel plain or grooved ends.

Seals: Provide seals as follows:

- ≤ 98°C: Synthetic rubber Grade H (HNBR).

- ≤ 120°C: Grade E EPDM.

- ≤ 149°C: Grade O Fluoroelastomer.

- Seals on potable water systems:

. Listed in the WaterMark Product Database.

. UL classified to NSF/ANSI 61 as suitable for potable water.

Gasket selection: Conform to the latest published VICTAULIC Selection Guide for Gaskets and select for the intended service.



Flange Adapters: VICTAULIC Style P566 Type 316/16L stainless steel, ANSI Class 150 flange adapter, Van Stone type with stainless steel back-up flange and Vic-Press ends and rated for services to 1876 kPa.

Unions: VICTAULIC Style P585 threaded union with Vic-Press ends, Type 316/16L stainless steel, VICTAULIC Style P585.

Connections to threaded or flanged components: Provide VICTAULIC Vic-Press threaded or flanged adapters.

ValvesBall valves: VICTAULIC Series P569, as follows:

- Construction: CF8M stainless steel body, ball, and stem, PTFE seats, type 304 stainless steel handle, nut, and stem washer.

- Ends: and Schedule 10S stainless steel type 316 Vic-Press and/or grooved ends.

- Pressure rating: Rated for services to 2750 kPa.

- Stem: Blow-out proof stem.

- Ball: Self-adjusting floating ball providing uniform sealing.

- Ports: Full port design to minimizes pressure drop for maximum flow efficiency.

- Configuration: Three-piece swing-out design to permit easy in-line maintenance.

2.17 HDPE PIPING

CompatibilityPlain end mechanical jointing systems: Use only VICTAULIC plain end components including couplings, fittings, gaskets, bolts and nuts.

Pipe preparation: Provide plain end HDPE piping to VICTAULIC specifications.

Piping: For VICTAULIC plain end piping systems, provide pipe supplied by an authorised VICTAULIC distributor or piping meeting VICTAULIC specifications.

Gaskets: Provide gaskets selected in accordance with VICTAULIC Seal Selection Guide 05.01.

Finish: Painted, galvanized or FBE, as documented.


PipesHigh density polyethylene pipe: Provide PE100 pipe manufactured to AS/NZS 4130.

JointingHDPE Pipe: VICTAULIC plain end joints.

Couplings for HDPE to HDPE connectionsDN 50 to DN 225: VICTAULIC Style 905 Installation-Ready™ couplings, consisting of two ductile iron housings to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 designed for full installation at pad-to-pad contact and with pressure and temperature rating not less than the connected HDPE pipe.

Retaining rings: Provide coupling with a Type 301 stainless steel retaining ring with teeth to engage the pipe outside diameter and permit installation without fusing equipment.

Nuts, bolts and washers: Heat-treated carbon steel, zinc-electroplated with fluoropolymer top coat to the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A449 and physical requirements of ASTM A183. Provide hardened steel washers to ASTM F436, type 3.

Gasket: Provide pre-lubricated gaskets as follows:

- Grade ‘E’ EPDM gaskets for water services.

- Grade ‘S’ Nitrile gaskets for other services.



- Compound gasket for petroleum products, air with oil vapours, vegetable and mineral oils with operating temperatures to 82°C and working pressures equal to the connected HDPE pipe.

Installation proving: Provide couplings that are fully installed when there is visual metal-to-metal contact.

Couplings for HDPE to steel pipe transitionDN 50 to DN 225: VICTAULIC Style 907 Installation-Ready™ couplings consisting of two ductile iron housings to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 designed for full installation at pad-to-pad contact and with pressure and temperature rating not less than the connected HDPE pipe.

Retaining rings: Provide Type 301 stainless steel retaining rings with teeth to engage the HDPE pipe outside diameter and a grooved joint keyway for the steel pipe end.

Nuts, bolts and washers: Heat-treated carbon steel, zinc-electroplated with fluoropolymer top coat to the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A449 and physical requirements of ASTM A183. Provide hardened steel washers to ASTM F436, type 3.

DN 250 to DN 500: VICTAULIC Style 995N coupling constructed from ductile iron to ASTM A395, Grade 65-45-15 and/or ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.

Bolts: Heat treated carbon steel trackhead conforming to the chemical and physical properties of ASTM A449 and the physical properties of ASTM A183, minimum tensile strength 75000 kPa, zinc-plated to ASTM B633 standard with fluoropolymer top coat as provided by VICTAULIC.

Gasket: Pressure responsive synthetic rubber of a grade to suit the intended service. Provide couplings with gripping teeth machined into coupling housing which bite into the entire circumference of the HDPE pipe.

Gasket: Provide pre-lubricated Grade ‘T’ Nitrile or Grade E EPDM compound gasket.

FittingsStandard: Provide HDPE fittings manufactured to Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) listed HDPE PE100/PE4710, SDR’s 7, 11 or 17.

2.18 ABS PIPING

StandardsPipes and fittings: To AS/NZS 3518.

InstallationStandard: To AS/NZS 3690.

Solvent cement and primingStandard: To AS/NZS 3879.

JointingPermanent joints: Solvent cement.

Demountable joints:

- Piping ≤ DN 50: Threaded fittings.

- Piping > DN 50: Flanges with backing rings.

2.19 PVC PIPING

StandardsUnplasticised pipes and fittings (PVC-U): To AS/NZS 1477.

Oriented PVC (PVC-O) pipes: To AS/NZS 4441.

Solvent cement: To AS/NZS 3879.



InstallationStandard: To AS/NZS 2032.

JointingPermanent joints: Solvent cement.

Demountable joints:

- Piping ≤ DN 50: Threaded fittings.

- Piping > DN 50: Flanges with backing rings.

2.20 VALVES AND FITTINGS – GENERAL

Compatibility of componentsValve size: Equal to the nominal pipe size, unless a smaller size is necessary for throttling purposes or flow measurement.

Insulated valves: Extended shafts or bodies to butterfly and ball valves to allow full thickness of insulation without restricting movement of hand-wheel or lever.

Automatic control valves: Conform to 0771 Automatic controls.

Connections:

- Valves ≤ DN 40: Screwed to AS ISO 7.1.

- All other valves: VICTAULIC roll or cut grooved joints.

Handwheels and handles: Removable, with the direction of closing marked permanently on handwheels.

Copper alloy valves: Dezincification resistant and stamped accordingly.

Valves for water circuits open to air including open condenser water circuits:

- Copper pipe: Body bronze for sizes ≤ DN 50.

- Non-metallic pipe: As documented for the respective pipe material.

InstallationValves: If practicable, install with the stem horizontal.

Non-return valves: Provide at least 6 pipe diameters of straight pipe on the upstream side.

Flow measuring valves: Install with pressure tappings accessible and to manufacturer's recommendations.

Valve identificationGeneral: Tag all valves and flow measuring devices for identification purposes. Provide a circular brass disc attached to the valve by a stainless steel wire drawn through the holes in the disc on each valve provided with operating handwheel or lever stamp the valve identification mark on the disc in characters 10 mm high.

Valves without operating handwheels: Mark by aluminium or brass strap 20 mm wide by 90 mm long stamped in the same manner as the valve identification discs. Attach by wire to the body of the valves.

2.21 WATER VALVE TYPES

GeneralDrinking water: To PCA B1 and PCA B2.

Non-drinking water below 99°C other than steam condensate: To the Water valve table.

Water valve table



Valve function Valve type

Isolating valves ≤ DN 50 VICTAULIC Vic-Ball Series 726



Valve function Valve type

Isolating valves ≥ DN 65 VICTAULIC butterfly Series 761 or AGS W761

Non-return valves ≤ DN 40 Copper alloy lift or swing check

Non-return valves ≥ DN 50 VICTAULIC Vic Check Series 716H or AGS W715

Throttling or balancing valves ≤ DN 50 Copper alloy globe, needle or diaphragm

Throttling or balancing valves ≥ DN 65 VICTAULIC Vic-Plug Balancing Series 377

Throttling or balancing valves (No size limitation) Calibrated balancing

Level control valves ≤ DN 50 Copper alloy ball float

Level control valves ≥ DN 65 Cast iron ball float

Pressure relief valves ≤ DN 50 Copper alloy

Pressure relief valves ≤ DN 50 Cast iron

Strainer ≤ DN 32 Copper alloy

Strainer ≥ DN 40 VICTAULIC Vic-Strainer Tee Type Series 730 or AGS W730

Strainer ≥ DN 50 VICTAULIC Vic-Strainer Wye Type Series 732 or AGS W732

Strainer at pump suction ≥ DN 80 VICTAULIC Suction Diffuser Series 731-D or AGS W731-D

Pressure reducing valves ≤ DN 50 Copper alloy

Pressure reducing valves ≥ DN 65 Cast iron

Automatic air vents ≤ DN 50 Copper alloy

Bleed valves ≤ DN 40 VICTAULIC Vic-Ball Series 726

Gauge valves ≤ DN 40 VICTAULIC Vic-Ball Series 726

Drain valves ≤ DN 40 VICTAULIC Vic-Ball Series 726

2.22 WATER VALVES AND FITTINGS

SelectionWorking pressure rating: Minimum 1.4 MPa and to suit the system pressure range.



Working temperature rating: To suit the system operating temperature range.

Valves for potable water: To AS/NZS 3500.1.

Ball valvesRequirement: Provide VICTAULIC Vic-Ball valves.

DN 40 to DN 150: VICTAULIC Series 726. ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, ductile iron body, chrome plated carbon steel ball and stem, TFE seats, with Fluoroelastomer seals. 800 psi (5515 kPa).

Butterfly valvesDescription: VICTAULIC Master Seal butterfly.

DN 50 to DN 300 sizes:

- VICTAULIC Vic®-300 MasterSeal™.

- Pressure rating: 300 psi CWP (2065 kPa) suitable for bi-directional and dead-end service at full rated pressure.

- Body: Grooved end black enamel coated ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536.

- Disc shall be electroless nickel plated ductile iron, stainless steel or aluminium bronze.

- Stem: Blowout proof 416 stainless steel stem.

- Disc: Offset from the stem centreline to allow full 360 degree seating.

- Seat: Pressure responsive EPDM, Lubricated Nitrile or Fluoroelastomer.

- Valve bearings: TFE lined fiberglass.

- Stem seals: Same grade elastomer as the valve seat.

- Actuation: Provide an ISO flange for actuation mounting.

- Valve operators: Lever handle or gear operator as documented, with memory stop feature, locking device, chain wheel, or supplied bare.

DN 350 to DN 600 sizes:

- VICTAULIC Vic®-300 AGS.

- Pressure rating: 300 psi (2065 kPa) bubble tight for dead-end or bi-directional service.

- Body: AGS grooved ends, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) coated ductile iron to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.

- Disc: PPS coated ductile iron disc to ASTM A536.

- Stem: Two piece 17-4 PH stainless steel.

- Seat and seal material: To suit intended service.

- Bearings: Reinforced PTFE bearings.

- Operator: Gear operator with memory stop for throttling, metering or balancing service.

Operation:

- ≤ DN 150: Positive locating operating bar, parallel to the disk with notched plate.

- > DN 150: Geared or motorised operator.

- All sizes used for throttling and balancing: Geared operators.

Construction:

- Disk: Ductile iron or stainless steel.

- Seat: Select from pressure responsive EPDM, lubricated nitrile or fluoroelastomer.

- Stem: Type 416 stainless steel.

Non-return valves ≥ DN 50Requirement: Provide VICTAULIC check valves.



Spring assisted check valves:

- DN 50 to DN 80 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 716H rated to 365 psi (2517 kPa), with black enamel coated ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, stainless steel non-slam tilting disc, stainless steel spring and brass shaft, nickel-plated seat surface, 365 psi (2517 kPa).

- DN 100 to DN 300 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 716 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa), with black enamel coated ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat.

- DN 350 to DN 600: VICTAULIC Series W715. rated to 230 psi (1585 kPa), spring-assisted dual disc check valves with AGS grooved ends, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 coated ductile iron body, EPDM seat bonded to the valve body, 304 stainless steel disc, and 300 series stainless steel spring and shaft.

Horizontal swing DN 50 to DN 100 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 712 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa), installed horizontally only with ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, Type 316 stainless steel clapper, synthetic rubber bumper and bonnet seals suitable for intended service, stainless steel wetted parts.

Venturi check DN 100 to DN 300 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 779 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 with venturi-like taps, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat.

Non-return valves for flow measurement: Provide VICTAULIC Series 779 venturi check valves.

Non-return valves ≤ DN 40Disc type:

- Body: Stainless steel or bronze.

- Disc and spring: Stainless steel.

Swing type: To AS 1628.

- Body: Bronze.

- Plates: Bronze or stainless steel.

Globe valvesDescription: Inside screw design.

Construction:

- Body:

. ≤ DN 50: Bronze.

. > DN 50: Steel.

- Stem and gland: Forged brass.

Plug valvesSizes: DN 75 to DN 300.

Type: VICTAULIC Series 377 rated to 175 psi (1200 kPa) eccentric plug balancing valves with memory stop for throttling, metering or balancing service. Unidirectional bubble-tight shut-off, bi-directional sealing optional, ductile iron body, bonnet, and plug, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12. Plug encapsulated with synthetic rubber suitable for intended service. Welded-in nickel seat, stainless steel self-lubricating bearings.

Calibrated balancing valvesDescription: Continuously adjustable graduated with a limit stop for precise setting of the maximum valve opening, a numeric indication of valve opening position and pressure tappings across the variable orifice.



Accuracy and repeatability errors: ± 5% or better over the normal measuring range of the valve.

Handwheel scale resolution: < 2.5% of full scale.

Construction:

- Body:

. ≤ DN 50: Dezincification resistant copper alloy of Brinell hardness > 130.

. > DN 50: Cast iron.

- Seat: PTFE.

Automatic/dynamic system balancing valvesDescription: Pre-calibrated special purpose valve which automatically controls flow rate within ± 5% tolerance, with an internal spring loaded cartridge control mechanism and external tappings for pressure and temperature.

Construction:

- Body: To suit the piping and fluid as documented.

- Cartridge: Passivated stainless steel, spring loaded type, incorporating a variable ported piston stamped with the manufacturer’s identification number.

Pressure relief valvesDescription: Direct acting, spring loaded with adjustable setting.

Standard: To AS 1271.

Construction:

- Body: Bronze or cast iron as documented.

- Valve disc and seat: Bronze.

Pressure reducing valvesDescription: Self-actuated, spring loaded with adjustable setting.

Construction:



Ball float valvesDescription: Copper or plastic float with stainless steel or copper alloy linkage.

Copper alloy valves: To AS 1910. Bronze body, needle and pins.

Cast iron valves: Cast iron body, bronze needle and pins.

StrainersStrainers at pump suction: VICTAULIC Suction Diffuser.

Suction diffusers:

- VICTAULIC Series 731D and W731D.

- Flanged outlet with grooved inlet connections, rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa).

- Ductile iron (ASTM A536) body, 304 stainless steel frame and perforated sheet diffuser with 4 mm diameter holes.

- Removable 20 mesh 304 stainless steel start-up pre-filter, outlets for pressure/temperature drain connections, and base support boss.

Other strainers: VICTAULIC Tee or Wye strainers.

Tee type strainers:



- DN 50 to DN 300 sizes: VICTAULIC Style 730 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with of ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12), Type 304 stainless steel frame and mesh removable basket with No. 12 mesh, in DN 50 to DN 75 strainer sizes, or No. 6 mesh, in DN 100 to DN 300 strainer sizes, 57% free open area.

- DN 350 to DN 600 sizes: VICTAULIC Series W730 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with AGS grooved ends and factory fabricated carbon steel body conforming to ASTM A53/A53M, Grade B, carbon steel T-bolt hinged closure/cap, and Type 304 stainless steel frame and mesh basket, with 6 x 6 mesh for DN 350 and DN 400 sizes, and 4 x 4 mesh for DN 450 to DN 600 sizes.

Wye type strainers:

- DN 50 to DN 450 sizes: VICTAULIC Style 732 and W732 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with a ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, and Type 304 stainless steel perforated metal removable baskets with 1.6 mm diameter perforations on DN 50 to DN 75 strainer sizes, 3.2 mm diameter perforations on DN 100 to DN 300 strainer sizes, and 4 mm diameter perforations on DN 350 to DN 450 strainer sizes.

Selection: 15 kPa maximum pressure drop.

Strainers > DN 65 diameter: Fit a 25 mm VICTAULIC ball valve for blowdown.

Automatic air ventsDescription: Float operated.

Construction:

- Body: Copper alloy.

- Float: Non-metallic or stainless steel.

- Seat: Stainless steel.

Vacuum breaker valvesDescription: Ball valve operation.

Construction:

- Body: Copper alloy or stainless steel.

- Valve and seat: Stainless steel.

Valves at pump dischargePumps operating in parallel with connected pipe ≥ DN 65: Provide VICTAULIC Triple Service Valve assembly consisting of:

- VICTAULIC Series 779 S716 check valve.

- VICTAULIC butterfly valve with geared actuator.

- VICTAULIC couplings to suit.

2.23 STEAM AND CONDENSATE VALVES AND FITTINGS

GeneralStandard: To AS 1271.

SelectionWorking pressure rating: Minimum 1.4 MPa and to suit the system pressure range.

Working temperature rating: To suit the system operating temperature range.

Limitations on size and type:

- Isolating valves:

- Globe valves: No limitations.

- Gate valves: Cold water and cooled condensate pipe system.



- Ball valves: ≤ DN 50 cold water and cooled condensate pipe system.

Ball valvesDescription: Full bore pattern with handle parallel to the direction of flow when the valve is fully open.

DN 40 through DN 150 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 726 rated to 800 psi (5515 kPa) with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, ductile iron body, chrome plated carbon steel ball and stem, TFE seats and Fluoroelastomer seals.

Construction:

- Body: Bronze.

- Ball: Hard chromed brass.

- Gland seal: Adjustable.

- Seat: PTFE.

Non-return valvesDisc type:



Swing type:



Combined sight glass and non-return valveBody: Gun metal.

Valve: Stainless steel ball in copper discharge tube.

Sight: Toughened glass.

Globe valvesDescription: Inside screw design.

Construction:

- Body:

- ≤ DN 50: Bronze.

- > DN 50: Steel.

- Stem and gland: Forged brass.



Construction:



Pressure reducing valvesDescription: Pilot actuated, spring loaded with adjustable setting.

Construction:


- Valve disc and seat: Stainless steel.

Ball float valvesDescription: Copper or plastic float with stainless steel or copper linkage.



Copper alloy: To AS 1910. Bronze body, needle and pins.

Cast iron: Cast iron body, bronze needle and pins.

Steam trapsDescription: Inverted bucket with integral strainer.

Construction:

- Body: Cast iron.


- Strainers: Stainless steel.

StrainersSelection: 15 kPa maximum pressure drop.

Construction:


- Screen: Stainless steel.

Strainers > DN 65: Fit a 25 mm ball valve for blowdown.

Automatic air ventsDescription: Float operated.

Construction:

- Body: Copper alloy.

- Float: Non-metallic or stainless steel.


Vacuum breaker valvesDescription: Ball valve operation.

Construction:

- Body: Copper alloy or stainless steel.

- Valve and seat: Stainless steel.

2.24 STEAM SEPARATORS

GeneralRequirement: Provide steam separators at the following locations and as documented:

- At the main steam header: Baffle type.

- At pre-vacuum sterilisers: Diffuser-vortex type.

Baffle typeType: Free moisture removed by impingement on internal baffles.

Efficiency: > 70% of entering particulates and mist at 30 m/s entering velocity.

Construction: Cast iron.

Diffuser-vortex typeType: Three stage diffuser-vortex type consisting of a first stage expansion (decreased velocity) separation, second stage with abrupt direction change and centrifugal flow and third stage with vortex separation.

Efficiency: > 95% of entering particulates and mist at 30 m/s entering velocity.

Size: Provide separators selected for an entering velocity of 25 to 35 m/s at required maximum flow rate.

Construction: Fabricated mild steel.



2.25 LIQUID FUEL VALVE TYPES

Liquid fuel valve tableFunction Valve type

Isolating valves ≤ DN 50 VICTAULIC Vic-Ball

Isolating valves ≥ DN 65 VICTAULIC butterfly

Non-return valve ≤ DN 50 Copper alloy lift or swing check

Non-return valves ≥ DN 65 Cast iron lift or swing check

Throttling valves ≤ DN 50 Copper alloy needle

Throttling valves ≥ DN 65 Cast iron globe or diaphragm

Throttling valves ≤ DN 100 Copper alloy globe or diaphragm

Strainer ≤ DN 32 Copper alloy

Strainer ≥ DN 40 VICTAULIC Vic-Strainer Tee or Wye type

2.26 LIQUID FUEL VALVES AND FITTINGS

StandardUnderground petroleum storage systems: To AS 4897.

SelectionPressure rating: Minimum 1.4 MPa and to suit system pressure range.

Temperature rating: To suit the system operating temperature range.

Ball valvesRequirement: Provide VICTAULIC Vic-Ball valves.

DN 40 to DN 150: VICTAULIC Series 726 with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, ductile iron body, chrome plated carbon steel ball and stem, TFE seats, with fluoroelastomer seals and rated to 5500 kPa.

Non-return valves ≥ DN 50Requirement: Provide VICTAULIC check valves.

Spring assisted check valves:

- DN 50 to DN 80 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 716H rated to 365 psi (2517 kPa), with black enamel coated ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, stainless steel non-slam tilting disc, stainless steel spring and brass shaft, nickel-plated seat surface, 365 psi (2517 kPa).

- DN 100 to DN 300 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 716 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa), with black enamel coated ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat.

- DN 350 to DN 600: VICTAULIC Series W715. rated to 230 psi (1585 kPa), spring-assisted dual disc check valves with AGS grooved ends, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 coated ductile iron body,



EPDM seat bonded to the valve body, 304 stainless steel disc, and 300 series stainless steel spring and shaft.

Horizontal swing DN 50 to DN 100 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 712 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa), installed horizontally only with ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, Type 316 stainless steel clapper, synthetic rubber bumper and bonnet seals suitable for intended service, stainless steel wetted parts.

Venturi check DN 100 to DN 300 sizes: VICTAULIC Series 779 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with black enamel coated ductile iron body, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 with venturi-like taps, elastomer encapsulated ductile iron disc suitable for intended service, stainless steel spring and shaft, welded-in nickel seat.

Non-return valves for flow measurement: Provide VICTAULIC Series 779 venturi check valves.

Non-return valves ≤ DN 40Disc type:



Swing type: To AS 1628.

- Body: Bronze.




Construction:

- Body: Bronze or cast iron.


StrainersTee type strainers:

- DN 50 to DN 300 sizes: VICTAULIC Style 730 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with of ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, Type 304 stainless steel frame and mesh removable basket with No. 12 mesh, in DN 50 to DN 75 strainer sizes, or No. 6 mesh, in DN 100 to DN 300 strainer sizes, 57% free open area.

- DN 350 to DN 600 sizes: VICTAULIC Series W730 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with AGS grooved ends and factory fabricated carbon steel body conforming to ASTM A53/A53M, Grade B, carbon steel T-bolt hinged closure/cap, and Type 304 stainless steel frame and mesh basket, with 6 x 6 mesh for DN 350 and DN 400 sizes, and 4 x 4 mesh for DN 450 to DN 600 sizes.

Wye type strainers:

- DN 50 to DN 450 sizes: VICTAULIC Style 732 and W732 rated to 300 psi (2065 kPa) with a ductile iron body to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12, and Type 304 stainless steel perforated metal removable baskets with 1.6 mm diameter perforations on DN 50 to DN 75 strainer sizes, 3.2 mm diameter perforations on DN 100 to DN 300 strainer sizes, and 4 mm diameter perforations on DN 350 to DN 450 strainer sizes.

Selection: 15 kPa maximum pressure drop.

Strainers > DN 65 diameter: Fit a 25 mm VICTAULIC ball valve for blowdown.

2.27 HOT WATER PANEL RADIATORS



GeneralConstruction: Pressed steel with welded joints.

Finish: Baked enamel.

Air ventsGeneral: Provide a key operated air vent integrally fitted at the top of each panel.

MountingGeneral: Mount at least 150 mm clear of floor, with concealed wall mounting brackets.

ValvesGeneral: Provide a thermostatic control and isolating valve in the inlet and a lock shield isolating valve on the outlet.

2.28 INSTRUMENTS – GENERAL

LocationTest plugs: Provide in each pipe connection to every heat exchanging device and at other locations documented.

Thermometer wells: Provide for each pipe mounted temperature sensor.

Pressure tappings: Provide test plugs or valved tappings at each pump, automatic control valve and wherever else shown on the drawings.

2.29 PRESSURE GAUGES

GeneralStandard: Bourdon tube type to AS 1349.

Scale range: Full scale between 130% and 200% of maximum working pressure.

Construction:

- Case: Glass filled nylon. Minimum diameter 100 mm.

- Lens: UV stabilised polycarbonate.

- Dial: UV stabilised polycarbonate.

- Indicating pointer: Adjustable.

- Configuration: Direct mounting, bottom entry.

- Bourdon tube material: Stainless steel for hot water systems. Phosphor bronze for other services.

InstallationGeneral: Mount gauges vertically and in locations free from vibration. Provide gauge line connection cocks. If necessary, eliminate needle fluctuations caused by pressure fluctuations, by either of the following:

- An orifice or restrictor.

- A capillary tube pressure pulse damper.

Pressure gauge connections: For gauges not permanently connected, seal outlets of isolating valves with flared seal cap nuts.

2.30 THERMOMETERS

Dial thermometersType: Mercury in steel.

Accuracy: Within ± 1% of full scale deflection or better.

Construction:

- Case: Glass filled nylon. Minimum diameter 100 mm.



- Lens: UV stabilised polycarbonate.

- Dial: UV stabilised polycarbonate.

- Indicating pointer: Adjustable.

- Bulb: Grade 316 stainless steel.

- Configuration: Direct mounting, bottom entry.

Installation: Install thermometers vertically, in locations free from vibration, with the bulb in a thermometer well.

2.31 SENSING POINTS

Test plugsSelection: Suitable for the service fluid and up to the maximum system pressures and temperatures.

Material: Machined brass hexagon body with nordel synthetic rubber cores and gasketed brass hexagon screw cap.

Installation: Screwed into sockets welded or brazed to pipes and extended above insulation.

Thermometer pocketsArrangement: Arrange for use with glass stem thermometers. Locate so thermometer bulb or sensing tip is close to the centre of the pipe.

Construction: Use the same material as the pipe. Weld or braze to pipes. Fill pockets with conductive medium.

Length: Extended above insulation.

Pipe enlargement: If thermometer pocket would otherwise decrease the pipe cross sectional area by more than 25%, provide a length of larger diameter pipe to mount the pocket.

Thermometer wellsType: Stainless steel, separable type that enables the sensing element to be withdrawn without draining the system.

Installation: Screw wells into a boss welded to the pipe, to suit the installed sensing element and extended above insulation. Fill wells with conductive medium.

2.32 WATER FLOW MEASUREMENT

Pitot type sensorsType: Low loss pitot type averaging sensor, with 2 flared isolating valves for connection of pressure lines.

Material: Stainless steel.

Installation: Conform to the manufacturer’s recommendation for installation, connection and valving. Provide manufacturers recommended straight lengths of pipe upstream and downstream of tapping point. Mount in the piping using an adaptor bushing and welding boss.

Accuracy: Within ± 1.5% over the range of flow anticipated.

Stability: Within ± 0.125% over five years.

Repeatability: ± 0.1%.

Marking: Provide a stamped tag showing normal, maximum and minimum flows, pipe size, serial number and related data.

Flow metersGeneral: Graduated meters incorporating variable pulsation dampening control, integral equalising valve, 2 bleed valves, and a direct reading scale linear to flow rate. Provide nylon connecting hoses suitable for a pressure of 1030 kPa.



Function: To read directly the flow rate in the pipe with a scale appropriate to the expected flow rate.

Venturi non-return valveVenturi non-return valve: Provide VICTAULIC Series 779 venturi check valves as documented.

Installation: Install to VICTAULIC recommendations. Connect differential pressure sensor of other documented device to the integral pressure tappings.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

GeneralRequirement: Install piping in straight lines at uniform grades with no sags. Arrange to prevent air locks. Provide sufficient VICTAULIC couplings and isolating valves to allow removal of piping and fittings for maintenance or replacement of plant.

Layout: Follow the line of walls, ceilings, etc., and include all necessary offsets and arrange to avoid interference with the building or other services.

Arrangement: Arrange and support piping so that it remains free from vibrations whilst permitting necessary movements. Minimise the number of joints.

Spacing: Provide at least 50 mm clear between pipes, flanges, unions and couplings and between these and building elements, additional to insulation.

Dissimilar metals: Join dissimilar metals with fittings of electrolytically compatible material and as follows:

- Flanges: Provide insulating flange kit.

ConnectionsRequirement: Arrange connections to plant to permit dismantling of the plant without disturbing other pipes and to permit removal of the plant without cutting or removal of the piping, or cutting or damaging building elements. Provide VICTAULIC couplings at each pipeline component requiring removal for inspection or maintenance. Make all connections to plant by VICTAULIC couplings.

Hydraulic separation of componentsRequirement: Install pipeline components to manufacturer's recommendations and the following:

- Pump discharge to check valve: ≥ 5 diameters of straight pipe. The flexible connection (if used) and reducer (if used) may be included in calculating this length.

- Before pump suction: Provide a VICTAULIC Suction Diffuser to create straight flow.

AccessibilityGeneral: To ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE in 0171 General requirements.

3.2 INSTALLATION - VICTAULIC MECHANICAL JOINTING SYSTEMS

GeneralInstallers: Use only installation personnel trained by VICTAULIC certified trainer.

Training of installation personnel: On site, by a VICTAULIC certified trainer representative who is a direct employee of VICTAULIC including training in the use of grooving tools, application of groove, and product installation.

Manufacturer’s recommendations: Install in accordance with manufacturer’s latest recommendations. Follow the instructions listed in the latest published Field Installation Handbooks.

Pipe Preparation: Provide piping grooved on machines supplied by VICTAULIC or machines meeting VICTAULIC specifications. Use tools of the correct size for the application and in accordance with the VICTAULIC recommendations.



Joints: Install couplings in the neutral position at ambient temperature to minimise stress due to expansion and contraction of the pipe.

Pipe ends: Clean and free from indentations, projections and roll marks in the area from pipe end to groove.

Completion of coupling installation: When visual metal-to-metal contact is reached.

3.3 CLEANING

External preparationGeneral: Remove scale, rust, burrs and grease and make sure that surfaces are clean and dry.

Protection: During construction, prevent the entry of foreign matter into the piping system by temporarily sealing the open ends of pipes and valves with purpose-made covers of pressed steel or rigid plastic.

3.4 SUPPORTS

Support systemsGeneral: Provide hangers, brackets, saddles, clips, and support system components, incorporating provisions for adjustment of spacing, alignment, grading and load distribution. Support pipework from associated equipment or building structure. Support valves, strainers and major line fittings so that no load is placed on adjacent pipes or transmitted to them during operation and maintenance.

Support type: Proprietary metallic-coated steel channel section with clamps and hangers sized to match external diameter of pipe being supported.

Vertical pipes: Provide anchors and guides to maintain long pipes in position, and supports to balance the mass of the pipe and its contents.

Saddles: Saddle type supports may only be used for pipes no more than DN 25.

Dissimilar metals: If pipe and support materials are dissimilar, provide industrial grade electrically non-conductive material securely bonded to the pipe to separate them. Provide fixings of electrolytically compatible material.

Uninsulated pipes: Clamp piping supports directly to pipes, subject to electrical isolation of dissimilar metals.

Insulated pipes:

- Spacers: Provide spacers at least as thick as the insulation between piping supports and pipes. Extend either side of the support by at least 20 mm.

- Spacer material: Rigid insulation material of sufficient strength to support the piping and suitable for the temperature application.

- Vapour barriers: For cold pipes, apply aluminium foil tape over the circumference of the spacer to form a vapour barrier. Fit to spacer before installation of the bracket on the pipe.

- Metal sheathing: Provide a 0.55 mm thick metallic-coated steel band between the aluminium foil tape and the support for the full width of the spacer.

Support spacingFerrous pipes: To AS 4041 Table 3.28.2.

Copper pipes: To AS 4809 Table 6.2.

Other non-ferrous pipe: To AS/NZS 3500.1 Table 5.6.4.

VICTAULIC pipe systems: Provide a support within 1 m of each coupling and in accordance with VICTAULIC Field Installation Handbooks.



Hanger size tableOutside diameter of pipe or sheathing (mm)

Minimum hanger diameter (mm): Light series

Minimum hanger diameter (mm): Heavy series

< 20 6 6

≥ 20, < 35 10 10

≥ 35, < 65 12 12

≥ 65, < 120 12 16

≥ 120, < 220 16 16

≥ 220, < 275 16 20

≥ 275, < 325 20 24

≥ 325, < 410 24 30

3.5 EXPANSION AND COMPACTION

GeneralRequirement: VICTAULIC Flexible couplings, pipe anchors, offsets and pipe guides to accommodate expansion and contraction, and to minimise the transmission vibration and noise to building structures. If sufficient flexibility cannot be achieved with standard VICTAULIC couplings, provide additional flexibility using VICTAULIC Style 155 Expansion Joints.

Expansion jointsSelection:

- DN 50 to DN 150: VICTAULIC Style 150 Mover packless, gasketed, type with grooved end telescoping body, suitable for axial end movement to 80 mm at up to 2400 kPa.

- DN 20 and larger: VICTAULIC Style 155 expansion joint consisting of a series of grooved end nipples joined with flexible-type couplings. Provide the number of couplings or nipples used in the joint to suit the joint movement and expansion required.

Gaskets: Provide gasket style, and elastomeric material and grade, suitable for the documented service.

Anchors and guides: Locate anchors and guides to VICTAULIC recommendations. Weld or securely clamp anchors to bare pipe. If limitations in the strength of structures prevent the use of expansion devices and anchors, arrange piping to move in lateral and linear directions (e.g. at bends) while not deviating from gradients.

Flexible connectionsGeneral: Minimise the transmission of vibration and noise through the piping. Isolate vibrating sources as follows:

- Connections to major plant items: Provide 3 VICTAULIC Flexible couplings.

- Elsewhere: VICTAULIC Flexible couplings or flexible reinforced nylon hose.



Flexible couplings: Use in locations where vibration attenuation and stress relief are required. Flexible couplings may be used in lieu of flexible connectors at equipment connections. Provide three couplings for each connector, placed in close proximity to the vibration source.

3.6 SLEEVES

GeneralLocation: Provide sleeves that permit normal pipe movement through walls, floors, and other building elements.

Cover platesGeneral: Where exposed to view provide cover plates fixed to the pipe or insulation sheathing and free to move with respect to sleeve and building surface.

Material: Non-ferrous metal, finished to match the pipe, or of stainless steel, close fitting and firmly fixed in place.

Cover plate sizes tableNominal pipe size, DN Cover plate diameter

< 20 65 mm

≥ 20, < 50 100 mm

≥ 50 50 mm larger than pipe

3.7 JOINTS

GeneralRequirement: Minimise the number of joints.

Demountable jointsRequirement: Locate as follows:

- At connections to mechanically cleanable heat transfer vessels and pumps.

- At maintenance locations.

Pipes ≥ DN 25: VICTAULIC couplings.

Flanged jointsRequirement: Provide flanges only where required for connection to equipment supplied with flanged connections.

Flanges: Provide VICTAULIC Vic-Flange adapter and VICTAULIC coupling.

Bolting: To AS 2129 Appendix C and AS 2528.

- Material:

- Corrosive environments: Material with equivalent corrosion resistance to, and compatible with, the flanges.

- Non corrosive environments: Zinc-plated steel.

Flange jointing material: Preformed proprietary type at least 0.8 mm thick.

Installation: Install flanges square with the run of pipe and aligned parallel to each other. Do not correct misalignment by bolting.



Screwed jointsGeneral: To AS ISO 7.1. Do not provide long screws or barrel nipples. Seal threads of screwed connections with degreased PTFE tape or a thread sealing compound.

3.8 DRAINS, VENTS AND GRADING

DrainsWater systems: Provide dirt pockets with valved drains to the bottom of riser piping and as necessary to drain liquids completely from piping and permit cleaning. To permit access to the full bore of the pipe for cleaning, provide a blank flange or screwed cap at the bottom of the dirt pocket matching the jointing system and pipe size on the rest of the piping.

Open piping systems: Arrange piping and equipment including drain lines so that the system can be fully drained with no undrainable (dead) sections except traps.

Other drains: Provide drains to drip trays, automatic air vents and equipment requiring routine draining.

Drain size: ≥ DN 20 and to the Drain size table or to match the equipment drain size, if larger.

Drain points: Pipe drains to discharge points via air breaks.

Air inlet points for draining systems: Provide vents for admitting air at high points in the system.

Drain size tableNominal size of pipe to be drained, DN Nominal size of drain and valve,

DN (minimum)

> 50, ≤ 100 20

> 100, ≤ 150 25

> 150, ≤ 300 32

> 300 50

Air release ventsVent type: Provide manual vents except where automatic vents are documented.

Location: Provide 15 mm minimum size air release vents at the following locations in water systems:

- High points of the system.

- Sections of the piping in which air may collect.

- Upstream from each item of heat exchange equipment.

Water system risers: Provide a 150 mm high riser set vertically from the pipe and fabricated from the same diameter and material as the pipe. Provide an automatic air vent at the top of the riser.

GradingWater systems: Grade to rise in the direction of flow to points of air venting, except where the water piping is exposed in a run with other services, in which case run the water piping to the same grade as the other services.

- Minimum grade: 1 in 200.

3.9 UNDERGROUND PIPING – METAL



Proximity to other servicesGeneral: Separate underground piping from electrical cables and gas pipes, by at least 300 mm.

InstallationPipe underlay: Bed piping on a continuous underlay of bedding material, at least 75 mm thick after compaction. Grade the underlay evenly to the gradient of the piping.

Bedding material: Sand free from material retained on a 13.2 mm sieve.

Chases: If necessary, form chases to prevent projections such as sockets and flanges from bearing on the trench bottom or underlay.

Other services: Separate underground piping from electrical cables and other services by ≥ 300 mm.

Pipe surroundsGeneral: Place the material in the pipe surround in layers less than 200 mm loose thickness and compact without damaging or displacing the piping.

Protection: Lay continuously concrete tiles more than 25 mm thick, or PVC tape at least 3 mm thick, in the overlay, 50 to 75 mm clear of the piping, for the length of the piping.

Warning tape: During backfilling lay plastic warning tape 300 mm above buried piping, for the full length of the piping.

- Type: Minimum 100 mm width.

ValvesInstall in underground control boxes.

Corrosion protectionProtection: Either encase piping in continuous PVC-U watertight pipe or provide continuous wrapping over all pipe and fittings using proprietary petroleum taping material installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.10 TESTING

Completion testsCold water: To AS/NZS 3500.1 Section 17.

Wastewater: To AS/NZS 3500.2 Section 13.

Pressure piping as defined by AS 4041: Hydrostatic test.

Condensate drains from cooling coils: Hydrostatic testing is not required.

Hydrostatic testingPreparation for testing: Isolate items of equipment not designed to withstand test pressures. Leave pipe joints exposed to enable observation during tests. Secure pipes and fittings in position to prevent movement during tests. Restrain expansion bellows.

Water pre-treatment: Conform to 0753 Water treatment. For steel piping, introduce corrosion inhibiting chemicals. Use chemicals from a water treatment specialist in conformance with the specialist’s instructions and under the specialist’s supervision. Leave pre-treated water in the system until the system is ready for chemical cleaning and flushing.

Procedure: Test completed piping systems including equipment designed to withstand test pressures. Isolate equipment not designed to withstand the test pressure.

Test criteria: No leaks or loss of pressure over the test period after taking account of changes in ambient temperature.

Test pressures: To AS 4041.



3.11 COMPLETION

Corrective actionRequirement: Remove and replace any improperly installed products.

4 SELECTIONS

4.1 PIPING

Piping scheduleProperty P1 P2 P3

Service

Material

Class

4.2 HOT WATER PANEL RADIATORS

Hot water panel radiator scheduleProperty R1 R2 R3

Location

Type

Nominal width (mm)

Nominal height (mm)

Minimum heat output (watts): At room temperature (°C)

Minimum heat output (watts): At water entering temperature (°C)

Minimum heat output (watts): At water leaving temperature (°C)


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