Wednesday 5 September 2007

Method of Statement For Duct Installation, Insulation& Leak Testing


TABLE OF CONTENTS


1.        Scope of Work………………………………………………………………………………Page No
2.        Reference…………………………………………………………………………….……..Page No
3.        Responsibilities.................................................................................................................Page No
4.       Control Measures………..………………………………………………..…………....Page No      5.       Sequence of Activities………………………………………………………………..……..Page No
6.       Duct  Leak Test…………………………………………………………………………… Page No
7.       Attachment……………………………………………………………………………………Page No

            * JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
            * SATIP
            * SAIC
           
             



1.               Scope of Work


1.1  This method statement explains the procedure of duct works, including the duct installation, insulation, fixing of ducts accessories and duct leakage testing (Light Test).

2.            Reference


2.1  Approved Drawings

2.2  Manufacturer’s Catalogues, Vendor Drawing
2.3   General Specifications for HVAC System
2.4  Material Submission for HVAC Equipment / Materials
                                     

3.            Responsibilities


3.1  Mechanical / HVAC Engineer
    
·         He shall be overall responsible for the complete activity including, but not  limited to:

3.1.1 Assigning workman crew
3.1.2 Sequence of activities to be carried out for the work as per this Method
         Statement.
3.1.3 Stage inspection & surveillance
3.1.4 Notification to client engineer for inspection and daily commissioning activities.
3.1.5 Provide day to day guidance and delegate works as necessary.
3.1.6 Ensure that the equipment and tools required for carrying out the test are
         available, maintained and  used in safe manner.
3.1.7 Produce all necessary records for the confirmation of testing works completed
         And pass to QC inspector as required.

3.2 Mechanical/HVAC Supervisor

·         He shall be overall responsible for the activity including, but not limited to:

3.2.1      Assigning worksman crew.
3.2.2      Sequence of activities to be carried out for the work.
3.2.3      Ensure the quality levels are maintained.
3.2.4      Ensure that the equipment and tools required for carrying out the test are
available, maintained and used in safe manner.

                        3.3  QA/QC Inspector
                             
                         3.3.1 Maintain records of quality control ckeck sheets / report formats for the site
                                  Tests and inspection.
                         3.3.2 Carry out surveillance so as to ensure that the personel are working i accor-
                                   Dance with the approved standards.

                          3.3.3 Assurances of approved methods are being used for testing and material
                           receipt inspection.
                           3.3.4 Verification of material approval and vendor certification.

4.               Control Measures

4.1  Quality Control

4.1.1      Ensure availability of latest released for construction drawings and specifications.
4.1.2      Ensure the tools/equipment used for testing & commissioning purpose is calibrated and certificates available.

4.2  Safety

4.2.1      All equipment and accessories have been certified for their capacity
And integrity.
4.2.2      Safety and risk assessment shall be performed for every job or task,
which has potential for harm.
                                     4.2.3 All personnel are issued with Personal Protective Equipment with FRC.


5.            Sequence of Activities


5.1 Handling and Storage of Ducts
                 
                    5.1.1 Unload the duct by hand/loader and store the duct inside the
                             Respective buildings or workshop area.

5.2 Primary Step

                   5.2.1 Check approval of working drawings.
                   5.2.2 Check site clearance for work.
                   5.2.3 Check wall/slab opening as per approved drawings.
                   5.2.4 Notify to client for inspection of receiving factory made duct.
                   5.2.5 Assembled the fabricated ducts at site with consultant/quality
                            Official for correctness of construction.

5.3 Installation & Insulation of Duct

                   5.3.1 For Internal Concealed Duct, Mark the routing of the ducts and install
                            GI threaded rod and supports.
                   5.3.2 Install the factory made Duct as per IFC drawing.
                   5.3.3 Seal the duct joints with approved sealant.
                   5.3.4 Apply sealant outside of the duct between the gap and corner and also
                            Apply inside of the duct (wherever it’s possible).
                   5.3.5 Stick self-adhesive aluminum alloy sticker pins (1 pin/0.16 sq. m.) to
                            The bare duct firmly.
                   5.3.6 Paste the bonding adhesive glue on the bare duct.
                   5.3.7 All joints to be insulate after completion of duct leak test (lightning test)
                   5.3.8 Approved fiber glass insulation shall be fixed firmly on the duct.
                   5.3.9 Insulation shall be overlapped by at least 100mm and shall be
                           Fastened with 65mm wide aluminum foil tape and tape shall be
                           Overlapped by 15mm.
                  5.3.10 tight insulation with aluminum band.
                  5.3.11 Duct shall be clean and all open ends shall be covered in a suitable
                             Manner to prevent from dust and debris.
                  5.3.12 for internal exposed duct, same procedure shall be followed, and
                             Approved seal coating with glass cloth covering shall be applied after
                             Insulation.
                  5.3.13 for external exposed duct, same procedure shall be followed, and
                             Approved aluminum cladding (jacketing) shall be applied after
                             Insulation.

5.4 Installation of Ducting Accessories, Access Doors, Dampers, Air Inlet & Outlet
      Devices.

                  5.4.1 Check the dimension and location of the wall/slab/ceiling opening as
                           Per the vendor drawings wherever necessary.
                  5.4.2 Install access doors as per the approved drawing. (Beside each MVD
                           And FD). The VCD, fire dampers, access doors, door grilles, test holes
                           And fresh air intakes shall be installed only after the inspection of
                           Material as per SAES.
                  5.4.3 Install the grilles & diffusers properly as per IFC drawings.
                  5.4.4 Install flexible duct with necessary support as per the IFC drawings.
                  5.4.5 Connect the both ends of the flexible duct with stainless steel clamp.
5.4.6      Fix. The louver, grilles and diffusers as per drawing.

6.         Inspection
                                   
                                6.1 Duct Leak Test
                                    
                                    6.1.1 Light test shall be performed to determine that all joints are leak proof
                                            And it will be performed by passing a lamp having a power rating of not
                                            Less than 500 watts. (Selection of 500w in normal HVAC installation
                                           Practice).
                                   
                                     6.1.2 Light Power rating not less than 500 watts, selection of 500 watts
                                                Lightning shall be cover only 10 sq. m. ducting area. Additional
                                                 L\lights will be provided if the duct area is more than 10 sq. m.

                                    6.1.3 The insulation of ducts can be carried out before light test,
                                               But the joints should be free in order to be tested before insulation.

                                     6.1.4 The test can be performed part by part according to the site condition.

                                     6.1.5  Insert the light inside the duct inspected, move the light as near as
                                               Possible in each transverse joint, for the case of smaller duct, flood by
                                          Light each straight duct of 6 meters minimum length, then visual
                                          Inspection shall be performed from outside the perimeter joint to
                                          Determine the leak.

                                    6.1.6 On witness inspection, further activity shall be proceeded to conduct
                                              Outright corrective action to seal the identified leaks.

                                    6.1.7 The inspection shall be recorded and signed by the client inspector for
                                          Record reference.

                        6.2 Final Inspection.

                                          6.2.1 Ensured that all ventilation duct work shall be carried out in
                                                   Accordance with job specification and standards.
                                          6.2.2 Red line mark-ups and as built drawing to be prepared
                                                   Incorporating the modifications if any for the installed ducting
                                                   Layout.
                                           6.2.3 Final inspection to be made for installation of all ventilation ducts
                                                    Work.

  
   7.    Attachment

·         JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
·         SATIP-K-001-03 (HVAC Metal Duct System)
·         SAIC-K-4008 (Duct Hangers and Supports Receiving Inspection, Metal Ducts Receiving Inspection, Duct Insulation Receiving Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4009 (Air Terminal Devices & Flexible Connector Receiving Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4010 (Fire Damper Receiving Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4011 ( Storage, Handling and Preservation)
·         SAIC-K-4012 (Duct Hangers and Supports including fasteners, etc.)
·         SAIC-K-4013 (Metal Duct Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4014 (Grease Duct (Serving Type I hood or as applicable) Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4015 ( Duct Insulation Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4016 (Duct Accessories Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4017 (Air Terminal Devices & Flexible Connector Inspection)
·         SAIC-K-4018 (Fire Damper Inspection)
·         SATR-K-4001 (Fire Damper Functional Test)
                           



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