CLIENT

PROJECT CONTRACTOR

RIYADH METRO
Package 3 (Lines 4, 5 & 6)
Insulation Application Principles
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CJV Organization:
Author Checked Reviewed Approved
Changyoung Cho Piotr Konopka Eduardo Borrell Jose Martinez Salazar
Installation PM MEP Design Manager Design Manager Project Manager

FAST Organization:
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DOCUMENT CHANGE RECORD

Revision Date Change Description Author

AA 19-05-2017 Creation Changyoung Cho
AB 24-06-2017 Amendment as per RAMPED comments Changyoung Cho

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PURPOSE 4
2 SCOPE 4
3 USAGE RESPONSIBILITY 4
4 REQUIREMENTS 4
5 STANDARD / CODES /REGULATIONS 4
6 REFERENCES, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 5
6.1 Abbreviations 5

7 PART 1 – PIPING INSULATION 6

8 PART 2 – DUCTING INSULATON APPLICATIONS 7
8.1 Applications of Mineral Fibre Insulation 8
8.2 Definition of Mineral Fibre Insulation and Cladding types 8

9 PART 3 – EQUIPMENT INSULATION 10

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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to define the principles for the application of insulation materials across
Riyadh Metro Project Package 3.

2 SCOPE
This document addresses the principles to be applied on lines 4, 5 and 6 of Riyadh Metro.

3 USAGE RESPONSIBILITY
This report shall be referred to by the persons responsible for the preparation of mechanical, public health,
insulation and other associated shop drawings as well as relevant sub-contractors.

4 REQUIREMENTS
ID Reference
[R01] Vol. 2.3, WPS 3.02 15081
[R02] Vol. 2.3, WPS 3.02 15082
[R03] Vol. 2.3, WPS 3.02 15083
[R04] M3-DJV-ESP-EME00-GEN-000002 rev. AB

5 STANDARD / CODES /REGULATIONS

ID Reference Title
[S01] ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
[S02] Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless
ASTM A 666
Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
[S03] ASTM C 195 Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulating Cement.
[S04] Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Hydraulic-Setting Thermal
ASTM C 449/C 449 M
Insulating and Finishing Cement.
[S05] Standard Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for
ASTM C 450
NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging.
[S06] Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal
ASTM C 533
Insulation.
[S07] Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular
ASTM C 534
Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form.
[S08] ASTM C 547 Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Pipe Insulation.
[S09] Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Blanket Thermal Insulation for
ASTM C 553
Commercial and Industrial Applications.
[S10] Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Block and Board Thermal
ASTM C 612
Insulation.
[S11] BS 4508 Thermally insulated underground pipelines.
[S12] MIL-A-3316 C Adhesives, Fire-Resistant, Thermal Insulation.
[S13] MIL-C-19565 C Coating Compound, Thermal Insulation Pipe Covering.

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[S14] Cloth, Glass; Tape, Textile Glass; And Thread, Glass And Wire-
MIL-C-20079 H
Reinforced Glass.
[S15] M3-DJV-ESP-EME00- Chilled water and Condensate Drain water piping system.
GEN-000002
[S16] SBC 601 Saudi Building Code – Energy Conservation

6 REFERENCES, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 Abbreviations
Abbr. Definition
CHW Chilled Water
EAD General Exhaust Duct
FAJ Field Applied Jacket
KED Range Hood
RAD Return Air Duct
RJD Reject Air Duct
SAD Supply Air Duct
SED Smoke Exhaust Duct

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7 PART 1 – PIPING INSULATION
Sub-
Item System/
Item Application/Area
# Application
#
Exposed:
Hydronic Distribution
- Chilled Water Piping
3 3. Fire-Resistant Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-
density 64 kg/m ,
Size: ≤32mm: t=25mm
40-150mm: t= 38mm
(Runouts<50mm:t =25mm)
≥150 : t=50mm
Mineral-Fibre
7.10 (Internal<150mm:t =25mm)
Insulation
Flat surfaces: t=50mm
- Domestic Hot Water
All size: 38mm thick
- Condensing Pipe
external
Size: <32mm: t = 25mm
40-50mm: t=38mm
>50mm: t=50mm
Embedded in concrete /
directly under roof slab:
Piping - Refrigerant Piping
7.0
Insulation All size: 19mm thick
- Domestic Hot water
within wall: 13mm thick Elastomeric
7.20
- Horizontal rainwater
piping:
Under roof slab: 13mm
thick
- Condensate drain:
within wall: 13mm thick
- Diesel Engine
coolant
All size: 25mm thick
FAJ: Aluminium
3 Calcium
Density: 35kg/m
7.30
- Diesel Engine
Exhaust
Pipe All size: 2 layer
50mm
FAJ: Stainless Steel
Prefabricated
Valves & Fittings
7.40 3 in preforming insulation to cover valves, elbows,
Density: 24kg/m
Fitting Covers
Material Material Specification Accessories & Attachments Remarks
1. Preformed Pipe Insulation: Comply with
ASTM C 547, Type 1, with factory-applied, all-
purpose, vapour-retarder jacket.
2. Blanket Insulation: Comply with ASTM C 553,
- For CHW outdoor: all pipe
Type II, without facing.
size 50mm
- All exposed and internal
3316C in the following classes and grades:
piping and in machine room
a. Class 1, Grade A for bonding glass cloth and
Aluminium Cladding
tape to unfaced glass-fibre insulation, for sealing
(0.6mm thickness) finished
edges of glass-fibre insulation, cloth to unfaced
is required.
glass-fibre insulation.
- Pre-insulated pipe for
b. Class 2, Grade A for bonding glass-fibre
Underground application as
insulation to metal surfaces.
per B.S. 4508.
- If the thickness of the
4. Vapour-Retarder Mastics: Fire- and water-
insulation in the “Application
resistant, vapour-retarder mastic for indoor A. Glass Cloth and Tape: Comply with MIL-C-
/ Area” column is not
applications. Comply with MIL-C-19565C, Type II. 20079H, Type I for cloth and Type II for tape.
available in the market,
5. Mineral-Fibre Insulating Cements: Comply with Woven glass-fibre fabrics, plain weave, pre-sized
select the next higher
ASTM C 195. a minimum of 8 oz./sq. yd. (270 g/sq. m).
thickness of insulation
6. Mineral-Fibre, Hydraulic-Setting Insulating and 1. Tape Width:4 inches (100 mm)
Finishing Cement: Comply with ASTM C 449/C
449M. B. Bands: 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide, in one of the
following materials compatible with jacket:
Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-rubber 1. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 304;
materials. Comply with ASTM C 534, Type I for 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) thick.
tubular materials and Type II for sheet materials. 2. Galvanised Steel: 0.005 inch (0.13 mm)
Flexible 2
Thermal Conductivity factor of 0.036 W/m .K, thick.
For outdoor Aluminium
3. Aluminium: 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
Maximum water permeability of 0.09 ㎍ m/NH Cladding (0.6mm thickness)
Thermal 4. Brass: 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) thick.
1. Adhesive: As recommended by insulation finish is required.
Insulation 5. Nickel-Copper Alloy: 0.005 inch (0.13 mm)
material manufacturer. thick.
2. Ultraviolet-Protective Coating: As
recommended by insulation manufacturer. C. Wire: thick. 0.080-inch (2.0-mm), nickel-copper
alloy: 0.062-inch (1.6-mm), soft-annealed,
galvanised steel.
For exterior FAJ: Stainless
Preformed pipe sections of non-combustible,
steel 0.6mm thickness /
inorganic, hydrous calcium silicate with a no
Silicate Aluminium Cladding 0.6mm
asbestos fibrous reinforcement. Comply with
Insulation thickness.
ASTM C 533, Type I.
FAJ: Field Applied Jacket
Comply with ASTM C 450 for dimensions used FAJ: Stainless steel 0.6mm
thermal
thickness / Aluminium Cladding
Insulating
tees, and flanges. 0.6mm thickness).
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8 PART 2 – DUCTING INSULATON APPLICATIONS

Sub-
Item System/
Item Application/Area Material Material Specification Accessories & Attachments Remarks
# Application
#

Exposed/Outdoor Glass Fibres bonded with a thermosetting

Stainless steel jacket in
Ducting - SA & RA : Mineral-Fibre resin. Comply with ASTM C 612, Type IB,
exposed;
50mm thick Board Thermal without facing and with all-service jacket
8.10 Aluminium cladding in
FA: 25mm thick Insulation manufactured from kraft paper, reinforcing
3 mechanical room Area
Density: 48kg/m scrim, aluminium foil, and vinyl film.

A. Glass Cloth and Tape: Comply with MIL-C-

Indoor/ Exposed to Glass Fibres bonded with a thermosetting 20079H, Type I for cloth and Type II for tape. Stainless steel jacket in
see; Concealed Mineral-Fibre resin. Comply with ASTM C 553, Type II, without Woven glass-Fibre fabrics, plain weave, pressed a exposed;
Ducting Blanket facing and with all-service jacket manufactured minimum of 270 g/sq. m
8.20 Aluminium cladding (0.6mm
SA & RA : 50mm thick Thermal from kraft paper, reinforcing scrim, aluminium 1. Tape Width:100 mm thickness) in
FA: 25mm thick Insulation foil, and vinyl film. (refer to section 10.1 for B. Bands: 19 mm, in one of the following
3 mechanical room Area
Density: 24kg/m details) materials compatible with jacket:
1. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 304;
0.5 mm thick.
2. Galvanised Steel: 0.13 mm thick.
Ducting
3. Aluminium: 0.18 mm thick.
8.0 Insulation Indoor / Exposed to Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-rubber 4. Brass: 0.25 mm thick.
see; concealed materials. Comply with ASTM C 534, Type II for 5. Nickel-Copper Alloy: 0.13 mm thick.
ducting, SA & RA : 19 sheet materials. Thermal Conductivity factor of C. Wire: thick.2.0-mm, nickel-copper alloy; 1.6-
2
mm thick, FA : 13 mm 0.036 W/m .K, Maximum water permeability of mm, soft-
Flexible
8.30 thick 0.09 ㎍ m/NH annealed, galvanised steel.
Elastomeric
Cladding: Indoor 1. Adhesive: As recommended by insulation D. Adhesive-Attached Anchor Pins and Speed
exposed 0.4 mm thick, material manufacturer. Washers:
External exposed: 0.9 2. Ultraviolet-Protective Coating: As Galvanised steel plate, pin, and washer
mm thick. recommended by insulation manufacturer manufactured for attachment to duct and
plenum with adhesive. Pin length sufficient for
sulation thickness indicated.

Flat-, curved-, and grooved-block sections of Stainless steel (0.6mm

Rectangular, range-
Calcium non-combustible, inorganic, hydrous calcium thickness) jacket in exposed
hood exhaust ducts.
8.40 Silicate silicate with a non-asbestos fibrous aluminium cladding (0.6mm
1 layer 50mm
3 Insulation: reinforcement. Comply with ASTM C 533, Type thickness) in
Density: 35kg/m
I. mechanical room Area

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8.1 Applications of Mineral Fibre Insulation

Indoor Concealed Indoor Exposed Mech./Elec./Tech. Room Outdoor
System Remarks
#
Insulation Vapour retarder Cladding Insulation Vapour retarder Cladding Insulation Vapour retarder Cladding Insulation Vapour retarder Cladding

1 Supply Air Duct Type 01 Yes No Type 01 Yes Type 10 Type 01 Yes Type 11 Type 03 Yes Type 11

2 Return Air Duct Type 01 Yes No Type 01 Yes Type 10 Type 01 Yes Type 11 Type 03 Yes Type 11

3 Un‐Treadted Fresh Air Duct NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

4 Treated Fresh Air Duct Type 04 No No Type 04 No Type 10 Type 04 No Type 11 Type 03 No Type 11

5 Range Hood Type 05 No No Type 05 No Type 10 Type 05 No Type 11 Type 05 No Type 11

6 General Exhaust Duct NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Smoke Extract Duct

7 Type 06 No No Type 06 No Type 10 Type 06 No Type 11 Type 07 No Type 11 If SED is used as RJD
SED / RJD
Smoke Extract Duct
8 Type 07 Yes No Type 07 Yes Type 10 Type 07 Yes Type 11 Type 08 Yes Type 11 If SED is used as RAD/SAD
SED / RAD
Duct is fire rated. No insulation
9 SED (Dedicated for Smoke only) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
is needed

8.2 Definition of Mineral Fibre Insulation and Cladding types

(Mineral‐Fibre Blanket thermal insulation)
Type 01 50 mm thick, 24 kg/m3 Glass Fiber bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C553, Type II, without facing and with and with all‐service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforced scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
(Mineral‐Fibre Board thermal insulation)
Type 02 50 mm thick, 24 kg/m3 Glass Fiber bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C621, Type IB, without facing and with and with all‐service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforced scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
(Mineral‐Fibre Board thermal insulation)
Type 03 50 mm thick, 48 kg/m3 Glass Fiber bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C621, Type IB, without facing and with and with all‐service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforced scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
(Mineral‐Fibre Blanket thermal insulation)
Type 04 25 mm thick, 24 kg/m3 Glass Fiber bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C553, Type II, without facing and with and with all‐service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforced scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
(Calcium Silicate insulation)
Type 05 50 mm thick, 35 kg/m3 Flat‐curved, and grooved‐block sections of non‐combustible, inorganic, hydrous calcium silicate with a non‐asbestos fibrous reinforcement.
Comply with ASTM C 533, type I.
(Rockwool Blanket thermal insulation)
Type 06 25 mm thick, 35 kg/m3 Rockwool bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C553/ ASTM C665 without facing and with and with all‐service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforced scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
(Rockwool Blanket thermal insulation)
Type 07 50 mm thick, 64 kg/m3 Rockwool bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C553/ ASTM C665 without facing and with and with all‐service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforced scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.

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(Rockwool Board thermal insulation)

Type 08 50 mm thick, 64 kg/m3 Rockwool bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C621, without facing and with and with all‐service jacket manufactured from kraft paper, reinforced scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.
Type 09 Not used.

Type 10 Stainless Steel (0.6mm thickness) cladding as per approved material

Type 11 Aluminium (0.6mm thickness) cladding as per approved material

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9 PART 3 – EQUIPMENT INSULATION

Piping, Ducting & Equipment Insulation Matrix -Stations & External

Sub-
Item System/
Item Application/Area Material Material Specification Accessories & Attachments Remarks
# Application
#
A. Glass Cloth and Tape: Comply with MIL-C-
20079H, Type I for cloth and Type II for tape.
Woven glass-fibre fabrics, plain weave, presized a
minimum of 270 g/sq. m
1. Tape Width: 100 mm

B. Bands:19 mm wide, in one of the following

materials compatible with jacket:
1. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 304; 0.5
o
1. Operating Temperature: 13 to 60 C (55 to mm thick
140 F) 2. Galvanized Steel:0.13 mm thick.
2. Insulation Material: Cellular glass, with 3. Aluminium: 0.18 mm thick
jacket 4. Brass: 0.25 mm thick.
3. Insulation Thickness: as recommended in 5. Nickel-Copper Alloy: 0.13 mm thick.
Hot water storage Cellular Foam
9.10 ASHRAE 90.1
Tank & Vessel Glass
4. Field-Applied Jacket: Aluminium. C. Wire: 2.0-mm, nickel-copper alloy; 1.6-mm,
a. Aluminium Thickness: 1.0 mm soft-annealed, stainless steel; or 1.6-mm, soft
b. Corrugation Dimension: 64 by 16 mm. annealed, galvanized steel.
5. Vapour Retarder Required: None.
Equipment 6. Finish: None. D. Adhesive-Attached Anchor Pins and
9.0
Insulation Speed Washers: Galvanized steel plate, pin and
washer manufactured for attachment to duct and
plenum with adhesive. Pin length sufficient for
insulation thickness indicated.
1. Adhesive: Recommended by the anchor pin
manufacturer as appropriate for surface
temperatures of ducts, plenums, and breechings;
and to achieve a holding capacity of 45 kg for
direct pull perpendicular to the adhered surface.

To be fitted into aluminium sheet split boxes arranged for easy removal so
that access to the pumps, can readily be gained without damaging the
general run of insulation.
Mineral-Fibre Special arrangements shall be made at pumps so that easy access can be
9.20 Chilled Water Pumps To follow selection for 7.10. To follow selection for 7.10.
Insulation obtained for maintenance without damaging the insulation. Such
removable covers shall be separately secured and two vapour barriers
shall be provided, one to totally enclose the main insulation and the other
to cover the removable insulation.

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