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Specification for the supply of
Tank Agitators
NorthMet Project

BAB702-M610-022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................4

2 APPROVAL..................................................................................4

3 STATUTORY AND MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.............................4

4 SPECIFICATION, CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS..............5

5 SCOPE OF WORK........................................................................5

5.1 General..................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Work to be included..................................................................................6
5.3 Work not included................................................................................... 10
5.4 Terminal points........................................................................................ 10

6 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION.......................................................10

6.1 General................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Site conditions......................................................................................... 11
6.3 Duty and design life................................................................................ 11
6.4 Materials of construction.........................................................................11
6.5 Technical requirements........................................................................... 11
6.6 Noise control........................................................................................... 13
6.7 Lubrication.............................................................................................. 13
6.8 Lifting lugs.............................................................................................. 13
6.9 Guards..................................................................................................... 13
6.10 Imposed loads......................................................................................... 14
6.11 Electrical and instrumentation................................................................15
6.12 Power and control voltages.....................................................................15
6.13 Electric Motors........................................................................................ 15
6.14 Instrumentation....................................................................................... 17

7 PAINTING AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS.......................................17

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8 INSTALLATION..........................................................................18

9 COMMISSIONING.......................................................................18

10 SPARE PARTS............................................................................19

10.1 General................................................................................................... 19
10.2 Commissioning spare parts.....................................................................19
10.3 Operating spare parts.............................................................................19
10.4 Capital spare parts..................................................................................19

11 Inspection and testing..............................................................20

11.2 Inspection................................................................................................ 20
11.3 Works testing.......................................................................................... 20
11.4 Site testing.............................................................................................. 21
11.5 Performance guarantees.........................................................................22

12 QA REQUIREMENTS...................................................................22

13 DRAWINGS, DATA AND DOCUMENTATION....................................23

14 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT....................................................25

15 DOCUMENTS THAT FORM PART OF THIS SPECIFICATION.............................26

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 This Specification describes the requirement for the supply of the
Agitators installed in the Autoclaves for this project hereafter
referred to as ‘Equipment’.

1.1.2 All Equipment shall be complete and operational except as

specifically excluded and shall include all necessary auxiliary goods,
accessories and incorporate all necessary miscellaneous material,
minor parts and other such items, whether or not the items are
specified, where it is clearly the intention that they should be
supplied or where they are obviously required for the duty and
necessary to complete, commission, operate and maintain the
Equipment.

2 APPROVAL
1.1.3 When reference is made in this Specification to ‘approval’, this shall
mean written approval by the Purchaser/Principal. All work carried
out in conformance with this Specification shall be subject to
approval.

1.1.4 Approval by the Purchaser/Principal shall not relieve the Supplier of

any responsibility for the performance of the Equipment and
integrity of the design.

3 STATUTORY AND MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.1.5 All work shall be carried out to comply with the requirements of the
Statutory Authorities having jurisdiction over the work. These
requirements shall include, but shall not be limited to, the latest
revision/issue of the following requirements as applicable:

 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

 Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA)

 National association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

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 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

 American Welding Society (AWS)

 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

 American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)

4 SPECIFICATION, CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

1.1.6 All work shall conform to the requirements of this Specification,
attached data sheets, engineering drawings, procurement
documents and all referenced Specifications.

1.1.7 Design shall comply with all necessary codes and Standards stated
in this and attached Specifications, and all applicable local laws,
ordinances and regulations.

1.1.8 The design shall comply with all applicable American Standards
relating to design and construction of the Equipment.

1.1.9 Where applicable American Standards do not exist, suitable

International or British Standards may be used, subject to approval.

1.1.10 Where conflict exists between Specifications, Standard and Codes,

the most stringent requirement shall apply. Disputes shall be
resolved in consultation with Purchaser/Principal and be subject to
approval.

1.1.11 Whenever reference is made in an Equipment Specification to a

specific Code or Standard, it shall be understood that the latest
edition of such reference, as of the date of the Tender, shall apply

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5 SCOPE OF WORK

5.1 GENERAL
1.1.12 The Scope of Work shall include the provision of all labour,
materials, and services necessary for the design, supply,
manufacture, assembly, surface protection, quality assurance,
inspection, testing, identification, packaging and transportation to
site of the Equipment in conformance with this Specification.

1.1.13 All non-conformances to this Specification shall be clearly stated in

the Tender submission.

1.1.14 All Equipment shall be complete and operational except as

specifically excluded and shall include all necessary auxiliary goods,
accessories and incorporate all miscellaneous material, minor parts
and all other items necessary to complete, commission, operate and
maintain the Equipment.

1.1.15 Where practicable, components shall be standardized to minimize

spares holding and maximize interchangeability.

5.2 WORK TO BE INCLUDED

1.1.16 The Work shall include, but shall not be limited to the items listed in
Table 1 and shall comprise complete agitator assemblies, shaft seal,
seal flushing system, lubrication system and all other necessary
components as described herein and on the Data sheets.

Table 1 Equipment List

Equipme
nt Data Sheet Description
Number

25-AG-003 BAB702-M620-222 CLEANER 1 CONDITIONING TANK AGITATOR

25-AG-004 BAB702-M620-223 CLEANER 2 CONDITIONING TANK AGITATOR
25-AG-005 BAB702-M620-224 CLEANER 3 CONDITIONING TANK AGITATOR
CLEANER THICKENER U/F STORAGE TANK
25-AG-006 BAB702-M620-225
AGITATOR

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Equipme
nt Data Sheet Description
Number
CONCENTRATE SEPARATION 1 COND TANK
25-AG-007 BAB702-M620-226
AGITATOR
25-AG-008 BAB702-M620-227 NICKEL CONCENTRATE TANK AGITATOR
CONCENTRATE SEPARATION 2 COND TANK
25-AG-009 BAB702-M620-228
AGITATOR
CONCENTRATE SEPARATION 3 FEED TANK
25-AG-010 BAB702-M620-229
AGITATOR
25-AG-011 BAB702-M620-230 COPPER CONCENTRATE TANK AGITATOR
25-AG-012 BAB702-M620-231 SCAVENGER TAILS TANK AGITATOR
COPPER CONCENTRATE FILTER FEED TANK
27-AG-001 BAB702-M620-232
AGITATOR
NICKEL CONCENTRATE FILTER FEED TANK
28-AG-001 BAB702-M620-233
AGITATOR
35-AG-001 BAB702-M620-234 AUTOCLAVE FEED TANK AGITATOR
35-AG-006 BAB702-M620-237 FILTER FEED SURGE TANK AGITATOR
45-AG-001 BAB702-M620-239 IRON REDUCTION REACTOR AGITATOR
45-AG-002 BAB702-M620-240 PGM PRECIPITATION REACTOR 1 AGITATOR
45-AG-003 BAB702-M620-240 PGM PRECIPITATION REACTOR 1 AGITATOR
45-AG-004 BAB702-M620-241 PGM FILTER FEED TANK AGITATOR
55-AG-001 BAB702-M620-242 NEUTRALISATION TANK 1 AGITATOR
55-AG-002 BAB702-M620-242 NEUTRALISATION TANK 2 AGITATOR
55-AG-003 BAB702-M620-242 NEUTRALISATION TANK 3 AGITATOR
55-AG-004 BAB702-M620-242 NEUTRALISATION TANK 4 AGITATOR
55-AG-007 BAB702-M620-244 GYPSUM FILTER FEED TANK AGITATOR
55-AG-008 BAB702-M620-245 HYDROMET TAILINGS DISCHARGE TANK AGITATOR
60-AG-021 13375-P620-60-AG-021 Cu ORGANIC RECOVERY TANK AGITATOR
60-AG-028 13375-P620-60-AG-028 CLAY MIX TANK AGITATOR
60-AG-029 13375-P620-60-AG-029 PRECOAT MIX TANK AGITATOR
65-AG-004 13375-P620-65-AG-004 CoSO4 MIX TANK AGITATOR
65-AG-005 13375-P620-65-AG-005 GUAR GUM MIX TANK AGITATOR
65-AG-007 13375-P620-65-AG-007 GUAR GUM HOLDING TANK AGITATOR
70-AG-001 BAB702-M620-251 RAFFINATE NEUTRALISATION TANK 1 AGITATOR

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Equipme
nt Data Sheet Description
Number
70-AG-002 BAB702-M620-251 RAFFINATE NEUTRALISATION TANK 1 AGITATOR
70-AG-003 BAB702-M620-251 RAFFINATE NEUTRALISATION TANK 3 AGITATOR
70-AG-004 BAB702-M620-251 RAFFINATE NEUTRALISATION TANK 3 AGITATOR
RAFFINATE NEUTRALISATION FILTER REPULPER
70-AG-008 BAB702-M620-253
TANK AGITATOR
RAFFINATE NEUTRALISATION FILTER FEED TANK
70-AG-006 BAB702-M620-254
AGITATOR
75-AG-001 BAB702-M620-255 Cu REMOVAL REACTOR TANK 1 AGITATOR
75-AG-002 BAB702-M620-255 Cu REMOVAL REACTOR TANK 2 AGITATOR
80-AG-002 BAB702-M620-256 MHP TANK 1 AGITATOR
80-AG-003 BAB702-M620-256 MHP TANK 2 AGITATOR
80-AG-004 BAB702-M620-256 MHP TANK 3 AGITATOR
80-AG-005 BAB702-M620-257 MHP TANK 4 AGITATOR
80-AG-006 BAB702-M620-257 MHP TANK 5 AGITATOR
MIXED HYDROGEN PERCIPITATION FILTER FEED
80-AG-009 BAB702-M620-258
TANK AGITATOR
85-AG-001 BAB702-M620-259 MAGNESIUM PRECIPITATION TANK 1 AGITATOR
85-AG-002 BAB702-M620-259 MAGNESIUM PRECIPITATION TANK 2 AGITATOR
95-AG-001 BAB702-M620-260 LIMESTONE SLURRY STORAGE TANK AGITATOR
100-AG-001 BAB702-M620-261 LIME MILK STORAGE TANK AGITATOR
100-AG-006 BAB702-M620-262 FROTHER MIX TANK AGITATOR
100-AG-019 BAB702-M620-265 MAGNESIUM SLURRY STORAGE TANK AGITATOR
100-AG-020 BAB702-M620-221 CAUSTIC TANK AGITATOR
100-AG-021 BAB702-M620-266 COAGULANT STORAGE TANK AGITATOR
100-AG-024 BAB702-M620-249 REAGENTS AREA SUMP TANK AGITATOR
100-AG-025 BAB702-M620-690 LIME SLURRY STORAGE TANK AGITATORS

1.1.17 The Work shall include Equipment design, supply, manufacture,

assembly, surface protection, quality assurance, inspection, testing,
identification, packaging and delivery to site.

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1.1.18 The design shall include a comprehensive applicable design,

material selection (unless specified elsewhere by the
Purchaser/Principal), drawings, calculations, Equipment
Specifications, bill of materials, schedules, procedures, Piping and
Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), schematic diagrams, wiring
diagrams, internal panel wiring diagrams, single line diagrams,
Installation, Operation and Maintenance (I, O&M) manuals, and all
other design and documents necessary for the manufacture
installation and commissioning of the Equipment.

1.1.19 Each complete Agitator assembly shall comprise, but shall not be
limited to, impellers complete with shaft, coupling and dual impeller
assembly, gearbox, motor, motor support bolted to gearbox and
another independent motor support bracket, double mechanical
seal cartridge, gaskets, associated hardware and high speed flexible
coupling with guard.

1.1.20 Provision of all loads and forces imposed by the agitators and other
equipment on the Autoclave and other points of reaction.

1.1.21 Inspection and Testing of all work within the scope of supply by the
Supplier at the manufacturer’s works.

1.1.22 Labeling and identification.

1.1.23 Packaging and temporary support of all supplied equipment,

suitable for transportation to site.

1.1.24 Provision of all “first fill” lubricants, filters, and other consumables
required for plant pre-commissioning, commissioning and for
operation at the nominated design conditions for a period of one month.

1.1.25 Supply spare parts required for pre-commissioning, commissioning,

operation and maintenance of the plant at the nominated design
conditions for a period of twelve months. The cost of spares shall be
shown separately.

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1.1.26 Testing, commissioning and training services as detailed in Section

6.

1.1.27 Supply of all special tools and equipment required for

erection/installation, operation and maintenance of the Equipment,
or sub-components of equipment. Note that removal of an agitator
from the tank for maintenance will first require impeller blade
removal, followed by hoisting of the agitator using a mobile crane.

1.1.28 Supply all fasteners, gaskets (spiral wound titanium/graphite

between seal canister and main flange), packers, shims and other
items necessary for site installation.

1.1.29 Supply of any temporary bracing and/or any temporary lifting

facility to allow off-loading and erection of equipment without
damage to the Equipment.

1.1.30 Provision of statutory and other approvals, licenses and

certifications.

1.1.31 Drawings and data requirements as detailed in Section 11.

1.1.32 All literature required for the installation, commissioning and

operation of the Equipment, such as Operating and Maintenance
Manuals.

5.3 WORK NOT INCLUDED

1.1.33 The following items are not included in the Scope of Work:

 Offloading, storage, handling, assembly, installation, pre-

commissioning and commissioning of the Equipment at site

 Hold-down bolts, nuts and washers

 Electrical power supplies, MCC's, Variable Frequency Drives,

conduit and cabling outside of the Terminal Points.

 Control and instrumentation cabling and conduit outside of

the Terminal Points.

 Site based performance testing (except for witnessing).

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5.4 TERMINAL POINTS

1.1.34 The following battery limits shall apply to this contract:

 Underside of the agitator mounting flange.

 Motors termination boxes.

 Instrumentation cable connections.

6 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

6.1 GENERAL
1.1.35 All work shall conform to the requirements of this Specification,
attached data sheets and all referenced Specifications and
documents.

1.1.36 The Equipment shall be designed in conformance with the criteria

nominated in this Specification, attached data sheets and reference
drawings.

1.1.37 The Supplier shall incorporate into the Equipment design, proven
technology, specialist knowledge, previous experience and standard
designs to the maximum practicable extent. Proven technology and
high equipment reliability shall be key selection criteria for
evaluation of Tenders. Alternative designs may be offered by the
Supplier, which will be evaluated on their merit.

1.1.38 Equipment standardisation shall be employed as practical to

minimise spares inventory.

1.1.39 All non-conformances to this Specification shall be clearly stated in

the Tender submission. The Equipment design shall apply inter-
changeability and standardisation of spares so far as practicable.

6.2 SITE CONDITIONS

1.1.40 The site location, conditions and other criteria are listed in General
Project Specification, BAB702-2610-001.

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6.3 DUTY AND DESIGN LIFE

1.1.41 As specified on the data sheet.

6.4 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

1.1.42 Materials shall be new, of first class quality and of the type and
grade specified.

1.1.43 No substitution of material may be made without written approval.

Any material substitutions requested by the Contractor shall meet
the standards of quality required by this Specification and all
referenced documents. The Equipment shall have properties suited
for the design conditions.

6.5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1.44 The Equipment shall be designed in conformance with the criteria
nominated in this Specification, attached data sheets and reference
drawings.

1.1.45 The Equipment shall be of the Supplier's standard heavy duty

design for the service specified and as commonly supplied to the
industry and for which replacement parts are readily available.

1.1.46 All components shall be capable of transmitting the maximum

overload torque or load produced by the drive or the connected load
under the most severe conditions, including fault conditions,
braking, dynamic and inertia effects.

1.1.47 In order to ensure that all mechanical components are sufficiently

robust, suitable service factors shall be applied to the nominal
design loads. As a minimum requirement, the gearbox/mixer AGMA
rating shall be twice times the installed motor power.

1.1.48 The Equipment shall be capable of continuous operation 24 hrs/day,

365 days/year.

1.1.49 Couplings shall be readily accessible and easy to disconnect and

assemble.

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1.1.50 Drives shall be supplied with oil drip trays.

1.1.51 It is preferred that impeller assemblies shall be designed to operate

with acceptable run out without the need for steady bearings. The
use of steady bearings shall be subject to approval.

1.1.52 Impellers shall be designed with keywayed hubs for fitting to shafts,
and shall be fitted with bolted blades for easy removal and
replacement. Impellers shall be statically and dynamically balanced
and the blades match marked to ensure correct balance on re-
assembly.

1.1.53 Equipment shall be designed for operation with the impeller running
in the specified fluid, in water and in air, and during filling and
emptying of the tank.

1.1.54 In the event that the Equipment becomes ‘bogged’ and the shaft
becomes engulfed in a bed of solids, the Equipment shall be
designed to withstand without failure, the maximum DOL torque
from the electric motor.

1.1.55 The Equipment shall be capable of re-starting with the tank full after
a shutdown of 24 hours.

1.1.56 Operational speed of the Equipment shall not exceed 80% of the
first critical speed. Operation in the range of 25% to 50% of first
critical speed shall be avoided.

1.1.57 Torsional natural frequencies shall not be within 20% of any existing
frequencies (i.e. rotational speed, gear tooth meshing frequency,
blade passing frequency, vortex shedding frequency)

1.1.58 If requested, the Equipment Supplier shall submit his calculations

for critical speeds and torsional natural frequencies.

1.1.59 The Equipment Supplier shall advise the number, size and
disposition of tanks baffles to achieve optimum mixing and power
consumption.

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6.6 NOISE CONTROL

1.1.60 The Equipment shall comply with local noise legislative
requirements, and as a minimum, shall be limited to 85 dB(A) at a
distance of 1 metre from the edge of the Equipment.

6.7 LUBRICATION
1.1.61 In order to allow lubrication while the unit is operating, all
lubrication points shall be readily accessible outside of the
Equipment casing and guards. Grease nipples shall be mounted on
plates at conveniently accessible locations.

1.1.62 Stainless steel tube and compression type fittings shall be used for
all lubrication piping. Piping shall be neatly routed in a manner that
allows drive guards and other adjacent components to be removed
without disconnecting the lubrication piping.

1.1.63 All remote lubrication points shall be provided with a traffolyte label,
which shall clearly identify the point being lubricated.

6.8 LIFTING LUGS

1.1.64 Suitable lifting points shall be provided on all equipment or
assemblies that exceed 55 lb (25 kg) in weight. Lifting lugs should
be positioned so that the Equipment can be slung safely at the
required attitude for installation without the need for special lifting
frames or spreaders.

6.9 GUARDS
1.1.65 All equipment shall be provided with suitable guards in accordance
with the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA)

1.1.66 Unless specified otherwise, sheet metal guards shall incorporate

expanded metal mesh viewing panels. Viewing panels shall have a
mesh aperture size not less than ¼” (6 mm), and not more than ½”
(12 mm).

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1.1.67 Guards to chain drives shall be fully enclosed sheet metal guards.
The guards shall be adequately sealed to prevent the ingress of
airborne contaminants.

1.1.68 Mesh guards shall have a skeletal frame fabricated from either
angle or tubular members. All edges of the mesh shall be attached
to this frame.

1.1.69 Guards shall be fixed by bolting, and shall be designed to permit

removal without the use of lifting equipment. Individual pieces shall
not weigh more than 55 lb.

6.10 IMPOSED LOADS

1.1.70 The Supplier shall provide an arrangement drawing for the supports
required for the Equipment. This drawing shall show the full outline
of the Equipment footprint, and shall provide full details of holding
down bolt requirements, including diameter, projection and thread
length. Full details of all pockets required for shear keys and the
like shall also be shown.

1.1.71 The Supplier shall provide a schedule of support design loads for the
Equipment. The schedule shall be clearly cross-referenced to the
support arrangement. Support design loads shall be provided as
primary load cases (not as combined load cases). The direction and
sign of the loads shall be clearly stated. For dynamic (out of
balance, reciprocating, rotating, or alternating) loads, the
characteristics of the load, and the frequency of excitation shall be
clearly defined.

1.1.72 As a minimum requirement, the following load cases shall be

considered:

 Dead load of Equipment with tank empty and non-operational

equipment.

 Equipment load due to process conditions of Equipment when

in normal operating conditions.

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 Load due to drive forces under normal operating conditions.

 Load due to process conditions of Equipment when flooded,

blocked and stalled.

 Equipment load due to motor and drive train forces during

start under full load condition and under short circuit
conditions.

 Equipment load due to dynamic forces under normal

operating conditions.

 Equipment load due to dynamic forces during start-up and

shut-down.

 Equipment live load in conformance with AS1170.1 (or

Supplier's nominated and approved alternative).

6.11 ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION

1.1.73 All electrical and instrumentation components shall comply with the
applicable project Specifications

1.1.74 All electrical and instrumentation components offered shall be

defined by the Supplier in the Tender.

1.1.75 All drives will be supplied with power and will be controlled from the
local Motor Control Centre (MCC)

1.1.76 All electrical drive control and starter panels, including variable
speed drive (VSD) controller panels, will be located in the MCC. The
MCC Manufacturer will supply these panels, unless the panels form
part of a specialised package supplied as an integral part of the
Equipment.

1.1.77 Drive control and starter panels shall not be mounted in the field,
unless this is essential for the process control purposes. In this
instance, such panels shall be installed in an approved padlockable
steel enclosure to NEMA 4 type IP 55 (hose-proof) fitted with a
suitable carbon steel drip cover.

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6.12 POWER AND CONTROL VOLTAGES

1.1.78 The Equipment will receive the following power supplies:

 4160 Volt  10% 3 phase 60 Hz for main drives and motors

greater than 250 hp

 460 Volt  10% 3 phase 60 Hz for main drives and motors less
than 250 hp

 120 Volt  10% 1 phase 60 Hz for instrument power supplies.

 120 Volt single phase 60Hz control voltage for Motor Control
Centres (MCC’s), stop/start stations and solenoid valves.

6.13 ELECTRIC MOTORS

1.1.79 The Supplier shall provide an electric motor list with the Tender. The
electric motor list shall indicate the voltage, power and type of
starting for all motors.

1.1.80 Motors shall be sized to maintain agitation without overloading in

the event of failure of the air supply to the cells.

1.1.81 Motors shall be capable of starting under a fully loaded condition.

1.1.82 Motors shall preferably be B3 foot mounted, 4 pole, totally enclosed

fan cooled (TEFC), class ‘F’ insulation (limited to class ‘B’
temperature rise), squirrel cage induction design.

1.1.83 Electric motors for fixed speed duties shall be selected by applying
a drive efficiency of 95% and a minimum motor service factor of 1.2
to the calculated maximum absorbed horse power, to arrive at the
maximum running power. The next frame size of motor above the
calculated maximum running power shall be selected for the drive.

1.1.84 Where squirrel cage induction motors are to be employed in a

variable speed drive application, further factors to those outlined
above shall apply:

 If the calculated maximum absorbed power is greater than 10

hp, then the calculated maximum running power (as

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calculated above) shall be increased by a further 15% and

the next larger size frame motor shall be selected.

 In the case of the calculated maximum absorbed powers of

10 hp and less, then the maximum absorbed power shall be
increased by 100% and the next larger motor shall be
selected.

 Variable speed motors selected on the basis of the above two

criteria will normally allow a turndown speed operation to
approximately 50% of normal speed, and will reduce the
incidence of motor failure on smaller drives.

 In all cases, motors sized for varispeed drive operation must

be selected in consultation with both the motor manufacturer
and the varispeed drive controller supplier, particularly in the
case of high inertia loads, constant torque loads or sustained
operating speeds below 50% of nominal.

1.1.85 All motors shall be specified in accordance with the following

criteria, in order to facilitate interchangeability with other motors in
the plant:

1.1.86 All motors shall be metric ‘D’ frame size with cast iron construction
throughout (including motor terminal boxes) and have enclosures
complying with NEMA 4 type IP 55 (hose-proof) suitable for external
use. By this definition, aluminium frame motors are not acceptable.
Further, fabricated carbon steel or fibreglass/plastic motor terminal
boxes are not acceptable.

1.1.87 Cast iron motor terminals boxes shall be located on the right-hand-
side of the motor (viewed from drive end) to facilitate cable
termination during motor replacement. Cable terminations shall be
bottom entry to inhibit the ingress of water and contaminants in the motor.

1.1.88 The Supplier shall provide the name of his preferred Motor Supplier
and model and list a take out price for all motors. The

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Purchaser/Supplier will nominate the site wide Motor Supplier that

shall be used for all Equipment.

6.14 INSTRUMENTATION
1.1.89 The Supplier shall supply all field instrumentation required to a
standard that would be considered as normal for such works. The
Supplier shall also provide full instrumentation to facilitate process
guarantees. Full instrumentation details shall be provided at the
time of Tender.

1.1.90 The Supplier shall furnish a comprehensive Instrument List detailing

the make, model and type of each instrument recommended by the
Supplier for the safe and efficient operation of the Equipment.

1.1.91 Supplier shall provide suitable mounting locations on the Equipment

for the instrumentation. These mounting locations and connection
details shall be nominated on the Supplier's drawings and shall be
submitted for approval. Suitable allowance shall be made in any
insulation to accommodate these attached instruments.

1.1.92 All actuated valves shall use air as the operating medium. Electric
actuated valves shall not be used without written approval from the
Purchaser/Principal.

1.1.93 Proximity switches shall be used in preference to limit switches.

Magnetic flow meters are also preferred, although the
Purchaser/Principal will consider alternatives.

1.1.94 The Purchaser/Principal reserves the right to nominate a ‘Project

Instrument Supplier’ at a later date, which may result in a post-
tender price revision.

7 PAINTING AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS

1.1.95 Corrosion protection shall be appropriate for the duty specified in
the Data Sheet and shall comply with project specification for
Painting and Protective Coating, BAB702-2610-002.

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1.1.96 Suppliers may offer their standard coating specification for

consideration as an alternative to the specified corrosion protection
system. Acceptance of this is subject to approval.

1.1.97 Surfaces which are not normally corrosion protected in service for
design or functional reasons, but which may exhibit corrosion during
transportation and storage shall be given a light coating of a
removable rust inhibiting compound. The Equipment Supplier shall
specify a suitable solvent for removing the rust inhibiting compound
during installation and pre-commissioning.

8 INSTALLATION
1.1.98 The Equipment shall be installed by others. The Equipment Supplier
shall provide suitably qualified supervision staff to oversee
installation.

1.1.99 The Equipment Supplier shall provide detailed manuals to facilitate

installation by others. These manuals shall include installation
drawings, sequencing, handling, lifting and slinging instructions,
torque, tension and all other installation data.

1.1.100 Shop assembled modules that were disassembled for shipping

shall be matched marked and these match marks shall be shown on
the installation drawings and documentation.

1.1.101 The Supplier shall provide outline drawings for all assemblies
requiring the use of cranes or hoists for installation. These drawings
shall show the full outline of the assembly, and shall provide full
details of all lifting points. The drawings shall clearly identify the
weight of each separate assembly.

9 COMMISSIONING
1.1.102 The Equipment Supplier shall provide detailed commissioning
procedures for Purchaser/Principal approval.

1.1.103 Actual commissioning shall be carried out by others.

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1.1.104 The Equipment Supplier shall, if deemed necessary, be required to

assist with the commissioning.

1.1.105 The Supplier shall submit with the Tender a schedule of daily rates
for the services of Installation and Commissioning Engineers.

10 SPARE PARTS

10.1 GENERAL
1.1.106 The Supplier shall nominate their closest spare parts and service
centre to the project site.

10.2 COMMISSIONING SPARE PARTS

1.1.107 The Supplier shall provide in the Tender, a list of recommended
commissioning spare parts required for breakdowns during
commissioning using the form provided by the Purchaser/Principal in
the enquiry documents. The list shall include the cost, availability
and delivery period of each item. The cost of spare parts for
commissioning spares shall be fixed and may be exercised for up to
three months from the delivery of Equipment to site. Spare parts
from this list that are purchased by the Owner shall be delivered
with the Equipment ordered for the Project by the
Purchaser/Principal. Spare parts shall be marked as such and shall
be packed separately in conformance with Specification for
Packaging and Transport. The Purchaser/Principal may make a
selection of spare parts from this list.

10.3 OPERATING SPARE PARTS

1.1.108 The Supplier shall provide in the Tender a list of recommended
operating spare parts required for the initial twelve months of
operation using the form provided by the Purchaser/Principal in the
enquiry document. The list shall include the cost, availability and
delivery of each item. The cost of spare parts for operating spares
shall be fixed and may be exercised by the Purchaser/Principal for
up to three months from the delivery of Equipment to site. Spare

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parts from this list that are purchased by the Owner shall be
delivered with the Equipment ordered for the Project by the
Purchaser/Principal. Spare parts shall be marked as such and shall
be packed separately in conformance with Specification Packaging
and Transport. The Purchaser/Principal may make a selection of
spare parts from this list.

10.4 CAPITAL SPARE PARTS

1.1.109 The Supplier shall provide a list of recommended capital spare
parts required for the life of the project using the form provided by
the Purchaser/Principal in the enquiry documents. The list shall
include the cost, availability and delivery of each item. The cost of
spare parts for capital spares shall be valid only at the time of
contract award unless otherwise noted. Spare parts from this list
that are purchased by the Owner shall be delivered with the
Equipment ordered for the Project by the Purchaser/Principal. Spare
parts shall be marked as such and shall be packed separately in
conformance with the Specification for Packaging and Transport.
The Purchaser/Principal may make a selection of spare parts from
this list.

11 INSPECTION AND TESTING

1.1.110The Supplier shall maintain records in order to verify that the Works
have, at all times been carried out in conformance with this
Specification and the Contract documents. All records shall be made
available to the Purchaser’s Representative upon request.

1.1.111The Purchaser/Principal or their Representatives shall have access

at all reasonable times to those parts of the facilities engaged in the
manufacture and installation of items in conformance with this
Specification.

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11.1 INSPECTION
1.1.112During the course of manufacture, all work shall be subject to
progressive inspection and expediting in conformance with the
Specifications referenced herein.

1.1.113The Purchaser/Principal may witness all stage of manufacture, test

and inspection documentation. They shall be authorised to reject all
items not manufactured in conformance with this Specification.

1.1.114The Supplier shall provide with the Tender, a detailed manufacturing

programme covering the timing and phasing of all activities relating
to the supply.

1.1.115The Supplier shall notify the Purchaser/Principal in a timely manner

of the final release inspection of the Equipment prior to dispatch.

11.2 WORKS TESTING

1.1.116The Supplier shall provide all labour, supervision, procedures, tools
and consumables for all works testing and pre-commissioning
required to be performed on the Equipment prior to dispatch from
the Supplier's works.

1.1.117The Supplier shall provide a detailed manufacturing programme

which sets out the timing and phasing of all activities relating to
Equipment supply and manufacture, showing all ‘hold’, ‘witness’
and ‘inspection points’.

1.1.118The Supplier shall perform all necessary tests, measurements, trial

fits, shop assembly and test running as necessary to ensure fitness
for duty of the Equipment prior to dispatch from the Supplier's
works.

1.1.119At least fourteen (14) days notice shall be given to the

Purchaser/Principal's Representative of each test in order that the
Purchaser/Principal's Representative or nominee may be present.
This shall include subcontract components.

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1.1.120 Copies of all test certificates shall be forwarded to the

Purchaser/Principal's Representative for review within forty eight
(48) hours of the completion of such tests.

1.1.121 Certified copies of all testing and pre-commissioning certificates

shall be included in the Manufacturer’s Data Report (MDR).

11.3 SITE TESTING

1.1.122 The Supplier shall provide supervision, procedures, tools and
consumables for all testing and pre-commissioning performed on
Equipment prior to commissioning.

1.1.123 On Site Performance tests shall take place after ‘Hot

Commissioning’ and shall be conducted by others. The tests shall
establish that the Equipment is capable of achieving the specified
duties without excessive noise, vibration, wear, overheating, undue
stress or deflection.

1.1.124 The Equipment Supplier shall carry out independent, witnessed

performance tests of the Equipment within seven days of written
notification, if deemed necessary by the Purchaser/Principal.

1.1.125 Acceptable performance criteria shall be agreed between the

Purchaser/Principal and the Equipment Supplier prior to the tests
and proposed in the Tender.

1.1.126 At the Purchaser’s/Principal’s discretion a full load Performance

Test may be carried out within 12 calendar weeks of the
commissioning the Equipment.

1.1.127 The Purchaser/Principal will provide 1 week’s notice to the Supplier

regarding the date of commencement of the Performance Test.

1.1.128 The Supplier shall provide a Representative at the site to witness

the Performance Test. All costs for witnessing performance tests will
be reimbursed after successful completion of the performance test.
Costs of providing this service shall be in conformance with the
Schedule of Rates submitted with the Tender.

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11.4 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES

1.1.129 The Supplier shall guarantee that the Equipment meets the
performance requirements of this Specification and applicable data
sheets.

1.1.130 The Supplier shall remain responsible for rectification of

Equipment that does not achieve the performance requirements.

1.1.131 The Supplier shall provide a performance guarantee in

conformance with the Equipment requirements described in this
Specification and on the applicable data sheets.

1.1.132 Details of the performance guarantee offered by the Supplier shall

be submitted with the Tender.

1.1.133 The Supplier shall include with the performance guarantee:

 The Supplier’s own statement of the criteria for which the

performance guarantee is made.

 The Supplier’s requirements for the testing and analysis of

the process fluids.

12 QA REQUIREMENTS
1.1.134 All work described by this Specification shall be subject to
inspection and expediting by the Purchaser/Principal, or the
Purchaser/Principal’s Representative, during the course of
manufacture, and upon completion. All equipment and work not
complying with this Specification and Data sheets, or considered
defective in materials, workmanship or performance will be
rejected.

1.1.135 A program shall be required on placement of Purchase Order

indicating the various phases of execution.

1.1.136 Fortnightly written progress reports shall be submitted to the

Purchaser/Principal.

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1.1.137 A QCP is required with the Tender and upon placement of a

Purchase Order.

13 DRAWINGS, DATA AND DOCUMENTATION

1.1.138 The Supplier shall submit drawings and data requirements within
the time periods listed below:

1.1.139 Items indicated in the ‘For Tender’ column are required with the
Tender.

1.1.140 The Purchaser/Principal reserves the right to request additional

information that may be necessary to clarify the installation,
operation and maintenance of the Equipment.

Table 2 Drawings, Data and Documentation Schedule

ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR FOR REVIEW CERTIFIED

TENDER

No. No. Weeks After No. Copies Weeks After

Copies Copies Award Award

Planning

1. Production Schedule Bar Chart 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 2 1E + 1P 4

2. Document Index and Schedule - 1E + 1P 2 1E + 1P 4

3. Erection/Commissioning Schedule 1E + 1P - - - -

4 Delivery Method Statement 1E + 1P

5. Shipping Schedule - 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 6

6. Monthly Report with updated - 1E + 1P Monthly - -

Schedule

Commercial

7. Insurance Details - - - - -

8. Bank Guarantee - - - - -

9 Bank Details (to allow payment by - - - - -

E.F.T.)

. Equipment Data

10. Descriptive Literature/Catalogue 1E + 1P - - - -

Data

11. Equipment Specifications and Data 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 10

Sheets

12. Performance Data/Curves 1E + 1P - - - -

13 Technical Questionnaire 1E + 1P - - - -

. Drawings

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ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR FOR REVIEW CERTIFIED

TENDER

No. No. Weeks After No. Copies Weeks After

Copies Copies Award Award

14. Drawing List 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 2 1E + 1P 4

15. General Arrangement 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 6 1E + 1P 10

16. Detailed Design Drawings - - - - -

17 3D model of the Equipment 1E - - 1E 10

(compatible with Autoplant)

18. Foundation Loading Diagram 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 6 1E + 1P 10

19. Baseplate and H.D. Bolt - 1E + 1P 6 1E + 1P 10

Arrangement

20. Marking Plans/Assembly Drawings - - - - -

21. Erection and/or installation - 1E + 1P 6 1E + 1P 10
drawings.

22. Workshop Detail Drawings - - - - -

23. Process Flowsheet 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 6 1E + 1P 10

24. Process & Instrument Diagram with 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 6 1E + 1P 10

Equip. List

25. Pneumatic and/or Hydraulic Circuit - - - - -

Diagrams

26. Lubrication Diagrams - 1E + 1P 6 1E + 1P 10

Calculations

27. Design Calculations – Structural - - - - -

28. Design Calculations – Process - 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

29. Design Calculations - Heat Transfer - - - - -

Design Calculations – Mechanical - - - - -

30.

Electrical and Control

31. Electric Motor List - Installed and 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

consumed power

32. Instrument List - 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

33. Cable Schedule including lengths - - - - -

34. Electric Motor Performance Data - - - - -

Sheets

35. Electrical Single Line Diagrams - - - - -

36. Electrical Schematic Diagrams - - - - -

37. Electrical Wiring Diagrams - - - - -

38. Description of Control Philosophy 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

39. Plant Functional Specification - - - - -

40. Control System Description 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

41. Electrical connection diagrams 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

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TENDER

No. No. Weeks After No. Copies Weeks After

Copies Copies Award Award

42 Instrumentation connection 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8
diagrams

Quality Assurance

43. Quality Plan 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

44. Inspection and Test Plan 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 4 1E + 1P 8

45. Manufacturer’s Quality Data Report - 1E + 1P 6 Wks Prior 1E + 3P 1 Week After

(MQDR) to Dispatch to Dispatch

46. Weld Procedure Specification - 1E + 1P Prior to weld - Include with

commence MQDR

47. Procedure Qualification Records - - Available to - Include with

inspectors MQDR

48. Welder Qualifications - - - - Include with

MQDR

49. Weld Supervisor Qualifications - - - - Include with

MQDR

50. Weld Map and Traceability - - - - Include with

Procedure MQDR

51. Material Certificates - - - - Include with

MQDR

52. Weld Test Certificates - - - - Include with

MQDR

53. Statutory Authority Approval - - - - Include with

Certificates MQDR

Shipping

54. Notification prior to dispatch for - - - - 10 Working

Final Certificate of Release Days Prior to
Dispatch

55. Packing List, Including Packaging - 1E + 1P 6 Wks Prior 1E + 1P 4 Weeks

Type and Quantity to Dispatch Prior to
Dispatch

56. Shipping Procedures - 1E + 1P 6 Weeks 1E + 1P 4 Weeks

Prior to Prior to
Dispatch Dispatch

57. Shipping Weights and Dimensions - 1E + 1P 6 Weeks 1E + 1P 4 Weeks

Prior to Prior to
Dispatch Dispatch

Maintenance

58. Installation, Operations and - 1E + 1P 6 Weeks 1E + 6P 4 Weeks

Maintenance Manuals Prior to Prior to
Dispatch Dispatch

59. Commissioning Manuals - - - Include in

Manuals

60. Installation Outline Drawings and - 1E + 1P 6 Weeks - Include in

Weights Prior to Manuals
Dispatch

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TENDER

No. No. Weeks After No. Copies Weeks After

Copies Copies Award Award

61. Lubrication Schedule - - - Include in

Manuals

62. Detailed Parts List - 1E + 1P 6 Weeks - Include in

Prior to Manuals
Dispatch

63. Recommended Spare Parts List 1E + 1P 1E + 1P 6 Weeks - Include in

including ‘Strategic Spares’ Prior to Manuals
Dispatch

64 List of Special Tools - 1E + 1P 6 - Include in

Manuals

Key: E = Electronic file (floppy disk or CD) P = Print or paper document

14 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT

1.1.141 Packaging shall comply with the requirements as laid out in the
Project Specification for Packaging and Transport.

1.1.142 The Equipment, accessories and materials shall be loaded and

transported to site in such a manner as to ensure delivery without
damage or deterioration.

1.1.143 The Equipment, accessories and materials shall be delivered by

road transport and offloaded on site, in the specified area, as
directed by the Purchasers/Principals Representative. A crane will be
available for offloading. However, three days prior notice of site
delivery is required. The heaviest lift must be clearly specified in the
Tender documents. (Including units delivered fully assembled).
Supervision of offloading shall be a Supplier responsibility.

1.1.144 The Contractor shall store the Equipment on site in conformance

with the Manufacturer’s requirements to prevent any degradation or
contamination with other materials.

1.1.145 Specific laydown and storage requirements and installation

procedures shall be supplied with the Tender documents.

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1.1.146 All necessary required spreader beams, special lifting and

handling equipment shall be supplied, by the Supplier.

15 DOCUMENTS THAT FORM PART OF THIS SPECIFICATION

1.1.147 The following documents shall be read in conjunction with, and
form part of this Specification

Table 3 Data Sheets & other Reference Documentations

Document Number Title

BAB702-M620-221 Caustic Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-222 Cleaner 1 Conditioning Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-223 Cleaner 2 Conditioning Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-224 Cleaner 3 Conditioning Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-225 Cleaner Thickener U/F Storage Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-226 Concentrate Separation 1 Cond Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-227 Nickel Concentrate Tank Agitators
BAB702-M620-228 Concentrate Separation 2 Cond Tank Agitators
BAB702-M620-229 Concentrate Separation 3 Feed Tank Agitators
BAB702-M620-230 Copper Concentrate Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-231 Scavenger Tails Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-232 Copper Concentrate Filter Feed Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-233 Nickel Concentrate Filter Feed Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-234 Autoclave Feed Tank Agitators
BAB702-M620-237 Filter Feed Surge Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-239 Iron Reduction Reactor Agitator
BAB702-M620-240 PGM Precipitation Reactor 1 & 2 Agitator
BAB702-M620-241 PGM Filter Feed Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-242 Neutralisation Tank 1,2,3 and 4 Agitators
BAB702-M620-244 Gypsum Filter Feed Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-245 Hydromet Tailings Discharge Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-249 Reagents Area Sump Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-251 Raffinate Neutralisation Tank 1,2,3&4 Agitators
BAB702-M620-253 Raffinate Neutralisation Filter Repulper Tank
Agitator
BAB702-M620-254 Raffinate Neutralisation Filter Feed Tank
Agitator

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Document Number Title

BAB702-M620-221 Caustic Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-222 Cleaner 1 Conditioning Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-223 Cleaner 2 Conditioning Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-255 Cu Removal Reactor Tank 1 &2 Agitator
BAB702-M620-256 Mixed Hydroxide Precipitation Tank 1,2 &3
Agitators
BAB702-M620-257 Mixed Hydroxide Precipitation Tank 4 & 5
Agitators
BAB702-M620-258 Mixed Hydroxide Precipitation Filter Feed Tank
Agitators
BAB702-M620-259 Mg Precipitation Tank 2 Agitator
BAB702-M620-260 Limestone Slurry Storage Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-261 Lime Milk Storage Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-262 Frother Mix Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-265 Mg Slurry Storage Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-266 Coagulant Storage Tank Agitator
BAB702-M620-690 Lime Slurry Storage Tank Agitator
13375-P620-60-AG-021 Cu Organic Recovery Tank Agitator
13375-P620-60-AG-028 Clay Mix Tank Agitator
13375-P620-60-AG-029 Precoat Mix Tank Agitator
13375-P620-65-AG-004 CoSO4 Mix Tank Agitator
13375-P620-65-AG-005 Guar Gum Mix Tank Agitator
13375-P620-65-AG-007 Guar Gum Holding Tank Agitator

Document Number Title

BAB702-2610-001 General Project Specification
BAB702-2610-002 Specification for Painting and Protective Coatings
BAB702-2610-003 Specification for Packaging and Transport
BAB702-M600-001 Specification for General Mechanical Works and
Equipment
BAB702-M600-002 Specification for the Installation of Mechanical
Equipment
BAB702-E610-014 Electrical Requirements for Mechanical Packages
BAB702-I610-014 Control and Instrumentation Requirements for
Mechanical Packages

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