Clean Agent System

DOCUMENT No.
SPECIFICATION FOR CLEAN

AGENT SYSTEM (2001) 6544-00-16-47-SP02 Rev. B
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HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED
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MUNDRA – DELHI PIPELINE PROJECT
SPECIFICATION FOR CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM

(AS PER NFPA-2001)
B 07.06.05 REVISED AND REISSUED FOR BIDS SKN SKN RB
A 27.04.05 ISSUED FOR BIDS SKN SKN RB

Rev. Prepared Checked Approved
Date Purpose
No by by by
Format No. EIL 1641-1924 Rev. 1 Clean Agent- spec. Copyright EIL – All rights reserved
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CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
3.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
3.1 SYSTEM DESIGN
3.2 SYSTEM FLOW CALCULATIONS
3.3 CLEAN AGENT QUANTITY
3.4 CLEAN AGENT STORAGE CYLINDERS
3.5 PIPING, FITTINGS AND DISCHARGE NOZZLES
3.6 DETECTION, ACTUATION AND ALARM SYSTEM
3.7 PAINTING
3.8 OPERATING DEVICES
3.9 LOCAL CONTROL PANEL FOR CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM
4.0 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
6.0 VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENTS
6.1 ALONG WITH TECHNICAL BIDS
6.2 AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT
7.0 MANDATORY SPARES
8.0 BID EVALUATION CRITERIA
ANNEXTURE -I : List of risk and clean agent quantity

ANNEXTURE - II : Technical data sheet
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1.0 SCOPE OF WORK
This specification covers the requirements of design, supply of materials,

installation, testing and commissioning of total flooding centralised Clean Agent
System (clean agents to be considered are : IG-541, IG-55, IG-01 and IG-100 as
per NFPA-2001) for fire protection of Control Room building mentioned in this
specification.
The work shall include electrically actuated automatic Clean Agent Fire
Extinguishing System complete with clean agent cylinders, manifolds, pressure
reducing devices, cylinder valves, directional valves, pipes, discharge nozzles,
brackets supports, hangers and such other fittings as necessary for complete
installation of the system including chipping of existing RCC/brick walls of control
room buildings, fixing fasteners, etc. The system shall also comprise of both
Automatic and Manual actuation, cancellation facility etc. with necessary control
panel.
Complete Fire Detection and alarm system is in the scope of this requisition. The
clean agent shall be discharged/actuated automatically after a adjustable time delay
based on the detection signal received. The delay shall be maximum 180 seconds,
however it shall be adjustable from 0 to 180 seconds.
It may be noted that clean agent system to be provided shall meet the requirements
of NFPA-2001 (Latest). Hence any thing specified as “mandatory” in NFPA-2001,
although not specifically mentioned in this specification, shall form part of this
specification and scope of work for the job to be executed.
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
- NFPA 2001 : Standard on Clean Agent

Fire Extinguishing
Systems, 2004 Edition.
- BS - 5445, 5446, 5839 : for detectors
- SMPV Rules, 1981, CCE Nagpur : for Storage Containers.
- Clean Agent manufacturer's recommendations.
- Tarrif advisory committee(TAC) rules
3.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Vendor shall design the system to meet the minimum requirements of total flooding
fire extinguishing clean agent system as per NFPA-2001 and having design
concentration as specified at 70°F(21 °C).
The system design shall be centralised and shall protect other risk as defined in the
requirements and scope of work of the project.
3.1 SYSTEM DESIGN
The centralised system of a station shall be designed to protect any of the risk
(volume wise) in a particular room of a building as defined in Annexure-I to this
specification.
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The quantity of Clean Agent gas provided shall be sufficient to protect the single
largest risk in each building with 100% standby filled up cylinders. The system shall
have its own storage, distribution piping, nozzles, alarm, and actuation system, etc.
Integrity / leakage test shall be done prior to discharge and all major leakage
sealed. The design concentration shall take into account all leakage.
Both primary and standby supply shall be permanently connected to the distribution
piping through manifold and arranged for easy and auto changeover.
As the system is designed for the largest risk and there are several risks varying in
size in particular building, the system shall permit use of required no. of cylinders for
any individual risk involved so that the concentration of gas in that risk does not
exceed the design concentration specified in the table below.
TABLE
PROPERTIES OF INERT GAS AGENTS USED AS FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
NAME FORMUL NOAEL LOAE NORMAL MIN. EXTINGUISHING

A % L % CHARGIN DESIGN CONCENENTRATI
G PRESSU ON
PRESSU RE AT
RE 1300 F %AGE M3/M3
OF VOL.
IG-541 N2 (52%) 43 52 2175 psi 2575 37.5 0 .470

Ar (40%) psi
CO2(8%)
IG- 55 N2-50% 43 52 2222 psi 2475 psi 37.5(*) 0.470(*)
AR-50%
IG-01 AR-99.9% 43 52 2371 psi 2650 psi 37.5(*) 0.470(*)
IG-100 N2 (99.9%) 43 52 2404 psi 2799 psi 37.5(*) 0.470(*)
NOAEL : No Observable Adverse Effect Level, the hightest concentration at which

no adverse physiological or toxicological effect has been observed.
LOAEL : Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Level, the lowest concentration at

which an adverse physiological or toxicological effect has been observed.
(*) Or higher %/quantity of volume as specified by clean agent manufacturer for

clean agent system.
IG-541,55, 01 and 100 are called as inert gas as per NFPA-2001.
The agent discharge shall be substantially completed in a nominal 60 seconds for

IG-541, 55 ,01 and 100, or a shorter time .The measured discharge time is
considered to be the time when the measuring device starts to record reduction of
oxygen untill the design oxygen reduction level is achieved.
The min. Oxygen concentration shall be maintained after release of clean agent (IG)
as 16%.
3.2 SYSTEM FLOW CALCULATIONS
System flow calculations shall be performed using A CALCULATION METHOD

LISTED OR APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION(e.g.
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FM/UL/LPC/VDS) and TAC. The system design shall be within the manufacturers
listed limitations. System design including computerised flow calculations , piping &
storage layout of Clean Agent System shall be submitted along with the technical
bids.
3.3 CLEAN AGENT QUANTITY
Minimum design concentration of Clean Agent gas shall be 37.5%(min) for IG-541,
55, 01 and 100 at 70°F by volume unless otherwise specified by the agent
manufacturer for clean agent fire extinguishing system.
Clean Agent concentration requirement shall be computed considering the volume

of the hazard as specified.
The quantity of Clean Agent shall be worked out by the bidder, as per NFPA-2001
and in the proforma given in Annexure-I, however vendor shall quote minimum
quantity of agent as given in the Annexure-I.
3.4 CLEAN AGENT STORAGE CYLINDERS
The Clean Agent storage cylinders shall be designed to hold clean agent at ambient
temperatures. Container shall be of approved type and freshly imported. Minimum
container design level working pressure of storage container shall be as per clause
2.1.4 and table A-2-1.4.1 of Appendix-A to NFPA-2001. The containers shall not be
charged to a fill density or superpressurisation ( superpressurisation means the
addition of a gas to fire suppression agent container necessary to achieve the
pressure required for proper system operation) level different from manufacturer’s
listing.
The vendor shall select the capacity of cylinder as follows :

IG-01, 55, 541and 100 435 cuft
The vendor shall standardised the capacity of cylinder for better replacement &
inter-changeability.
The design pressure for cylinders shall be suitable for the maximum pressure
developed at 130° F (55°C) at the max. controlled temperature limit.
Each container shall have a permanent name plate specifying the agent, tare and
gross weight in addition to the pressurisation level, and nominal agent volume.
All clean agent cylinders shall be seamless and bear the mark of manufacturer,
serial number and shall be duly listed by a competent approval authority of country
of origin (FM/UL/VDS/LPC) in addition to approval by CCE Nagpur (India).
Cylinders without the approval will not be accepted. A reliable means of
indication, other than weighing shall be provided to determine the pressure in
refillable containers.
Each container shall have pressure relief valve to protect the cylinders against
excess pressure conditions.
Clean Agent containers shall be arranged in the following manner:
i) In a battery of cylinders manifolded together and leading to common

distribution pipe and discharge nozzles for the risk to be protected including
below floor board and above false ceiling spaces.
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ii) A reserve battery of cylinders with manifold, directional valve and automatic
change over to any of the two banks after actuation shall be provided. The
reserve of standby Clean Agent battery shall be 100% of the quantity
required for the single largest risk as per scope of work.
Automatic means such as check valve shall be provided to prevent agent loss if the
system is operated when any containers are removed for maintenance.
The manifolded containers referred to above shall be securely mounted on the floor
and suitably supported in a rack with provision for convenient individual servicing
and content weighing according to the manufacturers installation manual. Such
servicing or weighing shall be possible without shutting down the system.
A space marked as cylinder shed on the drawing be made available to the

contractor for placing Clean Agent cylinders. Vendors shall confirm the adequacy of
space provided for storage of Gas cylinders.
3.5 PIPING, FITTINGS AND DISCHARGE NOZZLES

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CLEAN AGENT PRESSURE U/S OF PRESSURE D/S OF FITTINGS U/S OF FITTINGS D/S OF
NAME PR / PIPE CLASS PR / PIPE CLASS PR PR
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IG-541,55, 2650 PSIG/ 1000 PSIG/ AS PER TABLE AS PER TABLE
01 and 100 ASTM A-106,GR C ASTM A-106,GR C A-2.2.3.1 OF NFPA A-2.2.3.1 OF NFPA
SEAMLESS,WLD SEAMLESS,WLD
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PR : STANDS FOR PRESSURE REDUCER ; WLD : STANDS FOR WELDED CONNECTION
PIPE THICKNESS CALCULATION SHALL BE AS PER ASME B31.1 POWER PIPING CODE AND FITTINGS SHALL CONFORM TO ANSI
B1.20.
The pressure reduction device shall be easily identifiable.
Discharge nozzles shall conform to cl.2.2.5 of NFPA. Discharge nozzles used in this
system shall be listed for the use intended for discharge characteristics. The
selection of nozzle orifice shall be such that the 95% of of IGs is discharged within
60 seconds through the number of nozzles of the system. Each nozzle shall be
permanently marked to identify by the part number, orifice code, or other suitable
marking as specified by the authority having jurisdiction.
The vender to note that the clean agent piping to be laid in existing building, hence
the clean agent piping and nozzles etc. shall have to be planned clearing other
facilities coming in the areas where clean agent protection is being envisaged. The
different items that are to be provided for efficient functioning of the automatic clean
agent system have been indicated but not the quantity of any of them, which has to
be worked out by the contractor.
The clean agent piping shall have to clear:
i) The beams and ribs which criss cross the ceiling.
ii) Path of AC ducts.
iii) Cabling in false flooring.
The vendor shall have to lay the clean agent piping in existing building. All
necessary civil works including breaking the Blast resistant RCC wall and brick
walls and making them good shall be in the scope of work.
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3.6 DETECTION, ACTUATION AND ALARM SYSTEM
Fire detection, actuation and alarm system for the system shall be as per NFPA-
2001 latest revision.
There shall alarm in clean agent local control panel at the time of gas release.
3.7 PAINTING
Painting and colouring of pipelines, nozzles, clean agent storage containers,

supports, etc. shall be done as per Specification O-611.
3.8 OPERATING DEVICES
a) Operating devices shall include clean agent releasing devices or valves,

discharge controls, and shut down equipment necessary for successful
performance of the system.
b) Electric Supply: The vendor shall provide 100 V + 6% @ 50 Hz + 3%, 3

phase power supply at a convenient point. Convertor required to convert
24V shall be in vendor's scope.
c) Electric Supply : The vendor shall provide 100 V + 6% @ 50 Hz + 3%, 3

phase power supply at a convenient point. Convertor required to convert
24V shall be in vendor's scope.
d) The clean agent cylinders shall be mounted on front and firmly supported
in brackets in a manner that they will not be easily subjected to
mechanical chemical or other damage, which would render the system
in-operative.
e) In addition to Automatic actuation, there shall be a normal manual

control for actuation, which shall be located so as to be conveniently and
easily accessible at all times including the time of fire. This control shall
cause the complete system to operate in its normal fashion.
f) Manual controls shall not require a pull of more than 40 lb nor a

movement of more than 14 inches to secure operation. Atleast one
manual control for activation shall be located not more than 4 feet above
the floor.
g) i) A signal shall be provided from the clean agent control panel to shut
off the air handling unit and air conditioning dampers/louvres.
ii) Supervision of automatic systems shall be provided and shall include

electrical supervisions of the actuating device and the wiring
connecting the actuation device and the detection system.
h) Operating instructions shall be displayed on a name plate fitted

permanently on the clean agent skid.
i) Clean agent extinguishing system shall incorporate a predischarge alarm

with a time delay sufficient to allow personnel evacuation prior to
discharge.
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3.9 LOCAL CONTROL PANEL FOR CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM
The system shall have a main control console and shall consist of:
I) Two alarms and one fault indicator lamp for each zone
to be protected.
II) Combination of alarm silence and alarm off switch.
III) Combination of fault silence and trouble lamp

switches.
IV) Alarm test switch
V) Alarm re-set switch.
a. The installation shall have arrangement to indicate

by alarm as well as indication about actuation of
the system, hazard to personnel of failure of any
supervised system. The extent and type of alarms
or indicators equipment shall be to the satisfaction
of the Engineer-in-Charge.
b. The system shall have a positive warning device

by sounding alarm to alert personnel of the
impending discharging and also a positive
indication to show that the system has actuated.
c. Alarm indicating failure of supervised devices of

equipment shall give prompt and positive
indication of any failure and shall be distinctive
from alarm indicating operation of hazardous
conditions.
d. Warning and instruction signs at entrance to and

inside protection areas shall be provided.
The following additional provisions shall be made in the main control panel:
a. Automatic shut off of the Air conditioning dampers/louvres by solenoid damper

closing unit or electrically operated damper motor. Only signal to be provided
from clean agent system control panel. Rest of the job shall be done by others.
b. .Automatic shut off of the air handling units.
4.0 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
4.1 The materials of construction used in the system shall be in accordance

with NFPA-2001 or as specified by the equipment manufacturer for the
intended use. (if the same is not specified in NFPA-2001).
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5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION
The completed system shall be tested to meet the approval of Owner. The entire
clean agent system shall be TAC (Tariff Advisory Committee, India) approved &
vendor to obtain the same. Only listed or approved equipment and devices shall be
used in the systems. All critical equipments such as cylinders, cylinder valves,
directional valves, pressure reducers, nozzles, actuation controls, pressure gauges
etc. shall have listings(FM/UL/Vds/LPC) To determine that the system has been
properly installed and will function as specified, the following tests shall be
performed:
a. A thorough visual inspection of the installed system and hazard area. The
piping, operational equipment and discharge nozzles shall be inspected for
proper size and location. The locations of alarms and manual emergency
releases shall be confirmed. The configurations of the hazard shall be
compared, to the original hazard specification. The hazard shall be inspected
closely for unclosable openings and sources of agent loss which may have been
overlooked in the original specifications.
b. .A check of labelling of devices for proper designations and instructions. Name

plate data on the storage containers shall be compared to specifications.
c. A test for mechanical tightness of the piping and associated equipment to

assure that leakage will not occur and that there will be no hazardous pipe
movements during discharge.
d. Non-destructive operational tests on all devices necessary for proper functioning

of the system.
Vendor shall provide suitable safety measures against increase in pressure inside
the protected area due to release of clean agent.
6.0 VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Along with the Technical Bids
- List of clause wise deviations, if any, to the specifications. It will be vendor's

responsibility to furnish the deviations. If the same are not furnished it will be
assumed that the offered equipments meet the specifications of the enquiry
document in toto.
- System design including computerised system flow calculations, piping & storage
layout .
- Indian/International standards to which the offered equipments conform.
- Catalogues/Brochures giving technical particulars and details of

operation/maintenance of the offered elements/system.
- Certificates of agencies who have accorded approval for the elements offered.
- Numbers & placement / Area coverage for type of nozzles used.
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- Quantity of each type of equipment offered along with the calculations.
- Protected room/area layouts.
- Quantity of clean agent offered for various areas as per specifications.
- PFD, P&ID and GA drawing.
6.2 After Award of the Contract
- Calculations for pipe sizes, time of discharge, flow, nozzle rate of discharge etc.
- GA and dimensional drawings of the areas showing storage, piping and nozzles
for various areas.
- Mounting/fixing details of all the elements.
- Testing and inspection schedule and procedure.
- Cylinders data sheets.
- Other data sheets as per the list attached.
- If the vendor is collaborating with any foreign party for basic engineering, design
etc., he should provide certificate of collaboration and first submission of design
and detailed drawing shall be approved by the collaborator.
- List of drawings.
7.0 MANDATORY SPARES
The bid must include in the quoted price the following mandatory spares to be
supplied with the clean agent system:
1. Clean Agent Cylinders for Centralised : 1 no.

System
2. Automatic and Manual release system : One of each type/size used

in the system supplied.
3. Cylinder Valve with safety : One of each type/size used

pressure relief device in the systems supplied.
4. Clean Agent Nozzles : 10% of total nozzles used in

each size/type.
5. Clean Agent Release Push Buttons : 10% of total used of each

type etc.
Recommended Spares:
In addition to above mandatory spares, vendor must recommend list of spares

required for 2 years trouble free operation with unit rates and quantity along with the
offer.
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8.0 BID EVALUATION CRITERIA
The bid shall be evaluated based on the following technical criteria,
- Vendor is registered with EIL

- Vender shall have done one of the following to qualify in last 3 years.
a) Inert gas, fire detection & alarm system
b) CO2 /Halon-1301 system, fire detection and alarm system
c) Fire alarm and detection system with back up consultant for inert gas
- The bidder shall very clearly mention in his offer that he has considered total
flooding centralised system with directional valves and also have offered 100%
standby Cylinders.
- No deviation from Specification is acceptable.
- System supplied, design calculation is approved by FM/UL/VDS/LPC & TAC or its

accredited agency.
- Software is approved by FM/UL/VDS
- All equipment shall be approved by FM/UL/VDS/LPC & TAC and cylinder shall be
seamless and CCE approved.
- Vender not having direct experience, shall produce along with offer the
collaboration Certificate.
- Completion Certificate of jobs completed shall be produced along with offer.
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ANNEXURE-I
LIST OF RISK AND CLEAN AGENT QUANTITY
SL DESCRIPTION ROOM VOLUME (CUM.) DES. MAX GAS REQ.

NO VOL. VOL
3
FF MR FC TOTAL (+10%) (M )
IG-01, 55,541 & 100

3 3
(0.47 M /M OF VOL)
1
DESPATCH TERMINAL AT MUNDRA
CONTROL ROOM BUILDING
RISK1 : TELECOM ROOM, RACKS & INST. 99.0 495.0 198.0 792.0 871.2
CONSOLE AREA (22X7.5)
RISK2 : UPS ROOM (6 X 7.5) NA 135.0 54.0 189.0 208.0 871.2 409.5
RISK3 : SMCS CONSOLE ROOM (10 X 10) 60.0 300.0 120.0 480.0 528.0
2
INTERMEDIATE PUMPING STATION AT
SANTALPUR, PALANPUR, AWA, AJMER,
JAIPUR & REWARI,
RISK1 : TELECOM ROOM, RACKS & 90.0 450.0 180.0 720.0 792.0 792.0 372.3
CONSOLE AREA (20X7.5)
RISK2 : UPS ROOM (6 X 7.5) NA 135.0 54.0 189.0 208.0
3 DESPATCH & RECEIPT TERMINAL AT

BAHADURGARH
RISK1 : TELECOM ROOM, RACKS & 108.0 540.0 216.0 864.0 950.4 446.7
CONSOLE AREA (24X7.5) 950.4
RISK2 : UPS ROOM (6 X7.5) NA 135.0 54.0 189.0 208.0
FF : FALSE FLOOR
FC : FALSE CEILING
MR : MAIN ROOM
NOTE: The actual size of rooms and height of FF, FC & MR shall be reviewed
from architectural drawings and actual Clean Agent quantities shall
be Calculated by Contractor before execution of the job.
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ANNEXURE-II
TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS

DETAILS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE BIDDER
ALONG WITH THE OFFER
(Clean Agent Data sheets shall be filled in as per NFPA-2001separately for each
stations)
C Means Vendor to furnish data/details
1.0 Type of system : Total flooding centralised system

(Mention name of agent &
manufacturer)
: Formula
Normal Charging Pressure : ____C____ psig.
2.0 Design code/standard to which design/

manufacture/testing conforms. : NFPA-2001-(Latest)
3.0 System designed to protect the largest or

total risk in the building as specified. : Largest risk
3.1 Risk name/volume : C
3.2 Design Concentration : C
3.2.1 Amount of gas required. (Attach separate

sheet, if required).
(List out gas supplied, number of cylinders
etc. for working and standby requirements,
risk wise.) : C
3.3 Clean agent Cylinder Details (Seamless)
a) Manufacturer : C
b) Design Code : NFPA-2001
c) Capacity :
(Preferably:- IG-01,55,541 &100 : 435cuft filled with 439cuft of gas
d) Gas Holding Capacity (Kg) : C
e) Total Number supplied : C
f) Approving Agency FM/UL/LPC/

VDS & TAC (This must be accep-
table to TAC). : FM/UL/LPC/VSD & TAC
g) Approved by CCE : YES
h) Working pressure (kg/cm²) : C
i) Design Pressure (kg/cm²) : As per NFPA-2001
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j) Dimension of Cylinder Dia x

length x thickness : C
3.4 Pipes, valves and fittings.
a) Manufacturers
i. Pipes : EIL approved vendor
ii. Fittings : EIL approved vendor
iii. Valves : C
b) Material for Construction
i. Pipes : As per spec
ii. Fittings : As per spec
iii. Valves : As per spec
c) Design Code
i. Pipes : As per NFPA
ii. Fittings : As per NFPA
iii. Valves : As per NFPA
d) Type of Joints : As per NFPA
e) Hydraulic test Pressure of

manifold/supply lines(kg/cm²) : As per NFPA
f) Directional Valve
i. Make and Type : C
ii. Material of Construction : C
iii. Test Pressure (kg/cm² ) : C
iv. Approved by FM/UL/VDS

/LPC & TAC (Yes/No) : C
g) Discharge Nozzles
i. Manufacturer and Type : C
h) Pressure Gauge
i. Make : C
ii. Pressure Range : C
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iii. Approved by FM/UL/VDS

i) Pressure Reducer
i. Make : C
ii. Approved by FM/UL/VDS

j) Cylinder valve
i. Make : C

k) Cylinder valve actuator
i. Make : C

3.5 Painting and colouring of pipeline, : C (As per O-611)
3.6 Operating Devices
3.6.1 Signal from the Clean Agent Control Panel

for shuttering off the air handling unit and
damper closing. : C
3.6.2 Detectors
i. Manufacturer : C
ii. Type : C
iii. Number : C
iv. Detectors guarded against false

alarm (Yes/No) : C
v. Detectors approved by UL/FM/LPC

/VDS & TAC (Yes/No). : C
3.6.3 Push Button Station
i. Type : C
ii. Manufacturer : C
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iii. Model, numbers offered : C
3.6.4 Control Cables
i. Manufacturer : C
ii. Code/Standard : C
iii. Type : C
iv. Size : C
v. Rating : C
3.6.5 Main Control Panel
i. Manufacturer : C
ii. Mounting Detail : C
iii. Number of entries : C
iv. Sheet Thickness : C
v. Cable Entry : C
vi. Total heat load predicted for air

conditioning. : C
vii. No. of AC/DC feeders and their

rating. : C
3.7.1 Additional Requirements for Control Panel
a) Whether housing all the necessary

printed card circuits, board cards,
relays indicating lamps, push
buttons, switches, etc. for the
efficient operation of the system,
(Yes/No). : C
b) Input power supply requirement for

operation of panel. (AC/DC Volts) : C
c) Panel Signal Voltage(AC/DC Volts) : C
d) Type/APM Capacity of the : C

e) Interconnecting cabling between
battery and panel. : C
f) Power supply unit incorporated in

the panel. (Yes/No). : C
g) Audiovisual alarm on panel provided
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for battery low conditions(Yes/No). : C

h) Change over from AC Main supply
to standby power supply fully
automatic in either direction
(Yes/No). : C
i) Regulated supply for detectors

provided in the panel (Yes/No). : C
j) Dual Red Lamps windows provided

for fire conditions in each zone.
(Yes/No). : C
k) Dual yellow lamps windows
provided for fault conditions in
each zone (Yes/No). : C
l) Following push buttons provided
i) Alarm Accept : C
ii) Reset : C
iii) Test (Yes/No) : C
m) Audio visual indication for AC

supply failure provided (Yes/No). : C
n) Pilot lamp for system ‘ON’ supply

failure provided (Yes/No). : C
o) Dial tone hooter for fire/fault alarm

provided & range of the same. : C
p) Painting (External/Internal) : C
4.0 Material of Construction selected in

accordance with NFPA-2001 (Yes/No) : C
5.0 Inspection and Testing
a) Visual inspection of installed : C

system & hazard area.
b) Check of labelling of devices. : C
c) Check for mechanical tightness

of piping and associated equipments : C
d) Non-destructive operational
tests for all devices included. : C
e) Test with clean agent gas : As per pump test

(one no. Cylinder)

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SPECIFICATION FOR CLEAN

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SPECIFICATION FOR CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM

B 07.06.05 REVISED AND REISSUED FOR BIDS SKN SKN RB

A 27.04.05 ISSUED FOR BIDS SKN SKN RB

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

3.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SYSTEM DESIGN

3.2 SYSTEM FLOW CALCULATIONS

3.3 CLEAN AGENT QUANTITY

3.4 CLEAN AGENT STORAGE CYLINDERS

3.5 PIPING, FITTINGS AND DISCHARGE NOZZLES

3.6 DETECTION, ACTUATION AND ALARM SYSTEM

3.8 OPERATING DEVICES

3.9 LOCAL CONTROL PANEL FOR CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM

4.0 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

6.0 VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENTS

6.1 ALONG WITH TECHNICAL BIDS

6.2 AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT

7.0 MANDATORY SPARES

8.0 BID EVALUATION CRITERIA

ANNEXTURE -I : List of risk and clean agent quantity

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This specification covers the requirements of design, supply of materials,

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

- NFPA 2001 : Standard on Clean Agent

- BS - 5445, 5446, 5839 : for detectors

- SMPV Rules, 1981, CCE Nagpur : for Storage Containers.

- Clean Agent manufacturer's recommendations.

- Tarrif advisory committee(TAC) rules

3.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SYSTEM DESIGN

NAME FORMUL NOAEL LOAE NORMAL MIN. EXTINGUISHING

IG-541 N2 (52%) 43 52 2175 psi 2575 37.5 0 .470

IG-01 AR-99.9% 43 52 2371 psi 2650 psi 37.5(*) 0.470(*)

IG-100 N2 (99.9%) 43 52 2404 psi 2799 psi 37.5(*) 0.470(*)

NOAEL : No Observable Adverse Effect Level, the hightest concentration at which

LOAEL : Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Level, the lowest concentration at

(*) Or higher %/quantity of volume as specified by clean agent manufacturer for

The agent discharge shall be substantially completed in a nominal 60 seconds for

3.2 SYSTEM FLOW CALCULATIONS

System flow calculations shall be performed using A CALCULATION METHOD

3.3 CLEAN AGENT QUANTITY

Clean Agent concentration requirement shall be computed considering the volume

3.4 CLEAN AGENT STORAGE CYLINDERS

The vendor shall select the capacity of cylinder as follows :

Clean Agent containers shall be arranged in the following manner:

i) In a battery of cylinders manifolded together and leading to common

A space marked as cylinder shed on the drawing be made available to the

3.5 PIPING, FITTINGS AND DISCHARGE NOZZLES

The pressure reduction device shall be easily identifiable.

i) The beams and ribs which criss cross the ceiling.

ii) Path of AC ducts.

iii) Cabling in false flooring.

3.6 DETECTION, ACTUATION AND ALARM SYSTEM

Painting and colouring of pipelines, nozzles, clean agent storage containers,

3.8 OPERATING DEVICES

a) Operating devices shall include clean agent releasing devices or valves,

b) Electric Supply: The vendor shall provide 100 V + 6% @ 50 Hz + 3%, 3

c) Electric Supply : The vendor shall provide 100 V + 6% @ 50 Hz + 3%, 3

IG-01 AR-99.9% 43 52 2371 psi 2650 psi 37.5() 0.470()

IG-100 N2 (99.9%) 43 52 2404 psi 2799 psi 37.5() 0.470()