conditions at the time and location of application of the thermal
system component thermal insulation.
3.2.6 jacket outside diameter, n—the sum of the carrier pipe
outside diameter and twice the sum of the optional carrier pipe
dry film coating thickness, insulation thickness, and jacket
thickness.
3.2.7 joining, v—a method of connecting together two units
of the thermal distribution system that maintains the strength
and fluid tightness of the carrier pipe and fittings and the
continuity and integrity of the insulation and jacket.
3.2.8 leakage-free joint, n—a group of methods for joining
carrier piping sections and components using welding for steel
and stainless steel, and brazing for copper that create rigid,
pressure testable joints with zero leakage.
3.2.8.1 Discussion—All other joint types, including me-
chanical joints such as bell and spigot joints, sliding joints, and
deformable gasket type joints are specifically not considered to
be leakage-free and do not meet the requirement of this
standard.
3.2.9 pre-insulated, adj—thermal insulation applied to the
carrier pipe and fittings at the system supplier’s manufacturing
facilities.
3.2.9.1 Discussion—Thermal insulation applied at or near
the system installation site by an installer or other organization
not engaged in manufacturing pre-insulated system compo-
nents does not conform to this definition.
3.2.10 vapor (water) stop, n—a device or method used at the
terminations of a thermal distribution system (such as building
and manhole entries) that prevent the ingress of water into the
thermal insulation; alternatively a device or method that seals
the ends of individual thermal distribution system units.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for thermal distribution systems purchased under
this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 Thermal system service pressure, temperature and
transported fluids.
4.1.2 Insulation thickness or heat transfer losses (or gains)
per unit length of carrier pipe required, and the system
environmental conditions that apply such as burial depth, soil
conditions, and soil temperatures, etc.
4.1.3 Statutory or code requirements applicable to the car-
rier piping system design, fabrication, testing, inspection, and
installation (see Annex A1).
4.1.4 Carrier pipe and fitting material specification and
grade, size, pressure rating or wall thickness, configuration and
end preparations (see Annex A1).
4.1.5 Optional carrier pipe and fitting coatings (see 5.2).
4.1.6 Thermal insulation material (see 5.3).
4.1.7 Thermal insulation jacket material (see 5.4).
4.1.8 Physical sizes and dimensions (see Section 7).
4.1.9 Field closure joint preferences (see Section 8).
4.1.10 Certification, inspection and testing requirements in
addition to those specified (see Section 15).
4.1.11 Unit marking in addition to those specified (see
Sections 16 and 17).
4.1.12 Shipping method if other than specified (see Section
18).
4.2 Order quantities for thermal distribution systems pur-
chased under this specification shall be specified by providing
all necessary point to point layout dimensional information,
including slopes, termination points, direction changes, expan-
sion loops, and all unique components and features. Thermal
distribution systems purchased by this method are then pro-
vided as a fully engineered and pre-fabricated system com-
prised of units and joining materials that minimize installation
time and the number of field joints required to complete the
system.
4.3 Order quantities for thermal distribution systems pur-
chased under this specification are in some cases specified by
unit count. System orders under this method must be agreed
between purchaser and supplier as to definitions and dimen-
sions of system units, components, and materials. Guide C1409
is a useful guide for reaching agreement on layout measure-
ment methods, unit and component definitions, and terminol-
ogy. Thermal distribution systems purchased by this method
require cutting standard unit lengths to size at least once in
each run length and in most situations will result in a higher
number of field joints, lower quality of the installation, and
longer installation times.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Carrier Pipe and Pipe Fitting Materials—Carrier pipe
and carrier pipe fitting material shall be selected from those
materials listed in Annex A1 and shall meet the statutory and
code requirements for design and service appropriate for the
fluid temperature, pressure, longevity, chemical compatibility,
and resistance to the damaging effects of corrosion.
5.2 Optional Coating of Carbon Steel Carrier Pipe and
Fittings—When carbon steel carrier pipe and fitting materials
have been specified, they are in some cases coated, as an
option, to enhance corrosion resistance and service life. When
this option has been ordered by the purchaser, the steel pipe
and fitting outside surfaces shall be prepared by abrasive
blasting to near white condition in accordance with SSPC-
SP10 and primed or coated without delay to prevent the
formation of rust bloom. The coating materials listed below are
effective when applied by suitable spray techniques to the
minimum thicknesses indicated. The dry film coating thickness
shall be determined in accordance with Practice D7091.
5.2.1 Epoxy Coating, shall typically be a two part system
consisting of a base material and curing agent (hardener).
Factory applied fusion bonded epoxy to the requirements of
NACE-RP-0394 is also acceptable. Dry film coating thickness
shall be a minimum of 0.008 in. (200 µm).
5.2.2 Zinc Rich Coating, shall be a high solids, inorganic
material consisting of a liquid vehicle and dry powdered zinc
flake. Dry film coating thickness shall be a minimum of 0.003
in. (76 µm).
5.2.3 Polymer Coating, shall be an elastomeric polymer
(plastic) usually consisting of polyurethane, polyurea, or a
blend of both. Dry film coating thickness shall be a minimum
of 0.020 in. (500 µm).
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