Guide Specifications - Crosslinked PE
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PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
This BrineMaker specification covers flat bottom, upright, domed top, crosslinked PE tanks fabricated according to the requirements of ASTM D1998 and the basic components and optional features outlined below. The BrineMaker is designed to receive pneumatically loaded salt and to produce and supply saturated brine. The stated design capacity is based on the shell capacity of dry salt with a density of 70#/cubic foot.
1.2 MANUFACTURER QUALIFICATIONS
1.2.1 MANUFACTURER'S EXPERIENCE:
The manufacturer shall have been regularly engaged in the design and manufacture of brine make-up and storage systems tanks such as specified herein for at least five years. The manufacturer's experience shall include at least fifteen installations of equal or larger capacity than specified herein, that have been in operation for at least five years.
1.2.2 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY:
The BrineMaker and accessories shall be warranted as follows:
Crosslinked PE Vessel : three years
Accessories : one year
1.3 SUBMITTALS
1.3.1 SHOP DRAWINGS:
Manufacturer shall furnish BrineMaker shop drawings for approval. Drawings shall indicate type, size and location of all specified fittings and other appurtenances.
1.3.2 SEISMIC CALCULATIONS:
Where required, manufacturer shall furnish seismic design calculations in accordance with the current IBC which have been verified and stamped by an independent registered professional engineer.
1.3.3 CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA:
All materials used in the construction of the vessel and appurtenances shall be compatible with salt brine.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS
BrineMaker 800-998-7345 or
Approved equal
2.2BrineMaker MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
2.2.1 Standard Components
| Tank: |
Crosslinked Polyethylene |
| Salt Fill Line: |
4"fully radiused 304SS w/camlok, cap and supports as req’d |
| Brine Outlet: |
2" flange with PVC collection plenum |
| Top Manway: |
Fume Tight Lid |
| Drain: |
2" flange with diptube & screen |
| Vent/Dust Collection: |
8” flange with dust bag, hose clamps and SS support |
| Water Inlet: |
1” FPT with Internal Spiral Distribution Head |
| Anchor Lugs: |
As required for seismic restraint system |
| Lifting Lugs: |
Molded-In (on most tanks) |
2.2.2 Optional Accessories:
| Salt Level Indication: |
3” flange w/Smart Bob II, LED readout and 4-20ma output |
| Side Manway: |
24" flanged with neoprene gasket and 304SS hardware |
| Temp Maintenance System: |
Heating pads with control panel and insulation |
| Brine Level Control System: |
3” flange, stilling well, ultrasonic level sensor, valve |
| Brine Level Control Upgrade: |
4-20ma output, remote digital controller w/relays |
| NEMA 4X Enclosure: |
For brine level control system controller (upgrade pkg) |
| FRP Access Ladder: |
With boarding rails, or operator deck, or safety cage |
| Gravel Bed: |
Quartz or gravel bed as specified by salt supplier |
| Seismic Design: |
Current IBC, OSHPD (hospitals), or governing standard |
| Food Grade Tank: |
HDPE resin |
2.3 BrineMaker SEISMIC & WIND DESIGN
Tank manufacturer shall provide seismic and wind design in conformance with plans and instruction certified by a registered professional engineer. Provide wet stamped calculations.
2.4 BrineMaker Temperature Maintenance System
2.4.1 The heating system shall be designed to maintain tank contents at 50ºF, at a minimum ambient temperature of __ºF. The tanks will be installed ___doors.
2.4.2 The insulation will have an outer protective layer of mastic coating.
2.5 BrineMaker Specification – ____ Ton Unit
| Diameter: |
____ |
| Height: |
____ (shell) |
| Volume: |
____ cubic feet |
| Standard Tank Color: |
Natural/Translucent |
| Configuration: |
Flat bottom, domed top |
| Design Specific Gravity: |
1.35 |
| Design Temperature: |
100° f |
| Design Pressure: |
atmospheric |
| Design Standard: |
ASTM D1998 |
| Fabrication Method: |
Rotational Molding |
| Resin: |
Crosslinked Polyethylene |
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