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SECTION 23 07 00
INSULATION
PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
A. Work of this Section includes all labour, materials, equipment and services necessary to complete the
insulation as shown on the Drawings and specified herein, including, but not limited to, the following:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Duct insulation.
Piping insulation.
Equipment insulation.
Fire protection for ductwork.

B. This specification covers the thermal insulation of pipes, ductwork and equipment generally in the
temperature range of -50C to 105C.

C. The following standards are applicable to this thermal insulating specification:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

ASTM E96- A / EN 12086: Vapour permeability.

ASTM D774: Tensile strength.
DIN 1998 Part 7: Resistance to mould, mildew and corrosion.
ASTM 1104/GB5480.7-87: Moisture absorbability.
ASTM C518 - Thermal Conductivity of materials
GB2046-80: Oxygen index.

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

ASTM-E84 / UL 723: Flame spread.

UL94 Vertical flame spread of materials
ASTM D635 Horizontal burning test
BS 476 : Fire Tests on Building Materials and Structures
ISO5659 (1994): Smoke Density and Toxicity with additional Gas Analysis.

12. UL2818-2013: Green guard Gold for even lower VOC and Total chemical emissions.
D. Materials that contain and /or use CFCs or HCFCs in their manufacture shall not be used, and that
materials incorporating substances which in the event of fire generate appreciable quantities of
smoke, noxious toxic fumes shall not be used.

E. For all mineral wool insulation products, test evidence must be available showing that the fibres from
which the products are made are not classified as a possible human carcinogen.

F. Insulation materials should have a Euroclass of either A1, A2, or B, should have a FIGRA RCT of less
than 1.0, and should not have a potential to flashover. The k value of the Insulation must also be
quoted, both manufactured and aged value.:

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. The local Vietnamese construction specifications shall form the basis of the project specification. The
technical specification is supplemental to the local Vietnamese specifications and should be read in
conjunction with the local Vietnamese specifications. In case of contradiction or discrepancy between
the local Vietnamese specifications and technical specification, the Contractor shall incorporate
whichever is more stringent.

1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings:

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1. Submit insulation shop drawings for each service.

B. Product Data:
1. Manufacturer's latest published data for materials, and installation.
2. Submit samples of material for approval
PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1

APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

A. Armaflex (Armacell)
B. Or equal and approved.
2.2

PIPE INSULATION

A. Materials:
Supplied from factories that manufacture under certified management systems; they should
have an ISO 9001 registered Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental
Management System.
Shown to have low chemical emissions of both Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) and
Formaldehyde. Preferably, materials should hold GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and
Children & School Standard Certification.
Manufactured without the use of CFCs, HFCs or HCFCs. They should by fibre-free and dust
free, and resist mold and mildew.
Made of a closed-cell structure to prevent moisture from wicking, since moisture accumulation
Pipes shall be insulated throughout with MC Microban technology, closed cell, flexible
Elastomeric Nitrile Rubber (NBR) insulation tubes / sheets. It shall be a multilayer closed cell
structure to provide a water vapor barrier. The insulation material shall be Class 1 which can
meet the fire performance of BS 476 Part 7.
Minimum Insulation Thickness in mm for indoor Pipe Sizes (above ground)
Service
Chilled

Water

Material

DN2050

DN5075

DN75150

DN150250

DN250600

Elastom

25

25

32

32

38

Flow and Return

eric

pipe

foam
based
on
Nitrilerubber
(NBR)

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Condenser Water

Elastom

pipe

eric

25

25

25

25

25

foam
based
on
Nitrilerubber
(NBR)

Service

Material

616

1925

3454

6680

105

Copper

Elasto

25

25

32

32

38

Refrigerant pipe

meric
foam
based
on
Nitrilerubber
(NBR)

Minimum Insulation Thickness in mm for outdoor Pipe Sizes (above ground)

Service
Chilled

Water

Material

DN2050

DN5075

DN75150

DN150250

DN250600

Elasto

25

25

32

38

50

25

25

25

25

25

Flow and Return

meric

pipe

foam
based
on
Nitrilerubber
(NBR)

Condenser Water

Elasto

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meric
foam
based
on
Nitrilerubber
(NBR)

Service

Material

616

1925

3454

6680

105

Copper

Elasto

25

25

32

38

50

Refrigerant pipe

meric
foam
based
on
Nitrilerubber
(NBR)

B. Specifications:
Thermal conductivity of 0.034 W/(m.K) at 0C and 0.036 W/(m.K) at 24C when measured
according to ASTM C 177, ASTM C 518.
Moisture Resistance Factor of 10,200 according to DIN 52615 or 0.02 Perm-inch
according to ASTM E96 Procedure A.

C. Fire Performance :
The material must be self-extinguish and no dripping in event of fire.
Must be tested to UL94- V0 class and ASTM D635-HB.

D. Protective coverings shall be installed on areas of insulation that are exposed to weather or
subject to mechanical damage.
The protective covering shall be:
Arma-Chek Silver multi-layer laminate of aluminum, coated with a UV protective film and backed
with a flexible PVC film. The material should be adhered with Armaflex 520 Adhesive or
equivalent, and all joins and seams secured with Arma-Chek Silver Tape. Installation shall be in
all cases to the manufacturers recommendations.
Or

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High density rubber cladding of the Arma-Chek R type bonded using an appropriate full contact
adhesive with a minimum 50 mm overlap at all butt joints and longitudinal seams. A weather-proof
mastic sealant shall be applied over all seams and joints.
Or
Metal cladding, comprised of coated sheet metal, with all external joints and fixings made
weather-proof with silicone sealant.
2.3

DUCTWORK INSULATION

A. All air conditioning ductwork and associated fittings shall be insulated for condensation control
and energy saving
B. All insulation materials shall be:
Manufactured without the use of CFCs, HFCs or HCFCs. They should by fiber-free and dust
free, and resist mold and mildew.
Made of a closed-cell structure to prevent moisture from wicking.
Protected when installed outside and exposed to weather, with either a suitable weather
resistant finish or metal cladding material.
Installed without a reflective foil covering, and according to the manufacturers recommendations
C. Ducts shall be elastomeric Nitrile-rubber (NBR) foam insulation that is closed cell, flexible sheet
with a built-in vapor barrier.
D. Insulation on cooling air supply ductwork shall be 19mm thick. Insulation on return air supply
ductwork shall be at least 13mm thick. The thickness of insulation shall be sufficient to prevent
condensation under the specified conditions.
E. Thermal conductivity of 0.034 W/(m.K) at 0C and 0.036 W/(m.K) at 24C according to
ASTM C 177, ASTM C 518 or EN ISO 8497.
F. Moisture Resistance Factor of 10,200 according to DIN 52615 or 0.02 Perm-inch
according to ASTM E96 Procedure A.
G. Operational temperature range of -50C to +105C (tubes) and -50C to +85C (flat sheets).
H. Fire performance meet Class V-0 according to standard UL 94. The material must be selfextinguish and no dripping in event of fire according to ASTM D 635-HB class.
I.

The insulation has no corrosion on copper or steel surface according standard DIN 1988 part 7

J.

The material shall incorporate Microban anti-microbial protection to actively inhibit the growth of
mould. No fungal growth on insulation must be followed ASTM G21.

K. Protective coverings shall be installed on areas of insulation that are exposed to weather or
subject to mechanical damage. The protective covering shall be:
1. Arma-Chek Silver multi-layer laminate of aluminum, coated with a UV protective film
and backed with a flexible PVC film. The material should be adhered with Armaflex 520
Adhesive or equivalent, and all joins and seams secured with Arma-Chek Silver Tape.
Installation shall be in all cases to the manufacturers recommendations.
Or
2. High density rubber cladding of the Arma-Chek R type bonded using an appropriate full
contact adhesive with a minimum 50 mm overlap at all butt joints and longitudinal seams.
A weather-proof mastic sealant shall be applied over all seams and joints.

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Or
3. Metal cladding, comprised of coated sheet metal, with all external joints and fixings made
weather-proof with silicone sealant

2.4

EQUIPMENT INSULATION
A. Pumps, etc:
1. Enclose re-moveable heads for all equipment, (such as horizontal split pumps), to be
insulated with purpose made removable 22 gauge stucco embossed aluminium boxes,
lined with industrial wired mat.

B. Heat exchangers:
1. To be insulated with Lamella Mat finished and protected with 22 gauge stucco embossed
aluminium cladding secured with pop rivets at 225 mm centres. Domed tops of calorifiers
to be finished in segments. Manway chests, flanges and covers of heat exchangers to be
enclosed in removable stucco embossed aluminium covers lined with industrial wired mat.

2.5

FIRE RATED DUCTWORK

A. Where indicated within the Specification or on the Drawings ductwork shall be coated with a fire
protection material.

B. Ductwork to be produced in sections and is assembled on site utilizing tested fireproof

gaskets/sealants. Once erected, to be pressure tested, if required by Engineer, to DW144 and/or
SMACNA standards, in line with the pressure classification of the duct being installed.

C. Proof of Fire rated ductwork constructed for ventilation/smoke extract systems tested to BS476
Part 24 (1987) and ISO6944 (1985) for two hours Stability and Integrity shall be submitted.
Both for duct fire inside and fire outside.

D. The Fire Rated Ductwork to be protected with fire resisting coating materials to specifications by
manufacturer. Composition of the coating materials shall be of encapsulating compound, nonhazardous copolymer emulsion and aggregates. The coating shall be of minimum 0.7mm (dry
film) thickness. Intumescent coating materials shall not be accepted.

E. All gaskets and sealants to be non-combustible and installed as fire tested to BS476 Part 24 and
shall be supplied by the same manufacturer.

F. Fire rated ductwork to have UL (Underwriters Laboratories) classification and has been tested by
UL in the USA to determine compliance with NFPA 90A (Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilation Systems) for flame spread and smoke development.

G. Fire rated ductwork constructed for kitchen extract systems to be tested to BS476 Part 24 (1987)
and ISO6944 (1985) for two hours Stability and Integrity. Suitable insulation cladding of mineral
wool material shall be added as required by the engineer.

H. The fire duct support system should be located at a maximum of 1500mm centres, the size of
the hangers and bearers upgraded to account for reduction in tensile strength of steel due to
fire. Proof, in the form of test or assessment report to BS476 Part 24 and ISO6944 that suitable
size hangers and bearers upgraded to account for the reduction in tensile strength of steel due
to fire from 430N/mm2 to 10N/mm2 for 2 hours, shall be submitted.

I.

The size of the Fire Rated Duct system may be extended up to 10 metres wide x 3 metres high
without adversely affecting the fire resistant of the duct systems in terms of criteria of BS476:
Part 24: 1987

J.

Material for fire rated ductwork must be approved by Local Fire Department.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION OF INSULATION

A. Perform all work in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and the best
practice of the trade and the intent of this specification.

B. Insulation shall be applied to pipework, ductwork, vessels and other equipment so as to be in

close contact to the surface applied.

C. Apply all insulation over clean dry surface, butting all sections or surfaces firmly together and
finishing as hereinafter specified and, where necessary, painted in accordance with
specifications.
D. Seal all vapour barriers continuous and throughout against moisture penetration.

E. Piping insulation shall stop adjacent to fittings with adequate clearance to allow removal of
fittings.

F. Insulation shall be continuous through wall, floor and ceiling openings or sleeves.
G. Fill surface imperfections such as chipped edges, small joints or cracks and voids or holes with
insulation material and smooth all such areas with a skim coat of insulating cement.

H. Do not cover any nameplates or identification tags.

I.

No insulation must be installed at fittings and joints until the piping systems have been tested as
specified elsewhere to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

3.2 PROTECTION OF INSULATION

A. Protect pipe insulation at hangers, guides, and rollers by 1.5 mm thick galvanized metal shields
(at least 3 times the insulation diameter in length and 1/3 the insulation circumference in width)
on the outside of the insulation and vapour barrier. Hold shields in place by straps. Do not pierce
the insulation with hangers. Where glass fibre insulation is used on piping 75 mm and larger,
provide half-section of calcium silicate covering of equal thickness at metal shields.

B. Do not use staples on vapour barrier jackets.

END OF SECTION