SPECIFICATION FOR POLYVINYL-SOLIDIFIER SECONDARY OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT AS DEFINED IN 40 CFR 112.7(c), CWA. TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ELECTRICAL
SUBSTATIONS, WIND FARMS, ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER STORAGE FACILITIES, AND MOBILE/PORTABLE
TRANSFORMERS.

1.0 SCOPE

This specification is intended to define the minimum materials and installation requirements for design
and installation of Secondary Oil Containment System, which shall provide total containment of
hydrocarbons while permitting the release of water without the assistance of manual valves, automated
pumps, or oil water separators.

2.0 GENERAL

Secondary Containment System shall incorporate a polyvinyl liner to create impervious floor and
perimeter walls with Barrier Boom polymer panels to allow the evacuation of water while capturing
trace amounts of hydrocarbons and complete stoppage of hydrocarbons in the event of a release within
the containment field.

3.0 STANDARDS

The containment system shall comply with the following standards:

3.1 SPCC, 40 CFR 112.7(c) General Secondary Containment.

3.2 IEEE, P980 Guide for Containment and Control of Oil Spills in Substations

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 Polyvinyl material used on floor and side walls shall meet the following minimum standards:
Polyester 2x2 basket; 7.7 oz./sqyd weight; 1000 –denier; 29x29-count; PVC –coating.
Total Weight ASTM D-751 40oz./sqyd.; Grab Break ASTM D-751 550 500 lbs; Strip Break ASTM
D-751. ProcB 425 x390 lbs/in.; Tongue Tear ASTM D-751 110 x 110 lbs.; Trap Tear ASTM D-4533
70 X 55 lbs.; Adhesion ASTM D-751, RF Weld 11 lbs/in.; Abrasion Resistance H22, 1000gr. ASTM
D3884 Taber >5000
Cold Crack, 1/8” mandrel ASTM D2136 Pass -40F; Puncture Resistance ISO 17103 / EN 745
>1000N 224 lbs.

4.2 Barrier Boom Panels - Geo-synthetic barrier shall consist of three (3) manufacturer assembled
components parts:
1. Front Side - Nonwoven geotextile fabric made from virgin materials that is both hydrophobic
and oleophillic with high wicking capability.
2. Middle – Shall contain 12 to 16oz. per square foot of proprietary blend of food grade cross
linked polymers that have physical attraction to hydrocarbons and bond to encapsulate oils
into a cohesive rubber-like mass.
3. Back Side – “Agent-X” two nonwoven layers of virgin geotextile fabric with a layer of
polymers laminated between.
5.0 PERFORMANCE

1. Barrier Boom Panels shall meet or exceed the following:

A. Hydrocarbon Flow Rate: 0 gpm

B. Barrier Boom Flow Rate: 4 gpm per sqft with 1 ft. head pressure
C. UV Resistance: 70%
D. Oxidation Resistance 80%
E. Capture and Solidify minimum of a half gallon of oil per sqft
F. Shall meet SPCC requirements in accordance with 40 CFR 112.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Manufacturer shall be a company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of geo-
synthetic barrier boom systems with a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Containment System shall be pre-fabricated pursuant to site specifications under strict quality
control and good manufacturing practices free from defects in material and workmanship.
Palletized with all system components ready for onsite assembly and installation.

Installers shall be factory certified by the manufacturer having successfully completed the
necessary and required training in the proper technique of assembly and installation of the
polyvinyl barrier boom panel hydrocarbon secondary containment system.

7.0 MANUFACTURERS

Subject to project requirements, manufacturers offering products to be incorporated in the

SCOPE of work herein include the following:

C.I.Agent Solutions, LLC

11760 commonwealth Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
O – 502/267-0181, 866/242-4368
F – 502/267-0181
www.ciagent.com

WARRANTY

Manufacturer shall warrant against failure of containment system to release hydrocarbons due to the
failure of materials and workmanship.

Manufacturer shall further warrant the containment system in the form of a Pollution Insurance Policy
of $2,000,000.00 to address the cost of cleanup solely related to the performance of the containment
system.