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    5.25.

    55 – PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS


    DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD______________________________________
    PART 1 - GENERAL

    1.01 Purpose:

    A. This design guideline contained here in includes the requirements for pneumatic
    control systems at The University of Texas at Austin. It is the intent to provide
    the highest level of quality and standardization possible.

    B. This design guideline applies only to renovation applications where the existing
    control system is to remain pneumatic.

    1.02 References:

    A. Codes and Standards that are Standard at the University:

    1. Electrical Standards: Provide electrical components of pneumatic control


    systems, which have been UL-listed and labeled, and comply with NEMA
    standards.

    2. NEMA Compliance: Comply with NEMA standards pertaining to


    components and devices for pneumatic control systems.

    3. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 90A "Standard for the


    Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems: where
    applicable to controls and control sequences.

    1.03 Requirements:

    A. Provide manufacturer’s verification that instruments and control valves supplied


    are appropriate and acceptable to meet specified performance criteria for the
    intended application.

    B. Provide instruments including pipe, tubing, manual valves, supports, pipe and
    tube fittings, wire/cable, conduit, tray, terminations, racks, mounting stands,
    mounting plates, and other accessories as needed to complete a working and
    operable pneumatic control system.

    C. Provide intrinsic safety barriers for instruments and actuators that are installed in
    hazardous areas as defined by NFPA 70.

    D. Provide protection for materials during shipment and storage prior to installation.

    E. All pneumatic and electro-pneumatic components including dampers, valves and


    actuators shall comply with UT Austin standards.

    Design & Construction Standards, Revised September 2008 5.25.55-1


    5.25.55 – PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD______________________________________
    PART 2 - PRODUCTS

    2.01 Acceptable Manufacturers:

    A. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide pneumatic control systems of


    one of the following:

    1. Honeywell, Inc.
    2. Johnson Controls, Inc.

    2.02 Materials and Equipment:

    A. General:

    1. Provide pneumatic control products in sizes and capacities indicated,


    consisting of valves, dampers, thermostats, clocks, sensors, controllers,
    and other components as required for complete installation. Except as
    otherwise indicated, provide manufacturer's standard materials and
    components as published in their product information, designed and
    constructed as recommended by manufacturer, and as required for
    application indicated.

    B. Air Piping:

    1. Complete air piping systems adhering to the highest standards of quality


    and appearance shall be provided for each pneumatic control system.

    2. All piping shall be concealed except in mechanical rooms or areas where


    other piping is exposed. Hard drawn copper tubing shall be used in all
    exposed areas, and in all concealed areas except as specifically described
    to the contrary below. Where copper tubing is run exposed, each tube
    shall be securely fastened at intervals no greater than 42” for 1/4” tubing
    and 48” for 3/8” tubing. Fasten tubing with metal gang straps, type
    Johnson controls, F-1000-64 or approved equal. All tubing shall run
    parallel to the building lines. Only tool-made bends will be acceptable.

    3. Fittings for copper tubing shall be hard drawn brass or copper solder joint
    type except at connections to apparatus, where brass compression or
    barbed typed fittings shall be used.

    4. All pneumatic tubing shall be routed to within a maximum of 18” of each


    control actuator. At actuators, contractor shall minimize the use of poly
    tubing and associated fittings. At junctions with main air tubing,
    contractor shall limit use of poly tubing to a maximum run of 6” and
    install isolation valves at each connection with the main.

    5. All tubing shall be periodically tested for leaks during installation and all

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    5.25.55 – PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD______________________________________
    tubing shall be blown out to purge installation impurities and moisture
    before connections to the control instrument. The entire piping system
    shall be tested by placing it under 30-psig pressures for 24 hours. The
    pressure drop during this period shall not exceed 2 psig.

    C. Pneumatic Actuators:

    1. Actuators shall be of cast metal bodies with field serviceable neoprene


    diaphragm and shall include adjustable springs and stops to permit proper
    synchronization of dampers. They shall be ample size to develop a torque
    50% greater than required by the load imposed on them (15 inch-pounds
    minimum). Actuators shall be of the long stroke design such that the
    stroke length is attained without the use of levers, short coupled crank
    arms or other devices. All actuators shall have an actual and direct stroke
    length equal to or greater than the diameter of the diaphragm.

    2. Provide a minimum of one actuator for each damper and one actuator for
    each 16 square feet of damper area.

    3. Dampers 16 square feet and smaller shall be driven by an externally


    mounted damper actuator. Dampers larger than 16 square feet shall have
    each section independently driven by a separate internally mounted
    damper actuator. Actuators on multi-section dampers shall operate
    smoothly and in unison.

    D. Room Thermostats:

    1. Approved thermostats are Johnson T-4002 and Honeywell TP970, direct


    or reverse acting, to match what exists in the building. These are the only
    approved models, no substitutions.

    2. Thermostats provided shall be full-proportioning type or two-positioning


    as required and shall control within plus or minus 1 degree F of the
    temperature setting at the thermostats location, unless otherwise specified.

    3. Room thermostats shall have bi-metal element, adjustable setpoint,


    pneumatic feedback, be two-pipe with calibration gauge test port. Public
    and general assembly spaces shall have concealed adjustment under
    locking type covers without thermometers to prevent unauthorized
    adjustments or damage. Other spaces shall have similar thermostats with
    occupant adjustability. Finish shall be nickel or approved equal.

    4. Thermostats shall be mounted on (stainless steel) cover-plates for 4" x 4"


    junction boxes. The cover-plates shall be secured by slotted or Phillips
    screws to plaster rings of depth suitable to the sheetrock thickness. The
    plaster rings shall be secured to 4" x 4" 2 1/2" electric junction boxes.

    E. Sequencing Cumulator:

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    5.25.55 – PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD______________________________________
    1. The sequencing cumulator shall provide an output of 2 to 9 psi below the
    input, field adjustable. The sequencing cumulator is used to skew the
    pressure to the cold damper, since the hot and cold damper actuators have
    the same (8 to 13 psi) spring range. Johnson Model No. C-9200-1.

    F. Air Gauges:

    1. Air gauges of at least 2” in diameter shall be installed for visual indication


    of supply air, control air, and reset air pressure at all remote bulb
    thermostats, static pressure controllers, relays, E.P. switches, and
    comparators.

    2. Gauges shall be located at each valve, damper actuator, and all other
    points throughout the system where visual indication of air pressure is
    required for operation purposes. All such gauge dials shall be visible from
    the floor. Gauge bodies shall be of stamped metal, threaded gauge
    connections and Bourdon tube shall be of brass only. Two types of
    gauges shall be used: P – pressure gauge; TP – temperature reading
    pressure gauge.

    G. Control Valves:

    1. The control valve shall be modulating plug or cage trim type. The valve
    shall be cast brass with female pipe thread connections. The valve shall
    be operated by a pneumatic actuator, which has a die cast aluminum body
    with a field serviceable neoprene diaphragm.

    2. Actuator assembly should be removable by loosening a single screw


    without disturbing the valve assembly. Large flanged valves to be VSI
    characterized v-ball or Keystone figure 360, with 158 trim with actuator,
    positioner and gauges.

    H. Isolation Valves:

    1. Pneumatic tubing isolation valves shall be type Parker XV500P series

    I. Solenoid Valves:

    1. Solenoid valves shall be 24 VDC, 9 watts maximum or proper voltage for


    system.

    2. Solenoid valves shall be rated for 50 psig when used for 25 psig or less
    applications, or rated for 150 psig when used for 100 psig or less
    applications.

    3. Coils shall be equipped with transient suppression devices to limit


    transients to 150 percent of the rated coil voltage.

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    5.25.55 – PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD______________________________________
    J. Pressure-Electric (PE) Switches:

    1. Brass bellows, operating pressure rated 8-60 psig differential pressure


    range with maximum overpressure of 180 psig, 1.5 psig switch
    differential. SPDT snap-acting switch, 6 amp contact rating at 120 volt,
    50/60 Hz, UL listed.

    2. Switches shall be enclosed type for remote installation. Enclosed type


    shall be NEMA 1 unless otherwise specified.

    PART 3 – EXECUTION

    A. Installation

    1. Provide details for installation instructions to match any special


    installations as found during area examination and inspections. Otherwise
    install systems and materials in accordance with the manufacturer’s
    instructions.

    B. Testing

    1. Controls equipment to be calibrated and tested by qualified controls


    contractor, not the mechanical contractor. Controls contractor to have a
    minimum of 5 years experience calibrating this type of equipment.

    END OF SECTION

    Design & Construction Standards, Revised September 2008 5.25.55-5

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