03-730003-4800000507-CH2-MEC-DBR-000003 - A v11
03-730003-4800000507-CH2-MEC-DBR-000003 - A v11
03-730003-4800000507-CH2-MEC-DBR-000003 - A v11
03-730001-4800000507-CH2-MEC-DBR-000003 Rev A
October 2022
Document History
Document Approval
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Background................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Jacobs Scope of Work............................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Purpose of this Document.......................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Applicability................................................................................................................................ 7
1.5 Project Reference Documents................................................................................................... 7
2 HVAC............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Buildings HVAC......................................................................................................................... 8
List of Tables
List of Figures
Figure 1: Project Location (Ref. DMP Update Report, WSP, Feb 2022).................................................6
Figure 2: Oxagon Illustrative Masterplan (Ref. DMP Updates, WSP, July 2022)....................................6
°C degree(s) Celsius
μm micrometer(s)
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
barg bar gauge
DMP Detailed Masterplan
ISO International Organization for Standardization
L/s liter(s) per second
L/min liter(s) per minute
m meter(s)
m/s meter(s) per second
m² square meter(s)
m³/s cubic meter(s) per second
mg/m³ milligram(s) per cubic meter
mm millimeter(s)
mm² square millimeter(s)
Nm³/hr normal cubic meter(s) per hour
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
SBC Saudi Building Code
SI International System of Units
TBD to be determined
UL Underwriters’ Laboratories
WER Work Element Release
1.1 Background
Jacobs (Entity - CH2M Saudi Limited) has been appointed by NEOM COMPANY, the Employer, to
provide Design Consultancy Services for the Neom Oxagon Port project under the Contract
Agreement No: 4800000507 dated 08 August 2022.
The project is located within the NEOM Industrial City Region.
Figure 1: Project Location (Ref. DMP Update Report, WSP, Feb 2022)
Figure 2: Oxagon Illustrative Masterplan (Ref. DMP Updates, WSP, July 2022)
The scope of this project has been divided into several Work Element Release (WERs) as illustrated
in the table below. Refer to each WER scope document for the detailed scope of services.
Description
Design set-up and port development plan validation
Terminal 1 detailed design
Site wide infrastructure (roads, services) including BIM coordination
T2 marine and dredging design basis ready for D&B RFP
General cargo area detailed design
T2 detailed design (Berths 1 and 2)
T2 detailed design (Berths 3 and 4)
General cargo detailed design
Marine services area detailed design
Technical support during construction
The table below provides the list of project reference documents used for the preparation of
this document.
Reference Description
2 HVAC
3 Buildings HVAC
3.1.1 Introduction
The aim of this section is to present the design criteria and the technology behind the heating,
ventilation and air conditioning systems proposed in the buildings, describing the objectives of each
system and how the design shall be carried out to achieve them. It also covers the proposed design
codes, and the considerations made by the design team to ensure that the systems will operate at
adequate conditions, maintain high class environment, and use relevant up-to-date technologies.
3.1.2 Codes and Standards
Notwithstanding the operational needs of the development, the mechanical services will comply with
all relevant codes and regulations and take into account recognized good engineering practice. The
major codes and authorizing bodies being followed are as shown in Table below:
Table 3: Codes and Standards for HVAC
Authority/Code Description
ASHRAE 52.2 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal
Efficiency by Particle Size
ASHRAE 180 Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building
HVAC Systems.
ASME ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust systems for Air Conveying of Vapours, Gases, Mists and
Particulate Solids
NFPA 92 Standard for Smoke Control systems
NFPA 96 Standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking
operations.
SASO Saudi Arabian Standard Organisation – Full set
Standards
SBC 201 2018 Saudi Building Code - Architectural
Cafeteria 22 ± 2 20 ± 2 50 ± 10 50
(Occupied)
12.8 ± 2 (Un
Occupied)
Prayer Rooms 22 ± 2 20 ± 2 50 ± 10 50
(Occupied)
12.8 ± 2 (Un
Occupied)
Guard Room 22 ± 2 20 ± 2 50 ± 10 50
(Occupied)
12.8 ± 2 (Un
Occupied)
Inspection Booth 22 ± 2 20 ± 2 50 ± 10 50
(Occupied)
12.8 ± 2 (Un
Occupied)
Max. Dry bulb temp 41.8 °C Min. dry bulb temp 3.8 °C
The Ambient design conditions has been considered for Tabuk, Saudi Arabia as per ASHRAE
Climatic design conditions 2021 at 0.4% for cooling and heating at 99%. However, this will be
confirmed and validated from the NEOM NEV Environmental and Seismic Design Criteria regarding
the weather data that has been approved for the project site Oxagon.
The outdoor air in Tabuk is warm and dry and laden with fine sand dust from the desert and salt
particles from the seaside.
As location of site is nearby sea the outdoor air is extremely corrosive to all metal parts of the entire
structure and installations.
Therefore, only the highest available material standard shall be applied with special coating and
painting of all exposed surfaces to prevent the equipment from all corrosion effects.
3.1.3.2 Ventilation and Fresh Air Requirement
All occupied spaces shall be provided with treated fresh air as per ASHRAE Standard 62.1, 2016 as a
minimum value and as per table below.
Table 6: Fresh Air Requirements
Conference/meeting 0.3
2.5 50
Rooms
(1) To be used only for the purpose of HVAC design, if actual occupancy is not available at concept /
schematic design stage.
All substation equipment rooms shall be provided with fresh air with a minimum value of 10% of
supply air to keep the space under +ve pressure to prevent from dust and infiltration,
Pantry 5 ACH -
Construction material shall be selected in such a way that the U-values will not exceed the following:
Roof u = 0.25 (W/m2/K)
Curtain wall (Glass alone, Including frames) - 1.80 W/m 2/K (including frame – NFRC rated)
SC=0.345
External Windows (Glass alone, Including frames) - 1.80 W/m 2/K (including frame – NFRC rated)
SC=0.345
External Doors/Roller shutters – Swinging (External Doors) – less than 3.975 W/m 2/K and Non-
Swinging (Roller shutters) – less than 8.233 W/m2K.
Note- The U values presented are preliminary and shall be aligned with Architecture/sustainability
requirements during design phase.
Air Flow Velocities
The maximum air flow velocities shall be as follows:
Room, Equipment Air Flow Velocity (m/s)
Through bag type air filter insets 1.5 - 2.0
Mech. Vent: Mechanical (forced) ventilation using exhaust fans, make up air is through supply
fans (with 80% airflow rate of the exhaust fans). The supply fans to be fitted with cleanable
filters.
The buildings & the proposed Design systems specified in the Table are Assumed/based on the
Preliminary Information available in the Various Provided Inputs and subject to Change
according to the Latest/updated Building Inputs.
Note: If actual Heat dissipation data from equipment inside room is/are available then same shall
govern.
3.1.6 Calculation Criteria
The calculation methodology for heat load calculations will be in accordance with ASHRAE
Fundamentals, and below criteria will be adopted for buildings
A margin of 10% peak simultaneous heat gain will be applied
Gross building volumes will be used within the infiltration load calculations.
Cooling recovery from the energy recovery units will be considered in the overall cooling load
calculations and the plant will be sized accordingly
Sand Trap louver co-efficient Cv 0.15
3.1.7 Refrigerants
Air conditioning equipment selected will be using HFC refrigerants such as R134a, R407C and
R410A.
3.1.8 Infiltration Rates for HVAC
Infiltration rates for heating and cooling loads will be determined based on ASHRAE Fundamentals
Chapter 16 Ventilation and Infiltration.
For HVAC design purposes the infiltration of minimum 0.1 ACH will be used in the load calculation
program (HAP) as all the buildings will be positive pressurized and the infiltration will be negligible.
3.1.9 Plant selection criteria
A margin of 10% design cooling load for fan coil units sizing will be applied.
A margin of 10% design heating load for fan coil units sizing will be applied.
3.1.10 HVAC Filtration Parameters
All fresh air intake will be via sand trap louvers with velocities as mentioned. Systems will be rated
against the mid-life rating of the respective filters, and equipment will be selected such that the units
operate at reduced capacity at dirty filter condition without over-loading the fan motor.
Requirements that filters must meet will be as per ASHRAE 52.2/EN779
3.1.11 Heat Recovery Systems
The fresh air requirement shall be provided with suitably rated air handling units located within
plantrooms or roof space, operating at full fresh air with heat recovery.
Air handling units shall comprise of motorized dampers, panel filter, bag filter, motorized hygroscopic
low leakage thermal wheel heat exchanger (minimum efficiency 63% at equal supply and return air
flows), cooling coil and drip tray, re-heat coil (as required) and plug or centrifugal supply and extract
fan units with high efficiency motors.
3.1.12 Natural Ventilation Systems
Natural ventilation will be provided in the Workshop Equipment Area to reduce the rise in internal air
temperature +5K above the external design ambient temperature.
Minimum ventilation rate for Workshops and Warehouse shall be - 3.0 Air changes/hour.
Warehouses areas shall be provided with sand louvres fitted with electric actuated dampers mounted
at low level within the façade of the space. Exhaust air will be facilitated by exhaust fans mounted at
roof level.
During sand-storm periods, it is anticipated that a number of the large door openings would be
partially closed, with the resultant increase in internal air temperature during these periods.
To provide an element of comfort and heat relief, fan units (man coolers) will be located at alternate
internal columns to provide localized cooling effect for the operatives. These will be locally controlled,
to shut down after a set time period of operation.
3.1.13 Smoke and Heat Venting
Smoke and heat venting shall be in line with requirements of Saudi/NFPA Fire Code. In general, cable
floor shall be ventilated by a dedicated exhaust fan and make up air shall be provided through sand
trap louver, all escape staircases shall be provided with pressurization fans to secure safe enclosure
for people to escape in case of fire. Pressurization fan requirement and ACH during smoke mode
shall follow Saudi/NFPA FLS code.
3.1.14 Sound Attenuation
Duct mounted attenuators will be provided on inlet and discharge ductwork to meet the internal and
external noise criteria. Acoustic liners will be provided in the fan coil units. Attenuators and duct lining
will be subject to acoustic consultant recommendations
3.1.15 Fire and Smoke Dampers
Fire dampers, smoke dampers and combined fire and smoke dampers will be provided as necessary
in accordance with the Saudi/NFPA fire code, Architectural fire strategy requirements to maintain fire
or fire and smoke barrier protection.
Fire & smoke dampers will be provided for Fire rated walls and openings in order to maintain fire
compartmentation in accordance with Fire Life Safety (FLS) reports and drawings.
Fire dampers will be provided with fusible link.
Fire and smoke dampers will have a 230V AC supply to power the damper to its normally open
position and a spring closure on loss of power. The actuator will not close the damper unless the
power is lost for a period of 4 seconds or more. Visual indication of damper status will be located in a
remote panel. The damper will have a fusible link and operate independently as a fire damper.
Sanitary Drainage
Condensate Drainage
Roof Drainage
The domestic cold water piping system shall be sized based upon the number of plumbing
fixtures programmed for the facility. Utilizing connected water supply fixture units (WSFU) and
continuous flow demands is a common method for sizing water piping systems, based on SBC
Table as indicated below.
The system design pressure will provide a minimum of 10 bar residual pressure at the highest,
most remote connected fixture The piping system is sized to maintain a velocity of 1.5-2.1 m/s
within the piping system.
Pressure reducing valve will be provided where pressure exceeds 5.5 bar, as per SBC-701,
clause 1303.13
Water hammer arrestor will be provided on cold water piping for each group of fixtures to prevent
noises and water surge.
Each wet area connection will be through isolating valves in accessible location in the service
corridor or within the toilet ceiling.
Isolating valves will be fitted on the long horizontal pipe run and on each main branch in
accessible location for easy maintenance and to avoid interrupt the whole network in case there
is a failure in any part of the network
Back flow prevention devices will be installed at downstream of isolation valve to prevent back
flow of water. Strainers will be provided with pressure regulators wherever required. Air valves
and wash outs shall be placed at high and low points in the network respectively.
Table 13: Water Supply Fixture Units (Refer SBC 701, Table E 103.3 (2)
Type of (WSFU) (WSFU) (WSFU)
Sl Type of Plumbing Occupa
supply
No. Fixture ncy Cold Hot Combined
Control
The domestic hot water system for all building requiring hot water supply will be through
individual electric hot water heater & solar hot water generators wherever feasible. If the rated
storage volume is less than 2 Gallons, tank-less heaters will be provided, if the storage volume is
more than 2 gallons, storage type heaters will be provided
Hot water storage requirement will be designed as per chapter 50, table 10 of ASHRAE
applications handbook, 2015
The domestic hot water piping system is sized based upon the number of plumbing fixtures
programmed for the facility. Utilizing connected water supply fixture units (WSFU) and
continuous flow demands is a common method for sizing water piping systems
The showers, wash basins and wash troughs will be fitted with thermostatic mixing valves to
restrict the discharge temperature to 43°C or higher in areas as noted in building performance
specification
Wherever the length of hot water pipeline is more than 15 m from the source to point of supply at
fixture unit, hot water recirculation pump will be provided as per SBC 701 section 607.2.
3 Pantry sink 38
4 Shower 114
5 Service sink 76
Note 1: Calculated at a final temperature of 65 °C. Refer Table 10, 2015 ASHRAE
Application Handbook for a typical office building application
4.2.2.1 Solar hot water Generation
As per Neom report solar system to be considered for 75% of hot water generation, rest 25% of
water will be generated through calorifier which is fitted with heating coil element. This is as per
sustainability point of view.
There are two types of collectors for solar thermal hot water systems:
a. Evacuated tubes - The evacuated tube collectors may not be suitable for the high ambient
temperature conditions prevalent in middle east, and there will be overheating issues during the
summer.
b. Flat plate solar collector - Flat collectors will offer better overall efficiency and maintainability &
being commonly used at Saudi Regions.
Flat plate collectors consist of a copper riser tube structure fitted to a flat absorber plate. The
absorber plates are highly efficient and are made of specially designed solar absorption material
such as Tinox or black chrome. The absorber plate on standard flat plate solar thermal collectors
is generally black in colour. The black surface is most efficient at absorbing solar radiation and
converting it to heat. It is also highly efficient at reradiating long wave infrared heat back out. The
collector structure is manufactured from stainless steel or anodised aluminium, and the collector
base is manufactured from weather-resistant aluminium or galvanised sheet with 35mm glass
wool rear insulation. The glass cover is highly transparent, made from low iron, tempered glass.
Reduction of Outdoor water Demand- Can be achieved by sustainable irrigation method like
secondary drip irrigation
Utilizing connected drainage fixture units (DFU) and any continuous flow demands is a common
method for sizing waste piping systems
Vent pipes will be used to vent all the plumbing fixtures & traps.
Condensate drain from all indoor AC units, roof package units and large air handling units will be
collected through a network of pipes (insulated where pipes exposed in airconditioned areas),
indirectly connected to the nearest floor drain lines with a 25mm air break and through a properly
sized water sealed trap. Wherever, it’s not feasible to connect nearest floor drain, shall be
disposed to external pit which will be filled by gravel. Condensate drainage horizontal slope will
be 1 percent in accordance with SBC 701, clause 314.1.
The drainage from the trench serving the generator room/transformer room shall be connected to
oil interceptor located with the site. Same will be manually cleaned from time to time.
In places with emergency eye wash and safety showers are shown; waste water will be
discharged to Industrial waste water external network through linear drains provided in the
workshops.
All other Eye wash provided other than the above are self-contained bottled type and does not
require drainage facility
3 Showers Public 2 40 mm
4 Urinals Public 4 40 mm
5 Sinks Public 2 40 mm
Drinking Fountain or
6 Public 0.5 40 mm
water cooler
Laundry (1 or 2
7 Public 2 40 mm
compartments)
Roof drains, gutters, vertical pipes and horizontal storm drains shall be sized, based on a storm
duration of 60 minutes and a 100-year return period.
The roof drainage system is sized based on a rainfall intensity according to selected IDF curves
The storm water system will be based upon gravity flow and is sized to provide a minimum
velocity (self-cleaning velocity) of 0.6 m/s.
Above ground drainage pipe work will be PVC Schedule 40 to ASTM F 1488.
Below ground drainage pipe work will be PVC type DWV as per SBC 701 4.2.2.
All fixtures and fittings in the potable water system will conform compliance to NSF-61
Underground pipes / sleeves which are subjected to heavy loading or any vehicular movement,
the pipes will be concrete encased.
T1 Customs No No No No No Yes No
3. & Inspection
Canopy
T1 In-Gate No No No No No Yes No
9.
T1 Out-Gate No No No No No Yes No
10.
All equipment and installation shall meet the stringent of the following codes & standards. Unless
otherwise specified, all the firefighting equipment shall conform to the latest applicable standards.
Table 17: Codes and Standards for Fire Protection
Authority/Code Description
NFPA 14 Standard for Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems
NFPA 24 Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their
Appurtenances
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System
Fire protection systems will be designed in accordance with Saudi building code fire
protection 801, NFPA standards, FLS fire specialist reports.
Fire Water Demand
Below Table elaborates fire fighting service requirements for all the buildings except two
ware houses which is dealt separately in another report.
T1 In-Gate No No Yes No
9.
T1 Out-Gate No No Yes No
10.
T1 Medical Clinic No No Yes No
11.
MSA Substation No No Yes Yes
12.
similar type
buildings from
standpipe
requirements.)
No No Yes Yes(All
MSA Maintenance
20. electrical/IT/server
& Repair Facilities
rooms)
CO2 type – for Class C type fires involving energized electrical equipment, dedicated electronic
equipment.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed at not more than 1.5 meters from finished floor level.
All portable fire extinguishers shall be strategically located depending upon the hazard. The
extinguisher shall be clearly accessible and shall be placed inside every room/compartment
if required.