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UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 33 08 53

AVIATION FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM START-UP

08/18

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES
1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
1.2.1 System Start-up Plan
1.3 SUBMITTALS
1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
1.4.1 Final Reports
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.5.1 Definitions
1.5.2 Certification of Entire System

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 Aircraft Turbine Fuel
2.1.2 Tank Trucks
2.1.3 Hydrant Hose Trucks
2.1.4 Utilities
2.1.5 Defuel Cart
2.1.6 Pantographs
2.2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
2.2.1 Contractor Furnished
2.2.2 Design Conditions

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATIONS FOR FLUSHING

3.1.1 Protection of Equipment
3.1.2 Strainers
3.1.3 Water Draw-off
3.2 FLUSHING
3.2.1 Fueling System Piping
3.2.1.1 Transfer Line

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 3.2.1.2 Pump House Piping
3.2.1.3 Apron Loop Piping
3.2.1.4 Hydrant Outlets
3.2.1.5 Product Recovery Tank Lines
3.2.1.6 Pantographs
3.3 CLEANING
3.3.1 Preparation for Cleaning
3.3.2 Cleaning Requirements
3.3.3 Cleaning Procedure
3.3.3.1 Transfer Line
3.3.3.2 Pump House Piping
3.3.3.3 Apron Loop Piping
3.3.3.4 Product Recovery Lines
3.3.3.5 Pantographs
3.4 CONTROL VALVE[ AND PANTOGRAPH] ADJUSTMENT
3.4.1 Rate of Flow Control Feature on Fueling Pump Non-Surge Check
Valve
3.4.2 Control Valves on Issue Filter Separator Downstream Side
3.4.3 Venturi Needle Valve
3.5 EQUIPMENT TESTS
3.5.1 Equipment Tests
3.5.2 Operating Tank Low Level Alarm
3.5.3 Fuel Delivery
3.5.4 Fueling Pump Operation
3.5.5 Defueling Performance
3.5.6 Emergency Shutdown
3.5.7 Hydrant Control Valve
3.5.7.1 Surge Shut-Down Capability
3.5.7.2 Pressure Control at Setpoint + 15 kPa 2 psi
3.5.8 Filter Separator Float Control Valves with Manual Tester
3.5.9 Overfill Valve
3.6 PERFORMANCE TESTING
3.6.1 Final Performance Test
3.6.1.1 Satisfactory Performance
3.6.2 Performance Testing Plan
3.6.3 Equipment Tests
3.6.4 Control Valve Tagging
3.6.5 Final Acceptance
3.6.5.1 Operating Tank High Liquid Level Shut-Off Valve Test and
Adjustments
3.6.5.2 Tank Level Indicator Adjustments
3.6.5.3 Water Draw-Off System Test

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Equipment Tests

Attachment 2 - Performance Testing Plan

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References are in agreement with UMRL dated October 2023

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SECTION 33 08 53

AVIATION FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM START-UP

08/18

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for the flushing, cleaning and
performance testing of new and existing aircraft
refueling systems constructed to the requirements of
the DoD Type III/IV/V, and Cut and Cover Hydrant
Refueling System Standards.

Adhere to UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide

Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing
this guide specification or preparing new project
specification sections. Edit this guide
specification for project specific requirements by
adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed
items, choose applicable item(s) or insert
appropriate information.

Remove information and requirements not required in

respective project, whether or not brackets are
present.

Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for

this guide specification are welcome and should be
submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).

To download the Attachments related to this section,

go to
http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms
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PART 1 GENERAL

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NOTE: DoD Type III systems must conform to Standard
Design AW 078-24-28 PRESSURIZED HYDRANT FUELING
SYSTEM TYPE III. DoD Type IV/V systems must conform
to Standard Design AW 078-24-29 PRESSURIZED HYDRANT
DIRECT FUELING SYSTEM TYPE IV/V. Cut and Cover
systems must conform to Standard Design AW 078-24-33
UNDERGROUND VERTICAL STORAGE TANKS CUT AND COVER.

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 Field fabricated ASTs must conform to AW 078-24-27
ABOVEGROUND VERTICAL STEEL TANKS WITH FIXED
ROOFS.Standards can be found on the Whole Building
Design Guide at the following location
https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/non-cos-standards.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) is defined as Service

Headquarters Subject Matter Experts: Air Force -
The Air Force Fuels Facilities Subject Matter Expert
(HQ AFCEC/COS), Army - Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, POL-MCX Facilities Proponent (CECW-EC)
through the Army Petroleum Center (APC), Navy/Marine
Corps - NAVFAC POL Facility Subject Matter Expert
(NAVFAC EXWC, CI11).
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1.1 REFERENCES

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the text by basic designation only and listed in
this paragraph by organization, designation, date,
and title.

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The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent
referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic
designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1110-1-8167 (2016) Engineering and Desig -- Petroleum,

Oil, and Lubricants Mandatory Center Of
Expertise

1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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NOTE: Insert number of days notice after consulting
with SME(s).

Develop Performance Testing Plan as a function of

the system layout. An example plan is provided, see
Attachment 2 - Performance Testing.
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1.2.1 System Start-up Plan

Submit a detailed written plan prepared by the System Supplier for

implementation of System Start-Up. Submit the plan [60 (CONUS)][90
(OCONUS)][_____] days prior to System Start-Up. Include a list of
personnel by trade, list of key personnel, safety equipment, list of
miscellaneous equipment (such as two-way radios personnel transportation
vehicles etc.) and detailed procedures and schedules. The Contractor and
System Supplier are responsible for implementing System Start-Up in
coordination with ongoing base operations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions
in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit
the following list, and corresponding submittal
items in the text, to reflect only the submittals
required for the project. The Guide Specification
technical editors have classified those items that
require Government approval, due to their complexity
or criticality, with a "G." Generally, other
submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's
Quality Control System. Only add a “G” to an item,
if the submittal is sufficiently important or
complex in context of the project.

For Army projects, fill in the empty brackets

following the "G" classification, with a code of up
to three characters to indicate the approving
authority. Codes for Army projects using the
Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for
Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office
(Engineering Division or other organization in the
District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for
Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes
following the "G" typically are not used for Navy
and Air Force projects.

The "S" classification indicates submittals required

as proof of compliance for sustainability Guiding
Principles Validation or Third Party Certification
and as described in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES.

Choose the first bracketed item for Navy and Air

Force projects, or choose the second bracketed item
for Army projects.
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Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S"

classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are
[for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When
used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that
will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in
accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

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 System Start-Up Plan; G[, [_____]]

Performance Testing Plan; G[, [____]]

SD-06 Test Reports

Equipment Tests; G[, [____]]

Final Reports; G[, [____]]

Equipment Tests; G[, [_____]]

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Certification of Entire System

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Final Reports

Submit a final report which includes the final settings of the valves and
switches and a copy of the strip chart graphs and excel data and charts on
CDR media with an explanation of what the graph indicates and what the
system is doing.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Definitions

Subject Matter Expert (SME) is defined as Service Headquarters Subject

Matter Experts. SME for this project is [Air Force - The Air Force Fuels
Facilities Subject Matter Expert (HQ AFCEC/COS)[ [ Army - Headquarters,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, POL-MCX Facilities Proponent (CECW-EC)
through the Army Petroleum Center (APC)] [Navy/Marine Corps - NAVFAC POL
Facility Subject Matter Expert (NAVFAC EXWC, CI11)]]].

1.5.2 Certification of Entire System

Prior to the acceptance of the newly constructed system by the Government,

all installed mechanical and electrical equipment must be inspected and
approved by the Contracting Officer. Provide the Contracting Officer
[30][60 (overseas)][_____] days notice in order to schedule the
Installation and SME for participation in the inspection, Performance
Testing, and approval. Any deficiencies observed must be corrected by the
Contractor without cost to the Government. ER 1110-1-8167 Engineering and
Design Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants Mandatory Center of Expertise must
be followed..

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

The Government will furnish the following materials, equipment and

services during the performance of the work under this section.

2.1.1 Aircraft Turbine Fuel

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 NOTE: During the design process the Designer must
investigate who is providing fuel to the project and
identify that entity in this paragraph.
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The Government will provide the fuel necessary for the System Start-Up.
The Contractor must provide an approved copy of the System Start-Up Plan
at least 60 days in advance for US locations and 90 days in advance for
locations outside the Continental United States to the Government entity
[(DLA) ]providing fuel before any fuel is provided.

Fuel will not be delivered to the system until the Contractor has
satisfactorily completed all work and, in particular, the cleaning and
coating of the interior surfaces of the operating storage tanks and the
removal of preservatives and foreign matter from those portions coming in
contact with the fuel valves, pumps, filter separators and other such
equipment.

The Contractor is responsible for reimburing the Executing Agent (EA) for
any loss of fuel and contaminated fuel. The EA will reimburse DLA for lost
and contaminatied fuel. The Contractor is responsible for the disposal of
any contaminated fuel. Some fuel loss, 1 BBL (42 gallons), is expected
during Flushing, Cleaning, Equipment Tests, and Performance Testing.

The System Start-Up Plan must specify what grade of fuel, volume
(gallons), recommended delivery dates, and phase of System Start-Up
(Initial Fuel Receipt, Fuel Filling and Packing, Flushing, Cleaning,
Equipment Tests, and Performance Testing). Fuel used for Flushing and
Cleaning will possibly become contaminated, the fuel must be isolated and
is considered off-specification until the fuel sampling results are
provided.

Upon satisfactory completion of the flushing and cleaning operations, the

Government will supply the additional quantities of fuel required to
complete the other work under this section.

An empty Operating Tank must never be filled at a velocity greater than 1

m/s 3 feet per second (fps) in the fill line until fuel is in contact with
the floater (or 1 m 3 feet above the fill nozzle).

2.1.2 Tank Trucks

Refueler tank trucks and operation of same will be furnished by the

Government.

2.1.3 Hydrant Hose Trucks

The Government will furnish and operate the hydrant hose trucks required
for ground refueling and defueling of aircraft at hydrant pits.

2.1.4 Utilities

Electric power required for the performance of the work under this section
will be furnished at no charge to the Contractor.

2.1.5 Defuel Cart

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The Government will provide a defuel cart for the defueling operation on
systems using pantographs for these fueling and defueling operations.

2.1.6 Pantographs

The Government will provide and operate pantographs for systems not
providing enough pantographs to accomplish the full flow startup.

2.2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

2.2.1 Contractor Furnished

Provide material, equipment and labor not specified to be

Government-furnished and required for proper System Start-Up of the
system. Equipment must include but not be limited to the following:

a. Temporary strainers.

b. Pipe spools.

c. Flow meters.

d. Pressure gages.

e. Electronic sensors and recorders for pressure and flow recording are
included in the PCP, except a sensor and cable or RF will need to be
provided by the Contractor for the data from the Hydrant Control Valve
and plugged into the PCP. This equipment must be used to monitor and
record the system during the "Equipment Test" and "Performance
Testing" portions of this Specification Section. Recorded data must
be used by the Contractor and equipment factory representatives to
achieve final control valve and equipment adjustments. Recorded data
must include:

(1) Fueling pumps discharge pressures.

(2) Supply Venturi flow rates.
(3) Hydrant Control Valve pressures.
(4) Back Pressure Control Valve upstream pressures.
(5) Back Pressure Control Valve downstream pressures.
(6) Return Venturi flow rates.

f. The Contractor must have on hand sufficient filter elements and

coalescer cartridges to adequately clean the system. During cleaning
operation, provide a flow versus pressure drop graph for each filter
separator, as provided in Attachment 1 - Equipment Tests. Change
coalescers and cartridges upon reaching a differential pressure of 100
kPa 15 psi or when pressure drop is less than previous graph or fails
to increase properly. Isolate each filter separator, one at a time
and use one fueling pump to obtain rated flow rate (38 L/s600 GPM). A
minimum of one complete set of coalescer elements and separator
cartridges for each filter separator must be turned over to the
Government after new coalescer elements and separator cartridges are
installed in each filter separator vessel after completion of
Performance Testing.

[ g. Pigging equipment and services as called out in paragraph PIPELINE

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 PIGGING VERIFICATION, Section 33 52 43.13 AVIATION FUELING PIPING.]

2.2.2 Design Conditions

Use temporary flushing lines and equipment that are equal in strength,
stability, and materials to the associated permanent components. However,
spools may be carbon steel. Additional design conditions must be as
specified in Section 33 52 43.11 AVIATION FUEL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATIONS FOR FLUSHING

Upon completion of the system to the satisfaction of the Contracting

Officer and the SME, make the following preparations for flushing the
system.

3.1.1 Protection of Equipment

The following items must be removed from the system prior to start of
flushing operations and, where applicable, replaced with spools of pipe,
diameter equal to the item removed.

a. Control valves,including hydrant pit control valves if flushing

outlets into tank trucks.
b. Sensors which are exposed to the fluid.
c. Coalescer and separator elements in filter separators.
d. Venturi Tubes and Pressure Indicating Transmitters.
e. Meter.

After flushing, the above items must be reinstalled in the system and the
spool sections turned over to the Contracting Officer.

3.1.2 Strainers

Temporary 150 um 100 mesh cone type strainers with minimum 300 percent
open area must be installed in the suction line ahead of each fueling pump
and will be left in place. Any damaged strainers must be replaced by the
Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.3 Water Draw-off

Remove any accumulated water from Operating Tanks' sumps and bottoms.

3.2 FLUSHING

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NOTE: Select permanent pantograph, portable
pantograph or hydrant hose truck.
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Flushing procedures must precede cleaning procedures. The transfer line,

pump house piping, apron loop, supply and return lines to the operating
tanks, hydrant laterals, product recovery lines and [permanent
pantograph][portable pantograph][hydrant hose truck] lines must be flushed
with fuel until the fuel being delivered is free of construction debris to
the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Samples of fuel must be
taken and tested by the designated government agency and must be free of
gross contamination, maximum of 8.0 mg/gallon solids and free water not to

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 exceed 2 ml per quart.

3.2.1 Fueling System Piping

The flushing of apron system pipelines must be accomplished by pumping

fuel from one of the operating tanks through the fueling system piping and
back to another tank. Air must be bled from system high points. The
procedure must be continued until the fuel being delivered into the tanks
is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. After the system has been
flushed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, remove any water
remaining in the low point drains and remove any accumulated water from
Operating Tank sumps and bottoms by means of the Water Draw-off systems.
Cone strainers must be kept clean in order to insure maximum flow rate.
In addition, baskets from all strainers must be removed and cleaned.

3.2.1.1 Transfer Line

Flushing of the transfer line must occur during the filling operations.
Samples of the incoming fuel must be taken at the point of connection with
bulk storage supply line. These samples must be taken at one hour
intervals and must be tested by the designated government agency and
turned over to the Contracting Officer.

3.2.1.2 Pump House Piping

Remove equipment as specified in paragraph Protection of Equipment.

Perform the following flushing operations by withdrawing fuel from one
operating tank and returning it to another tank. Circulate a sufficient
amount of fuel for each operation. Bleed air from high points.

a. Position manual valves to circulate fuel through one pump, filter

separator combination.
[
b. Provide a temporary connection between the [pantograph,] [hydrant hose
truck,] checkout connection and the single point receptacle. Position
manual valves to circulate fuel through the checkout connection and
back to the transfer line. Flush the checkout lines using one fueling
pump.]

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NOTE: Select this paragraph for type iii design.
Select pantograph or hydrant hose truck.
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c. Position manual valves to circulate fuel through the bypass line.

Flush this line using two fueling pumps.

3.2.1.3 Apron Loop Piping

Remove equipment as specified in paragraph Protection of Equipment.

Position manual valves to circulate fuel through the apron loop and back
to the operating tank. Begin flushing the apron loop at a flow rate of 38
L/s 600 gpm. Increase flushing flow rate one pump at a time to the
maximum available number of pumps for a minimum of 8 hours.

3.2.1.4 Hydrant Outlets

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Position a tank truck at the hydrant outlet and flush each hydrant
lateral. Sample the fuel at the connection to the truck.

3.2.1.5 Product Recovery Tank Lines

During the flushing of apron loop piping, operate all manual drain lines
individually to flush their connection to the product recovery tank. Fill
the tank a minimum three times, each time utilizing the fuel transfer pump
to drain it by returning the fuel to storage.

3.2.1.6 Pantographs

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NOTE: Delete this paragraph if pantographs are not
required (Type III) or the first set of brackets if
the specification is for a Type IV/V system.
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Utilize the [pantograph check-out connection and single point

receptacle][pantograph fueling station fueling adapter] to flush each
pantograph. Sample the fuel at the pressure fueling nozzle with the kit
provided for this purpose.

3.3 CLEANING

After initial flushing is completed, clean the pump house and apron loop
piping in accordance with the procedure specified hereafter. Isolate
Operating Tanks from the system and clean as specified in Section
33 01 50.55 CLEANING OF PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS.

3.3.1 Preparation for Cleaning

Filter elements must be installed in the filter separators. Adjust filter

separator flow control valve. Valves and equipment removed for flushing
must be reinstalled. Operating Tanks must be drained, vapor freed and
cleaned. Transfer the contents from one operating tank to the other for
the purposes of cleaning.

3.3.2 Cleaning Requirements

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NOTE: Select independent or DOD fuels laboratory,
include in MOU. Select pantograph checkout station,
pantograph fueling station, or hydrant hose truck
check-out station.
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Cleaning must continue until the Contracting Officer certifies that the
fuel passes the color and particle assessment method as defined in T.O.
42B-1-1 or contains 2 milligrams per gallon (mg/gallon) or less of
particulate. Fuel must also contain 10 parts per million (ppm) or less of
free water. Sampling must be performed by the[ Government][ contractor]
and testing must be done by[ the Air Force][ a DoD regional fuels testing
laboratory][ an approved independent testing laboratory].[ Also take fuel
samples at pantograph [check out station][fueling station].][ Also take
samples at Hydrant Hose Truck Check-out Station and the truck fill stand.]

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3.3.3 Cleaning Procedure

During cleaning procedure periodically bleed air through high point vent
and drain water through low point drains.

3.3.3.1 Transfer Line

Continue to receive fuel and circulate it until fuel samples taken at the
tanks meet the requirements of paragraph Cleaning Requirements above.

3.3.3.2 Pump House Piping

Pump house piping must be cleaned as follows:

a. Position manual valves so that fuel is withdrawn from one operating

tank, circulated through one fueling pump and filter separator, then
returned to the operating tank through the receiving filter separators.

b. Clean the piping system using one pump at a time. Alternate the
fueling pumps and filter separators during the operation to clean the
individual fueling pump suction and discharge lines.
[
c. Provide a temporary connection between the [pantograph] [hydrant hose
truck] connection and the nozzle adaptor. Position valves to
circulate fuel through the checkout connection and back to the return
line. Clean the checkout lines using two fueling pumps.]

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NOTE: Select this paragraph for Type III design.
Select pantograph or hydrant hose truck checkout.
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d. Connect truck fill station to a tank truck and clean the line.

e. Monitor pressure drop through the filter separators during each

cleaning operation and provide flow vs. pressure drop graphs as
specified herein before.

f. Periodically take samples from all sample connections. Cleaning must

continue until the fuel meets the specified requirements.

3.3.3.3 Apron Loop Piping

Apron loop piping must be cleaned as follows:

a. Position manual valves to circulate fuel through the apron loop and
back to the operating tank through the receiving filter separators.

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NOTE: Delete if pigging launchers and receivers are
not in the design. In some cases the pig launcher
and receiver is not permanently installed and the
specifications will need to be written to indicate
the contractor will need to provide temporary units.
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[ a. First clean the pipe using pigs as called out in paragraph PIPELINE

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 PIGGING VERIFICATION, Section 33 52 43.13 AVIATION FUEL PIPING.
During this, low point drains and high point vents must be blown
clean. Monitor pressure drop through the filter separators during the
cleaning operation.

b. Inspect the pipe as called out in paragraph PIPELINE PIGGING

VERIFICATION, Section 33 52 43.13 AVIATION FUEL PIPING.]

c. Initially pump fuel through the apron loop at a flow rate of 38 L/s
600 gpm, then increase flow rate up to the full capacity (all pumps
running) starting manually one pump at a time. When pumping at a rate
greater than 75 L/s 1200 gpm, by-pass receiving filter separators.

d. Monitor pressure drop through the filter separators during the

cleaning operation and provide flow vs. pressure drop graphs as
specified herein before.

e. Position a tank truck at the hydrant outlet and clean each hydrant
lateral, one at a time.

f. Periodically take samples from all sample connections. Continue

cleaning until the fuel meets specified requirements of paragraph
CLEANING REQUIREMENTS.

3.3.3.4 Product Recovery Lines

Repeat the process described under initial flushing until samples taken at
the connection of the pipe line back to storage meet the requirements.

3.3.3.5 Pantographs

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NOTE: Delete if pantographs are not used.
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Repeat the process described under initial flushing until samples taken at
the pressure fueling nozzle meet the requirements.

3.4 CONTROL VALVE[ AND PANTOGRAPH] ADJUSTMENT

Check all control valve settings and field adjust from the factory
settings at System Start-Up as necessary to provide a smooth operation.
Check the filter separator control valves and fueling pump non-surge check
valve[ and needle valve on Pantograph venturi] and adjust as follows:

3.4.1 Rate of Flow Control Feature on Fueling Pump Non-Surge Check Valve

Run one pump at a time and adjust rate of flow feature (41 L/s (650 gpm).

3.4.2 Control Valves on Issue Filter Separator Downstream Side

a. Position valves so that one fueling pump can pump through only one
filter separator. Close the valve at the entrance of the apron loop,
and open the bypass valve, allowing discharge into the circulating
line.

b. Start the pump and adjust the filter separator control valve for the
rated flow capacity of the filter separator (38 L/s (600 gpm).

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 c. Repeat above for each remaining filter separator.

3.4.3 Venturi Needle Valve

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NOTE: Delete if pantographs are not used.
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Venturi needle valve must be adjusted to ensure a pressure equal to nozzle

pressure at maximum flow possible. After initial setting, valve must be
locked in adjusted position.

3.5 EQUIPMENT TESTS

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NOTE: Designer to edit Equipment Tests (Attachment
1) for this project and provide to the contractor.
Equipment Tests can be found with the Type III
Standards on the WBDG.
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After completion of flushing, cleaning, and control valve and electrical

components adjusting operations, the tests specified hereinafter must be
performed. After cleaning is complete and prior to Performance Testing,
Equipment Tests must be performed. Field adjustment of automatic control
valves and automatic pump controls while in operation must be made only by
the valve manufacturer's authorized field test engineer. For final
adjustment of installed electrical control equipment provide an
experienced electrical engineer, factory representative of PCP
manufacturer and factory representative of PIT and DPT manufacturers.
Both the mechanical and electrical components must be adjusted
concurrently. Record required data necessary to prepare Equipment Tests
Report.

3.5.1 Equipment Tests

System Supplier must complete and submit the Equipment Tests, see
Attachment 1 - Equipment Tests. Submit Equipment Tests prior to
Performance Testing (Government approval not required prior to Performance
Testing.)

3.5.2 Operating Tank Low Level Alarm

Position valves to transfer fuel between operating tanks. Start one

fueling pump and pump sufficient fuel out of the first operating tank to
allow the low level alarm (LLA) to stop the fueling pump. This procedure
must be repeated for each fueling pump and each tank until the low level
alarm stops the fueling pump due to low liquid level in operating tank.

3.5.3 Fuel Delivery

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NOTE: Select valve size and verify flow rate with
SME.
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Deliver fuel to each fueling point against a backpressure at the outlet of

the hydrant control valve created by the tank trucks and hoses used during
the tests.[ The flow rate must be not less than [38][_____] L/s

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 [600][_____] gallons per minute for a 100 mm 4-inch valve.][ The flow
rate must be not less than [75][_____] L/s [1200][_____] gallons per minute
for a 150 mm 6-inch valve]. Flow rates might be affected by aircraft
capability.

3.5.4 Fueling Pump Operation

Demonstrate operation of all pressure and flow devices to start and stop
the fueling pumps at the indicated pressure and flow rates in the presence
of the Contracting Officer. Repeat the operating sequence with each of
the pumps being selected as lead pump. For this test, measure the flow
rates. Witness and record flow rates and test results.

3.5.5 Defueling Performance

To test the defueling operation in the "automatic" mode, the Government

will furnish a defueling cart or a hydrant hose truck with a 19 L/s 300 gpm
pump rated at 1140 kPa 165 psi to pump fuel from a government furnished
tank truck or bladder back into the system. While this defueling test is
in operation, operate one 38 L/s 600 gpm transfer pump providing flow into
a tank truck through one hydrant control valve. Demonstrate capability of
defueling into the system at the same time a fueling operation is in
progress. Also test the defuel capability while in the "Flush" mode.

3.5.6 Emergency Shutdown

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With one fueling pump circulating fuel through the system, test each
"Emergency Stop" pushbutton station to verify that the pump stops [and the
emergency shutoff solenoid activates and the control valve closes]. Repeat
above procedure for each fueling pump and "Emergency Stop" pushbutton
station. Conduct tests for both the automatic and manual modes. With all
the fueling pumps circulating fuel through the system, push an "Emergency
Stop" pushbutton station.

3.5.7 Hydrant Control Valve

Each Hydrant Control Valve must be operated to demonstrate the following:

3.5.7.1 Surge Shut-Down Capability

Surge from shut-off of on-board aircraft fill valve can be simulated by

closing a fill line valve to the tank truck or bladder, use a 3 second
closure.

3.5.7.2 Pressure Control at Setpoint + 15 kPa 2 psi

Requires use of a pressure gage at the pressure fueling nozzle

3.5.8 Filter Separator Float Control Valves with Manual Tester

Using the manual float control test level on each Filter Separator, lift
the weight from the float ball slowly and observe the Operation and
closure of the water slug shut-off feature on the Filter Separator Control
Valve.

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3.5.9 Overfill Valve

Place fuel transfer pump in the "off" position. Delivery quantity of fuel
to Product Recovery Tank to demonstrate capability of valve to close.
Place Fuel Transfer Pump in the "Automatic" position to demonstrate
capability of valve to open when fuel level drops below set point.

3.6 PERFORMANCE TESTING

Performance testing is required to occur after the Contractor has

performed the Equipment Tests. Performance testing must demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Contracting Officer and SME these portions of the
fueling system are working as specified. Performance testing must consist
of repeating the Equipment Tests (indicated in previous paragraphs) and
operating the fueling system during actual fueling and defueling
operations in the presence of Government Witnesses. The maximum rated
capacity of the system must be demonstrated. The Contractor must notify
the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days in advance of the test to permit
arrangement for the use of Government-furnished items. During the time
period of performance testing, no construction activities will be allowed
on the project site. The project site must be considered an operational
(fuel) zone (verses a construction zone) during this performance testing
period. Personnel, dressed for fuel's operation, will be present to
witness testing and participate in Contractor provided training.

3.6.1 Final Performance Test

A final performance test must consist of fueling aircraft if the

installation has aircraft available.

3.6.1.1 Satisfactory Performance

In the event a portion of the system or any piece of equipment fails to

meet the test, make the necessary repairs or adjustments and repeat the
Performance Test until satisfactory performance is obtained. The
determination of satisfactory performance must be made by the Contracting
Officer and the SME.

3.6.2 Performance Testing Plan

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System Supplier must edit the example Performance Testing plan and submit
for approval. An example Performance Testing plan can be found at the end
of this Section as Attachment 2 - Performance Testing Plan. Submit plan a
minimum of 60 days prior to performance testing.

3.6.3 Equipment Tests

System Supplier must provide 10 hard copies of the completed Equipment

Tests to the SME at the start of Performance Testing for validation during
Performance Testing.

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3.6.4 Control Valve Tagging

After the performance testing and system acceptance, tag the control
valves with their final adjustments.

3.6.5 Final Acceptance

Fill the system with fuel and operate leak-free prior for acceptance.
Anything wet with fuel is considered to be leaking.

3.6.5.1 Operating Tank High Liquid Level Shut-Off Valve Test and
Adjustments

During the final filling of operating tanks, check the tank automatic high
liquid level shut-off valve for proper functioning at least three times by
lowering the fuel level and refilling again. Adjust valve to achieve a
safe fill level.

3.6.5.2 Tank Level Indicator Adjustments

Also during the final filling of operating tanks, adjust and calibrate the
tank level indicators including the final setting of the high high level
(HHLA) and high level (HLA) alarms. Since the HHLA is at a point higher
than the High Liquid Level Shut-Off Valve float set point, an artificial
method of simulating HHL must be used.

3.6.5.3 Water Draw-Off System Test

During the performance testing, fill Water Draw-off Systems from Operating
Tank sump to ensure proper operation. After filling system, allow time
for fuel/water mixture to separate. Verify liquid separation through
system's sight glasses. Proper operation includes capability to drain
separated water and capability to pump separated fuel back to a full
Operating Tank.

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