This standard gives guidance on writing the technical specification for the procurement of fans, ducts and
dampers associated with steam generating plant and flue gas treatment plant for use in electricity generating
stations (power stations). This Guide for procurement is not applicable to equipment for use in the nuclear
reactor plant area of nuclear power stations. Other possible applications of such equipment have not been
considered in the preparation of this Guide.
This Guide covers:
- primary air fans and exhauster fans;
- secondary air fans, forced draught fans and induced draught fans;
- flue gas recirculating fans and flue gas booster fans;
- modulating dampers and shut-off dampers;
- diverters and guide vanes;
- lined and unlined flues and ducts;
- thermal/acoustic insulation and cladding.
The equipment covered by this Guide is defined by its function rather than design type. Therefore, the
guidance to the specification is stated in performance terms rather than being specified by a detailed
description of the equipment to be supplied.
This Guide indicates to potential purchasers how their specification should be prepared so that:
- the equipment type and capacity interfaces correctly with other elements of the systems;
- predicted performance is achieved;
- ancillary equipment is properly sized;
- reliability, availability and safety requirements are achieved;
- proper consideration is given to the evaluation process and the quality measures to be applied.
This Guide does not determine the type of specification (e.g. detailed, performance, functional) or the extent
of supply for any given contract which is normally decided on the basis of the purchaser’s project strategy. It
does not cover:
- any commercial, contractual or legal issues which are normally in separate parts of an enquiry;
- any allocation of responsibilities which are determined by the contract.
This Guide does not prescribe the arrangement of the documents in the enquiry.
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