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SPECIFICATION FOR AGITATORS

Table of Contents

SECTION TITLE SECTION

NUMBERS

GENERAL 1
SCOPE 1.1
REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS 1.2
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS 1.3

DESIGN 2
GENERAL 2.1
CASINGS 2.2
NOZZLES AND FLANGES 2.3
ROTATING ELEMENTS 2.4
SEALS AND SEAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS 2.5
BEARINGS AND LUBRICATION 2.6
MATERIALS 2.7

ACCESSORIES 3
ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVERS 3.1
COUPLINGS AND GUARDS 3.2
GEARBOXES 3.3
MOUNTING METHODS 3.4

NOISE 4

INSPECTION AND TESTING 5

INSPECTION 5.1
TESTING 5.2

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT 6

EQUIPMENT SHIPMENT AND STORAGE 6.1
PROTECTION
PAINTING 6.2
NAMEPLATE REQUIREMENTS 6.3

SUPPLIER FURNISHED DATA 7

GENERAL 7.1
DRAWINGS 7.2
SPARE PARTS 7.3
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS 7.4
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1 GENERAL

1.1. Scope

1.1.1. Provide one (1) sealed agitator complete with

motor, mechanical seal, coupling, coupling guard,
gear, agitator rotor and other accessories in
accordance with this specification, and the
appropriate specification data sheet listed below.

1.1.2. The Agitator supplier shall have unit

responsibility for all components supplied.
additionally, he shall be responsible for review of
the agitator vessel design and fabrication details,
including but not limited to the following:

1.1.2.1 Procedures and design details for

adjustments for internal bearing alignment if
applicable.

1.1.2.2 Rigidity and tolerances of the agitator

mounting flange

1.1.2.3 Location of process in-feed and out-feed

nozzles.

1.1.2.4 Size and location of vessel’s internal

baffles.

1.1.3. The components of this package include, but

are not limited to, the following items. Refer to
the appropriate accessory specifications where
indicated.

AGITATOR MOTOR
ITEM TAG SPECIFICATION
GEARBOX TAG
NUMBER NUMBER
TAG NUMBER NUMBER

A-A25000 HWL2080 N XXXXX A5-A25000-102889

1.2.1. Each unit and accessory equipment shall

conform, where applicable, to the latest editions or
issues of the following, unless more stringent
requirements are noted herein:

1.2.1.1. Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) requirements.
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1.3. Proposal requirements

1.3.1. Mark up a copy of this specification

commenting on each paragraph, i.e., "comply", "not
applicable", etc. This marked-up copy shall be
returned as a required part of the proposal. The
proposal will not be evaluated without this data.

1.3.1.1. Bidder shall state, on a per paragraph

basis, the specific exceptions that are taken to
this specification.

1.3.2. The attached Minimum Required Supplier

Documentation specification shall be completed and
returned as a required part of the proposal.

1.3.3. Experience lists of units offered in similar

service shall include year installed, application,
location, customer, power and speed.

1.3.4. Supplier shall furnish a list of recommended

spare parts with the proposal. The list of spare
parts provided in the proposal shall be priced, shall
show the normal delivery period for parts ordered
separately.

1.3.5. Supplier is requested to propose alternate

items if such alternates will result in a unit that
better suits the requirements. Base offering shall
comply with these specifications as closely as
possible. Alternates shall be priced separately.

2 DESIGN

2.1. General

2.1.1. All requirements stated in these and the

referenced specifications shall be considered as a
minimum. The supplier shall consider reliability to
be of prime importance.

2.1.2. These specifications and all matters related to them,

shall be considered confidential.

2.1.3. Supplier shall recommend minimum allowable

liquid level for operation of each agitator. Owner's
computer control system will shut off mixer at this
level.
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2.1.4. The unit shall be suitable for installation in a chemical
plant located in Dow Toluca. The ambient temperature will vary
from 17 to 32 degrees [°C].

2.1.5. Furnish the agitator weight along with forces and moments
imposed on the owner’s vessel.

2.1.6. Components with weights greater than 50 lbs. shall be

provided with a means of being lifted safely.

2.1.6.1. 1For impeller blades weighting over 50 lbs where

specific lifting attachment points may not be available due
to blade design, the manufacturer shall provide a detailed
recommended safe lifting procedure or special tooling.

2.1.7. Equipment shall be arranged so that maintenance of all

components can be performed in site or that components can be
easily removed for maintenance away from the unit.[i.e.
mechanical seal removal.]

2.1.8. 2The equipment shall be arranged to allow complete

drainage. If there is a potential to trap fluid which could
contribute to a hazardous condition for personnel during
maintenance, this shall be clearly indicated in the proposal and
maintenance manuals so that proper maintenance practices and
procedures may be developed.

 
2.2. CASINGS

2.2.1. Direction of Rotation

2.2.1.1. An arrow shall be furnished at a readily observable

point on each piece of rotating equipment to indicate proper
direction of rotation. The arrow shall be either cast into
the equipment housing or be indicated on a stainless steel or
monel plate secured to the equipment with pins of the same
material.

2.3. Nozzles and Flanges

2.3.1. All pipe connections shall be flanged. Screwed

or NPT connections are not allowed, except for seal
flush piping connections, or unless approved by
purchaser.

2.3.2. For units installed in Europe, screwed

connections shall have cylindrical thread per DIN
3852/2 with a recessed packing ring. If a packing
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ring is not used, the connection shall be socket
welded.

2.3.3. The surface finish of nozzles and flanged

joints shall be 3-6 micrometers [125-250 microinches]
arithmetic average roughness [Ra].

2.3.4. All flanges shall conform to ASME/ANSI

standards B16.5 or B16.47.

2.3.5. Gear reducer casing connections shall be a

minimum of 3/4 inch nominal pipe size.

2.3.6. Flange bolt holes shall straddle centerlines

of equipment and shall be drilled or punched, not
burned.

2.4. Rotating Elements

2.4.1. Shafting segments shall be constructed such

that runout can be checked.

2.4.1.1. Pipe shafting shall be equipped with

witness bands or some other method of ensuring
manufacturing accuracy.

2.4.2. All couplings shall have a boss fit and faces

machined perpendicular to the shaft.

2.4.3. Blades and Hub

2.4.3.1. One-piece or integral [welded] hubs are

preferred. Slip hubs shall be keyed. Split hubs
are not allowed.

2.4.3.2. The impeller blade fasteners shall be

equipped with a positive locking means such as
locking tab, lock wire, etc.

2.4.3.3. Blade attachment method shall consider

disassembly.

2.4.3.4. Supplier shall specify the method of hub

and blade attachment in the proposal.

2.4.3.5. 3Where adjustable pitch impeller blades

are supplied, the manufacturer shall provide a
detailed procedure to properly set the angle of
the blades. If special tools are required or
recommended to properly set the angle of the
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blades, the manufacturer shall include these tools
as options in the quotation.

2.4.4. Rotor

2.4.4.1. 4 A static analysis shall be performed for

rotors where the manufacture does not have prior
successful experience with similar spans, speeds,
and shaft diameters. Based on this analysis, the
rotor system shall be designed such that its
operating speed is at least 20 percent below the
first bending resonance.

2.4.4.2. 6 For agitators above 300 rpm, a dry

dynamic analysis is required. Quote as an option a
wet dynamic analysis.

2.4.4.3. Designs with steady bearings shall be

avoided where possible.

2.4.4.3.1. Where steady bearings are proposed,

the agitator supplier shall have unit
responsibility for the design, and supply of the
components. Steady bearing design shall meet the
following criteria as a minimum:

2.4.4.3.1.1. Bearing supports shall have

provision for lateral and axial adjustment in
order to critically align the bearing.

2.4.4.3.1.2. Agitator shaft shall have a

replaceable sleeve at the bearing.

2.4.4.3.1.3. Bearing shall have a replaceable

liner of glass-filled polytetrafluorethylene
material (PTFE).

2.4.4.3.1.4. Maintenance of the steady

bearing must be possible without entering the
vessel.

2.4.4.3.1.5. The design of the bottom bearing

shall take into account operating conditions
[i.e. solids in the fluid, lube properties of
the fluid etc.] In such cases a bottom
bearing flush system may be required

2.4.4.3.2. Supplier will provide expected time

between replacement (MTBR) of steady bearing
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based on specified conditions and supplier
experience.

2.4.4.4. Provisions shall be supplied such that

the rotor system can be positively secured to
allow maintenance of the seal or bearings without
removal of the rotor.

2.4.4.5. All agitators shall have static balance

as a minimum. Dynamic balancing is required for
operating speed above 300 rpm.

2.4.4.5.1. Manufacturer shall state the balance

grade of the proposed rotor system for rotors
operating below 300 rpm based on manufacturing
tolerances.

2.4.4.5.2. For agitators operating above 300

rpm, the minimum balance grade per ISO 1940 is
G16.

2.6. Seals and seal support systems

2.6.1. Mechanical seals shall be furnished in accordance with

owner's specification data sheets.

2.6.2. Seals provided shall be specifically designed for

agitator service and shall be capable of withstanding at least
twice the agitator suppliers expected axial runout.

2.6.3. The agitator supplier shall be responsible for

coordination with the seal supplier to ensure that the supplied
seal meets the duty as specified.

2.6.3.1. Supplier shall verify that seal

materials, if shown on owner’s data sheets, are
appropriate for the specified fluid(s).

2.6.3.2. Supplier shall provide procedures for

changing seals. Cartridge seals shall be capable
of replacement without removing the agitator shaft
or disturbing the drive unit.

2.6.3.3. The supplier shall verify the suitability

of the supplied seal for all specified conditions
including upset conditions. Supplier shall specify
if supplemental cooling or filtering of barrier
fluid is required.
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2.6.3.4. Supplier shall provide design details for
the recommended seal support system for dual
mechanical seals. Final design shall be mutually
determined.

2.6.3.5. Seal pots and accessories, if required,

will be furnished by the Supplier.

2.6.3.6. State the required pressure, temperature,

and flow of the seal barrier fluid, if required.

2.7. Bearings and Lubrication

2.7.1. The bearing/rotor system shall be designed to

minimize shaft deflection at the seal.

2.7.1.1. Seal design shall include an auxiliary

bearing as an option.

2.7.1.2. If an auxiliary bearing in the seal is

supplied, the gear output shaft shall be hollow,
and shall incorporate a quill shaft.

2.7.2. Bearings shall be supplier’s standard anti-

friction bearing with a minimum L-10 life of 50,000
hrs. Supplier shall state actual L-10 life for the
equipment provided in the proposal.

2.7.2.1. Supplier shall provide details of the

standard lubrication system.

2.7.2.2. Grease lubricated bearings shall have the

grease fill locations brought out to an easily
accessible common location.

2.7.2.3. Supplier shall recommend the re-

lubrication frequency for each grease lubricated
system. The grease quantity required per
lubrication point shall also be recommended.

2.8. Materials

2.8.1. All wetted parts shall be compatible with the

process fluid.

2.8.2. The use of aluminum components, i.e.,

fittings, nameplates, etc., that will be subjected to
atmospheric exposure is prohibited unless specified
and/or approved by purchaser.
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2.8.3. Copper containing alloys are not acceptable
unless specified and/or approved by purchaser.

2.8.4. The use of any glass apparatus in pressure

service is prohibited.

2.8.5. Bolt and Fastener Material

2.8.5.1. The use of 300, 400 series and duplex

stainless steel bolting in pressure service is
prohibited.

2.8.6. Gaskets and o´rings shall be suitable for the

intended purpose stated in the agitator data sheet.
Gaskets and o´rings shall be compatible with both the
process fluid and the barrier or buffer seal fluid.

2.8.7. Gaskets to be used to seal the agitator’s

flange shall be as indicated in the agitator’s data
sheet A5-A36203-101985, page 6, note 2.

3 Accessories

3.1. Electric Motor Driver(s)

3.1.1. Motor nameplate power shall be not less than

115 percent of maximum agitator power requirements,
including all drive losses.

3.1.2. All standard voltage IEC frame size motors

shall be per Dow Engineering Specification G7D-0619-
00.

3.1.3. Fractional horsepower motors are not acceptable without

the Owner’s approval.

3.1.4. Local electrical items shall be suitable duty in the

class , group and enclosure classification indicated on the
specification data sheets.

3.2. Couplings and Guards

3.2.1. Coupling(s)

3.2.1.1. Flexible couplings shall be in accordance

with Dow Engineering Specification G5S-2609-01.

3.2.1.2. If a flexible coupling is required on the

low speed shaft, the spacer length shall be
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sufficient to allow removal of the coupling or
seals, as required, without removing the gearbox.

3.2.1.3. The coupling(s) shall be designed to

withstand periodic reverse rotation without damage
or abnormal wear.

3.2.2. Guard(s)

3.2.2.1. All mechanical equipment and machinery

shall be provided by the supplier with permanent
guards per Dow Engineering specification G5S-2600-
25. All drive guarding shall be fully enclosed and
guard all shafts, keys, and rotating parts. Guards
shall be ventilated to prevent heat build up of
the drive mechanism.

3.2.2.2. The guard(s) shall be sufficiently rigid

to resist deformation from accidental contact by
operating personnel.

3.2.2.3. Guards on agitator(s) located in

electrically classified "hazardous areas" shall be
of the non-sparking type. Aluminum guards are
acceptable.

3.2.2.4. Seal flush piping and piping connections

shall not interfere with the removal of the
guard(s).

3.2.2.5. Guard(s) shall be readily removable for

maintenance of equipment and be designed to
facilitate routine inspection.

3.3. Gearboxes

3.3.1. Gearboxes shall be designed where possible to

utilize a dry sump design.

3.3.2. 8Gearbox seals of the labyrinth type are

preferred. Lip seals are allowed.

3.3.3. 9Gearbox oil seals must be field renewable

without removal of the gearbox.

3.3.4. Gearboxes shall be supplied with an AGMA

Service Factor of 2.0 minimum.

3.3.5. 10 Gears shall meet AGMA 2000 Quality Level 8

as a minimum.
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3.3.6. Provision shall be made for oil sampling of
the gearbox while running.

3.3.7. Provision shall be made for a nitrogen purge

or oil mist of the gear reducer, a vent, valved drain
connection of 12 mm (1/2 inch) minimum size and a
fill connection.

3.3.8. Gearbox shall have a sight glass or glasses of

12 mm (1/2 inch) minimum size with normal operating
level and static oil level indicated.

3.4. Mounting Methods

3.4.1. Unit will be mounted on the top flange of a

vessel. Supplier shall ensure that the agitator
flange and vessel flange rating and size match.

4 Noise

4.1. The overall expected noise (sound pressure) level of the unit
or combined train equipment shall not exceed "80" dBA when
measured three feet from the major boundaries of the equipment and
at the vertical centerline of the equipment.

4.2. Define the expected noise level in the proposal per Dow
Engineering Specification G5S-6403-01.

5 INSPECTION AND TESTING

5.1. Inspection

5.1.1. Equipment covered by this specification will

be inspected. All pertinent specifications and
inspection requirements shall be reviewed and details
of the inspection program shall be established.

5.1.2. The purchaser's inspector shall have free

entry, at all times while work on the purchaser's
order is performed, to all parts of the supplier's or
sub-supplier’s facilities that concerns the
manufacture, repair or remanufacture of the material
ordered.

5.1.3. Purchaser reserves the right to inspect unit

and its parts at any phase of its design and
manufacture, having at all times the right to reject
unsatisfactory materials and workmanship.
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5.1.4. Inspection and approval by the purchaser's
inspector does not relieve the supplier from his
responsibility for compliance with this specification
and the applicable laws and codes.

5.1.5. A ten [10] working day notice is required for

all witnessed inspections, five [5] working days for
observed inspections.

5.1.6. In addition to the inspection items listed on

the specification data sheets, the following applies:

5.1.6.1. Witness major repairs to equipment as

mutually defined and agreed upon by supplier and
purchaser.

5.1.6.2. Witness critical nondestructive

examinations as mutually defined and agreed upon
by supplier and purchaser.

5.1.6.3. Check painting and preparation for

shipment.

5.2. Testing

5.2.1. Gear drives shall be given a mechanical run

test at the sub-supplier's shop for a minimum of 30
minutes at design speed.

5.2.2. Cartridge seals shall have a static test at

the seal supplier's shop at 1.5 times the maximum
sealing pressure. The test pressure shall be held for
a minimum of 30 minutes.

5.2.3. The electric motor shall be given a run test

in order to ensure its working.

6 Preparation for shipment

6.1. Equipment shipment and storage protection

6.1.1. Equipment, including spare parts, shall be

prepared in accordance with Supplier’s standard short
term storage protection and shipping procedures. This
procedure shall meet the minimum requirements as
stated in the owner’s specification G5S-7801-01. This
procedure shall be provided with the inquiry for
Owner’s review.
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6.1.1.1. Equipment, including spare parts, shall
be prepared for export shipping in accordance with
Supplier’s standard procedure. This procedure
shall meet the minimum requirements as stated in
the owner’s specification G5S-7801-01. This
procedure shall be provided with the inquiry for
Owner’s review.

6.2. Painting

6.2.1. Fabricated Carbon Steel

6.2.1.1. Exterior fabricated carbon steel surfaces including

coupling guard, shall be cleaned and painted in accordance
with the supplier's standard paint system.

6.2.1.2. If suppliers painting system for exterior

fabricated carbon steel surfaces is not
acceptable, then items shall be abrasive-blasted,
primed, guide coated and finish painted with epoxy
in accordance with Dow Engineering specification
G16S-0201-01.

6.2.2. Cast steel and cast iron surfaces

6.2.2.1. Cast steel and cast iron surfaces shall

be cleaned and painted in accordance with the
supplier's standard paint system. Furnish a
complete description of coating material and
application procedure with quotation.

6.2.3. Stainless steel surfaces.

6.2.3.1. Stainless steel surfaces will require no painting,

except for units installed at North America Gulf Coast sites,
where all exterior stainless steel surfaces shall be
protected from the chloride rich plant environment by being
abrasive-blasted and finish painted in accordance with the
owner’s specification G16S-0201-03.

6.2.3.2. Unpainted alloy surfaces shall be protected from

coatings containing zinc or lead pigments. In case such
coatings do contact alloy surfaces, they shall be promptly
and completely removed by abrasive blasting followed by an
acid wash with 10% phosphoric acid. Grinding is not
acceptable for zinc removal

6.2.4. If Owner’s painting specifications are used,

applications intended for plant sites in Europe shall
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have a finish color of medium gray, RAL 7036. All
other applications shall have a RAL 7035, light gray
finish color.

6.3. Nameplate Requirements

6.3.1. Furnish and affix on the outside of the unit

and each piece of equipment, a stainless steel or
monel supplier nameplate showing the manufacturer,
model number, serial number, weight, item number,
speed, and purchase order number, Material
Specification number [the document identification
number in the upper right hand corner of this
document], DOW’s equipment Tag number, etc..
Nameplate shall be furnished with raised lettering
instead of indented.

6.3.2. The nameplate shall be located in an easily

accessible and visible location.

6.3.3. The nameplate shall be secured to the

equipment with pins of the same material.

6.3.4. Supplier may use a standard and /or auxiliary

nameplate provided all information requested above is
shown thereon.

7 SUPPLIER FURNISHED DATA

7.1. General

7.1.1. All supplier drawings, data submittals and

correspondence shall be identified with the unit tag
number and purchase order number.

7.1.1.1. All drawings submitted shall be

accompanied by a cover letter listing the
applicable drawing code numbers identified in the
purchase order.

7.1.2. Refer to the attached minimum required

supplier documentation specification T5121-101985 for
a listing of drawings and data to be furnished.

7.2. Drawings

7.2.1. The supplier data and drawing list shall show

each and every drawing and data item that the
supplier intends to issue. Columns on the listing
shall include as a minimum: equipment item number,
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supplier drawing (or data) number, drawing/data
title, description of content, drawing code number,
agreed upon date of issue and actual issue date.

7.2.1.1. After the first issue of the listing as

an approval drawing, the list shall be updated and
issued with the progress reports.

7.2.1.2. Drawing Code Numbers shall be obtained

from the minimum required supplier document
specification, or purchase order.

7.2.1.3. Sub-supplier drawing numbers, titles, and

actual issue date may be left blank in the listing
until they are known. However, all other data
pertaining to such drawings shall be complete with
the first issue of the listing.

7.2.1.4. Weights of all major removable parts or

assemblies which could logically be handled as a
unit, weighing 450 kilograms (1000 lbs.) or more
shall be defined on the drawings.

7.2.2. The field assembly and erection outline shall

indicate extent of disassembly at shipment, such as
coupling, shaft and impeller shipped loose,
degreasing required, etc. This description shall be
sufficient to permit an estimate of field assembly
labor and materials to place the unit(s) in
operation.

7.3. SPARE PARTS

7.3.1. Include a recommended, priced, spare parts

list for each unit. Supplier shall denote by asterisk
those spare parts that would be required for two (2)
year of operation.

7.3.2. The spare parts list shall contain the

following information as a minimum: manufacturer's
part number, description, material of construction,
cost, and delivery.

7.4. Operating and Maintenance Manuals

7.4.1. Furnish a minimum of three (3) sets of

operating and maintenance manuals. Manuals shall
contain materials pertaining directly to the units
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purchased rather than generalized or typical
material.

7.4.2. 11The maintenance manual shall include a

section addressing potential hazards.

7.4.2.1. Any areas which may contain trapped fluid

shall be identified. These areas include but are
not limited to hollow cored impellers and shafts,
threaded fasteners exposed to the process and
areas not provided with a drain.

7.4.3. Operating and maintenance manuals shall be in

the Spanish language in addition to an English
language set.
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MOC 2011_10418
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MOC 2010_09133 Trapped fluid areas
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MOC 2011_10418
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MOC 2008_05798 based on Lightnin comments and exceptions
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MOC 2009_07101 new requirement for dynamic analysis
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MOC 2008_05798 based on Lightnin comments and exceptions
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MOC 2011_10418
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MOC 2008_05798 Gear Quality level was 9. Lightnin does not comply.
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MOC 2010_09133 Trapped fluid areas