RFC Answers (002)

RFC’s

Question: This item contains two 3.3.x paragraph series, one pertaining to hydrostatic testing and the other handling NDE. Will USG renumber these paragraphs or clarify? Answer: All Welded stems need to pass NDE before hydro testing. Question: The work item paragraph numbering after 3.2.2 switches to 4.x numbering. Will USG clarify and verify no specification text has been cropped from this work item? Answer: I don’t see what the vendor is talking about in the Spec? No steps have been removed.
Question: Paragraph 3.1.2 indicates no Tech Rep requirement for this item. Paragraph 4.1.1.1 directs the use of a Thordon Tech Rep. Will USG clarify? Answer: (3.3.2.1) A Thordon Bearing Technical Representative must be consulted… The tech does not have to be on site.
Question: Table 2 does not contain tasks marked with an X. Will USG verify whether KTR must perform the Table 2 task?
Answer: Table 2 is an Optional task a CR will need to be issue to perform. Question: The JA provided as a reference for this amendment directs the use of Philadelphia Gear/Timken as an OEM Tech Rep for D-022 (in the “Brief Description” block), which aligns with the specification. This block goes on to reference Wartsila IAW Table 1 which does not align with the specification, and further references FMD in the “Rationale” block, also not applicable. Will USG clarify the intent of this JA and any potential implications for KTR?
Answer: Wartsila is a typo and it should be Timken (in the JA and not the Spec)

Question: Paragraph 3.2.2 follows paragraph 3.3.1, a second paragraph 3.3 (Touch-ups) follows, and paragraph 3.4 is missing. Will USG clarify? Answer: looks like a spec writer typo Paragraph 3.2.2 should be number as 3.3.2. No sections are missing.

Question: The last 4 table items do not include space areas, and all of the locations indicate “C” for the system color. Will USG provide the missing square footages and clarify the required system color?
Answer: Here are the measurements requested:
Passway 1-57-2-L – 97 sq ft
Crew’s Messdeck 1-66-0-L – 288.5 sq ft
Companionway 1-66-2-L – 28.25 sq ft
Deck office 2-57-2-A – 80 sq ft
Question:
In Table 2 it calls out for a new Directional Control Valve Assembly. We know it’s a 2 bank Danfoss Valve, but we need the complete valve spec to make sure we are getting pricing and availability for the correct valve. In Table 2 it calls out for a new Main Shaft.
Please provide a drawing of this Main Shaft
Answer: The information they are asking are in the references.