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INCH-POUND
MIL-PRF-19004B
25 May 2001
SUPERSEDING
MIL-F-19004A
18 April 1983

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

FANS, CENTRIFUGAL, VENTILATION, NAVAL SHIPBOARD

This specification is approved for use by the Naval Sea Systems Command,
Department of the Navy, and is available for use by all Departments and
Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers centrifugal fans for use in Naval
shipboard heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

1.2 Classification. Fans covered by this specification are of the following

types, as specified (see 6.1).

Type CC - Centrifugal, motor driven (high-impact - shock)

Type X-CC - Centrifugal, motor driven (non-Shock, commercial motor)

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in Sections
3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited
in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional
information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the
completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet
all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification, whether or not they are listed.
2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards. The following specifications, standards,

publications and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents
are be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of
Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the
solicitation (see 6.2).
SPECIFICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MIL-S-901 Shock Tests, H.I. (High-Impact); Shipboard
Machinery, Equipment and Systems, Requirements
for
MIL-B-17931 Bearings, Ball, Annular, for Quiet Operation

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent

data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:
Commander, SEA 05Q, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy,
Arlington, VA 22242-5160 by using the Standardization Document Improvement
Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

AMSC N/A FSC 4140

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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STANDARDS
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MIL-STD-167-1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment
(Type I - Environmental and Type II - Internally
excited)
MIL-STD-1399 Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems, Sect
300, Electric Power, Alternating Current
MIL-STD-2031 Fire & Toxicity Test Methods and Qualification
Procedures for Composite Systems
MIL-STD-2142 Magnetic Silencing Characteristics, Measurement
of

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications.

The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a
part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.

PUBLICATIONS

NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 – Requirements for

Fabrication, Welding and Inspection, Casing Inspection and Repair
for Machinery, Piping and Pressure Vessels

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above publication are available

from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building.
4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following document(s) form a part of

this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the
issues of the documents that are DOD adopted are those listed in the issue of
the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues
of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in
the solicitation (see 6.2).
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)/ANTI-FRICTION BEARING
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AFBMA)
ANSI/AFBMA STD 4 Tolerance Definitions and Gaging practices for
Ball and Roller Bearings
ANSI/AFBMA STD 9 Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings
ANSI/AFBMA STD 10 Metal Balls
ANSI/AFBMA STD 20 Metric Ball and Roller Bearings (Except Tapered
Roller Bearings) Conforming to Basic Boundary
Plans
ANSI/AFBMA STD 13 Roller Bearing Vibration and Noise (Methods of
Measuring)
(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Bearing
Manufacturers Association Inc., 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC.)

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AIR MOVEMENT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION, INC. (AMCA)

111 Laboratory Registration Program

210 Laboratory Methods for Testing Fans for Ratings
300-96 Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of Fans
99-0401-86 Classification for Spark Resistant Construction
2406-66 Designations for Rotation and Discharge of Centrifugal
Fans

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Air Movement and Control
Association, Inc., 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-
1893.)

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

B2.1-84 Welding Procedure & Performance Qualifications, Standard

B2.2-91 Procedure and Performance Qualifications & Performance
Quality, Standard Brazing

(Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Welding Society

(550 NW LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33216.)

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE STD 45 Recommended Practice for Electric Installations on

Shipboard
IEEE STD 429 Standard Test Procedure for the Evaluation of Sealed
Insulation Systems for AC Electric Machinery Employing
Form-Wound Stator Coils

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-
1331.)

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI/NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators

ANSI/NEMA MG 13 Frame Assignments for Alternating Current
Integral Horsepower Induction Motors
(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association, 2101 “L” Street, NW, Washington, DC.)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
ASTM-E-119 Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials
ASTM-E-662 Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke
Generated by Solid Materials
ASTM-E-800 Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated
During Fires
ASTM-F-1166 Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for
Marine Systems, Equipment and Facilities

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for

Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohochen, PA 19428.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this
specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specification
takes precedence. Nothing in this document however, supersedes applicable
laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

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3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. A sample shall be subjected to first article inspection

(see 6.3).
3.2 Materials. Fan shall be of spark-resistant construction as defined in
AMCA Std 99-0401-86 Type B construction. Cast iron shall not be used in the
construction of the fans nor shall cast iron be used in motors that are
components of type CC fans. Materials shall be corrosion-resistant or material
shall be protected against corrosion after fabrication. Material degraded
during the fabrication process shall be normalized to restore any recoverable
properties before being assembled in any fan. Selected materials shall be
capable of meeting all of the operational and environmental requirements
specified herein.
3.2.1 Composite material.

3.2.1.1 Composite fan casing. Fan casing shall withstand a full-scale fire
performance test.
3.2.1.2 Fan internal components. Composite material to be used for motor,
vanes, impeller and conduit shall withstand small-scale material specimen fire
tests as outlined in 4.8.2.

3.2.2 Hazardous materials. Materials for use in the construction of fans

shall have no effect on the health of personnel when the materials are used
for their intended purpose. Regardless of other requirements, materials and
parts containing asbestos, cadmium, lithium, mercury, or radioactive material
shall not be used.

3.2.3 Fasteners. Material for all bolts, nuts, studs, screws and similar
fasteners shall be corrosion-resistant passivated or of a material rendered
resistant to corrosion. Sheet metal screws shall not be used. Galling shall
be prevented. Tapped holes shall be reinforced where shearing of thread can
occur.

3.2.4 Nonmagnetic construction. When nonmagnetic fan-motor units are

specified (see 6.2) all fan parts including the casing, vanes, impeller,
impeller bushing, motor mounting, fasteners, washers, conduit box and fittings
shall be of nonmagnetic material. Nonmagnetic material is defined as a
material that has a maximum relative permeability of less than 2.0 after
fabrication.
3.2.5 Motor material. Motor material shall conform to the requirements of
IEEE STD 45 or NEMA MG 1 and 13 as applicable for nonmagnetic motors.

3.2.6 Dissimilar metals. The fan and components shall not degrade due to
electrolysis (see 6.7).

3.2.7 Recovered materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, all equipment,

material, and articles incorporated in the products covered by this
specification shall be new and may be fabricated using recycled, recovered or
environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered or environmentally
preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided
that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance
requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. None of
the above shall be interpreted to mean that the use of used or rebuilt
products is allowed under this specification unless otherwise expressly
stipulated.
3.3 Painting and welding.

3.3.1 Factory coating. Equipment and component items shall be delivered with
the manufacturers standard finish, except as to comply with the requirements
of 3.2.

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3.3.2 Welding and allied processes. Surfaces of parts to be welded or brazed

shall be free from rust, scale, paint, grease, and other foreign matter.
Welding and allied processes shall be performed by personnel certified to
American Welding Society standards. NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AR-
GIB-010/278 may be used for guidance.
3.4 Identification.

3.4.1 Fan identification code. The size and characteristics of Navy standard
fan motor units shall be designated by a code formed by alternate letters and
numbers arranged in the following sequence:

Symbol sequence Characteristics Code Meaning

1 (letter(s)) Type of fan See 1.2 -
2 (number) Fan size For size codes, Nominal cubic
3
feet per
see Table I minute (ft /min) of
standard air in
thousands 3
(2=2000 ft /min)
3 (letter) Type of current: A Alternating current
(ac)
4 (number) Voltage and phase 4 440-Volt (V), 3-phase
ac, 60 Hz
5 (letter) Motor enclosures: W Spraytight
X Explosion-proof
o
6 (number) Maximum ambient temp 6 149 F (65 °C)
7 (letter(s)) Non-magnetic structure NM (This part of the
of fan and motor seventh symbol is
omitted unless
applicable.)
Rotation, centrifugal
fans, (viewed from ---
drive side)
- clockwise CW
- counterclockwise CCW
Non-sparking NS ---
construction
Acid resisting paint on AR
air handling parts ---
Watertight construction WT ---
8 (letter(s)) Quiet bearings QB Meets MIL-B-17931

Examples: 3
1. CC5A4W6CW-NS-WT represents a nominal 5000 ft /min centrifugal, non-
sparking watertight construction fan, clockwise rotation, driven by
a 440-V, 3-phase, 60 Hz ac, spraytight, 149 °F ambient temperature
motor. Navy standard fans with special electrical characteristics
shall have shortened fan codes, with electrical characteristics
identified by text and preceded by the letter
3
“S”.
2. X-CC6A4W6CCW represents a nominal 6000 ft /min centrifugal fan,
counterclockwise rotation, with commercial motor, driven by a 440-V,
3-phase, 60 Hz ac, 149 °F ambient temperature motor.

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3.4.2 Identification plates. Each fan shall be provided with a permanently

attached corrosion-resistant identification plate. The method of attachment
of the identification plate shall be corrosion-resistant. The identification
plate shall contain the following information:

a. Manufacturer’s identification.
b. Fan code.
c. CID number.
d. Direction of airflow and rotation.
e. Manufacturer’s serial number and drawing number.
f. Bearing Lubrication.

3.5 Interchangeability. In no case shall parts be physically interchangeable

or reversible unless such parts are also interchangeable or reversible with
regard to function, performance, and strength.
3.6 Operating life. The equipment shall have an operating life of not less
than 223,800 hours (equivalent to approximately 30 years of operation), any
part identified as planned replacement parts shall have an operating life,
prior to replacement, of approximately 37,300 hours (equivalent to
approximately 5 years of ship operation).

3.6.1 Reliability. Reliability shall meet specified values (see Appendix C).

3.7 Human engineering. The fan shall be arranged so as to achieve safe,

reliable, and effective performance by the operator and maintenance personnel
and to optimize personnel skill requirements, ASTM-F-1166 may be utilized as a
guideline in applying human engineering design criteria for the fan-motor
unit.

3.8 Maintainability. The fan shall be constructed so that:

a. Fan impeller and motor may be removed from the fan scroll without
disconnecting the fan scroll from the discharge or intake ducts.
b. Fan impeller and bearings are removable using commonly available
tools.

3.9 General shipboard design conditions. General shipboard design

characteristics shall be as follows:

a. Power source quality - In accordance with MIL-STD-1399, Sect 300.

b. Able to operate satisfactorily in a weather air intake of a ship
when exposed to soaking atmospheric spray (rain or sea) or seawater.
c. Perform in accordance with requirements
o
herein under ambient
temperatures between 20 °F and 149 F.

3.9.1 High impact shock resistance. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2),
Type CC fan-motor units shall meet the shock requirements of MIL-S-901 for
Grade A, class 1 equipment.

3.9.2 Vibration and balance. Fan-motor units shall be designed such that no
damage will occur or malfunction is caused by the environmental vibrations
specified in MIL-STD-167-1. Fan-motor units shall be in static and dynamic
balance. The vibration amplitude shall not exceed the limits for type II
bearing vibration as specified in MIL-STD-167-1.

3.10 Configuration. Fans and motor shall be suitable for operation in

horizontal (on ship axis or athwartship) or inclined position whether
installed on deck or suspended from the deck above.

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3.11 Sizes. Sizes of CC and X-CC fans shall be limited to those listed in
Table I.

TABLE I. Performance of type CC and X-CC fans.

Total Pressure (TP) at stated

volume
3
Fan size ft /min TP (inch H2O)
¼ 250 1.74
½ 500 2.5
1 900 2.5
1-1/2 1200 2.58
2 1300 3.06
3 1950 4.25
4 2500 5.25
5 3000 5.3
6 5000 4.0
8 4500 5.2
10 7000 5.0

3.12 Physical interface dimensions. In order to suit interface requirements,

physical interface dimensions of the type CC and X-CC fans shall be as shown
on Figure 1.

3.13 Fan scrolls and associated parts.

3.13.1 Watertightness. Scrolls shall be of watertight construction.

3.13.2 Fan scrolls. Scrolls shall be equipped with an inlet designed to
reduce turbulence and noise. The interior of the fan scrolls shall be free of
obstructions.

3.13.3 Rotation. Direction of rotation of impeller shall be indicated on

inlet side of scroll. Discharge and rotation shall be determined by viewing
the fan from the motor end. The rotation shall be designated by the terms
“clockwise” and “counterclockwise”. Discharge of a fan shall be determined by
the direction of the line of discharge and its relation to the motor shaft
when the fan is resting on the floor, as indicated in AMCA STD 2406-66.
Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), fans shall be assembled for top-
horizontal discharge.

3.13.4 Handhole opening. A watertight handhole of sufficient size shall be

provided in the scroll of sizes 1-1/2 fans and larger for cleaning the
impeller.
3.13.5 Flanges. Fan scrolls shall be provided with inlet and outlet flanges
for attachment of ducting (see Figure 1).

3.13.6 When specified in 6.2, a fan bellmouth shall be provided.

3.14 Fan impellers. Fan impellers shall be direct-connected to the motor.
Impellers in fans larger than size ¼ shall be of non-overloading type.
Impellers shall have a safety factor of at least 8, based on the ultimate
tensile strength of the material used.
3.14.1 Balancing. The impeller shall be statically and dynamically balanced.

3.15 Fan and motor base. The fan and motor bases shall be designed so that
they can accommodate a fan discharge of any possible discharge position
through 360 degrees, without modification as per AMCA 2406-66.

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3.16 Electrical equipment for fans.

3.16.1 Motors. Motors shall be as specified in 3.16.1 through 3.16.8. Motors

shall conform to IEEE STD 45, NEMA MG 1 and MG 13 as applicable and as
augmented herein.
3.16.1.1 General requirements for motors.
Service: Fan type CC - grade A shock qualified
Fan type X-CC - commercial motor
HP: Table II
Design: Squirrel cage induction
Duty: Continuous
Voltage and phase: 440-V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
Insulation: Class F or better with Class B temperature rise.
(IEEE STD 429)
Bearing: See 3.16.3, 3.16.5
Speed: Table II (see 3.16.4)
Enclosure: Spraytight, or explosion-proof as specified in
6.2

3.16.2 Conduit box. A conduit box shall be provided on the motor. It shall
meet tightness requirements of motor enclosure.

3.16.3 Bearings. Motors shall be equipped with sealed grease-filled

bearings. Bearings shall be in accordance with ANSI/ AFBMA precision
classification of ABEC-5 in accordance with ANSI/AFBMA STDS 4, 9, 10, 13, and
20. Means shall be provided to ensure that grease is always available to the
bearing and to prevent the leakage of oil or grease along the shaft. Special
bearings for quiet operations when specified (see 6.2) shall be in accordance
with ANSI/AFBMA 4, 9, 10, 13, and 20 and MIL-B-17931.

3.16.4 Speed. Speed and horsepower shall be limited to Table II.

TABLE II. Speed and horsepower of 440 V,3 phase, 60 Hz motors, type CC and
X-CC fans.

Fan No. of Maximum Maximum

size windings hp Speed rpm
¼ 1 ¼ Single 1800
½ 1 ¾ Single 1800
1 1 1 Single 1800
1½ 1 1 Single 1800
2 1 1½ Single 1800
3 2 3 Full and 2/3 1800/1200
4 2 4 Full and 2/3 1800/1200
5 2 5 Full and 2/3 1800/1200
6 2 5 Full and 3/4 1200/900
8 2 7½ Full and 3/4 1200/900
10 2 10 Full and 3/4 1200/900

3.16.5 Bearing temperature rise. Bearing temperature rise shall not exceed
63 °F in 149 °F ambient as measured on bearing outer ring. For quiet
bearings, temperature rise shall not exceed 45 °F in 149 °F ambient as
measured on bearing outer ring.

3.16.6 Drains. All spraytight motors shall be provided with not less than
four condensate drain holes fitted with plugs. The holes shall be positioned
around the motor end bell(s).

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3.16.7 Test connection for explosion-proof motors. A single drilled, tapped,

and plugged opening shall be provided in the front bracket of each explosion-
proof motor for determining enclosure air leakage rate.
3.16.8 Torque and locked rotor current. Torque and locked rotor current
shall be as specified in Table III.
3.16.9 Speed-torque characteristics. The speed-torque characteristics shall
be coordinated with the combined inertia of the rotating assembly, including
fan impeller. It shall be possible to accelerate the fan unit from standstill
to high or low speed at 90 percent of the rated voltage when the current
rating of the controller overload protective device does not exceed the motor
full load current.
3.17 Fan performance.

3.17.1 Volume and pressure. The design point for each size of Navy standard
centrifugal fans is the volume-pressure point at the maximum total pressure
(TP) shown for that size on Table I and Figure 2. The TP shall rise
continually from free delivery to a value at least as high as the stated value
shown in Table
3
I, and throughout this range shall exhibit stable performance.
Volume in ft /min shall be within 5 percent of the volume on the applicable
curve of Figure 2, as indicated on system characteristic curves. Total
pressure developed by a fan is the pressure at the fan discharge, and the
volume is the volume at fan inlet.

3.17.2 Aerodynamic stall. Effective stall shall not occur at capacities

greater than 85 percent of the air quantities given in Table I, for each fan
size.

TABLE III. Torque of motors, type CC and X-CC fans.

TORQUE
Locked Pullup
Fan Locked rotor current rotor Breakdown as percent
Size percent specified minimum
minimum
1/4 NEMA MG 1 + 10 percent 70 NEMA MG 1 70
1/2 NEMA MG 1 + 10 percent 70 NEMA MG 1 70
1 NEMA MG 1 + 10 percent 70 NEMA MG 1 70
1-1/2 NEMA MG 1 + 10 percent 70 NEMA MG 1 70
2 NEMA MG 1 as specified 70 NEMA MG 1 70
3 NEMA MG 1 as specified 70 NEMA MG 1 70
4 NEMA MG 1 as specified 70 NEMA MG 1 70
5 NEMA MG 1 as specified 70 NEMA MG 1 70
6 NEMA MG 1 as specified 70 NEMA MG 1 70
8 NEMA MG 1 as specified 70 NEMA MG 1 70
10 NEMA MG 1 as specified 70 NEMA MG 1 70

3.17.3 Airborne noise. The total sound power levels for the fan-motor unit
shall not exceed the levels stated in Table IV when measured in accordance
with procedures stated in 4.7.5. Exceeding the total sound power levels
specified in Table IV shall be cause for rejection.

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Total sound power levels in decibels (dB) referenced to 10−

12
TABLE IV. watt.

Octave band center frequency - Hz

Fan size 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
1/4 87 85 88 74 73 69 62 54
1/2 86 87 85 75 72 71 63 56
1 89 87 80 76 75 70 65 62
1-1/2 91 89 82 78 77 72 67 64
2 92 91 85 83 81 80 78 69
3 94 92 92 91 88 84 75 72
4 96 92 92 91 89 85 76 72
5 97 93 93 92 90 86 77 73
6 91 89 88 84 79 76 70 65
8 95 96 91 90 87 86 83 78
10 97 98 93 92 89 88 85 80
NOTE—An additional +3dB tolerance is allowed in each active band.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classifications of inspections. The inspections specified herein are

classified as follows:

a. First article inspection (see 4.2).

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
c. Periodic conformance inspection (see 4.4).

4.2 First article inspection. First article inspection shall consist of the
examinations of 4.6 and tests as specified in Table V. The tests specified
shall be performed on each size fan-motor unit.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall consist of the

examinations of 4.7 and tests as specified in Table V. The tests specified
shall be performed on each size fan-motor unit. Any unit that fails to meet
any specified requirements shall be rejected.

4.4 Periodic conformance inspection. Periodic tests are required to ensure

continuing satisfactory operation of identical units. The tests are required
under any contract or purchase order for fans of existing design when the
invitation to bid is dated 4 years or more subsequent to the date of the last
previous test of an identical unit. Periodic tests shall consist of the tests
specified in Table V.
4.5 Composite material. A representative fan constructed of composite
material shall meet requirements of 4.8.

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TABLE V. Test agenda.

Applicability of test to fan type

Verifi-
Tests Requirement cation First article Conformance Periodic
Shock 3.9.1 4.7.1 Type CC
Vibration 3.9.2 4.7.2 Type CC
Balance 3.9.2 4.7.3 All All All
Performance 3.17.1 4.7.4 All All
3.17.2 4.7.4.1
Airborne noise 3.17.3 4.7.5 All All All
by measurement 4.7.5.1
by ear 4.7.5.5
Motor 3.16.1.1 4.7.6 All All All
temperature
Bearing 3.16.5 4.7.6 All
temperature
Explosion-proof 3.16.7 4.7.7 All with
motors explosion-proof
motors
Air leakage 3.16.7 4.7.7.1 All with All with
Explosion-proof explosion-proof explosion-
motors motors proof motors
Casing tightness 3.13.1 4.7.8 All All
Speed 3.16.4 4.7.9 All All
Composite 3.2.1 4.8 Representative
material sample
Permeability 3.2.4 4.9 All non- All non-
magnetic magnetic
Maintainability 3.8 4.10 First Represent-
production unit ative size

4.6 Material inspection.

4.6.1 Fabricated steel casing. Visual examination for defects is required.
Cracks in the radius of spun flanges or in the welds of welded flanges may be
repaired by welding, after proper preparation, provided that radiographic
inspection of the repaired area is performed. Wall thickness shall be
measured on at least 10 percent of the casing.
4.6.2 Electrical components. The quality requirements of the applicable
components shall be certified by a nationally recognized test laboratory.
4.7 Tests. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with 4.7.1 through 4.9
(see 4.11 and Appendix B).
4.7.1 High-impact shock. The type CC fan-motor unit shall be shock tested on
the medium weight machines as prescribed for type A of MIL-S-901 if its weight
with fixture and mounting bracket exceeds 550 pounds or if the mounting
bracket extends beyond the anvil; otherwise, it shall be shock tested on the
light weight machine as specified for grade A shock of MIL-S-901. Shock test
acceptance shall not be contingent upon the ability of the equipment to
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missile effect of parts, deformation that will cause active interference

between parts, or failure to operate shall be cause for rejection. Resilient
mounting shall not be used unless specified (see 6.2). Fan-motor units that
have passed this test may be used as production units after replacement of
motor bearings.

4.7.1.1 Shock on lightweight machine. The motor and fan support shall be
mounted as shown on Figure 4c of MIL-S-901. The test shall consist of nine
blows with the unit operating at maximum speed and nine blows with the unit
not engaged.

4.7.1.2 Shock on medium weight machine. The test of a fan-motor unit shall
consist of nine blows indicated in Table VI. The required mountings for
required tests in Table VI are as follows: (Designations for rotation and
discharge of centrifugal fans are in accordance with AMCA 2406-66).

1. CWTH or CCTH, motor and impeller shaft horizontal.

2A. CWTH or CCTH, motor and impeller shaft horizontal, mounting base
inclined 30°.
2B. CWUB or CCOB, base, motor and impeller shaft inclined 30°, motor on
top.

TABLE VI. Test on medium weight shock machine.

Blow Group HAMMER Anvil Operating Fan

No. No. drop travel (in) Condition Orientation
1 I (Based on 3 Secured No. 1
2 II weight, see 3 Operating No. 1
3 III MIL-S-901) 1.5 Secured No. 1
4 I 3 Operating No. 2A
5 II 3 Secured No. 2A
6 III 1.5 Operating No. 2A
7 I 3 Secured No. 2B
8 II 3 Operating No. 2B
9 III 1.5 Secured No. 2B

Upon completion of the shock test, post-shock test inspection, and tests
specified in Table V, the fan-motor unit shall be returned to the contractor
for examination and further testing.

4.7.2 Vibration test. Fan-motor units shall be subjected to type I

environmental vibration tests as specified in MIL-STD-167-1. The exploratory
vibration test specified in MIL-STD-167-1 shall include frequencies up to 33
Hz at the table amplitude specified herein. The vibration test shall be
conducted as specified in 4.11. Any unit that fails to meet any requirement
shall be rejected.
4.7.3 Balance test. In this test, the fan-motor unit shall be operated at
maximum speed and free delivery, with shaft horizontal. It shall be suspended
from a stand by means of two elastic vibration cords, one secured to each end
flange. The cords shall have a natural frequency of less than 1/4 of the
minimum rotational frequency of the unit in Hz. The static deflection shall be
within the limits of MIL-STD-167-1 for elastic mounting elements, and this
shall be the basis for determining cord size for each unit tested. As an
alternative to the suspension test, the fan-motor unit shall be suspended from
an electric hoist by means of two chains, one secured to the end flanges of
the fan-motor unit (that is, the ends of the chain secured to opposite
flanges); one secured to the electric hoist and to the center of the chain
secured to the end flanges. The length of the chains shall be not less than 15
inches nor greater than 35 inches, and the link size of the chains shall be
not less than 1/4 inch nor greater than 3/8 inch. With either method, the
internally excited vibrational displacement (single amplitude mils, peak)
shall be measured as follows: four axial measurements 90 degree apart on the
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on the edge of each flange, and one vertical measurement on the top edge of
each flange. The maximum amplitude of vibration shall be the maximum single
reading and not an average. The operating frequency at which the maximum
amplitude occurs shall be measured. Exceeding vibration limits specified in
3.9.2 is cause for rejection.

4.7.4 Performance. Performance tests shall be conducted in accordance with

AMCA 210. Any of the alternate test stands and associated instrumentation may
be used. The total pressure or the volume or both not being within the
specified limits is cause for rejection.

4.7.4.1 Stall and recovery. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with AMCA
210.
4.7.5 Airborne noise. Octave band sound power levels for a fan-motor unit
shall consist of the measurement of sound pressure levels and the computation
of sound power levels in accordance with procedures and instrumentation
requirements defined in AMCA 300-96, and amendments to those procedures as
identified herein. The fan-motor unit shall be operated at the design point
during airborne noise testing, see 3.17.1. Dual speed fans shall be operated
at high speed during noise tests. All sound measuring instrumentation shall
be laboratory calibrated within one year of the date of test, excluding the
reference sound source which shall comply with the laboratory calibration
requirements stated in AMCA 300-96. A random incidence response microphone
and a type I (precision) sound level meter conforming to the requirements of
AMCA 300-96 shall be used. The minimum distance between the extreme points of
the microphone swing as described in AMCA 300-96 shall be 27 ft., and the
speed of traverse of the microphone shall not exceed 2.4 ft./sec. Sound
pressure readings shall be a time-weighted average over an integral number
(one or more) of microphone swings. Sound pressure level readings shall be
averaged over a minimum period of observation of 30 sec. Resilient mounts
shall be loaded within the design load range for the type of mount selected.
The frequencies of the natural modes of vibration of the mounted fan in the
vertical direction shall not exceed 11 Hz or one-fourth of the lowest forcing
frequency of the fan, whichever is lower. When a duct section is attached to
a fan-motor unit to facilitate measurements, it shall have the same interior,
open cross sectional dimensions as that of the fan-motor unit to which it is
attached. There shall be no exposed sound absorbing material on the interior
or exterior surfaces of the attached ducts. No sound attenuating devices
shall be installed within attached ducts. An orifice plate shall be
installed if necessary to obtain design pressure at a known operating point.
If an orifice plate is installed, it shall be a quiet type that does not
produce excessive flow-induced noise.

4.7.5.1 Total sound power. Test procedures and calculation procedures to

determine total sound power levels for a fan-motor unit shall be in accordance
with Appendix H of AMCA 300-96, installation type B: free inlet/ducted outlet,
and Figure 4 of AMCA 300-96. The fan-motor unit and attached discharge duct
with orifice plate shall be placed entirely within the reverberant test room.

4.7.5.2 Inlet sound power. Test procedures and calculation procedures to

determine inlet sound power levels for a fan-motor unit shall be in accordance
with Figure 2 of AMCA 300-96, installation type D: ducted inlet/ducted outlet.
No orifice plate shall be installed in the inlet duct. The fan-motor unit and
attached discharge duct with orifice plate shall be placed entirely within the
chamber, and sound pressure level measurements shall be made within the
reverberant test room. Acoustical treatments shall be placed within the
chamber to provide an acoustic seal at the penetration in the wall separating
the chamber from the reverberant room as necessary to ensure that no noise
contributions are transmitted from the chamber into the reverberant test room.
4.7.5.3 Outlet sound power. Test procedures and calculation procedures to
determine outlet sound power levels for a fan-motor unit shall be in
accordance with Figure 3 of AMCA 300-96, installation type B: free
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duct if necessary to obtain fan-motor unit operation at the design point. The
fan-motor unit with attached discharge duct shall be placed within the
chamber. A section of the discharge duct, approximately 2 to 3 duct diameters
long and housing an orifice plate, shall extend into the reverberant test
room, and sound pressure level measurements shall be made within the reverb-
erant test room. Acoustical treatments shall be placed within the chamber as
necessary to provide an acoustic seal at the penetration in the wall
separating the chamber from the reverberant room, and to ensure that no noise
contributions are transmitted from the chamber into the reverberant test room.

4.7.5.4 Casing sound power. Test procedures and calculation procedures to

determine sound power levels radiated from the casing of a fan-motor unit
shall be in accordance with Appendix G of AMCA 300-96. Duct sections attached
to a fan-motor unit to facilitate testing to determine casing radiated sound
power shall be rigid, heavy gauge metal ducts and/or solid, double wall ducts
to eliminate noise contributions transmitted through duct walls. The noise
transmission loss of the walls of the reverberant test room shall be such that
noise transmitted into the reverberant test room from adjacent spaces does not
contribute to the sound power levels of the fan-motor unit. Penetrations in
the walls of the reverberant room in way of ducts shall be acoustically sealed
to prevent noise contributions from being transmitted into the reverberant
test room from the adjacent room.
4.7.5.5 Airborne noise detected by ear. Fan-motor units not undergoing
airborne noise testing described in 4.7.5.1 through 4.7.5.4 shall be operated
at their design points. Any unusual airborne noise or any airborne noise
thought to be excessive shall be corrected if the cause is apparent. If the
cause is not apparent and the condition is not corrected, the fan-motor unit
shall be tested in accordance with 4.7.5.1, and sound power levels shall be
computed to determine conformance with sound power level requirements
specified in Table IV.

4.7.5.6 Airborne noise test facility. The facility wherein measurements of

fan-motor unit airborne noise are performed shall be registered in accordance
with AMCA 111 as being a qualified facility in which to perform octave band
sound measurements in accordance with AMCA 300-96.
4.7.6 Motor temperature. Motor temperature rise shall be measured as
specified in the applicable motor specification. In each test, the motor
shall be installed on the fan, and a duct shall be attached to the discharge.
Maximum load shall be obtained by means of terminal throttle on the test duct.
Since neither the fan nor a test stand will normally be available at the motor
plant, the test may be conducted at the plant of the contractor. Motors with
a temperature rise of any part in excess of specification limits or bearings
in excess of 3.16.5 shall be rejected.

4.7.7 Explosion. This test is applicable only to electrical equipment

requiring an explosion-proof enclosure. Test shall be performed in a
petroleum ether atmosphere and certified by a nationally recognized
laboratory. Test shall include the conduit and conduit box actually used with
the fan. Prior to the explosion test, the air leakage rate of the motor
enclosure shall be determined by pressurizing2 the interior of the motor
enclosure to 10 pounds per square inch (lb/in ) and measuring
2
the period of
time in seconds for the pressure to drop from 10 to 4 lb/in . The air leakage
rate shall be recorded on the applicable motor drawing.

4.7.7.1 Air leakage rate. The motor of explosion-proof fan-motor units shall
have motor enclosure air leakage rate measured to determine whether the rate
of leakage exceeds that determined in 4.7.7. Any explosion-proof motor where
there is evidence that the predetermined rate of leakage is exceeded when
measured shall not be offered for delivery.
4.7.8 Casing tightness. The casing tightness test shall be conducted as
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a. Blank flanges (one with air supply and gauge connections) shall be
bolted to gasketed fan flanges.
b. Air at a pressure 50 percent higher than the maximum pressure
capability of the fan shall be supplied to the casing interior.

A pressure drop in a 10-minute period that exceeds 5 percent of the test

pressure is cause for rejection.

4.7.9 Speed. The fan-motor unit shall be operated at each speed at free
delivery to determine whether the motor speed is at least 97 percent of the
design speed at rated voltage (see Table II). A speed of less than 97 percent
of the design speed is cause for rejection.

4.8 Composite material testing. Composite material shall be tested for flame
spread, smoke obscuration, combustion gas igniteability, heat release, and
mass consumed.
4.8.1 Fan casing and conduit box.
4.8.1.1 Internal fire test. Fan casing and conduit box material shall be
subjected to an internal fire insult as described in the full-scale Factory
Mutual test for horizontal duct FM-4922 with modifications see (Figure 3).

4.8.1.2 External fire test. Fan casing and conduit box material shall be
subjected to an external fire insult as outlined in Figure 4. Temperatures
around outside of test specimen shall exceed minimum temperatures prescribed
by ASTM-E-119 for at least 15 minutes.

4.8.1.3 Acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria for casing material shall

be in accordance with Table I of MIL-STD-2031.

4.8.2 Internal composite materials. Fan impeller, vanes, and motor composite
materials shall meet the smoke obscuration (ASTM-E-662) test as follows:

Ds During 300 Sec (flaming) 6 (4 minutes)

Ds During 300 Sec (nonflaming) 1 (4 minutes)
Dmax (flaming) 81
Dmax (nonflaming) 32
and the Combustion Gas (ASTM-E-800) test as follows:

Combustion Gas Flaming Non-flaming

CO 75 10
CO2 2.0% 0.4%
HF <1 <1
HCl 13 1
NOx 1 <0.5
SO2 <1 <1
HCN 1 <1
NH3 <3 <3
COC2 <0.1 <0.1

4.9 Permeability tests. A permeability test on nonmagnetic material used in

construction of fans shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-2142, Test
501 (see 3.2.4).
4.10 Maintainability demonstration. The first production unit shall be
examined after testing, and the capability to maintain, disassemble, and
repair the unit shall be demonstrated. The demonstration shall be conducted
utilizing the recommended tools and with other than expert mechanics.
Evidence that maintainability of the fan-motor assembly cannot be accomplished
by other than expert mechanics shall be cause for failure of the

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demonstration. The maintainability demonstration shall include but not be

limited to the following:

a. Removal of fan impeller.

b. Removal of motor.
c. Removal of motor bearing.
4.11 Test schedule. The schedule for testing the fan shall be performed in
the following order.
a. Composite material (4.8).
b. Balance (4.7.3).
c. Casing tightness (4.7.8).
d. Performance (4.7.4), stall and recovery (4.7.4.1), speed (4.7.9) and
heat (4.7.6). These tests shall be conducted concurrently.
e. Airborne noise (4.7.5, 4.7.5.1, 4.7.5.2, 4.7.5.3, 4.7.5.4, 4.7.5.5).
f. Vibration test (4.7.2). The correction of damage, which may have
occurred during the vibration test, shall not be performed prior to
test specified in 4.7.1.
g. High-impact shock (4.7.1). After conducting the high-impact shock
test, tests specified in 4.7.4 and 4.7.4.1 shall be again conducted
without correction of damages that may have occurred during the
shock. Data for tests specified in 4.7.4 and 4.7.4.1, one before
and one after high-impact test, shall demonstrate that the fan-motor
unit satisfies performance and aerodynamic stall to within 5 percent
of the volume indicated on Figure 2.
h. Explosion (4.7.7 and 4.7.7.1).
i. Permeability (4.9).
j. Maintainability (4.10).
5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be

as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of
material is to be performed by DoD personnel, these personnel need to contact
the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite packaging
requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control
Point’s packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency,
or within the Military Department’s System Command. Packaging data retrieval
is available from the managing Military Department’s for Defense Agency’s
automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible
packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may

be helpful but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The fan-motor units specified herein are intended for
ventilation and air conditioning applications only onboard ships and craft of
the United States Navy. The direction of airflow into and out of the fans is
radial. The fans are of non-sparking construction. Fans with motors rated
for 149 °F ambient temperature are standard.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the
following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification.

b. Type required (see 1.2).
c. Issue of DODISS to be cited in the solicitation and, if required,
the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.3).
d. Whether nonmagnetic fan-motor units are required (see 3.2.4).
e. Fan characteristic code in accordance with 3.4.1 including size (see
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voltage and phase (see 3.16.1.1), motor enclosure (see 3.16.1.1),

ambient temperature (see 3.16.1.1).
f. Shock requirements (see 3.9.1).
g. Motor bearings quiet bearings (see 3.16.3).
h. Bellmouth required (see 3.13.6).
i. Type of motor enclosure (see 3.16.1.1)
j. Resilient mountings (see 4.7.1).
k. Level of preservation packing required (see 5.1).
l. Final drawings are required (see 6.5)
m. Shock and vibration mitigation: In addition to packaging
requirements specified in the contract, all levels of packing should
employ a shock and vibration system that will ensure parts of the
unit, such as bearings, are not damaged due to normal shock and
vibration that occur during handling and shipment.
n. Verification tests should be conducted after award of contract.

6.3 First article. When first article inspection is required, the

contracting officer should provide specific guidance to offerors whether the
item(s) should be a pre-production sample, a first article sample, a first
production item, a sample selected from the first lot production items, a
standard production item from the contractor’s current inventory (see 3.1),
and the number of items to be tested as specified in 4.2. The contracting
officer should also include specific instructions in acquisition documents
regarding arrangements for examinations, approval of first article test
results, and disposition of first articles. Invitations for bids should
provide that the Government reserves the right to waive the requirement for
samples for first article inspection to those bidders offering a product which
has been previously acquired or tested by the Government, and that bidders
offering such products, who wish to rely on such production or test, must
furnish evidence with the bid that prior Government approval is presently
appropriate for the pending contract. Bidders should not submit alternate
bids unless specifically requested to do so in the solicitation.

6.4 Provisioning. Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD), spare parts,

and repair parts should be furnished as specified in the contract. When
ordering spare parts or repair parts for the equipment covered by this
specification, the contract should state that such spare parts and repair
parts should meet the same requirements and quality assurance provisions as
the parts used in the manufacture of the equipment. Packaging for such parts
should also be specified.

6.5 Drawings. When final drawings are required (see 6.2) and comments on new
drawings are approved, adjudicated or reconciled, the contractor is
responsible to: (1) forward final fan and motor drawings to acquisition
activity; and (2) include special requirements of the contract or order prior
to distribution of final drawings. (See Appendix A)

6.6 Technical manuals. The requirement for technical manuals should be

considered when this specification is applied on a contract. If technical
manuals are required, military specifications and standards that have been
cleared and listed in DoD 5010.12-L, Acquisition Management Systems and Data
Requirements Control List (AMSDL) must be listed on a separate Contract Data
Requirements List (DD Form 1423), which in included as an exhibit to the
contract. The technical manuals must be acquired under separate contract line
item in the contract.

6.7 Recommended practices. The following documents provide information for

the design, manufacture, testing, and qualification of centrifugal fans
previously supplied to the United States Navy, and may be used for guidance:

a. MIL-F-19004 – Fans, Centrifugal, Fixed and Portable Ventilation,

Naval Shipboard.
b. Fan, Centrifugal (CC Type), NAVSHIPS Drawing 803-5001058.

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c. MIL-STD-889 –Dissimilar Metals.

6.8 Performance review. The fan may be acceptable if some part of the fan
characteristic curve falls outside of the tolerance band of the stable
operation region, as specified in 3.17, provided the measurement uncertainty
(maximum 2 percent), as defined in AMCA 210, extends into the acceptable
region. For this situation, NAVSEA will review and approve/ disapprove a
waiver based on measurement uncertainty tolerance.
6.9 Design reviews.

6.9.1 The reliability assurance program should include provisions for the
reliability review and evaluation of design as an integral part of the
contractor’s engineering design procedures. Design or engineering changes
occurring during development or production should be submitted to comparable
review procedures.
6.9.2 Use of composite material requires NAVSEA review of the fire and
toxicity performance for the composite material system. The Nonmetallic
Materials Branch of NAVSEA has review responsibility for use of composite
material systems on naval vessels.

6.10 Subject term (key word) listing.

Scroll
Hub
Impeller
Vanes

6.11 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this
revision to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the
extent of the changes.

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THERMOCOUPLES
AS PER FM4922

FAN COMPOSITE MATERIAL

TO TEST
FACILITY

FIRE PAN
FAN STEEL DUCT

The purpose of the test is to assess the structural integrity and the smoke
characteristics of the composite material separating the ship’s internal
compartments from the air flow within the confines of the composite envelope.
Gases released to weather are also assessed as they can be re-ingested into
the ship.
Modifications to FM4922 are as follows:
Test material

The manufacturer has the option to furnish sufficient material to assemble:

a. Two 24-ft long composite ducts incorporating at least two factory or

field assembled joints (as appropriate to the application) or
b. Two 12-ft long composite ducts incorporating at least two factory or
field assembled joints along with two 12-foot heavy-gage steel ducts
(uncoated carbon steel or stainless steel) to be connected
downstream of the composite test sections to form a standard 24-ft
long test section.

All of the test ducting described above (composite and supplemental steel
sections, if utilized), can be provided in the form of rectangular or circular
cross-sections (depending on the envisioned application; i.e., round for fan
casings, rectangular for cabinets) that are each 6ft long and flanged for
bolted connection (with gasketing) to each other to make up the entire
standard 24-ft test length. If rectangular ducting cross-sections are
utilized, the following nominal dimensions are recommended: 12 inches by 24
inches by nominal thickness (not to exceed 1.5 inches). If circular ducting
cross-sections are utilized, the internal diameter should not be less than 18
inches nor greater than 20 inches and the wall thickness of the test ducts
should not exceed 1.5 inches.
Test apparatus:

The standard 12-inch by 12-inch by 7-inch fire pan specified in F4922 to

simulate building fire conditions (using heptane fuel) should be enlarged to
16-inch by 16-inch by 15 inches deep to more closely simulate a shipboard
engine room hydrocarbon pool fire.

FIGURE 3. Modified factory mutual fire test for composite material (FM4922)
subject to internal fire insult.

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#5
#5

72”
36” #4

#4
#3 #2
#3, #2

#1 #1

60”

18” 30”

Notes
The fan-motor section material (1 ft by 2 ft by 6 ft long duct) is exposed for
15 minutes to a hexane fire capable of temperatures between 1400 to 1600
degrees F. The sealing flanges are to be cooled by a water spray. The air
pressure should be monitored with time. The fire tray is 18 inches by 30
inches, filled with hexane fuel floating on water. The fire tray is oriented
so that the longer side is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the duct.
Five thermocouples are used to monitor the temperatures.
#1 thermocouple: under side of the duct in the middle, just above the fire
#2 thermocouple: inside the duct, in the middle
#3 thermocouple: along the side of the duct
#4 thermocouple: on top of the duct, in the middle
#5 thermocouple: about 2 feet above the duct, in the middle

FIGURE 4. 15-Minute fire test with hexane fuel.

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APPENDIX A

ENGINEERING DRAWINGS TECHNICAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

A.1 SCOPE
A.1.1 Scope. This appendix covers the technical content requirements that
should be included on drawings when required by the contract or order. This
appendix is not mandatory and is provided for informational purposes only.
A.2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
A.2.1 Government documents.
A.2.1.1 Specification and standard. The following specification and standard
form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the
Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and
supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation.
SPECIFICATION

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MIL-T-31000 Drawings, Engineering and Associated Lists

STANDARD
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MIL-STD-740-2 Structureborne Vibratory Acceleration
Measurements and Acceptance Criteria of
Shipboard Equipment

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above publication are available

from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, Standardization Documents Order
Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building. 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

A.3 DRAWINGS.

A.3.1 Drawings. When required by the contract or order, drawings should be

identified by the contractor’s identification and document number, should be
in accordance with MIL-T-31000 for level 2 drawings as normally requested or
level 3 drawings, and should contain the following information:

A.3.1.1 Fan assembly drawing. The fan assembly drawing should include the
following:

a. A longitudinal, sectional view of the fans, showing arrangement of

component parts which are identified by piece number flagging. All
welds should be indicated by standard weld symbols. The following
additional data should be shown in this view:

1. Keyway dimensions of the impeller hub, impeller hub bore

diameter and tolerance expressed in ten thousands of an inch.
2. Location on the scroll of fan and motor identification plates.
b. An end view of the fan, showing the direction of impeller rotation.
c. If necessary for clarity, separate details of the motor mounting,
conduit, and conduit box.
d. The quantity, size, and tolerance of equally spaced mounting holes
and the bolt center diameter with tolerance in the fan flanges and
motor-mounting flange.
e. A complete list of material. The quantity of blades and vanes
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motor mounting flange, unless the thickness is dimension in a view.

Thread data of threaded fasteners should be given.
f. General notes, including the following:

1. A statement that the fan conforms to the MIL-PRF-19004.

2. A statement directing reference to a fan certification data
sheet for identification of electrical components and specific
fan motor test data, center of gravity, and moments of inertia.
3. A statement of the permissible tolerance for all untoleranced
dimensions.
4. Indication of the method of securing the impeller hub in the
backplate.
5. Statements identifying the plating, welding, and painting of
components or assemblies.
6. Indication of the method of balancing the fan impeller.
7. A statement of the minimum scroll wall thickness.
8. Identification of any carbon steel surface which may be
machined after plating, and a statement of the treatment of
such are prior to painting.
9. A graph, either log-log or nonlogarithmic, with a cubic foot of
standard air per minute as the abscissa, and total and static
pressure in inches of water gauge (in H20), speed revolutions
per minute, brake horsepower, power input kilowatts (kW), or
horsepower as ordinates. The graph should be identified by fan
code if it applies to a Navy standard fan, and by the test
number and date.
10. Any other statements necessary for clarity.
11. At the manufacturer’s option, statements for manufacturer’s use
only, so designated.
A.3.1.2 Fan detail drawings. Fan detail drawings should include the
following:

a. All parts and subassembly necessary for evaluation of the equipment

and all parts necessary for maintenance and overhaul.
b. Subassemblies whose parts cannot be acquired or serviced
individually should be shown as a single part.
c. Show all essential fabrication details including welding
requirements and symbols.
d. Drawings are not required for those parts that are in common
commercial use and can be referenced to commercial standards.
A.3.1.3 Auxiliary drawings. Auxiliary drawings should include the following:
a. Drawings of motors used with fans should conform to the requirements
of IEEE 45. Structureborne noise level requirements in accordance
with MIL-STD-740-2 should be shown on each motor drawing for
information only and should not be applied to any specific
requirement. Motor efficiency should be shown on the nameplate.
b. Service C motor drawings should contain an identification of the
bearings used, tabulation of full load heat test data at maximum fan
speed, and a tabulation of performance test data, including pull up
torque, locked rotor torque, full load torque, locked rotor current,
and full load current.
c. Indicate pressure and pressure drop rate (that is, the maximum
permitted drop in pressure over a specific length of time) of
explosion-proof motor enclosure if maintain should be (see 4.7.7).
d. Drawings should identify bearing lubrication requirements.

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APPENDIX B

TEST REPORT TECHNICAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

B.1 SCOPE

B.1.1 Scope. This appendix covers the technical content requirements that
should be included in test reports when required by the contract or order.
This appendix is not mandatory and is provided for informational purposes
only.

B.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

This section is not applicable to this appendix.
B.3 REPORTS

B.3.1 Test reports. When required by the contract or order, test reports
should contain the following information:
a. Results first article tests (see 4.2).
b. Results of quality conformance tests (see 4.3).
c. Results of shock test (see 4.7.1) with the following unique
features:

1. Drawing number identification of the fan and motor.

2. Photographs of the fan-motor unit in each test mounting.

d. Results of type I vibration test (see 4.7.2).

e. Results of balance test (see 4.7.3).
f. Results of performance test (see 4.7.4) with the following unique
technical features:
1. The figure number of AMCA 210 should be identified.
2. Dimensions of the duct or chamber and the diameter of nozzle
used, should be identified.
3. Computations, if not made strictly in accordance with AMCA 210.
4. The following values in tabular form: ambient barometric
pressure, dry bulb temperatures, wet bulb temperatures; voltage
and current (in each phase if applicable); motor input (kW or
horsepower); motor brake horsepower; fan speed; air velocity;
total static pressure; total velocity pressure; air quantity
(cubic feet of standard air per minute); mechanical efficiency
(total); electrical efficiency
5. A curve sheet, either log-log or nonlogarithmic, showing motor
input (kW or horsepower), motor brake horsepower, fan speed,
total and static pressure of standard air in inches of water
gauge (in H20) at fan discharge as ordinates, and cubic feed of
standard air per minute at fan inlet as the abscissa.

g. Results of airborne noise test (see 4.7.5).

1. The airborne noise test report should comply with the data
reporting requirements of AMCA 300-96.
2. Total octave band sound power levels (4.7.5.1) for the fan-
motor unit when operating at the design point should be
tabulated and compared with the total sound power levels
specified in Table V.
3. Measurements of sound pressure levels and computation of (a)
sound power levels emitted from the fan inlet, (b) sound power
levels emitted from fan outlet, and (c) sound power levels
emitted from the fan casing should be performed in accordance
with procedures stated in 4.7.5.1, 4.7.5.2, and 4.7.5.3
respectively, and reported. Inlet sound power levels
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sound power levels (4.7.5.4) for fan-motor unit operation at

the design point should be reported in octave band format.
4. Measured sound pressure levels for fan-motor unit operation at
the design point, sound power levels for the reference sound
source, background sound pressure levels, and sound pressure
levels measured when the reference sound source is operational
should be tabulated in octave band format and reported.
5. Diagrams of the test configurations employed when measuring
total octave band sound power levels (4.7.5.1), inlet sound
power levels (4.7.5.2), outlet sound power levels (4.7.5.3),
and casing sound power levels (4.7.5.4) for the fan-motor unit,
including position of the reference sound source, fan-motor
unit assembly with respect to walls, floor, and ceiling, and
distance of the microphone from the nearest surface of the fan-
motor unit, and distance of the microphone from terminations of
the air inlet and the air outlet duct sections attached to the
fan-motor unit should be included in the test report.
h. Results of heat test (see 4.7.6) including tables of motor hearing
at maximum fan load for each speed.
i. Results of explosion test (see 4.7.7) with the following unique
features:

1. Identify the test specimen by drawing numbers.

2. Identify the explosive vapor used.
3. Note any dimensional discrepancies.
4. Note motor enclosure test pressure, pressure drop and pressure
drop period in seconds.
j. Data for the tests specified in 4.7.2 through 4.7.7, taken before
and after the high-impact shock test (see 4.7.1), and data for test
in 4.8.4 and 4.8.4.1 taken after high impact shock test.

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APPENDIX C

RELIABILITY

C.1 SCOPE
C.1.1 Scope. This appendix covers the information and procedures necessary
to ensure that the reliability requirements of this specification are met.
This appendix is a mandatory part of the specification. The information
contained herein is intended for compliance.

C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

This section is not applicable to this appendix.
C.3 RELIABILITY DATA

C.3.1 Reliability analysis. Reliability analysis shall be performed by

manufacturers to determine that the equipment meets the Integrated Logistic
Support (ILS) requirements of 3.6.1. Manufacturers shall maintain record data
to indicate degree of conformance to ILS requirements. The reliability
analysis shall include:

a. A list of parts, which according to experience and judgment, are

subject to wear, material deterioration, and service failures.
b. Design features employed to attain the required service life of the
parts, with consideration to shipboard environmental and resultant
conditions. Design features include: choice of materials,
compatibility of materials, repairability and accessibility,
hardness, surface finishes, fits and clearances, corrosion control,
equipment protection fail-safe features, internal and external
operating temperatures, and suitability of the materials at these
temperatures.
c. Preventive maintenance and servicing requirements necessary for the
achievement of reliable equipment. Any unusual steps or precautions
necessary in carrying out maintenance and servicing requirements
shall be pointed out.

C.3.2 Failure reporting, analysis, and feedback. The reliability assurance

program shall incorporate a formalized system for recording, collecting, and
analyzing all failures that occur during testing, installation, and operation
through the tenure of the contract. Analysis shall be fed back to
contractor's engineering, management, and production activities on a timely
basis. Failure reports received from the using activity shall be integrated
into this program for trouble analysis and for experience considerations for
future design review.

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Custodians: Preparing Activity:

Navy - SH Navy - SH
(Project number 4140-N002)
Reviewing Activity:
DLA - IS

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STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS
1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2, 3, and 8. In block 1, both the document number and revision
letter should be given.
2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4,5,6, and 7 and send to preparing activity.
3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.
NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of
requirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to waive
any portion of the referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.
1. DOCUMENT NUMBER 2. DOCUMENT DATE (YYYYMMDD)
I RECOMMEND A CHANGE: MIL-PRF-19004B 25 May 2001
3. DOCUMENT TITLE
FANS, CENTRIFUGAL, VENTILATION, NAVAL SHIPBOARD
4. NATURE OF CHANGE (Identify paragraph number and include proposed rewrite, if possible. Attach extra sheets as needed)

5. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

6. SUBMITTER
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. ORGANIZATION

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) d. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code) 7. DATE SUBMITTED
(1) Commercial (YYYYMMDD)
(2) DSN
(if applicable)
8. PREPARING ACTIVITY
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)
SEA O5Q Ruth Butler (1) Commercial (2) DSN
(202) 781-3726 326-3726
c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 45 DAYS, CONTACT:
Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Defense Standardization Program Office (DLSC-LM)
ATTN: SEA 05Q, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221
Arlington, VA 22242-5160 Telephone (703) 767-6888 DSN 427-6888
DD Form 1426, FEB 1999 (EG) PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE WHS/DIDR, Feb 99