Containers and Modular Containerized Substations used in the Oil & Gas sector most of the time require
the satisfaction of one or more of the following requirements:

  • Structural features for OFFSHORE environment, in accordance with DNV 2.7.1 / 2.7.2 / 2.7.3 or BS 12079 standards.

  • Fire resistance: active, by a fire detection and extinguishing system; passive, through compliance with the various passive fire protection classes, provided by:

    • IMO/SOLAS regulations, used in offshore applications:
      • Pool fire protection: A0, A30, A60, H60, H120…
      • Jet fire protection: J30; J60…
      • Cold spill protection: CSP30; CSP60…
    • ISO 13501 standard in use in onshore and industrial scope: EI60, EI120, REI60, REI120

  • Blast resistance features, obtained by:

    • structural sizing by FEM analysis
    • use of certified blast resistant doors
    • protection of provided air passages with certified blast resistant dampers

  • Features for use in hazardous environments ATEX classified as ZONE 2 or ZONE 1, which are normally met by:

    • Electrical systems made with ATEX Exd certified components
    • ATEX certified air conditioning and pressurization systems
    • Fre extinguishing systems made with ATEX certied components
    • ATEX certified fire dampers
    • ATEX certified MCT cable passages
    • Airlock entry system
    • ETC

  • Features for use in climatic extreme environments, characterized by low temperatures or a desert climate, which are normally met by:

    •  Artic environment:
      • Use of steel certified for low temperatures
      • Electric system made with material certified for low temperatures
      • Heating system
      • HVAC system for low temperatures
    • Desertic environment:
      • High efficiency sand and dust filtration system
      • Air conditioning system suitable for use in environment with 55 °C temperature

SITAL is able to ensure a consolidated experience over the years, in the creation of solutions in accordance with the above and in any case to all the needs related to the world of Oil & Gas concerning Containers and Modular Containerized Substations