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​Are you working on an offshore or harsh-climate project and need to protect vital electrical equipment from hazardous environments? TLS Offshore Containers offers a robust and comprehensive solution with our  MCC/ Switchgear/ MCP / VFD/ VSD Pressurised Shelter Solution.

As a global leading supplier of containerized solutions, TLS can help you wherever you are in the world.

Why Choose a TLS Offshore Pressurised Shelter?
TLS switchgear, Motor Control Centre (MCC), Motor Circuit Protection (MCP), Variable Frequency Driver (VFD), and Variable Speed Driver (VSD) shelters are specifically designed to safeguard sensitive electronic controls and switchgear.

These shelter modules are built from containerized units to protect equipment from:
  • Harsh Climates
  • Gas Hazardous Atmospheres
This protection is especially crucial when the equipment itself is not explosion-proof. The shelter solution encloses the equipment in a weather-resistant container, allowing for walk-in operation.

Key Features and Compliance
The TLS shelter is designed for both onshore and offshore applications and can be rated for ZONE2/ZONE1 or a Safe area.

Structural and Design
  • DNV2.7-1/EN12079 structural design code compliance.
  • Containerized module equipped with ISO corners and pad-eyes, suitable for loading and unloading.
  • The modular and flexible design allows for diverse equipment requirements and site installation.
  • Available as Standard or customized ISO standard or DNV2.7-1 standard containers.
  • Common module sizes include:
         1. 10ft: L2991mm*W2438mm*H2896mm
         2. 16ft: L4876mm*W2438mm*H2896mm
         3. 20ft: L6058mm*W2438mm*H2896mm
         4. 40ft: L12192mm*W2438mm*H2896mm


Safety and Protection
The pressurised shelter adheres to IEC60079-13 standard compliance and includes critical safety features:
  • A60 passive fire protection
  • Combined pressurization fire & gas panel
  • Fire detection
  • Gas Detection
  • Automatic fire dampers
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-lock door system (fail-safe)
  • Escape hatch

Electrical and Utility
The shelter is fully equipped with essential utilities, making installation easy:
  • HVAC system
  • Basic electrical cabling
  • Lighting and sockets

Applications of the Shelter
The containerized solution is ideal for housing various critical equipment, offering a single-source solution from design to fabrication.

Typical applications include:
  • MV/LV switch gear in fixed, compartmentalized, and withdrawable units.
  • Control panels (e.g., PLC, MCC, remote operation, and monitoring).
  • Auxiliary equipment.

Ease of Installation and Transport
The shelter is designed for convenience, offering sea-worthy packing and easy transport by road and sea to better support overseas customers. The system features an easy plug-in connection with detailed onsite installation guidance.
 
TLS Offshore Containers / TLS Energy is a global supplier of standard and customised containerised solutions. 
Wherever you are in the world, TLS can help you. Please contact us.

Product brochures:
Offshore pressurised mud logging cabin brochure
MCC | Switchgear | VFD | VSD pressurised shelter
 

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Written by Oliver