In high-stakes industries like oil & gas, chemical processing, power generation, and offshore projects, the stability of core electrical systems is non-negotiable. At the heart of these operations are Motor Control Centers (MCC), which manage and distribute power. Because this critical equipment is typically non-explosion-proof and highly sensitive, housing it within a reliable shield—an MCC Shelter—is essential for project reliability and safety.
This is where advanced engineering solutions, like those provided by TLS, step in. By integrating structural integrity, environmental control, and sophisticated monitoring, these shelters become an indispensable part of industrial safety protocols.
1. Environmental Control: A Safe Haven for Sensitive Equipment
MCC equipment is susceptible to environmental threats—dust, moisture, heat, and corrosive gases can lead to premature failure and operational downtime. TLS MCC shelters are engineered to provide a meticulously controlled internal environment:
2. Professional Fire Protection: Rapid Response to Electrical Hazards
The high density of electrical components within an MCC shelter inherently presents a fire risk. A quick and decisive response is necessary to protect the equipment and ensure business continuity. TLS solutions offer customizable, automatic fire protection systems compliant with rigorous standards like IEC regulations and offshore platform safety mandates:
3. Safety Monitoring: Maintaining Stability and Operational Health
Beyond fire, continuous monitoring of the shelter's internal environment is key to equipment longevity and operational stability. State-of-the-art safety monitoring systems include:
4. Modular Design & Future-Ready Integration
The modular nature of the MCC shelter design ensures versatility, allowing customization for a wide array of industrial use cases, from housing medium- and low-voltage switchgear and VFD/VSD systems to serving as remote operation cabinets and production control units.
Crucially, these systems are designed with the future in mind. They incorporate reserved data interfaces that enable future upgrades and seamless integration with modern industrial control systems:
A Reliable Shield for Critical Infrastructure
In critical electrical applications, a robust MCC shelter is not just a housing unit—it is a commitment to safety, stability, and operational uptime. Designed to meet high standards like DNV 2.7-1 / IEC 60079-13 and delivered as factory pre-assembled, turnkey solutions, these shelters represent a reliable shield for the industry's most critical electrical assets.
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
Keywords: #MCC Shelter Fire Protection, #Positive Pressure MCC Room, #Industrial Electrical Equipment Protection, #Motor Control Center Enclosures, #IEC 60079-13 Compliant Shelter, #Offshore Platform, #Gas Detection, #Automatic Fire Suppression System, #Turnkey Electrical Control Room, #Critical Electrical System Shield
This is where advanced engineering solutions, like those provided by TLS, step in. By integrating structural integrity, environmental control, and sophisticated monitoring, these shelters become an indispensable part of industrial safety protocols.
1. Environmental Control: A Safe Haven for Sensitive Equipment
MCC equipment is susceptible to environmental threats—dust, moisture, heat, and corrosive gases can lead to premature failure and operational downtime. TLS MCC shelters are engineered to provide a meticulously controlled internal environment:
- Enhanced Airtight Structure: This design minimizes the ingress of dust and moisture, significantly extending the service life of sensitive electrical components.
- The Positive-Pressure Advantage: In hazardous locations (like Zone 1/Zone 2 areas), an optional positive-pressure system maintains the internal air pressure higher than the surrounding atmosphere. This crucial feature actively prevents combustible or toxic gases from infiltrating the shelter, offering a fundamental layer of protection against explosion risk.
- Corrosion Resistance: For extreme environments, such as offshore platforms or chemical facilities, the structures are built with corrosion-resistant materials and thermal insulation to withstand harsh conditions.
2. Professional Fire Protection: Rapid Response to Electrical Hazards
The high density of electrical components within an MCC shelter inherently presents a fire risk. A quick and decisive response is necessary to protect the equipment and ensure business continuity. TLS solutions offer customizable, automatic fire protection systems compliant with rigorous standards like IEC regulations and offshore platform safety mandates:
- Real-Time Fire Detection: A network of smoke and heat sensors provides continuous, real-time monitoring of fire hazards.
- Automatic Extinguishing: Advanced automatic extinguishing devices are deployed to rapidly suppress fires at the earliest stage, minimizing electrical damage.
- Integrated Warning Systems: Comprehensive alarm systems provide immediate audible and visual alerts. These systems are often configured to interlock with Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems to safely de-energize equipment when a threat is detected.
3. Safety Monitoring: Maintaining Stability and Operational Health
Beyond fire, continuous monitoring of the shelter's internal environment is key to equipment longevity and operational stability. State-of-the-art safety monitoring systems include:
- Hazardous Gas Detection: Essential for oil & gas facilities, this feature monitors for the presence of combustible or toxic gases.
- Thermal Regulation: Temperature and humidity monitoring prevent equipment failure caused by excessive heat or moisture accumulation.
- Pressure Assurance: For positive-pressure shelters, continuous pressure monitoring ensures the protective internal environment is consistently maintained.
4. Modular Design & Future-Ready Integration
The modular nature of the MCC shelter design ensures versatility, allowing customization for a wide array of industrial use cases, from housing medium- and low-voltage switchgear and VFD/VSD systems to serving as remote operation cabinets and production control units.
Crucially, these systems are designed with the future in mind. They incorporate reserved data interfaces that enable future upgrades and seamless integration with modern industrial control systems:
- Remote Monitoring Capability
- Integration with Data Logging Systems
- Digital Platform Connectivity (SCADA or DCS)
A Reliable Shield for Critical Infrastructure
In critical electrical applications, a robust MCC shelter is not just a housing unit—it is a commitment to safety, stability, and operational uptime. Designed to meet high standards like DNV 2.7-1 / IEC 60079-13 and delivered as factory pre-assembled, turnkey solutions, these shelters represent a reliable shield for the industry's most critical electrical assets.
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
Keywords: #MCC Shelter Fire Protection, #Positive Pressure MCC Room, #Industrial Electrical Equipment Protection, #Motor Control Center Enclosures, #IEC 60079-13 Compliant Shelter, #Offshore Platform, #Gas Detection, #Automatic Fire Suppression System, #Turnkey Electrical Control Room, #Critical Electrical System Shield
Written by Oliver
In oil & gas, chemical, power, and offshore projects, MCC (Motor Control Center) shelters play a crucial role in controlling and protecting core electrical systems. The safety of MCC shelters directly affects the stability and reliability of the entire project.
TLS designs MCC shelters with advanced structural integrity, protection, and fire safety systems, customizable according to client safety requirements, ensuring a stable and controlled environment for critical electrical equipment.
1. Core Protection Concept: A Safe Space for Critical Systems
MCC equipment is typically non-explosion-proof and sensitive to environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, gas composition, and air cleanliness. TLS MCC shelters provide:
2. Professional Fire Protection Systems
Given the high density of electrical equipment and fire risk, TLS offers customizable automatic fire protection systems:
All fire protection solutions can be customized to comply with IEC standards and offshore platform safety regulations, ensuring the required safety level on-site.
3. Safety Monitoring Systems: Reliable and Scalable
TLS MCC shelters can be equipped with multiple safety monitoring functions to maintain a stable internal environment and protect equipment life:
4. Future-Ready Upgrade Capability
The system design reserves data interfaces for potential future upgrades, including:
Note: This does not imply that the current system includes remote operation functionality, but it enables clients to expand in the future.
5. Modular Design for Various Applications
MCC shelters are modular, allowing customization for multiple use cases:
6. Delivery & Service: Reliable Support Throughout the Lifecycle
TLS engineering teams provide complete design documentation, interface diagrams, lifting plans, and wiring layouts, ensuring MCC rooms can be rapidly deployed on-site.
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
Keywords: #MCC room,#Motor Control Center,#Fire protection system,#Safety monitoring,#Positive-pressure protection,#Electrical equipment safety,#Offshore and industrial applications,#Modular design,#Remote monitoring readiness,#Hazardous area compliance
TLS designs MCC shelters with advanced structural integrity, protection, and fire safety systems, customizable according to client safety requirements, ensuring a stable and controlled environment for critical electrical equipment.
1. Core Protection Concept: A Safe Space for Critical Systems
MCC equipment is typically non-explosion-proof and sensitive to environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, gas composition, and air cleanliness. TLS MCC shelters provide:
- Enhanced airtight structure – reduces dust and moisture ingress, extending the life of electrical equipment.
- Positive-pressure system (optional) – maintains internal pressure higher than the environment, preventing combustible gas entry, suitable for Zone 1/Zone 2 areas.
- Corrosion-resistant structure with thermal insulation – ideal for offshore platforms, chemical plants, or high-humidity environments.
2. Professional Fire Protection Systems
Given the high density of electrical equipment and fire risk, TLS offers customizable automatic fire protection systems:
- Fire detectors (smoke/heat sensors) – real-time monitoring of fire hazards.
- Automatic extinguishing devices – rapidly respond in early-stage fires to minimize electrical damage.
- Integrated alarm systems – trigger audible and visual alerts and can interlock with emergency shutdown systems if required.
All fire protection solutions can be customized to comply with IEC standards and offshore platform safety regulations, ensuring the required safety level on-site.
3. Safety Monitoring Systems: Reliable and Scalable
TLS MCC shelters can be equipped with multiple safety monitoring functions to maintain a stable internal environment and protect equipment life:
- Gas detection – monitors combustible or toxic gases, ideal for oil & gas facilities.
- Temperature and humidity monitoring – prevents overheating or moisture damage.
- Pressure monitoring (for positive-pressure MCC shelters) – ensures consistent internal pressure.
- Alarm system – provides on-site audio-visual warnings to reduce risk.
4. Future-Ready Upgrade Capability
The system design reserves data interfaces for potential future upgrades, including:
- Remote monitoring capability
- Integration with data logging systems
- Digital platform interfaces (SCADA or DCS)
Note: This does not imply that the current system includes remote operation functionality, but it enables clients to expand in the future.
5. Modular Design for Various Applications
MCC shelters are modular, allowing customization for multiple use cases:
- Medium- and low-voltage switchgear
- Motor Control Centers (MCC/PLC/VFD/VSD)
- Remote operation and monitoring cabinets
- Offshore platform production control units
- Electrical control and protection stations in chemical plants
6. Delivery & Service: Reliable Support Throughout the Lifecycle
- Designed to comply with DNV 2.7-1 / IEC 60079-13 standards (as required)
- Configurable for Zone 1 / Zone 2 safety levels
- Factory pre-assembled and tested for turnkey delivery
- Global transport, installation guidance, and after-sales support
TLS engineering teams provide complete design documentation, interface diagrams, lifting plans, and wiring layouts, ensuring MCC rooms can be rapidly deployed on-site.
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
Keywords: #MCC room,#Motor Control Center,#Fire protection system,#Safety monitoring,#Positive-pressure protection,#Electrical equipment safety,#Offshore and industrial applications,#Modular design,#Remote monitoring readiness,#Hazardous area compliance
Written by Snowy
In industrial and offshore environments, the stable operation of motor control equipment is essential. TLS MCC shelters are engineered to provide a safe and reliable space for customer-installed electrical systems, featuring modular design, robust structure, and positive pressure protection.
Modular Design for Flexible Configurations
Built with a modular enclosure structure, the TLS MCC shelter can be easily configured, expanded, or combined according to site requirements. Whether in an onshore plant, wind farm, or offshore platform, the enclosure offers flexible layouts to accommodate Motor Control Centers (MCCs), switchgear, and VFD/VSD panels.
Multiple standard sizes (16ft, 20ft, 40ft) are available, and customized dimensions can be provided for special project needs.
Positive Pressure System for Equipment Protection
The MCC shelter uses a pressurized ventilation design that keeps internal air pressure slightly higher than the external environment. This prevents dust, moisture, and corrosive air from entering the enclosure, ensuring a clean and stable environment for sensitive electrical components. The result is longer equipment lifespan and reduced maintenance.
Built Tough for Harsh Environments
Constructed from high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel, TLS MCC shelters are designed to operate in extreme temperatures, salt-laden air, and harsh climates. The structure complies with IEC 60079-13, DNV 2.7-1, and EN 12079 standards, allowing deployment in ZONE 1, ZONE 2, or safe areas.
Each enclosure is equipped with basic electrical wiring, lighting, sockets, and emergency escape features, ensuring both safety and practicality.
Easy Transport and Rapid Deployment
TLS MCC shelters are ISO-compliant with corner castings and lifting points for land and sea transport. Installation on site is straightforward — the plug-and-play design and detailed installation guide help reduce commissioning time and increase project efficiency.
Wide Applications and Adaptability
Designed to house low and medium voltage switchgear, control panels, PLC systems, and auxiliary devices, TLS MCC shelters are ideal for renewable energy, petrochemical, mining, and offshore industries.
Their modular and customizable nature allows flexible expansion or layout adjustment as project needs evolve.
Conclusion
By combining modular construction, positive pressure protection, and durable design, the TLS MCC shelter provides a secure and adaptable space for electrical control systems.
Whether for onshore facilities or offshore operations, it is the ideal solution for safeguarding critical equipment and ensuring continuous performance.
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
Keywords:#MCC shelter,#Motor Control Center enclosure,#Positive pressure container,#Offshore electrical shelter,#Modular electrical cabin,#Hazardous area container,#Zone 1 Zone 2 enclosure,#Customized MCC shelter,#Industrial control container,#Electrical equipment housing
Modular Design for Flexible Configurations
Built with a modular enclosure structure, the TLS MCC shelter can be easily configured, expanded, or combined according to site requirements. Whether in an onshore plant, wind farm, or offshore platform, the enclosure offers flexible layouts to accommodate Motor Control Centers (MCCs), switchgear, and VFD/VSD panels.
Multiple standard sizes (16ft, 20ft, 40ft) are available, and customized dimensions can be provided for special project needs.
Positive Pressure System for Equipment Protection
The MCC shelter uses a pressurized ventilation design that keeps internal air pressure slightly higher than the external environment. This prevents dust, moisture, and corrosive air from entering the enclosure, ensuring a clean and stable environment for sensitive electrical components. The result is longer equipment lifespan and reduced maintenance.
Built Tough for Harsh Environments
Constructed from high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel, TLS MCC shelters are designed to operate in extreme temperatures, salt-laden air, and harsh climates. The structure complies with IEC 60079-13, DNV 2.7-1, and EN 12079 standards, allowing deployment in ZONE 1, ZONE 2, or safe areas.
Each enclosure is equipped with basic electrical wiring, lighting, sockets, and emergency escape features, ensuring both safety and practicality.
Easy Transport and Rapid Deployment
TLS MCC shelters are ISO-compliant with corner castings and lifting points for land and sea transport. Installation on site is straightforward — the plug-and-play design and detailed installation guide help reduce commissioning time and increase project efficiency.
Wide Applications and Adaptability
Designed to house low and medium voltage switchgear, control panels, PLC systems, and auxiliary devices, TLS MCC shelters are ideal for renewable energy, petrochemical, mining, and offshore industries.
Their modular and customizable nature allows flexible expansion or layout adjustment as project needs evolve.
Conclusion
By combining modular construction, positive pressure protection, and durable design, the TLS MCC shelter provides a secure and adaptable space for electrical control systems.
Whether for onshore facilities or offshore operations, it is the ideal solution for safeguarding critical equipment and ensuring continuous performance.
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
Keywords:#MCC shelter,#Motor Control Center enclosure,#Positive pressure container,#Offshore electrical shelter,#Modular electrical cabin,#Hazardous area container,#Zone 1 Zone 2 enclosure,#Customized MCC shelter,#Industrial control container,#Electrical equipment housing
