Land-based oil exploration and offshore platform oil exploration areas have the potential to produce explosive gases, and for areas where fires and explosions may occur are known as hazardous areas and are generally divided into three zones - Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2. Modern drilling and exploration sites require strict explosion-proof performance of the equipment on site, so TLS provides the perfect solution with positive pressure explosion-proof containers.
 
The principle of the positive pressure explosion-proof container is to achieve explosion-proof technical requirements through the container shell, so that all the regular non-explosion-proof machinery installed in the container achieve the purpose of explosion-proof.
 
The positive pressure ventilation system is the key to making the container explosion-proof. When the total power supply is turned on, firstly the system automatically turns on the explosion-proof blast system. The explosion-proof centrifugal fan extracts fresh air from 30 meters outside the danger zone into the positive pressure container. The air in the positive pressure container is purged and a positive pressure of more than 50pa is established. The total power supply is automatically turned on when the control conditions are met, then the power supply can be turned on to control the power supply and turn on other electrical equipment in the positive pressure container.
 
In the process of turning on or in the operation of the equipment in the container, if the explosion-proof control system monitors the presence of dangerous gases in the container or fails to reach the corresponding positive pressure, the alarm system will alarm and warn, and if the control conditions in the container are still not met within the specified time, or if the alarm limits are reached directly, the non-explosion-proof control system in the container will be closed automatically, so as to achieve the purpose of explosion-proof.

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Written by Oliver

          Zone 1 and Zone 2 refer to dangerous areas where explosive environments may exist or may occur during normal operation. Personnel working in these areas are threatened with life safety, and equipment used in these areas must be ex-proof to ensure safe use in potential explosive environments. However, the cost of ex-proof electrical equipment is high, and common general electrical equipment cannot meet the ex-proof requirements, such as monitors, printers, etc.
        TLS can provide a positive pressure container, whose principle is to meet the ex-proof technical requirements by creating a positive pressure environment. The container is divided into a gas lock area and a main room. The gas lock area is set between the sealed outer door and the main room. There is an air inlet on one side of the container's corner, and an air outlet on the diagonal side of the inlet's corner. An ex-proof fan, a gas concentration detector, and an air flow detector are installed at the air inlet. And both the air inlet and outlet have wind valves and fire valves.
The advantages of the positive pressure containers,
  • It can provide a safe working environment for personnel and equipment in dangerous areas.
  • It can configure its own equipment in the container according to the client's own needs. Non ex-proof electrical equipment can be used in the container to reduce costs.
  • The interior area can be freely divided into various functional areas such as rest, office, and work areas.
Written by Mandy
A mud logging cabin is a type of pressurized container used in the oil and gas industry for mud logging, which is the process of monitoring geologic formations during the drilling of a well. It is typically manufactured from TLS offshore containers and is designed to provide a safe and controlled environment for the mud logging personnel to perform their work. The cabin is equipped with various instruments and technology to measure and analyze data such as fluid density, drilling fluid pressure, and temperature, among others.

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A mud logging cabin is an essential component in the drilling process as it provides real-time information about the geologic formation being drilled. The cabin is typically built to withstand harsh offshore drilling environments and can withstand pressure and temperature changes. It is equipped with specialized instrumentation and technology that enable mud loggers to monitor drilling fluid properties and geologic parameters.

The cabin is equipped with data acquisition systems, well logging equipment, fluid analysis systems, and computer systems to store and analyze data. The mud loggers in the cabin use this equipment to monitor drilling parameters and collect data about the rock formations, fluid flow, and other geological information. The information gathered is then used to make informed decisions about the drilling process and to ensure the safety of the well.

In addition to its technical capabilities, mud logging cabins are also designed for comfort and convenience. They typically include air conditioning, heating, and other basic amenities to provide a comfortable work environment for the mud loggers.
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Overall, mud logging cabins play a critical role in the drilling process by providing real-time information about the geologic formation and ensuring the safety of the well.

​Specification
  • A60 or A0 Passive Fire Protection
  • Hazardous Area Rated: Zone 1 / Zone 2
  • DNV 2.7-1 / EN12079 Structural Design Codes
  • IEC60079-13:2017 design, construction, assessment, verification
  • Approval by Lloyd’s, DNV-GL, BV, etc. (As required)
  • Intelligent Combined Pressurisation Fire & Gas Panel (CPFG), programmable PLC based
  • All Electrical Components UL and CSA approved (optional)
  • Automatic Fire Dampers (Fail-safe)
  • Ex-proof pressurisation fan (Ex approved)
  • Fire & smoke detectors, flammable gas detectors, H2S detectors
  • Engineered for different blast rating according to client's requriement
  • Air Conditioning – ATEX compliant, or Ex-proof
  • Emergency Lighting with battery (Ex approved)
  • Automatic fire Extinguishing system (optional)
  • Fully Load/ drop tested
  • ATEX compliant or EX approved or IECEx approved
  • Airlock entrance doors
  • Emergency escape hatch, A60 fire rated
  • Factory acceptance test and pre-commissioning for all electrical and instrumentation.
  • CSC certified- Container Safety Convention
  • Certified Lifting Slings (optional)
  • Flexible and customised dimension and layout, 10ft/15ft/20ft/26ft/30ft/40ft etc.

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More information about offshore pressurised container/cabin
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information about the offshore pressurised container. Our skilled engineers are eager to explain the possibilities for your applications.
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Product brochures:
​Offshore pressurised mud logging cabin brochure
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