Critical Equipment Protection Enclosures
Firevault Critical Equipment Protection Enclosures are a turnkey,
secure, fireproof facility which protects any critical equipment in
harsh environments such as Oil, Gas, Mining and Pharmaceutical Process Plants.
Our Firevault CEP Enclosures are used for the protection of critical equipment in zoned areas. Our Vaults are used to house essential process control systems in harsh environments.
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Electrical Field Control Stations
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Motor Control and Switchgear Stations
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Process Control Stations
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Gas Pressure Regulation Stations
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Fire Shelter Protection systems
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Emergency Response Stations
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Mobile Telecommunication Stations.
The 2.5m and 5m Firevault critical equipment protection units are particularly suited to the Oil, Gas, Mining and Pharmaceutical industries where their modular and easily transportable design ensures your critical equipment is protected from fire, chemical or environmental hazards.
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Why Choose Firevault Critical Equipment Protection Enclosures?
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Our design engineers work with consultant teams to design and manufacture units to meet your exact specifications.
The 2.5m and 5m Firevault critical equipment protection units are particularly suited to the Oil, Gas, Mining and Pharmaceutical industries where their modular and easily transportable design ensures your critical equipment is protected from fire, chemical or environmental hazards.
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Standard features of a Firevault Critical Equipment Protection Unit:• Up to 4 hour fire rated composite wall panels • A60 / A90 rated double and single fire doors • Intumescent ventilation panels • Internal support posts to take load bearing equipment • Grounding connections • Passive cooling or mechanical ventilation if specified. |
All Firevaults can be delivered to site fully assembled and ready for immediate use. There is no special site works required, and at any time in the future units can be easily relocated by forklift or crane. Process and Control Systems can be installed and commissioned ready for connection in a workshop environment.
Features
Fire Protection
Composite wall panels with fire protection levels from 1 hour to 4 hours are fitted to all Firevault units. The panels are constructed from an insulated sandwich panel consisting of a PVC coated, zintec steel external skin, 50 to100mm thick compressed mineral wool, lamella core (Density: 140kg/m3) and a polyester coated, zintec steel internal skin. When tested in accordance with BS476 part 22, 1987, the wall panels exhibit a stability and integrity rating of up to 4 hours and an insulation rating of up to 1.5 hours (Test Authority: The Loss Prevention Council U.K).
Ventilation
One hour rated intumescent ventilation panels are fitted as standard to ensure good ventilation through the Firevault enclosures. (Tested to BS 476 part 20). Vents fitted at floor and ceiling level. Optional electrical forced extraction system produces a minimum of 10 air changes per hour.
Structure / Framework
- Robust all welded steel framework. (galvanized optional)
- Modular
- Roof mounted lifting eyes
- Low level fork lift channels
- Galvanized or aluminium floor panels for cable or pipework management systems.
Finish
- Framework: OFFSHORE paint specification
- Colour: Ral Colors
- External: Longlife, maintenance free plastisol (PVC)
- Internal; PVC stelvetite panels.
Doors / Access
- A60 and A90 fire rated (independently certified) single and double doors
- Automatic self closing doors
- Stainless steel hinges and 3 point locking system
- Push bar emergency escape locks.
Standard Models
- The 2.5 and the 5m units can be modular
- The 2.5m units can be shipped in a 40ft container (5 Units)
- The 5m units can be shipped in a 40ft container (2 units)
- Bespoke design systems optional.
Specification Options
Fire suppressant system. We use the FIRETRACE System which ensures immediate and accurate emergency activation. Other systems are available as specified by the client. Units can also be fitted with fire alarm system and passive cooling and ventilation systems. Firevault design engineers will work with your team and design BESPOKE Units for the specific needs of your particular project. Options can include mechanical ventilation, passive cooling or temperature controlled. Over the last 20 years our design team have worked on projects for the Oil, Gas, Mining and Pharma sectors. Our experience will ensure your bespoke Firevault will satisfy all of your requirements.
