TRACK RECORD
Equipment Failure Containment Canopy
REGION
South Texas, USA
SOLUTIONS
Blast Containment
The Project
JBS were contacted to design a bespoke blast canopy after a critical incident involving a Vertical Velocity Control Panel (VVCP). The VVCP, operating at 3000 psi with an 11-inch diameter, 297 lbs projectile, experienced a failure leading to a 30-ft projectile trajectory.
The Challenge
Devise a robust solution to prevent incidents and enhance safety. The solution will have to withstand high pressure and extreme temperatures of up to 300oF. Limitations of integrated blast containment due to the site location.
The Solution
JBS worked with the client in order to develop customised blast canopy solution. Firemax technology was used to withstand the high temperatures. A versatile “one size fits all” canopy was designed and secured with heavy duty straps. Rigorous testing was conducted to verify the canopy’s effectiveness under the harsh conditions to ensure challenges were addressed effectively.
