Retrofit Roof for Pressure Testing Bay

The Project

JBS were contacted by a major international O&G company who required assistance to upgrade their internal and external pressure test bays to include a roof protection system. The requirement was to ensure the safety of personnel during pressure test operations.

The Challenge

JBS were given the task of installing a retrofit kit to cover the pressure test bay roof during pressure test operations. The roof system had to open and close using an electric motor driven gear mechanism and allow full access from either side of the test bay with uninterrupted access for the overhead crane. The client specified various ballistic ratings for the project with the largest threat level deemed to be a  6 ton steel mass, travelling at 75 mph with an impact diameter of 26 inches.

The Solution

JBS completed a site survey and then designed the automated and patented pressure test roof containment system for installation. Having analysed the ballistic rating for the roof protection system, JBS recommended a Blastac® solution highly efficient in all types of blast containment designed to provide the operator complete protection delivered and installed on a turnkey basis.