Petro-Habitat

Brazil Habitat FPSO

Pressurized Welding Enclosure

The Petro-Habitat ™ is a pressurized welding enclosure, often referred to in the oil & gas industry as a habitat or hot work safety enclosure. It is used to manage and control risks associated with performing hot work operations in potentially hazardous areas.

Main Objectives

The main objective of the Petro-Habitat™ is to isolate ignition sources that are generated from hot work operations taking place inside the HWSE. It is used for protection against ignition, which can arise from any potentially flammable gases that may exist outside the HWSE. The main objective is to protect personnel and assets both inside and outside it.

Crew Inside Brazil FPSO Habitat
  • Standard interchangeable panels that incorporate the use of PetroHab’s patented Quadra-Lock® panel interlocking technology.
  • Heavy-duty silver/gray premium silicone coated fiberglass fabrics that are ANSI/FM 4950 Certified.
  • Pneumatic air supply and exhaust blowers intrinsically safe that serve to pressurize the HWSE initially and to then maintain positive pressure inside it by continuously introducing fresh air into the HWSE at a higher rate than that at which air inside it is extracted.
  • The framed heavy-duty door made of marine-grade aluminum or soft door, each of which has a window and a pressure monitor/manometer integrated into them for visual confirmation of pressure inside the HWSE.
  • Window panels that provide visibility into and out of HWSE and that also provide additional light into the enclosure.
  • Specialized intrusion/protrusion panels that allow objects such as pipes or structural metals to intrude into and protrude out of the HWSE such that Hot Work can safely be performed on such objects inside the HWSE.
  • Specialized are duct escape panels.

Pressurized Welding Enclosure - PetroHab's Hot Work Safety Enclosures

At PetroHab, safety is our utmost priority, especially regarding hot work operations in the oil & gas industry. We understand the critical importance of protecting personnel and assets in potentially hazardous areas.

To achieve this, we have developed the HWSE Petro-Habitat, a state-of-the-art pressurized welding enclosure commonly known as a habitat or hot work safety enclosure (HWSE).

Pressurized for Ultimate Safety

The HWSE Petro-Habitat stands as a testament to our commitment to safety. It is meticulously designed to create a controlled and pressurized habitat, effectively isolating ignition sources generated during hot work operations. This pressurization is vital, as it prevents the intrusion of potentially flammable gasses from the external environment, thus significantly reducing the risk of fire or explosion.

Main Objectives of HWSE Petro-Habitat

Our pressurized welding enclosure serves two primary objectives:

  • Isolating Ignition Sources

    Hot work operations like welding, cutting, and grinding can proceed confidently inside the HWSE Petro-Habitat. By containing sparks, heat, and molten metal within the enclosure, we ensure that ignition sources do not escape, mitigating the risk of fire hazards.

  • Protection Inside and Out

    While safeguarding personnel working inside the enclosure is paramount, we continue. HWSE Petro-Habitat is engineered to protect those within its confines and assets and personnel in the surrounding area. The pressurized environment acts as a barrier, preventing the potential spread of ignition sources to the external environment.

  • Safety Meets Efficiency

    HWSE PetroHab's safe welding habitats are versatile and adaptable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications in the oil & gas industry. Whether it's maintenance, repair, or new construction, our HWSE Petro-Habitat ensures that hot work can be conducted safely and efficiently.

Witness The Difference With PetroHab

PetroHab's HWSE Petro-Habitat is your ultimate solution for hot work safety enclosures. With its pressurized welding habitat and unwavering commitment to safety, it provides unparalleled protection to personnel and assets, setting a new standard for hot work operations in hazardous environments.

Trust PetroHab for safety that's second to none.

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Standard & Specialized Panels

The Quadra-Lock® technology not only provides both the standard and specialized panels with great shear and tensile strengths but further allows the HWSEs panels to be affixed to each other in virtually limitless configurations quickly.

A standard 2-meter x 2-meter x 2-meter Petro-Habitat™ can be assembled and fully pressurized in as little as 30 minutes.

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