GSSP

Uniteam's H₂S GSSP (Gas Safe Shelter Product) shelter system is based upon the use of absolute gas safe containers in order to save lives in extreme H₂S environments in the off-/on-shore oil and gas exploration/production areas. The protection against the H₂S-gas (Hydrogen Sulphide) is particularly challenging. The gas is extremely poisonous and lethal in concentrations above 600-700 ppm1. The GSSP shelters are designed to operate in concentrations as high as 500 000 ppm H₂S due to the generated positive air-pressure inside the shelter.

Uniteam has for years designed and built gas-tight systems for clients around the world to protect military personnel against NBC attacks, and has used this experience to create solutions to suit off-/on-shore operations. Few, if any, companies in the world possess our extensive knowledge and experience.

The structure of the gas safe shelters is based upon the use of ISO-containers that are joined together with a unique gas safe gasket system. This sealing system provides the possibility of creating large container based rooms. The GSSP shelter system comprises air-lock entrances, a high pressure air bottle bank with stored air for distribution inside the shelter and HVAC systems. The GSSP shelter system is designed to muster smaller groups of people (max. 100 persons). (If you are requiring a larger shelter, please see the web-page for “Hydrogen Sulphide protection TR”).

The GSSP-system is designed to be A60/120 fire classed as well as blast proofed up to 650 mbar/100 msec. That gives the client a possibility to install GSSP-buildings in the site area close to the operators, hence providing short distances for them to reach a Safe Haven.

By using and distributing stored air during the emergency phase, there is no need for extra oxygen. Exhaled CO2 gas from the persons inside will be flushed out through electronically controlled pressure dampers.

1 ppm (parts per million) – the most common unit of measurement for toxic gases.