In applications where pumping continuity is essential, the integration of power and control systems plays a central role. For this type of project, Equipel developed a shelter designed to concentrate the main systems associated with critical pumps into a single unit.

The challenge goes beyond housing the equipment within a structure. The development requires proper integration between power, electrical distribution, mechanical support, thermal dissipation, climate control, connections, and operating conditions.

A solution designed from engineering

The shelter was conceived from the beginning as an integral unit, jointly considering the different electrical, mechanical, and thermal aspects involved in the project.

The engineering encompassed the electrical distribution and connections, the support and distribution of loads, and the integration of MCCs and systems with variable frequency drives.

It also analyzed the industrial automation and communication requirements, along with the arrangement of trays and conduits necessary to organize the different installations inside the shelter.

Another central aspect was the thermal performance of the solution. The design included the calculation of heat dissipation generated by the equipment and the definition of the HVAC system, in addition to the auxiliary services necessary for its operation.

Transport and lifting conditions, as well as accessibility for maintenance tasks, were also considered from the engineering stage.

A structure prepared for equipment and transport

The structural engineering contemplated both the shelter's own loads and those corresponding to the installed equipment, in addition to service and lifting conditions.

In the case analyzed, the structure features a W250-type lower skid and a reference equipment load of 4,775 kg, including verification of lifting conditions.

This analysis allows the shelter to be approached as a complete system, in which structure, equipment, and installation must be considered together.

Efficiency and robustness for on-site work

The comprehensive development allows for the optimization of the installation process, transferring a significant portion of the assembly and integration activities, traditionally performed directly in the field, to the workshop.

At the same time, the thermal analysis allows for the definition of a climate control solution consistent with the actual load of the equipment, avoiding unnecessary oversizing and ensuring proper conditions for operation.

The result is a robust, efficient solution prepared to work in demanding industrial conditions, with critical power and control systems integrated within a single unit.

At Equipel, the shelter is designed as a system and not simply as an enclosure. Each project combines electrical, structural, and thermal engineering, manufacturing, and integration to find an efficient solution in terms of space, weight, dissipation, assembly, transport, and installation.

From engineering to the field: an integrated solution ready to operate.

Editorial note: equipment specifications and scope must be adjusted to the specific engineering of each project prior to final publication.