DNV 2.7-2 is a standard set by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for offshore service containers. Here are some key areas of expertise needed to manufacture a DNV 2.7-2 container:
- Engineering and Design: Knowledge of structural engineering and design principles is crucial. This includes understanding the specific requirements outlined in the DNV 2.7-2 standard, such as load capacities, material specifications, and safety factors. Extensive electrical work is required to equip the container with the CPFG panel and pressurization up to 75 pascals. Depending on client specifications, we can provide a container that is blast-proof and fireproof for up to 2 hours.
- Material Selection: Expertise in choosing materials that meet the standards for durability, strength, and corrosion resistance in offshore environments. This involves knowledge of different types of metals and coatings. The material should essentially be sourced from Korea & Japan and able to withstand temperatures up to -20 degrees. In Malaysia, Petronas, the Malaysian national petroleum company, is not permitted to use material from China and India. By sourcing a container from China which is undoubtedly the world’s leading manufacturer, companies face the risk of material from China.
- Welding and Fabrication: Skilled welders and fabricators are essential to ensure that the container is constructed with precision and meets the welding standards specified in DNV 2.7-2 code. Unlike our competitors, VG offers you bespoke solution-orientated products aligned to your specifications.
- Quality Control and Inspection: Rigorous quality control processes are necessary to verify that the container complies with DNV 2.7-2 standards. This includes regular inspections throughout the manufacturing process witnessed by our in-house DNV Inspector. Certain instruments that emit friction-leading sparks are ATEX-certified to adhere to the highest safety requirements. Since laptops used in the cabin are not ATEX-certified, it is essential to pressurize the cabin accordingly.
- Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with international and local regulations related to offshore containers is crucial. DNV 2.7-2 compliance is
often a requirement forthe gold standard for containers used in the oil and gas industry. Although there are other certification bodies able to certify containers to these standards, only DNV can authenticate this certification as the standards were written by DNV.
- Testing and Certification: The container must undergo various tests to ensure its integrity and compliance. This may include structural tests, pressure tests, and other performance evaluations. Certification processes involve working with certification bodies to validate compliance with standards and VG can
- Project Management: Efficient project management skills are needed to coordinate the various aspects of manufacturing, including design, fabrication, testing, and certification.
Collaboration between engineers, designers, fabricators, quality control professionals, and project managers is essential to successfully manufacture a DNV 2.7-2 container. It’s a multidisciplinary effort that demands attention to detail and strict adherence to industry standards.
