Setting the Standard for Penetration Sealing Systems

摘要

Sealing systems for pipe and cable penetrations play a vital role in protecting ships and offshore installations against the spread of fire, smoke and water. In the event of an accident or an equipment failure, fire, smoke or water can travel rapidly. If a sealing system fails, the results can be at worst catastrophic or at best expensive. The most important consideration is, of course, whether the selected system will do what it is intended to do and keep on doing it for the entire life of the installation. Further questions concern reliably budgeting and planning. What are the costs of keeping the system functional over the life of the installation?