FRP Shelter

FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) Shelter is a modular type shelter room used in the Desert area. It can be used for critical environments where sample measurements are very sensitive and should be in a protective environment like normal temperature, less moisture, etc. Traditionally metallic shelters can be used but chances of heat leakage are very common. So it can contaminate the operating conditions of the analysis system.

Fiber-reinforced Polymer is the best solution which can have 3 orders less thermal performance than metal which can give better thermal protection. Also, it can have a 25% lesser weight than the normal metal providing a high strength-to-weight ratio compared to metal. FRP shelter is made from a single piece (6 sides) of FRP material which will be joined with another panel with the help of fasteners. FRP panel is the sandwich type (FRP + PUF + FRP). The PUF insulation provides high thermal resistance. The Panel will be 1 m (Width) x 3m (Height) in size but different in thickness from 40 mm to 100 mm available.

FRP shelter provides long-term durability. The use of a gel coat will protect the FRP sandwich panel from the harsh environment. The shelter provides Ingress protection (IP) with smooth fiber with eroded fibers which will give longer life.

FRP shelter is made from a Metallic structure mainly made from ISMC channels, base is covered with AL or Steel chequered plate & insulated. Also, there are vertical columns*. On base, FRP panels will be arranged with the help of fasteners. The roof will be made from 3m long Single FRP panels with high load distribution and a 1” slope from the longer side. The door is made from the FRP sandwich structure with all the accessories like the panic bar, door closures, and glass windows. The lifting bracket provided on the base or on the vertical column depends on the shelter size and load.

FRP shelter can be provided the best solutions for sensitive applications. Also, it can be used for a passive cooling shelter which can provide cooling with zero energy.