The GoVAC® System Safety Features

At Onboard Dynamics, we prioritize safety, reliability, and innovation in every aspect of our GoVAC® System. Our pipeline evacuation system is equipped with robust safety features and protocols that set it apart in the market.

Safety Protocols

We adhere to the highest safety standards to ensure the reliability of our GoVAC® System. Our system meets or exceeds several industry benchmarks and certifications, including:

• NFPA 70
• ASME B31.3
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
• CSA C22.2
• Canadian Registration Number (CRN)
• CE ATEX Zone 2
• CE EMC
• CE Pressurized Equipment Directive
• CE Machinery Directive

Testing and Validation

The GoVAC® System undergoes rigorous testing and validation to ensure its reliability and safety. Each unit is subjected to comprehensive testing, including:

• Environmental Testing: Ensuring effective operation under various environmental conditions.
• Performance Testing: Verifying performance metrics, including pressure and flow rates.
• Safety Testing: Conducting safety checks to ensure compliance with all relevant standards and protocols.

Control System and Human Machine Interface (HMI)

The GoVAC® System is equipped with advanced controls with a Human Machine Interface (HMI) that ensures quick and effective action in the unlikely event of a system issue. One of the biggest safety factors is eliminating dependence on humans to make decisions to monitor the equipment. At the same time, redundant mechanical safety features are designed throughout the system. Our Control system features:

• Real-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of system parameters to detect any anomalies.
• Automated Alerts and Shutdowns: Immediate alerts to operators in case of any deviations from normal operating conditions with system shutdown when appropriate.
• Remote Access: The ability to monitor the system remotely, ensuring timely response during evacuation projects with any issues for intervention and resolution.

Comparative Analysis

When compared to other systems in the market, the GoVAC® System offers superior safety features, including:

• Integrated Safety Controls: Advanced safety controls that prevent over-pressurization and other hazardous conditions with mechanical Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) as a secondary safety.
• Automated Data Capture: Accurate and validated environmental and operational reporting, with the option for third-party certification.
• No External Power Needed: The system runs on the natural gas it evacuates, eliminating the need for external power sources and reducing the risks associated with additional equipment, such as diesel fuel or electrical hazards.

We are confident that the GoVAC® System will not only meet but exceed your safety and operational requirements. Our team will collaborate closely with yours, as well as with our engineering experts, to ensure that every concern is thoroughly addressed. If you have any further questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact us at any time.