Extreme conditions. Complex problem. Simple solution.
- Prefabricated in our 270,000m² offsite factory
- Mobile research laboratory for the RRS Sir David Attenborough
- Ambient temperatures range from -20°C (saturated) to +35°C (80% RH).
Merit was awarded the contract for the design and construction of specialised modular laboratory containers for the RRS Sir David Attenborough.
Three laboratories are required including:
Radionuclide laboratory
The design criteria for this laboratory is:
- Required range for a set temperature inside the container to be between 10°C and 25°C.
- Normal control range 18/25°C +/- 2K.
- Ambient temperatures range from -20°C (saturated) to +35°C (80% RH).
- Air infiltration 1.2m³/min
- Three occupants (light bench work)
- Heat load needs to be calculated based on the equipment provided by supplier.
- Maximum fresh water temperature (cooling water) is 32°C.
- Cooling duty is to be calculated to allow for the discharge of air by the installed fume cupboard.
- Container insulated to 0.4W/m²K
- Ensure that the specification for the Air Handling System and Insulation properties of the container meets the requirements for a polar environment.
Ultra clean chemistry laboratory
The design criteria for this laboratory is:
- Range for a set temperature inside the container to be between 10°C and 25°C.
- Normal control range 18/25°C +/- 2K.
- Ambient temperatures range from -20°C (saturated) to +35°C (80% RH).
- Air infiltration 1.2m³/min
- Three occupants (light bench work)
- Heat generation as per Radionuclide.
- Maximum freshwater temperature (cooling water) is 32°C.
- Container insulated to 0.4W/m²K
Experimental transport aquarium container
The design criteria for this laboratory is:
- Required range for a set temperature inside the container to be between -5°C and 25°C.
- Normal control range -1/1°C +/- 2K.
- Ambient temperatures range from -20°C (saturated) to +35°C (80% RH).
- Air infiltration 1.2m³/min
- Maximum seawater temperature (cooling water) is 32°C.
Average lead times
Each container will take 4 to 6 months to produce depending on design criteria.