The WICH System (Welding Isolation Chamber Habitat) is a patented, versatile, customisable system that is designed to facilitate hot work such as welding in hazardous areas offshore or onshore. The system isolates ignition sources that are generated from hot work operations taking place inside the Hot work Safety Enclosure (HSE) from any potentially flammable gases that may exist outside the HSE.
Essentially, the overpressure in a WICH System is used to prevent penetration of potentially explosive substances and gases, allowing hot work to be carried out in areas otherwise considered hazardous, thus avoiding expensive and unnecessary shutdown of the plant.
The WICH System is designed based on flexibility in mind, which helps facilitate hot work better. It comes in versatile designs, various sizes, is able to fit in any space and each part is easily transported. The use of scaffolding and pliable covering also allow the system to be built around pillars and other obstacles.
As the oil and gas industry developed, risk management became an integral and required aspect of the industry, especially when carrying out hot work in hazardous areas. Realising this, we created a robust Safety Management System and today we use checklists and procedures at every stage of our habitat construction and have a comprehensive, formal risk assessment system.
We also have an unparalleled safety record as thus far in our operations we have maintained zero Lost Time Injury, which we attribute to our excellent back up support services and ability to respond swiftly to client's needs. One essential safety feature in our WICH System is the automatic shut-down feature, with functions that include:
managing hot work risks
gas detection
loss of overpressure
detection of high temperature and rapid temperature increase
equipment malfunction
emergency stop
change in installation status
We take pride in our dedicated team of engineers and technicians who are highly trained to operate the WICH System. Having been trained through our in-house training programme, Anjur Ekar has hundreds of technicians who are certified, experienced and skilled in providing consultation and assessment to clients before they choose our products or commence their projects. Thus, what sets us apart from our peers is having the right project management expertise, technicians and execution ability. Our highly trained technical team provides the servicing, repair work and consultancy needed to clients even after a sale is done.