Engineered Ventilation Powered by SMARTVent
Work Faster and Safer in Confined Spaces
Advanced engineered ventilation systems powered by SMARTVent technology enable more workers in confined spaces simultaneously, eliminate work stoppages from air quality issues, and accelerate project completion.
The challenge
Confined Space Ventilation
Confined space work creates productivity bottlenecks during turnarounds and maintenance projects. Traditional ventilation can't provide adequate air quality for multiple workers simultaneously. Carbon monoxide alarms and smoke thickness trigger work stoppages. Workers in supplied air respirators move slowly and tire quickly.
Engineered Ventilation That Changes Everything
OnPoint's engineered ventilation systems, powered by SMARTVent technology, provide 10X the airflow of traditional blowers. The result: dramatically improved air quality that enables more workers in confined spaces, eliminates stoppages, and accelerates work completion.
- 28X exposure reduction
- Multiple crafts working simultaneously
- Turnarounds completed 2+ days ahead of schedule
- Workers comfortable and productive instead of heat-stressed and exhausted
SMARTVent Technology & Capabilities
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Superior Airflow Performance
Custom-designed systems provide 10X the airflow of traditional
blowers. High-capacity fans move massive volumes. Optimized duct routing maximizes efficiency. Enable more workers in confined spaces simultaneously with 28X exposure reduction. -
HEPA Filtration Systems
Advanced filtration captures toxic particulates before they reach workers. 99.97% efficiency at 0.3 microns. Downgrade respiratory protection requirements from supplied air to half-face respirators and increase productivity.
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Climate Control Integration
Air conditioning and heating maintain comfortable working conditions inside confined spaces. Temperature control prevents heat stress. Eliminate heat-related slowdowns and stoppages.
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SMARTVent Continuous Monitoring
Real-time airflow measurements. Real-time filter efficiency monitoring. Continuous performance verification. Automated alerts if performance degrades.
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Experienced Ventilation Technicians
Our technicians design, install, monitor, and optimize ventilation systems throughout projects. They calculate air change rates, determine required flow rates, and verify adequate volumes.
PROVEN Performance
FCC Turnaround Confined Space Excellence
Challenge
- Control hexavalent chromium exposure during hot work on stainless and chrome steel in confined spaces.
- Enable simultaneous and continuous work.
OnPoint Solution
- Engineered ventilation system with general and local exhaust.
- HEPA dust filtration.
- Air conditioning for worker comfort.
- Continuous monitoring and performance verification.
Results
CrVI exposure reduced from 300.5 µg/m³ to 10.9 µg/m³ (28X reduction)
Exposures well within 10x protection factor of half-face HEPA respirator
Multiple crafts able to enter vessels simultaneously during hot work
Project finished at least two days ahead of critical path
Applications & Industries
Refinery & Petrochemical Turnarounds
- Reactor and vessel hot work with welding, cutting, grinding
- FCC regenerator and reactor work
- Coker drum cleaning and inspection
- Heat exchanger bundle removal and cleaning
Power Generation Outages
- Boiler internal work and inspection
- Precipitator and baghouse maintenance
- Condenser tube work
Manufacturing Shutdowns
- Furnace and kiln work (steel, cement, glass)
- Digester and recovery boiler work
(pulp & paper) - Process vessel maintenance
Integrated Confined Space Services
Ventilation systems integrate seamlessly with OnPoint safety and confined space services:
WatchPoint Monitoring
Remote atmospheric monitoring complements ventilation
Confined Space Entry Teams
Certified attendants and entry supervisors
Stand-by
Rescue
NFPA 1670 compliant rescue teams on standby
Industrial Hygiene
Air sampling verifies ventilation effectiveness
The Economic Case for Engineered Ventilation
Increased Productivity
Reduced Delays
Lower Costs
Example
Why Choose OnPoint Ventilation
Superior Technology
SMARTVent monitoring and 10X airflow capacity
Proven Results
Hundreds of turnarounds with documented exposure reduction
Expert Design
Custom-engineered systems for specific applications
Experienced Teams
Ventilation technicians with decades of industrial experience
Integration
Seamless coordination with safety, permits, and project execution
Related Services
WatchPoint Confined Space Monitoring
Stand-by Rescue Services
Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
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NEXT STEPS
Ready to Accelerate Your Turnaround?
Your next turnaround can benefit from engineered ventilation that enables more workers in spaces, eliminates air quality stoppages, and accelerates completion. Request a ventilation assessment. We'll evaluate your scope and develop a customized ventilation plan.
