Case Study · Industrial Fume Extraction
Seaspan
Victoria Shipyards
Diluter Systems for a Major Shipyard Fabrication Shop
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards — one of Canada's leading marine repair and shipbuilding facilities — required a fume extraction solution for their plate fabrication shop. Two Diluter SCS Series systems were installed to manage welding fumes generated during heavy fabrication work, delivering measurable air quality improvement to the shop environment and the workers within it.
Heavy Fabrication Demands
Reliable Fume Control
Plate Fabrication Shop Fume Levels
The plate fabrication shop at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards involves continuous heavy welding activity, generating significant volumes of welding fumes. The facility required a dependable extraction system scaled to the demands of an active shipyard environment, where air quality directly affects worker health and productivity.
2× Diluter SCS Series Systems
Two Diluter SCS Series systems were selected and installed in the plate fabrication shop. The SCS Series is purpose-built for high-volume industrial environments, providing effective dilution and extraction of welding fumes across large work areas without interrupting the fabrication workflow.
The System in Place
How the Project Unfolded
One Wiring Issue,
Resolved the Same Day
The installation was straightforward overall. A single electrical issue arose during commissioning — identified immediately and corrected on-site without any lasting impact on the project timeline.
Incorrect Power Wiring
The power wiring to the main control panel was connected incorrectly during initial setup, causing the fuse to blow when the system was first powered on.
Client Electrician on Hand
Seaspan's own electrician was available on site and corrected the wiring fault promptly. New fuses were fitted and the panel was restored to full operation without delay.
Same-Day Resolution
The issue was diagnosed, corrected, and the system fully recommissioned on the same day as installation. No return visits were required and no project timeline impact occurred.
The diluter systems are working fine — and the client is already realizing air quality improvement in the plate fabrication shop.
— Post-Installation Feedback · Seaspan Victoria Shipyards · Victoria, BC
Cleaner Air in an Active
Shipyard Fabrication Shop
Both Diluter SCS Series systems are now fully operational at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards. The plate fabrication shop is experiencing measurable air quality improvement — a meaningful outcome in a high-intensity welding environment where worker health and visibility are critical.
The single electrical issue encountered during commissioning was resolved by the client's own electrician on the same day, with no lasting impact on the installation timeline or system performance.
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards is one of Canada's most active marine fabrication facilities. Successfully deploying two Diluter SCS Series systems in this environment demonstrates the scalability and reliability of the solution for heavy-duty industrial applications.
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