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Transportable Unhardened Collective Protection (UCPS)

Defence
The Unhardened Collective Protection System (UCPS) provides military and civilian personnel with a very high level of protection from potential CBRN hazards.

The system was designed for the UK Ministry of Defence by Bioquell Defence and provides rest and relief from the effects of wearing full Individual Protective Equipment (IPE or MOPS). The system can provide CBRN collective protection for field hospitals, command and control centres, medical dressing stations and static logistic support facilities.

The Air Filtration Unit (AFU) produces a supply of filtered air, free from nuclear, biological and chemical contaminents.  The AFU inflates the shelter and provides a clean source of air for the occupants and also maintains the internal shelter pressure above that of atmospheric pressure.  This over pressure prevents any potential ingress of contaminants into the toxic free and safe area.

Air is drawn through the pre filter and into the composite filter by the fan and discharged into the rear cone assembly.  A hose is attached to the cone assembly and feeds the filtered air into the tent or shelter.  The rear cone incorporates the ON/OFF switch, air flow gauge and shelter over pressure gauge.

Key Features

  • Designed and developed for the UK Armed Forces, the system is also in service with other NATO Armed Forces
  • The Air Filtration Unit (AFU) capable of being integrated for use with a range of different shelter types
  • The AFU can be used to achieve and monitor, using a zero centre pressure gauge, either positive or negative pressure within a shelter facility
  • Adjustable flap valve to regulate flow
  • Perforated flap valve prevents total airflow shut off
  • Quick and simple removal of rear cone assembly for routine maintenance and repair
  • AFU can be integrated for use with most air conditioning units and heaters if required 

Summary Specifications:  

  • Airflow Rate - nominally 375m3/hr ± 10%
  • Shelter over pressure - shelter pressure of 100 Pascals
  • Filtration efficiency and life - to NATO Triptych AC/225 (Panel VII D251
  • Power supply - 240 Volts AC single phase 50Hz
  • Current at max flow rate - 3.5Amps
  • Motor life - 20,000 hours plus
  • Pre-filter efficiency - average 94% to EN779
  • Weight - 93kg
  • *Dimensions - 1260 x 680 x 680mm

* all dimensions are variable and dependent upon system configuration and specification.
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