Tailored HVAC design for Oceaneering’s specialised facility at Jandakot Airport

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily serving the offshore energy sector. For their new facility at Jandakot Airport, they required an HVAC solution that would support a diverse range of operational needs, from office and training rooms to heavy-duty workshops and a purpose-built Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) test tank facility.

Froster Engineering was engaged to design a system that could maintain comfort and compliance while handling the unique challenges presented by industrial processes and mixed-use zones within the building.

Design scope

The mechanical services were developed to accommodate the following key areas:

• Office spaces requiring reverse cycle comfort cooling
• Training rooms and amenities, with controlled temperature and air quality
• Mechanical workshops with adequate ventilation and practical air movement
• A large, enclosed ROV testing area, involving water-based operations and electrical equipment
• Plantroom coordination with compressed air, electrical, and hydraulic services

Engineering approach

Each area of the facility presented its own performance and compliance requirements. For the office and training zones, we implemented ducted reverse cycle air conditioning systems with a focus on zoning and user control.

For the workshop and warehouse areas, we designed systems to ensure adequate general ventilation and heat removal, taking into account the use of machinery and occasional heavy vehicle access. Durability and ease of maintenance were key factors in plant and material selection.

The most unique element was the ROV test tank area, which required a mechanical solution that could:

• Manage moisture and internal condensation from large volumes of water
• Ensure fresh air exchange to mitigate corrosion risk
• Safely coexist with high-voltage electrical testing equipment

Coordination and delivery

The site included complex coordination with other service disciplines, including:

• Compressed air reticulation
• High-voltage electrical infrastructure
• Process water systems
• Overhead crane access and ceiling height limitations

Froster Engineering worked closely with the design team, client representatives, and contractors to ensure that the mechanical systems integrated seamlessly with all other critical services.

The result

The completed HVAC system delivers a balanced outcome across comfort, performance, and compliance. The facility now supports a wide range of industrial and office-based operations while maintaining a high standard of internal environment control.

From engineering workshops to precision ROV testing, every zone is managed by a tailored mechanical solution, designed to meet both day-to-day needs and long-term operational demands.

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