Lighting for Fuel and Chemical stores
Lighting Fuel and Chemical Stores requires diligence; lights must provide sufficient coverage to permit vehicle loading and unloading of Hazardous Substances while also providing resistance against hazardous atmospheric conditions and adhering to applicable on-site safety regulations. FUEL & CHEMICAL LUX LEVELS
How can Kellwood Lighting help?
- Robust Light Fittings - our fuel and chemical lights are housed in robust enclosures with high IK (impact) ratings.
- Low Profile Lights - slim luminaires (without compromising on thermal performance) maximises head-room within the.
- Emergency Lighting - we can provide emergency lighting solutions for fuel and chemical stores, as well as general lighting solutions.
- Energy Saving - High efficiency LED light engines minimise energy consumption, and electricity bills.
- Lighting Design - our lighting design team have the knowledge and experience to provide a multi-storey car park lighting scheme to meet SLL (CIBSE) requirements.
- Smart Controls - optional smart controls can provide further energy savings through integrated microwave sensors.
Please refer to our Hazardous Areas page for information relating to lighting other areas including tank farms, distilleries, and paint shops.
Hazardous Area Tank FarmKellwood supplied approximately 200no. high powered ATEX-certified lights for an overseas tank farm.
Vivergo FuelsVivergo Fuels is a £350M plant producing two high-value commodities which historically have been imported into the UK. Kellwood Lighting were tasked with providing an explosion-proof lighting system for a new vapour combustion unit being built on-site.
Anglo American OilAnglo American Oil Company Ltd. distribute a wide selection of clean-burning performance fuels worldwide. Kellwood Lighting was asked by the client to provide a hazardous-area solution for their new UK facility.LUX Levels For Chemical stores
| Application | Horizontal Illuminance | Ra | Glare | Notes | Eave (Lux) | Emin/Eave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote-Operated Processing Installations | >50 | >0.40 | >20 | - | - | |
| Automated Processing Installations | >150 | >0.40 | >40 | <28 | - | |
| Manned Aisles - Bulk Storage - Drums and palletised tanks | 100-300 | >0.40 | >70 | <30 | - | |
| Manned Work Stations | >300 | >0.60 | >80 | <25 | - | |
| Precision Measuring | >500 | >0.60 | >80 | <19 | - | |
| Production | >500 | >0.60 | >80 | <22 | - | |
| Inspection | >1000 | >0.70 | >90 | <16 | CCT < 5000K | |
| Finishing | >750 | >0.70 | >80 | <19 | - | |
| Walkways (External) | >50 | >0.25 | >20 | <50 | - | |
| Filling (Risk Free) | >50 | >0.40 | >20 | <45 | - | |
| Filling (Hazardous) | >100 | >0.40 | >40 | <45 | - | |
| Fuel Loading | >100 | >0.40 | >20 | <45 | - | |
| Repair | >200 | >0.50 | >45 | <45 | - |
IMPORTANT NOTE: data is compiled from chemical stores-specific lighting publications. However, these are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique environment.
Popular Features and Accessories
CONTACT KELLWOOD TO DISCUSS YOUR Hazardous Chemical LIGHTING PROJECT
