Oil Rig LIGHTING
Hazardous Area or Explosion Proof lighting is one of the most challenging sectors in the lighting industry. Oil rig lights require the ability to perform in extremely harsh environments and safety is paramount. The use of rigorously tested, and proven lighting products is essential.
Oil Rig Lights
Proven Benefits
Our consultants can offer lighting designs, using a variety of product types and optical lenses to ensure lux level targets are met whilst minimising energy usage. Kellwood's range of hazardous area products are toughened, corrosion resistant and have high levels of ingress protection to ensure long lifetimes and minimal maintenance.
Typical Products Of Interest
- ATEX Rated Flood Lights
- ATEX Rated High Bays
- ATEX Rated Linear Lights
- ATEX Rated Pendant Lights
- ATEX Rated Low Bay Lights
If there is a customised or bespoke product you require for a project, please contact us to discuss your options. Discuss your oil rig Lighting Project
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 Oil Rigs
| Application | Typical Use | Horizontal Illuminance | Ra | Glare | Notes | Eave (Lux) | Emin/Eave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Surface | - | >30 | >0.25 | >80 | <50 | - | |
| Helideck | - | >100 | >0.25 | >20 | <45 | - | |
| Derrick | - | >100 | >0.5 | >40 | <45 | - | |
| Treatment Areas | - | >100 | >0.5 | >40 | <45 | - | |
| Pipe Rack Area | - | >150 | >0.5 | >40 | <45 | - | |
| Test Station, Shale Shaker, Wellhead | - | >200 | >0.5 | >40 | <45 | - | |
| Pumps | - | >200 | >0.5 | >20 | <45 | - | |
| Life Boat Areas | - | >200 | >0.4 | >20 | <50 | - | |
| Drill Floor/Monkey Board | - | >300 | >0.5 | >40 | <40 | - | |
| Mud Room, Sampling | - | >300 | >0.5 | >40 | <40 | - | |
| Crude Oil Pumps | - | >300 | >0.5 | >40 | <40 | - | |
| Plant Areas | - | >300 | >0.5 | >40 | <40 | - | |
| Rotary Table | - | >500 | >0.5 | >40 | <40 | - | |
| Drill Floors | - | >300 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | - | |
| Drill Towers | - | >100 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | - | |
| Walkways | Transit | >100/50* | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Outdoor* | |
| Stairs and Landings | Transit | >100/50* | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Outdoor* | |
| Test Stations | - | >200 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | - | |
| Facility Areas | - | >300 | <0.5 | >70 | <50 | - | |
| Emergency Lighting | High Risk | 15% of Normal Illuminance |
IMPORTANT NOTE: data is compiled from hazardous-area-specific lighting publications. However, these are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique environment.
Popular Features and Accessories
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What Kellwood Offers Hazardous Areas
- Range of internationally certified products
- Heavy duty product construction
- Lighting Design Service
- Minimised energy/maintenance costs
- Competitive pricing
ATEX CERTIFIED LIGHTING SYSTEMS
Kellwood offer a range of robust, ATEX rated, hazardous area LED lighting products suitable for most applications. With long operating hours and large installation quantities common in this sector, the savings from switching to LED can be impressive.
