ATEX Tank Lighting for Tank Farms
Lux levels and ATEX lighting design and supply for ZONE 1 and Zone 2 areas on tank farms. Tank Farm Lux Levels
ATEX Tank Lighting
Distilleries, petrochemical companies, and chemical processors, all require mass storage and processing of hazardous liquids and gases - typically in Tank Farms. Volatility of product and the associated risks can vary; therefore the initial design requirement is to establish the Zone rating(s) of the tank farm.
After this, the lighting design process has a common process - establish the tasks taking place, and design to meet industry established lux levels, uniformity, etc. Kellwood has the product range and knowledge to support you.
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.
INEOS Grangemouth ATEX FloodlightsSupplied over six phases, Kellwood Lighting supplied 95pcs high-powered 240W ATEX-certified floodlights for INEOS' Grangemouth Oil RefineryLux levels for tank farms
| Application | Typical Use | Horizontal Illuminance | Ra | Glare | Notes | Eave (Lux) | Emin/Eave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Areas | - | >300 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Indoor | |
| High-risk Filling Areas | - | >300/50* | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Outdoor* | |
| Low-risk Filling Areas | - | >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* | |
| Sludge Chambers | - | >300 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | - | |
| Emergency Lighting | High risk | 15% of Normal Illuminance |
IMPORTANT NOTE: data is compiled from industry-specific lighting publications. However, these are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique environment.
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