Ever wondered why petrochemical plants have so much more lighting at night than any other type of plant or manufacturing facility?
You will find streamer Lights, string lights, vapor-proof lighting systems, hand lighting, and a lot more in such plants.
Petrochemical plants are considered downstream projects of the oil and gas industry where safety is the topmost priority. The main hazards in this industry are the highly flammable vapors, gases, and chemical compounds.
The level of illumination required here is of very high quality both in terms of light intensity as well as durability.
In particular, the lights used in a petrochemical plant must be able to absorb the heat and pressure from flammable vapors, gases, and chemical compounds.
Duraline offers a range of durable and high-quality industrial lighting systems and accessories built with advanced solid-state technology.
The other major advantage that LED lights offer is an undisputed cost benefit, which is mainly derived from the much longer life of the lights along with the very low cost of maintenance.
It’s not just about the quality of lights that matter in petrochemical plants but also the distribution systems and other accessories.
For instance, if you have high-quality LED lights with years of functional life at zero maintenance but poor-quality distribution systems and accessories, you could end up spending a lot more than you had bargained for.
Outdoor lighting should be weatherproof
Quality lighting is essential in a petrochemical plant for efficiency in production. In terms of structures, there are towers, tanks, pipelines, and different other facilities.
Specific areas in the plant are classified into zones, and these are usually called zone 1 or 2, section 1 or 2, or other similar names.
Such zones or areas are literally bathed in light when it gets dark. Along with standard lighting, your staff is also going to need hand lights in enclosed areas.
There is significant outdoor lighting in petrochemical plants, and unless the lights used here are water and corrosion-resistant, they will get damaged quite easily.
The main values that you should look for in your lighting
What a petrochemical plant needs from its lighting are safety enhancement, a boost in production efficiency, maximized energy savings, and reduced emissions.
Maximum safety is always a top priority for petrochemical plants, and that’s why you need high-quality Nema 5 15 plugs, connectors, and receptacles to ensure the proper distribution of energy across the plant.
Explosion protection is a big factor in the optimum production of a petrochemical plant, and for that, you need accurate light distribution not just over the operational area but also in other areas.
The pump areas, in particular, need to be very well illuminated as these areas have pipe racks, different types of pumps, and many kinds of equipment and instruments.
Electricity distribution in the plant needs great electrical accessories
The failure of adequate and proper lighting can result in mishaps and accidents. The lighting should enable easy monitoring, operation, and inspection of the facilities.
In addition to lighting, the entire operations of the plant are dependent on the steady and consistent supply of power.
Generators are very important for ensuring uninterrupted power supply if and when there are power cuts and outages.
For safe and easy operations, a top-quality generator extension cord is necessary in order to avoid short circuits and other mishaps.
