Explosion proof strip light: refinery safety and efficient lighting core to get the program

In refineries such as high-risk industrial scenarios, the lighting system must not only meet the basic operational needs, but also to prevent explosions, to protect the safety of personnel double mission.

Explosion proof strip light with its unique structural design and technical advantages, is gradually becoming a refinery plant area, tank platforms, pipeline corridors and other scenes standardized lighting equipment.

In this paper, from the industry demand, technical characteristics, application practices and selection strategy in four dimensions, in-depth analysis of Explosion proof strip light in the refinery in the core value.

First, the refinery lighting environment challenges and the need for Explosion proof strip light

1.1 Characterization of high-risk environment

Refinery operations site long-term oil and gas volatilization, hydrogen sulfide leakage and other risks, the International Energy Agency [IEA] statistics show that about 18% of refinery safety accidents and electrical equipment Explosion proof failure directly related.

Traditional lighting fixtures due to insufficient heat dissipation, poor sealing and other challenges, prone to surface heat or electric sparks, into a potential ignition source.

1.2 Explosion proof strip light core protection mechanism

Explosion proof strip light approved triple safety design to implement intrinsic protection:

Structure Explosion proof: the use of one-piece aluminum alloy shell, combined with the surface gap control within 0.1mm, effectively isolate the internal arc [in line with IEC 60079 guidelines].

Temperature control: built-in heat pipe cooling system, the surface temperature is stabilized at T6 group requirements below 85 ℃, suitable for ⅡA / ⅡB class explosive gas environment.

Circuit improvement: equipped with anti-shock ballast and over-voltage care module to avoid sparks, Explosion proof grade up to Ex d IIC T6 Gb

Second, Explosion proof strip light six technical advantages of analysis

2.1 Linear lighting efficient coverage

Compared with traditional point light sources, Explosion proof strip light linear structure can be implemented continuous light distribution. A brand LTS series, for example, the length of a single lamp 1.2 meters, the irradiation range of 8 × 4 meters, eliminating the refinery plant area lighting blind spot, inspection efficiency increased by 40%.

2.2 Excellent energy-saving performance

Adopting high-density LED module [luminous efficacy>130lm/W], compared with traditional metal halide lamps, energy saving 65%. A refinery transformation case shows that after replacing 300 sets of Explosion proof strip lights, the annual electricity cost savings of more than 280,000 yuan.

2.3 Long life design

Explosion proof strip light adopts ceramic substrate heat dissipation technology, with IP66 protection level, in the sulfur-containing oil and gas environment can still be maintained for 50,000 hours of operation life [equivalent to 5.7 years of continuous use], the maintenance cycle is extended by three times.

Third. Typical scenes of refineries Explosion proof strip light application program

3.1 Catalytic cracking device area lighting

Scene characteristics: high temperature [70 ℃ +], frequent vibration, narrow space

Configuration: high-temperature Explosion proof strip light [operating temperature -40 ~ +85 ℃], wall-mounted spacing of 4 meters

Measured data: after the application of a project, the equipment inspection error rate decreased by 52%.

3.2 Oil storage tank area channel lighting

Special requirements: anti-corrosion [H2S concentration >100ppm], anti-condensation dew

Technical solution: 316L stainless steel shell + nano hydrophobic coating, equipped with automatic heating demisting module

Safety benefits: emergency response time for accidents is reduced to less than 3 minutes.

3.3 Oil pipeline corridor

Installation Challenge: Long distance [>200 meters], many curves

Innovative design: modular splicing structure, with the help of 15 ° angle adjustment, luminous flux maintenance rate of > 90% 5

Fourth, Explosion proof strip light selection and maintenance guidelines

4.1 Fundamental selection parameters

Indicator	Standard value	Natural gas station applicable requirements
Explosion protection class	Ex d IIC T6	Zone 1/Zone 2 necessary
Protection class	IP66	Resistant to high-pressure water spraying
Vibration resistance	5Grms vibration test	Adaptation to compressor vibration environment
Color temperature range	4000-5000K	Improve the clarity of equipment identification

4.2 Intelligent operation and maintenance strategy

Predictive maintenance: equipped with IoT sensors, real-time monitoring of lamps and lanterns temperature, humidity and light failure data.

High-speed maintenance: magnetic lampshade design, complete the replacement of the light source within 3 minutes [30 minutes for traditional lamps].

Cleaning management: self-cleaning nano-coating technology, light transmittance decreases by only 8% in 5 years.

Fifth. Industry momentum and technological innovation

5.1 Intelligent lighting system integration

A new generation of Explosion proof strip lamp integrated LoRaWAN communication module, implementation:

Adaptive adjustment of light intensity [50-100% stepless dimming] and DCS system linkage, abnormal working conditions automatically enhance the lighting electronic inspection path navigation function

5.2 New energy hybrid power supply

Photovoltaic-supercapacitor system: 72-hour off-grid lighting in remote tank areas 6 vibration

Energy Recovery: Utilizing pipeline vibration to generate electricity, with an energy-saving efficiency of 12%.

5.3 Material Technology Breakthroughs

Graphene composite heat sink: reduce the weight of lamps and lanterns by 45%, and increase the heat dissipation efficiency by three times.

Ceramic Coating: Extend life to 8 years in PH<2 acid mist environment.

Conclusion

The Explosion proof strip lamp is evolving from a single lighting device to a core component of the refinery’s intelligent safety system. Select approved ATEX / IECEx dual certification, with modular design products, can significantly reduce the whole life cycle cost.

Advocates of enterprises in the equipment renovation priority use of Explosion proof strip light + intelligent management system combination program, the implementation of safety control and energy efficiency improvement double enhancement.