LED explosion proof light fixture in the gas station safety lighting in the role of technology

First, why gas stations must use explosion-proof lights? –Safety regulations and accident prevention double demand

In the gas station such as the existence of volatile oil and gas mixtures in special environments, LED explosion proof light fixture are the core equipment to ensure operational safety. According to the “Hazardous Locations Electrical Safety Code” requirements, the oil and gas concentration exceeds the lower explosive limit [LEL] 5% of the area must be used Ex d IIC T4 or more explosion-proof grade lighting equipment.

Traditional lamps produce 0.02 Joule electric spark can ignite the oil and gas mixtures, and professional LED explosion proof light fixture approved triple protection mechanism to completely eliminate the hidden danger:

Explosion-proof structure: 8mm die-cast aluminum alloy shell can withstand 15MPa explosion impact, preventing the internal spark leakage

Intrinsically safe circuit: constant current drive technology, the circuit energy is limited to 0.19mJ below

Increased safety sealing: silicone rubber sealing ring and precision joint surface [tolerance ≤ 0.05mm] to implement IP66 protection level, effective isolation of oil and gas permeation

Actual cases show that a gas station renovation using 150W LED LED explosion proof light fixture, the annual failure rate from 15 times to 0 times, maintenance costs reduced by 85%.

Second, explosion-proof lights in the gas station core application scenarios and technical guidelines

1. refueling operation area

Need to use Ex d IIC T6 explosion-proof grade flood-type lamps and lanterns, claiming an installation height of 7-12 meters, covering a radius of 20 meters 26 recommended configuration 120 ° wide-angle lens + Ra> 90 high color rendering design, to facilitate the operation of the fuel gun at night and license plate identification

2. Oil storage tank area

Need to meet the WF2 anti-corrosion grade, the shell using high-pressure plastic spraying process, salt spray resistance test ≥ 1000 hours 39 emergency lighting system needs to be equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries, power outages to maintain 90 minutes 1lx cornerstone illuminance

3. Oil unloading operation area

Lamps need to have impact resistance [IK10 level], tempered glass cover thickness ≥ 5mm, can withstand the loading and unloading collision 68 recommended integrated temperature sensor, when the ambient temperature exceeds 120 ℃ automatically triggered alarms

Third, the gas station LED explosion proof light fixture selection 5 technical guidelines

1 certification compliance must be approved CNEX explosion-proof certification [Ex d IIC T4/T6] and fire acceptance guidelines, give priority to IECEx/ATEX dual-certification products

2. Optical performance improvement claims light efficiency ≥ 110lm / W, color temperature selection 4000-5000K neutral white light, to avoid glare interference with the driver’s line of vision

3. Environmental adaptability of the operating temperature range should cover -40 ℃ to +80 ℃ 3 protection level of at least IP66, coastal areas recommended IP6869

4. Intelligent control system with the help of DALI dimming protocol, according to the traffic flow automatically adjust the brightness [30%-100%], energy-saving rate of up to 40%.

5. full life cycle cost of 200W LED LED explosion proof light fixture, for example, 5 years total cost of traditional lamps and lanterns than the 62% reduction [including electricity, maintenance and replacement costs] 26

Fourth, LED explosion proof light fixture installation and maintenance specifications – 90% accident prevention fundamental

Installation guidelines [according to GB 3836.15-2025].

Bracket load-bearing lamps need to reach 2.5 times the weight of the expansion bolts depth ≥ 80mm 9 cable into the use of double sealing structure [metal glands + epoxy resin potting].

Maintenance points

Cleaning specifications monthly with anti-static cleaner to wipe the lampshade, prohibited the use of organic solvents [such as alcohol] in order to avoid damage to the explosion-proof structure of the 9 parts inspection quarterly test:

Seal elasticity [deformation ≤ 15%] grounding resistance value [≤ 4Ω] light source light failure [3 years after the luminous flux maintenance rate should be ≥ 80%].

Emergency system test monthly simulated power failure test to ensure that the battery switching time ≤ 0.5 seconds, emergency duration ≥ 90 minutes

Fifth, the forefront of technology: explosion-proof lights three major innovation direction

1. Intelligent monitoring system

2025 new AI explosion-proof lights can be monitored in real time:

Oil and gas concentration [detection accuracy of 0.1% VOL] equipment health [prediction failure accuracy ≥ 90%].

2. Self-supply of energy technology

Integrated vibration power generation module, utilizing the energy of vehicle traffic to supplement power supply, 30% off-grid operation has been implemented in the pilot station.

3. Spectral Safety Protection

Adopting 430nm LED light source, synchronized detection of methane concentration and linkage with ventilation system, response time ≤10 seconds.

Amasly Lighting, as a leading explosion-proof lighting solution provider, has supplied customized services for 2800+ gas stations nationwide.

Our SafeEx series products are approved:

97 extreme environment tests [including -50℃ low temperature cold start] intelligent operation and maintenance platform [fault response <2 hours] full-scene solution [including explosion-proof emergency lights, floodlights, work lights].