RAYTEC SPZ-WL84
The existing installation Raytec predominantly used 2x58W T8 fluorescent fittings, mounted 4.1m above the factory floor, combined with emergency twin spot style fittings to provide backup illumination in the event of mains power being lost.Â
With many of the old fluorescent tubes degrading and beginning to ‘yellow’, frequent maintenance and relamping had been required to keep the illumination to an acceptable level. Despite this ongoing maintenance, illumination uniformity was poor with several dark spots around the factory floor. As a result, there was a need for additional task lighting at bench level to assist the operators. Â
RAYTEC Linear Lighting
However with the supply of fluorescent tubes being banned from September 2023, the need to upgrade the lighting system to LED technology was more pressing than ever. Â
Additionally another issue was the layout of the luminaires. Having been first installed by a previous occupier of the building, the luminaires did not align with the racking located at one side of the factory floor which is used to store parts used by operators during production. So this meant illumination between the racking was below the desired levels and also caused an obstruction which limited the height of the racking.
These SPZ-WL84 Light fittings are globally certified to Zone 2 offering long life LED Technology.
This range is manufactured by Raytec and distributed by Thorne and Derrick and are designed for new hazardous area installations or to retrofit existing fluorescent installations which require high performance, high reliability and white light illumination in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Secondly, Raytec’s URBAN Linear luminaires are specifically designed for Industrial applications, were used to replace the existing fluorescent fittings on a 1-for-1 basis. While the new installation used the same number of fittings, the more powerful URBAN luminaires meant smaller, more efficient units could be installed in place of the larger 2x58W (5ft) fluorescents.
A mix of URBAN Linear WL84 (36W, 2ft) and WL168 (72W, 4ft) luminaires were deployed across the installation.Â
In conclusion, the URBAN LED luminaires significantly improved the quality of illumination, increasing average lux levels from 300lx to 400lx with improved uniformity. The extent of the upgrade means the reliance on task lighting is significantly reduced.  Â
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Eltherm Heating Hoses
Firstly pressure hoses serve to heat media, maintain a constant temperature and transport media such as the following without heat loss: oil, grease, wax, resin, tar, paint, water, glue, plastic, casting compound, food and many more. Eltherm’s heated hose is mounted on movable system and machine parts in most cases and the temperature ranges up to 250 °C standard.
Moreover the medium is only free flowing at a specific temperature or it only reaches its specific processing properties in a certain temperature range. In addition, flexible means of transport are required in the processing of these media due to moving plant components, which is why its ideal.
Eltherm Heated Hoses
Heated hoses are the ideal solution for the reliable transfer and transportation of liquids or gases without any loss of heat in both safe and hazardous areas. The maintain temperature required, power, application and outer protection material will determine the choice of hose. Typical applications include gas analysis, hot melt machines, bitumen transfer lines, heavy oil transfer and wax processing equipment.
Gas substances are typically channelled between the measurement point and the analysis instrument in the analysis technique such as refineries, flue gas, mechanical engineering, chemical industry and the motor industry. For many applications the gas must have freeze protection, be protected against condensation or guarantee a constant temperature of up to 250°C.
A heated hose can be used to heat up, to prevent heat loss and to transport media such as grease, wax, oils, water, glue, foodstuffs etc – it is vital to keep these products in a liquid form.
Furthermore, Optimum heating cable output on the carrier hose is achieved by using Eltherm standard hoses which are configured to include bifilar heating cables and special spacers.These are also distributed by Thorne and Derrick.
Secondly by creating spatial density in the hose that carries the heating cable ensures perfectly homogeneous heat distribution throughout the hose whilst achieving optimum element loading. The additional glass-fibre spacer serves to prevent hot spots in moving applications with greater bending strain, as contact between the heating cables is avoided.
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Eltherm’s controlled analytic heated hoses serve to transport gaseous media from the point of withdrawal to the analytic measuring device. In most cases they are fix mounted in plants or in the form of portable systems.
One of their primary functions is in officially mandated emission monitoring in power stations or waste incineration plants. Additionally the range of Eltherm analytic hoses are also increasingly used in process analytics by various industries including petrochemical, oil and gas.
Thorne & Derrick provide a complete portfolio of Electric Process & Trace Heating Solutions for Industrial, Hazardous Area & Explosive Atmospheres,
Specialist Distributors of Electrical Heating, Lighting, Power & Process Instrumentation Equipment to deliver significant safety and reliability improvements in the Industrial, Explosive Atmosphere & Energy sectors.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas with ATEX & IECEx Certification & DSEAR Regulatory Compliance.
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Ramp Heating | Eltherm
The presence of ice and snow can quickly turn stairways, walkways and driveways into hazardous slippery surfaces. In sub-zero temperatures the heightened risk of accidents pose as a threat to both vehicles and pedestrians.
The ELSR-Ramp is a ramp heating cable manufactured by Eltherm, that is designed to provide a robust and efficient trace heating solution creating a safer environment. These systems effectively mitigate the risk of snow and ice accumulation on ramps and stairways.
The self regulating cables are designed to adjust their heat output based on the surrounding temperatures. These ramp heater cables are typically installed underneath the surface of the ramp or walkway and can be connected to a control system that monitors and regulates the heat output.
Eltherm’s ramp heating system solutions are reliable in locations where the risk of personal injury and property damage is increased during challenging weather conditions. Below are some examples of where ELSR-Ramp can be installed.
Heating Solutions
The ELtherm ELSR-Ramp self-regulating trace heating cables are designed to provide process temperature maintenance and frost protection for various applications, including ramps, stairways, and walkways. These cables are also suitable for use in parking garage entrances and exits, helicopter landing sites, and footpaths.
This heating cable features a high-quality resistance wire that is embedded in a durable outer jacket, providing excellent performance and longevity. The cable is designed to be installed directly into the ramp surface, ensuring efficient and evenly distributed heat transfer.
ELSR-Ramp heating cable is available in various power outputs to suit different ramp sizes and heating requirements. The cable is also available in pre-terminated lengths, which simplifies the installation process.
Ramp Heater Cable- ELSR-RAMP
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Specialist Distributors of Electrical Heating, Lighting, Power & Process Instrumentation Equipment to deliver significant safety and reliability improvements in the Industrial, Explosive Atmosphere & Energy sectors.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas with ATEX & IECEx Certification & DSEAR Regulatory Compliance.
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Chromalox
Above all, the DirectConnect medium voltage electric systems slash installation and lifecycle costs. Whilst providing pollution-free operation for process heating. Chromalox sees process industries moving to medium voltage heating for applications greater than 879 kW (3 MMBtu/hr).
These systems bring a safe and reliable technical design for metal-sheathed electric process heating. For Example they use power controls for heating systems operating at medium voltages.
In conclusion, the medium voltage electric heating systems capture all the advantages of electric process heat while offering significant cost savings over low voltage, high amperage designs.
Chromalox Heaters | MV
Firstly Chromalox DirectConnect systems bring a safe and reliable technical design for metal-sheathed electric process heating and power controls for heating systems operating at medium voltages. Furthermore these patent-pending, Chromalox DirectConnect medium voltage electric heating systems capture all the advantages of electric process heat because they offer significant cost savings over low voltage, high amperage designs.
Secondly the Industrial heaters are available for use within both safe and hazardous areas with a full range of international certifications covered including ATEX, IECEx, CSA, SAA, BKI, EVPU and GOST.
On the other hand, DirectConnect medium voltage electric heating systems find use for large heating demands. In particular in heavy industries such as power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical.
Typical process heating applications include in-line circulation systems, heat transfer packages, and steam boilers for use as fuel gas heaters, steam superheaters, hydrocarbon vaporizers, hot oil systems, and Power-to-Heat applications.
Moreover, Chromalox invented electric heating technology when Edwin L. Wiegand, a self taught engineer, had a patent in 1915 for a resistance heating element embedded in an insulating refractory and enclosed in a metal sheath. Today they develop advanced industrial and hazardous area heating solutions for explosive atmospheres including heat tracing cables, circulation heaters, immersion heaters, fan heaters, air heaters and component heating technologies.
However a typical low voltage system will operate at about 96% efficiency.
Above all a loss of a result possibly could be from heat generation by current transmission. For example could be from: across wire, bussing, connections and instrumentation (known as I2R losses).
A multi-megawatt process heating solution operates at 4160V. Whilst using the Chromalox SCR Power Control option will maximize efficiency to nearly 99%.That 3% improvement can translate into savings of thousands of dollars per year.
Lastly, Chromalox are a world leader in the manufacturer of explosion proof and hazardous area heating solutions, including Ex e Increased Safety and Ex d Flameproof certified electrical heaters according to ATEX Directive for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 locations – Thorne & Derrick, Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, are stockists and suppliers of Chromalox heaters in the UK including ATEX and IECEx certified electrical heating products.
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Thorne & Derrick hold the largest UK stocks of frost protection & winterisation equipment to help keep your plant and personnel operational during the winter months.
Thorne & Derrick understand that prolonged periods of low ambient temperatures can bring operations to a standstill costing thousands of pounds in lost downtime.
Experts in heating solutions for use in industrial & explosive atmospheres, Thorne & Derrick have the knowledge & expertise to help clients prevent unnecessary down time this winter.
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AMS Equipment Safety | Crowcon Gas Detection
The distiller recently built a new innovation centre which is being used for the development of new whiskies. The new gas monitoring system was required for this building.
The primary target gases were ethanol (which is a by-product of whisky production) and carbon dioxide (which is a byproduct of the fermentation process).The distillery site presented several challenges. It was a noisy environment, included multiple ATEX zones, and had substantial potential for gas leaks.
In addition, Crowcon’s new gas monitoring system had to include sounders and beacons place at various points around the site. As well as the appropriate outputs from the control panel to alert staff to alarms.
Moreover, the distillery specified that their new gas detection system should protect employees, alert staff to any gas leaks and alert staff to any issues with process (for example, where a process may cause a gas leak).
Crowcon Gas Detection
More importantly, Crowcon focus on gas detection by understanding current and future market requirements and responding accordingly. Crowcon’s vision is to protect people and the environment from gas hazards by providing both single and multi gas monitors, enabling personal and larger-scale monitoring.
Crowcon operates globally through a network of regional offices and authorised channel partners. To support the Crowcon ethos, they take care to recruit the best talent and invest in people by providing opportunities to develop and learn.
T&D distribute Gas Detectors, Gas Monitors & Equipment (Portable & Fixed) for the monitoring of toxic and flammable gases in industrial and hazardous areas – this includes Crowcon.
T&D sales engineers can specify safe gas detection equipment for any industrial application; Â including ATEX & IECEx certified gas detectors for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas in the oil, gas and petrochem industries.
To create the new system, AMS used an innovative combination of two Crowcon products. To manage the presence of carbon dioxide they used the XGard IR, an explosion-proof gas detector with a dual-wavelength infrared sensor that gives highly reliable detection of hazardous gases and vapours.
Xgard IR offers the many advantages of infrared sensor technology in a rugged and versatile package. It provides fail-safe sensor technology, is immune to poisoning and damage by over-gasing, and is sensitive and quickly responsive.
Meanwhile, the ethanol is monitored via the XGard Bright with MPS™ sensor which, thanks to the use of MPS™ technology, simultaneously monitors multiple gases with TrueLEL™ accuracy. The XGard Bright with MPS™ requires no calibration for 5 years whilst being coupled with an extended-life battery, greatly reduces associated disruption and downtime, leaving the distillery free to develop new whiskies in peace.
Crowcon Xgard Bright
The flameproof (Exd) detector is housed within the high-grade aluminium alloy or 316 stainless steel enclosure. Certifications include gas and dust approvals for ATEX and IECEX with UL gas certification in progress.
Furthermore, the Xgard Bright is a versatile platform offering flammable and toxic gas detection and oxygen monitoring, while providing ease of operation and reduced installation costs.
However, the Xgard Bright comes with an Alarm and Fault relay as standard as well as optional HART communications.
Lowering the cost of installation, the 4-wire addressable implementation drastically reduces cabling requirements. Likewise the large OLED display allows users to easily work with Xgard Bright whilst installing, calibrating and routine maintenance without the need to open the housing.
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Crowcon Gas Detectors with MPS sensor technology | Gasman | T4 | Xgard Bright
ATEX Beacon
Hazardous area industries including offshore oil/gas platforms and FPSOs, onshore oil refineries, processing plants, pipelines, storage farms and LPG/LNG plants.
They all utilise or produce a wide range of hazardous flammable liquids and gases which can be detected using correctly specified flame and gas detectors.
Detecting toxic and flammable gases requires the detectors to be classified and certified according to the specific IECEx or ATEX standard – we distribute flame and fire detectors manufactured by Spectrex to operate in the harshest environmental conditions including self-contained stand-alone devices designed for direct connection to control and alarm systems or automatic fire extinguishing systems.
Our range of Hazardous Area Fire & Gas Detection System products also includes Explosion Proof Warning Systems & Hazardous Area Lighting – comprehensive range of intrinsically safe, flameproof and explosion proof alarm sounders, sirens, bells and horns, loudspeakers and beacons.
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