This Case Application for the MFH Bulldog electric heater, which is manufactured by EXHEAT and is stocked and distributed exclusively in the UK by Thorne & Derrick, focuses on an application where the client required a portable heating solution for a industrial painting facility. An ATEX heater was required to dry out a restored tank, to prepare for painting, while also adhering to safety regulations in the Hazardous Area.
The client are a global provider of essential equipment and products to the oil industry, and work on a variety of fuel station projects. The hazardous materials stored at these sites, combined with the hazardous processes taking place during industrial tank painting, classifies these areas as hazardous zone environments. Furthermore, equipment used in these hazardous area zones must comply with ATEX & IECEx approvals to ensure maximum safety.
Industry Sector | Industrial Painting
Hazardous Areas & Explosive Atmospheres
Electrical Heater Application & Benefits  | The portable electric fan heater with ATEX Certification was selected after careful competitor evaluation to provide a safe process heating solution to an industrial painting application.
For this application, a portable solution was required to safely heat, and simultaneously dry out the inside of an industrial tank. the tank in question was restored by draining the stored chemicals from the tank and cleaning out the container – which then required equipment to safely dry the area in preparation for painting.
Many industrial paints are solvent-based, which can release solvent vapours, gas and dust into the air – creating a potentially explosive atmosphere with a need for risk minimising equipment. The risk of ignition of the solvent gas poses an instant threat to life in the facility, thus a safe, hazardous area approved, heating solution was needed. Hazardous chemical residue may have also been present.
Thorne & Derrick have eliminated the risk of ignition and explosion by supplying a suitable portable and safe industrial heating solution
The ‘Bulldog’ ATEX portable heater has not only delivered the required temperatures to enable the continuity of optimal processes, but has also greatly reduced the risk of catastrophic danger, by adhering to ATEX & IECEx safety regulations.
We provided the solution to the client of the EXHEAT MFH – an ATEX & IECEx certified heater offering Ingress protection of IP65. The MFH heater (EXHEAT Bulldog) is constructed with polyamide PA66 with glass and steel fibre reinforcement.
Manufacturer EXHEAT | Heater Range MFH The Bulldog
View complete range of Electrical Heating Equipment & Products for hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres.
The MFH Portable Fan Heater | Features & Benefits
The MFH Portable Fan Heater manufactured by EXHEAT and Distributed Exclusively in the UK by Thorne & Derrick is the world’s first truly portable fan assisted heater with dual hazardous area ATEX & IECEX Certification. The portable heater has been extensively adopted by the process and hazardous area industries to safely provide temporary and portable air warming to workplaces in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Also Ask About The EXHEAT LFH
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Control Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Ventilation Fans | Security Access ControlÂ
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Pipe Heat Tracing Cables for Solar (CSP)
Frost Protection For Industrial & Hazardous Areas
In the second of this blog series by Eltherm they will discuss the best electrical trace heating system that will ensure temperature maintenance and freeze prevention in the Moroccan desert. Pipe heat tracing cables for solar (CSP) as deserts reach cold temperatures at night.
The average annual solar radiation in the Moroccan desert lies at 2.635 kWh/m², the highest in the world. Not surprisingly, one of the world‘s largest concentrated solar power plant is NOOR III, located between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara in Morocco, covering 10.800 m². It has a capacity of 150 MW and 7.5 hours of full energy production. By the way: Noor means “light“ in Arabian.
The 240 m NOOR III tower stands in a field of biaxial heliostats. Sunrays are reflected from the heliostats to the receiver at the top of the tower. In order to transport, store and convert this solar energy to power, molten salts must be heated to 550 °C and kept at temperature to prevent them from solidifying and thus clogging. This occurs at +260 °C.
This is why not just the molten salts, but also carrier and synthetic oils must be held at 15 °C, water above freezing and condensation avoided, too. This is where the electrical heat tracing system performs its major task. Thus, electrical heat tracing fulfils its main task: to maintain temperatures along the entire process. This applies to a wide range of facilities and installations for production, transport and storage, on pipelines, tanks and silos.
Eltherm – Heat Tracing Solutions
From engineering to commissioning:
Schematic view of electrical heat tracing on pipelines, valves and tanks
Thorne & Derrick specialise in providing specialist heating for industrial and hazardous areas including Eltherm’s heat tracing cables and heated hoses.
Eltherm heating products provide freeze protection, temperature maintenance and temperature control ranges of up to 1000°C and are used in many industries and applications from oil and gas to utilities and power generation. Eltherm products are manufactured to the highest hazardous area specifications including ATEX and IECEx for heating pipes, hoses, drums, vessels and IBC’s.
Eltherm self regulating heat trace cable provides frost protection and maintains product viscosity in pipes, tanks, drums and vessels
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, can specify and supply from stock an extensive range of Electrical Heating Equipment for industrial and process heating applications – this includes temperature maintenance and frost protection (Winterisation) products for pipework, valves, IBC’s, drums, hoses, tanks and vessels. We produce custom silicone heaters for rapid and high temperature heat-up of complex shapes and surfaces – from concept, design to the delivery of standard or bespoke heaters on the shortest lead times. From the largest UK heat tracing cable stocks we deliver Electric Trace Heating Systems for pipework frost protection, ramp heating, roof/gutter snow melting and de-icing – enquire about our in-house design service.
Further Reading :Â Winterisation | Electrical Heating Solutions to Overcome Cold Climate Challenges
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.
We can provide overnight delivery of Trace Heating Cables at the most competitive prices to guarantee frost protection of your pipelines and mechanical services.|Â Ask About Our Heat Trace Design Service.
💡 Contact us today and our skilled and friendly team can provide technical support as well as reliable, fit for purpose and compliant solutions to suit your exact requirements.
Trace Heating | Process Heating | Heating Jackets | Drum & IBC Heaters | Heated Hoses |Silicone Heating Mats
➡See our Winterisation blog TOP PICKS, including our most read articles about Trace Heating and the requirement for electrical heating products and systems to combat and mitigate Winter weather effects.
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EXHEAT Heaters | Distributed from Stock | International Delivery | Competitive Prices | Contact Us Today
This Case Application for “The Bulldog” electric heater, which is manufactured by EXHEAT and is stocked and distributed exclusively in the UK by Thorne & Derrick, focuses on an application where the client required a solution to ensure the safety and comfort of operatives working in an oil rig located in an offshore Hazardous Area.
The client, a multinational oil and gas company, operates in all areas of the industry including the production and refining processes of oil in hazardous zone environments.
Industry Sector | Offshore Oil & Gas
Hazardous Areas & Explosive Atmospheres
Electrical Heater Application & Benefits  | The portable electric fan heater with ATEX Certification was selected after careful competitor evaluation to provide a safe comfort heating solution to workers and operatives in an oil rig “dog house”, an operative’s small enclosure located on the rig floor, to provide dog house heating for worker comfort.
A portable solution was required to safely heat the Dog House enclosure situated offshore. These hazardous offshore work-sites are compounded by the harshest of environments; workers are affected by the many potential dangers, as well as the low ambient temperatures which can greatly affect worker productivity. Thus, the operatives required sufficient levels of air warming, through the use of an ATEX approved heater, to enable continued productivity of the workforce.
To assist this application, we supplied the Offshore Portable Fan Heater. This offshore design of the “Bulldog” includes a range of upgrades and add-ons, which differs this model from the standard, including a local isolator, anti-static castors and two side handles. With the range of additional options available, this heater is tailored specifically for offshore applications.
Thorne & Derrick are aware of how cold weather could inflict catastrophic damage to your plant and facilities. This Winter, we have supplied a range of winterisation preventative equipment, to ensure the continued operation of facilities and safety of workers. Preventative maintenance today can safeguard and protect your processes against crippling downtime, revenue and output losses.
We provided the solution to the client of the Offshore EXHEAT MFH, which is ATEX & IECEx certified, and offers Ingress protection of IP65. The MFH heater (“Bulldog”) is constructed with polyamide PA66 with glass and steel fibre reinforcement.
Manufacturer EXHEAT | Heater Range MFH The Bulldog
View complete range of Electrical Heating Equipment & Products for hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres.
The MFH Portable Fan Heater | Features & Benefits
The MFH Portable Fan Heater manufactured by EXHEAT and Distributed Exclusively in the UK by Thorne & Derrick is the world’s first truly portable fan assisted heater with dual hazardous area ATEX & IECEX Certification. The portable heater has been extensively adopted by the process and hazardous area industries to safely provide temporary and portable air warming to workplaces in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Also Ask About The EXHEAT LFH
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Control Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Ventilation Fans | Security Access ControlÂ
Competitive Prices | Extensive Stocks | Technical Support | Express Delivery
This Case Application for “The Bulldog“ electric heater, which is manufactured by EXHEAT and is stocked and distributed exclusively in the UK by Thorne & Derrick, focuses on an application whereby the client required a portable heating solution for a paint storage facility, to maintain the precise ambient temperature needed for a smooth paint application – while also adhering to safety regulations in the Hazardous Area.
The client are a global provider of aluminium effect pigments which are used in a range of applications, from automotive paints and printing inks to plastics and protective coatings. The complex hazardous processes taking place in paint storage and mixing rooms mark these areas as hazardous zone environments. Furthermore, equipment used in these hazardous area zones must comply with ATEX & IECEx approvals to ensure maximum safety.
Industry Sector | Industrial Painting
Hazardous Areas & Explosive Atmospheres
Electrical Heater Application & Benefits  | The portable electric fan heater with ATEX Certification was selected after careful competitor evaluation to provide a safe process heating solution to an industrial paint storage facility.
For this application, a portable solution was required to safely maintain the required temperature in a paint storage facility, especially during the winter months, in order to ensure a smooth paint application at the time of use.
As well as specific temperature requirements needed for this application, a hazardous area approved solution was also essential to ensure the safety of workers and to protect the facility. Many industrial paints are solvent-based, which can release solvent vapours, gas and dust into the air – creating a potentially explosive atmosphere with a need for risk minimising equipment. The risk of ignition of the solvent gas poses an instant threat to life in the facility, thus a safe, hazardous area approved, heating solution was needed.
Thorne & Derrick have eliminated the risk of ignition and explosion by supplying a suitable portable and safe electric heater to deliver the required heating to the paint storage room.
The ‘Bulldog’ ATEX portable heater has not only delivered the required temperatures to enable the continuity of optimal processes, but has also greatly reduced the risk of catastrophic danger, by adhering to ATEX & IECEx safety regulations.
We provided the solution to the client of the EXHEAT MFH, 2.5-110 and 3-380 models, which are ATEX & IECEx certified, and offer Ingress protection of IP65. The MFH heater (“Bulldog”) is constructed with polyamide PA66 with glass and steel fibre reinforcement.
Manufacturer EXHEAT | Heater Range MFH The Bulldog
View complete range of Electrical Heating Equipment & Products for hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres.
The MFH Portable Fan Heater | Features & Benefits
The MFH Portable Fan Heater manufactured by EXHEAT and Distributed Exclusively in the UK by Thorne & Derrick is the world’s first truly portable fan assisted heater with dual hazardous area ATEX & IECEX Certification. The portable heater has been extensively adopted by the process and hazardous area industries to safely provide temporary and portable air warming to workplaces in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Also Ask About The EXHEAT LFH
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Control Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Ventilation Fans | Security Access ControlÂ
Competitive Prices | Extensive Stocks | Technical Support | Express Delivery
What are the Best Practices to Prevent the Risk of Electrical Accidents in Industrial Applications?
Several factors must be considered in order to optimise electrical safety in an industrial environment. Three main aspects must be considered:
The first rule in electrical safety is to check for the presence of voltage before any intervention. This is an essential point, for example during the LOTO procedure.
It is a very precise procedure that must be followed step by step in order to comply with safety rules. Marechal products comply with international product standards and most are padlockable.
Marechal DS Range – Bursting with features to ensure user safety
The user must be a qualified electrician if working on the electrical panel.
Adequate working conditions must be provided to ensure safe handling: healthy premises, electrical equipment that complies with standards, etc.
However, with Marechal switch integrated plugs and socket-outlets, the informed or qualified user does not need electrical accreditation to handle the product up to 250 A.
PPE – Personal Protective Equipment – Â are essential in industries: helmet, goggles, gloves… In the case of electrical handling, it is necessary to have the adapted equipment to avoid accidents at work.
For example, electrical insulation is essential to avoid an electric shock. That is why Marechal plugs and sockets for industrial applications have an IP2X or IP4X protection level: there is no access to live parts.
The equipment must be used in accordance with the rules defined by the manufacturer, adapted to the environment and installed in accordance with good engineering practice and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Marechal products are delivered with an instruction manual with the rules of installation and maintenance.
Finally, the quality and maintenance of the equipment ensure maximum user safety at work:
Marechal products are known and recognised for their durability and robustness, allowing them to be handled safely. Furthermore, if only one part of the plug and socket-outlet is damaged, there is no need to replace the whole unit, only the affected part needs to be replaced.
T&D also distribute hazardous area isolators, control panels and distribution boards, electrical enclosures and motor starters certified according to ATEX for use in Zone 1 & Zone 2 (gas/vapour) explosive atmospheres.
Published 13 Mar 2020
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