Why Do Pipeline Stations Need Explosion Proof Lighting?

Let’s start with the obvious questions: What is an explosion proof lighting? Why is it essential for pipeline station? While many of you know what it is exactly, let’s brush it up for the beginners. To begin with its important to understand the usage of the explosion proof light fittings. These luminaires are created to be utilized in locations that are considered “Hazardous”. When we go into it broadly, we mean places or locations that have high concentrations or amount of combustible materials. Usually in the air that can cause an explosion or fire. It could be in gaseous forms, such as toluene, ethanol, natural gas, or a fiber, or a dust such as coal, flour, grain.

Pumping station is one of the examples as it transports flammable or explosive chemicals such as gasoline, LPG, biofuel and etc. It would be quite dangerous if they are ignited by other electrical appliances.

Explosion proof lighting in pipeline station

When the location has such combustible materials which can be hazardous, the pipeline workers need to use the specially created equipment that will reduce the chances of igniting flammable materials. A very common item used in such places is portable LED lights. Can you imagine, going inside an area or a big tank filled with combustible gas and its dark. What would you do? You can light a match! You will need the kind of light that will not ignite the gas or any other combustible material. As the name suggests they will not ignite any flammable object.

Let’s clear a misconception that will make your understanding about these lighting much clear. The first misconception that people believe is that the explosion proof lighting somehow block out all vapors and gases, making sure that they do not come in contact with any kind of live electricity. This is not true. There are many such type of lighting that allows gas into the light. They are constructed or designed in such a way that they will prevent explosions or fire caused by the gases from getting out to further ignite those gases or harm workers in the area.

The pipeline

Pipelines are usually buried under the ground and above the ground, you will find the compressor & pumping station, which is actually the sign of their presence. The small above ground station may look small but don’t get fooled by their appearances. Inside of each such stations there are many activities going on, with controls, turbines, valves, and compressors all working together. It is hard to ensure that the product flowing efficiently and safely towards the destination.

By now you must have understood how it works and why they are needed. To summarize it again, this type of lighting is needed in a place where the chances of fire and explosion are much higher. Pipeline stations are considered as one of the most hazardous locations. That is why having an explosion proof lighting fixture is of utmost importance. They will offer safety and security against flammable and volatile hazards.

Conclusion

Explosion proof portable lamp will not only provide safety but can also offer many benefits. They offer optimized light and don’t heat up the place too much. The pipeline stations are one of the most sophisticated workplaces and any mistake can be fatal.

Looking at all benefits and safety features of the LED explosion proof lighting, we hope that you will accept these lighting as one of the safest items in hazardous work stations.

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