Hazardous Location Enclosure Air Conditioners from EIC Cool Electrical Panels on Offshore Drilling Rigs

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Oil Rigs in the Gulf of Mexico Utilize EIC’s Hazardous Location Thermoelectric Air Conditioners

Market/Industry:

Oil and Gas, Offshore Drilling and Refining

Application:

Temperature control for electrical control panels on offshore drilling rigs

The Challenge:

An oil and gas exploration company was interested in using an EIC thermoelectric air conditioner to cool their electrical control panels in their offshore drilling rigs and refining plants in the Gulf of Mexico, however EIC had no small units available that were Class 1, Division 2 outdoor rated.

The Solution:

EIC Solutions recognized the need for an explosion proof version of its popular 400 BTU air conditioner due to the possibly explosive gases and flammable liquids present on an off-shore oil rig. As a result, EIC developed a 400 BTU Class 1, Division 2 Outdoor Rated thermoelectric air conditioner for this hazardous location application. EIC’s Class 1, Div, 2 units feature:

  • Virtually Maintenance Free: No compressor, refrigerant, or filters
  • Rugged and reliable solid state air conditioner (no moving parts other than fans)
  • NEMA 4X construction (Type 304 stainless steel) for indoor or outdoor use
  • Mounts to purged or non-purged enclosures
  • Suitable for vertical or horizontal installations
  • AC power configurations, with built-in adjustable thermostat
  • Supplemental heating capability available
  • Mounting gasket and stainless steel fasteners included
  • Complete 12 month warranty
  • Optional condensate drip pan with fittings and drain tubing
400 BTU hazardous location air conditioner

EIC’s 400 BTU Class 1, Div. 2 Hazardous Location Thermoelectric Air Conditioner

Hazardous location models are designed for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D. These units have been certified by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory to meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratory UL STD 1604, UL STD 1995 and CAN/CSA C22.2.

Benefits:

For the oil and gas company, the temperature within the electrical panels on the company’s oil rigs can now be maintained at a safe level without the risk of explosion. For EIC Solutions, the 400 BTU Class 1, Division 2 Outdoor Rated thermoelectric air conditioner developed for this application has become a staple in EIC’s product line. It is now used by several companies in the oil and gas industries for this application.