Tank Farm Lighting
Tank Farm Lighting
Distilleries, petrochemical companies, and chemical processors are all equipped with typical tank farms or storage tanks that hold hazardous liquids, compressed gases or other mediums used for various manufacturing processes. A combination of low intensity lights and high intensity lights are necessary at each level so that the tank farms are visible from every angle. High intensity lights are also installed to always recognize the tank farms.
Lux levels for tank farms
Application | Typical Use | Horizontal Illuminance Eave (LUX) | Horizontal Illuminance Emin/Eave | Ra | Glare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Processing Areas | - | >300 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Indoor |
High-risk Filling Areas | - | >300/50* | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Outdoor* |
Low-risk Filling Areas | - | >100 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | - |
Walkways | Transit | >100/50* | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Outdoor* |
Stairs and Landings | Transit | >100/50* | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | Outdoor* |
Sludge Chambers | - | >300 | >0.5 | >70 | <50 | - |
Emergency Lighting | High risk | 15% of Normal Illuminance |
IMPORTANT NOTE: data is compiled from factory-specific lighting publications. However, these are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique environment.
Related Products
Tank farms will need both portable and fixed explosion proof light fittings. Our Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 portable lights are used for tank cleaning and maintenance which are ATEX and IECEX certified LED lights. For external lighting of tank farms, commonly used pendant light fitting, floodlights and linear fixtures are also certified to use in explosive gas and dust environment.