Tank Farm Lighting

Tank farms and bulk storage facilities present unique lighting challenges due to the large open areas, bund walls, and the constant presence of flammable vapors around storage tanks. AJV Tech provides explosion proof LED lighting designed to illuminate tank perimeters, access stairways, bund wall zones, and loading and unloading stations. Our fixtures deliver wide-area coverage with minimal mounting points, reducing installation costs while ensuring full compliance with hazardous area classification requirements for Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments.

Key Features

✓Wide-area perimeter lighting designed for large tank farm footprints
✓Bund wall and walkway illumination with Zone 1 and Zone 2 certification
✓Robust weatherproof housings rated for outdoor exposure and extreme temperatures
✓Low-maintenance LED fixtures with extended service life reducing operational downtime

Frequently Asked Questions

Tank farm areas are typically classified as Zone 1 in the immediate vicinity of tank vents, floating roof seals, and loading/unloading connections, and Zone 2 in surrounding areas where vapour release is less likely. The exact classification depends on the product stored, tank design, and applicable area classification standard. GCC operators apply IEC 60079-10-1 for area classification and AJV Tech supplies lighting certified for both Zone 1 and Zone 2.

Tank farm perimeter and bund wall lighting must carry a minimum IP65 rating, with IP66 preferred for areas subject to regular cleaning and rainfall. Marine-grade construction is recommended for coastal tank farms in UAE and Bahrain where salt-spray exposure is significant. Raytec SPARTAN LED floodlights with IP66 and marine-grade housings are the standard specification for GCC tank farm projects.

Tank farm lighting design involves calculating the required illuminance level (typically 20-50 lux for perimeter access roads and 50-100 lux for active working areas), the mounting height available on fence posts, pump stations, or bund walls, and the beam angle of the selected floodlight. AJV Tech provides lighting design calculations and photometric reports for tank farm projects using DIALux or equivalent tools, delivered as part of our technical support service.

Yes. Raytec SPARTAN LED floodlights supplied by AJV Tech carry IECEx and ATEX certification and are accepted on ADNOC and Saudi Aramco projects when supplied with the required documentation package. ADNOC projects additionally require products rated for +55°C ambient temperature, which is a standard Raytec SPARTAN specification. AJV Tech provides full submittal documentation for ADNOC and Aramco material approval processes.

Yes. AJV Tech provides photometric lighting design support for tank farm projects, producing lux level calculations and fixture layout drawings to support engineering submittals. Our technical team works with FEED and detailed design teams to specify the correct fixture type, mounting height, and spacing to achieve the required illuminance levels across the tank farm perimeter, bund wall, pump station, and loading area zones.