Industry
Petrochemical
Refineries, chemical plants and bulk storage terminals operate under continuous exposure to flammable gases, vapours and process upsets. The integrity of Ex equipment, electrical installations and inspection records directly affects compliance posture, audit readiness and production continuity.
Typical Compliance & Integrity Challenges
- High density of Ex equipment across complex process units with incomplete inspection records
- Area classification drawings not aligned with current process conditions or unit modifications
- IEC 60079 series deficiencies identified during turnaround inspections
- NEC Article 500 and 505 compliance gaps in legacy electrical installations
- Documentation inaccuracies affecting MOC, PSM and regulatory reporting
- Findings from third-party audits or insurer assessments requiring structured remediation
- Pressure to defer shutdowns while maintaining safe operating envelopes
How Frohlich HazLoc Supports Operators
- Independent Ex equipment inspections aligned with IEC 60079 series
- Verification of installation practices against IEC 60079 series and NEC requirements
- Review of hazardous area classification against current process and equipment data
- Compliance gap analysis ahead of audits, turnarounds and insurance inspections
- Risk-based remediation planning focused on integrity and production continuity
- Technical support to maintenance, reliability and HSE teams during execution
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