Contact Us! 609-466-3400 Home Products & Services Industries Sizing Resources About Us Contact Us Enclosure Cooling in Petrochemical & Hazardous Locations Chemical processing plants and fossil fuel refineries can be some of the most safety-critical applications one may face. These hazardous locations often present challenges such as flammable liquids, explosive gases, and corrosive ambient air environments. To avoid accidents, the electrical equipment located within these hazardous environments must adhere to strict safety guidelines such as the National Electric Code (NEC). Published by the National Fire Protection Association, the NEC standards limit the types of materials and circuitry used in hazardous areas and promote the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. Whether operations are located offshore or inland, only highly engineered and specialized enclosure cooling equipment will satisfy the requirements of the NEC and do the job safely. Using the right electrical cabinet air conditioning solution can help avoid costly downtime and, more importantly, reduce the risk of a fire or explosion in NEC Class I, Divisions 1 & 2 Hazardous Locations. Sub-Categories & Applications Oil Refineries Drilling Platforms Mud Houses Gas Analyzers Chemical Processing Plants Centrifuge Drive Cabinets Typical Installation & Cooling Requirements NEC Class 1, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous Locations Ambient Air Cannot be Used for Cooling Closed-Loop Cabinet Air Required Purge System Required for Hazardous Locations Common Environmental & Cooling Considerations Flammable Materials or Explosive Vapors Corrosive Ambient Air Agency Equipment Approvals Enclosure Door Safety Interlock Shock, Vibration, Mobility and Transportation Products to Consider Hazardous Location Series Air Conditioners Learn more » GuardianX Air Conditioners Learn more » SlimKool Air Conditioners Learn more » 1 Helpful Resources & Related Content Cooling Electrical Enclosures in Hazardous Locations Special purpose air conditioners are required for cooling electrical enclosures in NEC Class I, Divisions 1 & 2 hazloc environments. Read white paper >> Enclosure Cooling for Hazardous Locations This video explains factors to consider when selecting an enclosure air conditioner for a safety-critical, hazardous environment. Watch video >> 3 FAQs When Cooling in Corrosive Environments Don't assume the air you plan to utilize is clean enough to use traditional methods. These questions will help guide you to a successful installation. Read blog post >> Kooltronic Hazardous Location Series Enclosure Air Conditioners Our patented HL Series Enclosure Air Conditioners are designed for NEMA 12, 3R, 4 and 4X industrial cabinets in hazardous locations. Watch video >> NEMA Ratings & Enclosure Cooling: What You Need to Know When it comes to electrical enclosure cooling, it is important to have a good understanding of the common NEMA ratings. Read blog post >> Intro to Closed Loop Cooling for Enclosure Air Conditioners This video explains the principles involved in closed-loop cooling and the benefits one should expect when using these enclosure air conditioning units. Watch video >> Enclosure Cooling Calculator Need help determining which cooling solution is right for your application? Our easy-to-use Cooling Calculator can help with sizing & selection. Go now >> Tuesday, November 30, 2021 ©2021 Kooltronic, Inc. - All rights reserved. Terms of Use Contact Info: Kooltronic, Inc. 30 Pennington-Hopewell Road Pennington, NJ 08534 USA 609-466-3400 800-321-KOOL 609-466-1114 (fax) Contact Us Popular links: Product Sizing and Selection Catalogs/Brochures Virtual Plant Tour Sales Team MyKooltronic Selecteer een taal▼ 13 Shares