EX Surveys and Electrical Hazardous Area Inspections
EX Surveys and Electrical Hazardous Area Inspections
API Drilling Services is a premier provider of specialized rig inspection and maintenance solutions tailored for the oil and gas industry. Our expertise lies in conducting detailed EX Surveys and Electrical Hazardous Area Inspections to ensure the safety, compliance, and reliability of drilling operations. With a focus on adherence to international standards, we deliver services that mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.
- Scope of Services: API-DS is proud to offer comprehensive inspection services for explosion-proof equipment and junction boxes in hazardous areas. Our surveys are meticulously conducted to ensure compliance with IEC 60079 standards and other applicable safety regulations.
Service Performance
1. Visual Inspection:
- Conduct a thorough visual inspection of all explosion-proof equipment to identify visible defects or non-compliances.
2. Close Inspection:
- Perform close inspections to verify physical integrity and compliance with explosion-proof requirements.
3. Detailed Inspection:
- Execute detailed inspections, including functionality testing and documentation reviews, to validate adherence to safety standards.
Survey Areas: The inspection will cover the following key locations:
- • Rig Floor
- • Sub Base
- • Dog House
- • Accumulator Unit
- • Mud System
- • Fuel Tank
Detailed Scope of Work: Our EX Survey services are designed to mitigate the risks of explosions and accidents caused by electrical equipment in hazardous environments. Applications of EX Surveys include refineries, fixed offshore platforms, floating offshore installations, and industrial plants with fire risks.
- • Pass: Compliant with standards.
- • Fail: Non-compliant with required standards.
- • Pass with Comment: Compliant but with recommendations for improvement.
Recommendations will be provided by API Explosion-Proof surveyors to help clients maintain a safe environment at rig locations.
The EX-Survey includes:
- • In-depth analysis of current hazardous area classifications or the preparation of new classifications.
- • Comprehensive inspection of equipment compliance.
- • Preparation of hazardous area classification drawings.
Ex-Inspection Services: Our certified equipment surveys and maintenance services are trusted by drilling contractors worldwide. This includes:
- • Survey and Data Gathering: Detailed assessments of EX equipment.
- • Client Ex Register Management: Ensuring up-to-date records of equipme
- • Visual and Detailed Inspections: Identifying visible and hidden defects.
- • Procurement of Defect List: Tabulation of non-compliant items found during the survey.
- • Rectification Services: Installation and testing of defective items (if agreed upon).
Inspection Standards and Practices: Our inspections adhere to globally recognized standards and best practices, including:
- • IEC 60079-14: Explosive Atmospheres Installation, Design, Selection & Erection.
- • IEC 60079-17: Explosive Atmospheres Electrical Installation Inspection & Maintenance.
- • API RP 500: Classification of Location for Electrical Installation & Petroleum Facilities.
- • API RP 54: Occupational Safety for Oil & Gas Well Drilling & Servicing Operations.
- • AS/NZS60079-14 & AS/NZS60079-17: Explosive Atmospheres Design, Selection, and Maintenance.
- • EEMUA: Electrical Installation Inspection & Maintenance in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.