Recently, Emerson has launched an energy-efficient lighting solution for onshore drilling operations in the oil and gas industry. Appleton? Rigmaster LED linear luminaires to streamline the cumbersome and time-consuming installation and maintenance process, providing bright, energy-efficient lighting for drilling operations in hazardous areas.
Mustafa Bengali, lighting product manager for Emerson Automation Solutions, said: “equipment maintainers need linear fixtures that are rugged, compact and easy to install, but it is not easy for engineers responsible for designing the electrical system of drilling equipment. Appleton Rigmaster Integrating LED technology into thin, lightweight equipment that is durable, resistant to harsh environments and destructive vibration conditions, provides fast, safe installation and application challenges throughout the entire drilling operation."
Drilling workers must climb hundreds of feet of rigs and install or replace fixtures, so weight reduction is the number one priority. The Appleton Rigmaster LED weighs just 10 pounds (about 4.5 kilograms) and is much lighter than a 30-pound (about 13.6 kilograms) similar fixture. Despite its compact size, Rigmaster LEDs provide 8000 lumens of uniform illumination and provide a safer working environment, ideal for comfortable, glare-free illumination with diffused lens options even under the lampshade or analyzer housing. solution. In addition, Rigmaster LEDs have a wide range of light distribution, so fewer fixtures are required when used in mud pools, shakers, mantles, and rigs. Efficient LED-driven devices consume less than half the energy of standard T8 fluorescent fixtures, further reducing direct operating costs and reducing diesel generator pressure to power rig equipment.
In addition to being lightweight, Appleton Rigmaster LEDs offer a variety of mounting options that increase installation flexibility in hazardous locations, making them ideal for retrofits and new rig construction. The hinged junction box features fastening hardware for easier operation and a smoother, safer installation process. The fixture operates over a wide temperature range (-40° to 65°C) and is threaded through an NPT (National Tube Taper Standard) hub at each end. At the same time, the life of the LED can reach more than 60,000 hours, and maintenance is not needed for several years. This is completely different from the fluorescent lamp that needs to be maintained frequently because of the failure within six months.
Considering the safety hazards caused by day and night work and high vibration drilling, in order to prevent the luminaire from falling from the high pole, the secondary protection of the drilling equipment lighting fixture is essential. To create a safer working environment, the Appleton Rigmaster LED uses a ring-shaped safety cable that passes through the fixture and is mounted around the structure to reinforce the fixture. In addition, although some manufacturers tighten the eyebolts, Appleton Rigmaster LEDs offer five cast openings, the cable safety retention points. The forked bracket design also ensures that the bracket is protected from severe vibrations and maintains structural integrity. The fastening hardware also eliminates the possibility of loosening or falling off the screw.
Appleton Rigmaster LEDs are highly resistant to corrosion, are available in gasketed copper-free aluminum housings, and are heat-resistant polycarbonate lenses that are certified for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 3R, 4 And 4X wet and marine areas. The fixture also meets IP66 rated "dust protection" and prevents strong jet flow requirements.
