Engineering Case Study: Electrical & Automation

Engineering Solutions for Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industries

Design and manufacturing of explosion-proof MV/LV switchgear and fault-tolerant automation systems complying with ATEX, IEC 61439, IEC 62271, and SIL-3 safety standards to ensure operational continuity in hazardous environments.

Hazardous Environment Challenges & AHT Engineering Solutions

Petrochemical environments demand zero downtime. Electrical failure translates to catastrophic environmental and financial risk.

01

Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear

Challenge: Arc Flash hazards in gas-rich zones and heavy compressor startup surges.

Solution: Metal-Clad switchgear up to 36kV, compliant with IAC AFLR arc-resistant classification (IEC 62271-200), featuring pressure relief flaps and optical arc flash detection relays (< 5ms response).

Standard: IEC 62271-200 / EPIL Type-Test
LSC2B Category

02

Intelligent MCC (Drawout Form 4b)

Challenge: Need for hot-swappable pump feeders and protection against corrosive gases (H2S).

Solution: Modular Form 4b withdrawable units per IEC 61439-2. Silver/Tin-plated busbars for chemical resistance, integrated with intelligent motor protection relays and redundant Modbus TCP/Profinet.

Separation: Form 4b / IP54
Corrosion Resistant

03

Safety Automation (ESD / F&G)

Challenge: Requirement for instantaneous emergency shutdown without false trips.

Solution: SIL-2/SIL-3 compliant architecture using Hot-Standby Redundant PLC systems, full SCADA integration, and intrinsically safe (Ex-i) isolation barriers.

Safety: IEC 61508 / SIL 3
1oo2D / 2oo3 Logic

Portfolio & Execution

Oil & Gas Project Portfolio

Engineering documentation, FAT reports, and equipment delivery references.

Petrochemical MV Switchgear

33kV Metal-Clad

Gas Compression Station Project

33kV Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad switchgear with redundant Siemens protection relays.

Intelligent MCC Form 4b

Form 4b Drawout

iMCC Wastewater Treatment

24-module drawout MCC with live thermal and current monitoring.

SIL3 ESD System

SIL-3 Certified

Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Panel

Fault-tolerant automation system for LPG storage tank safety.

Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering FAQs

Technical insights regarding compliance, testing, and documentation.

Are your panels suitable for Third-Party Inspection (TPI)?

Yes. All AHT Electro switchgear is manufactured based on designs validated by EPIL Type-Tests. We fully facilitate and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with third-party inspectors from organizations such as SGS, BV, and TÜV, or your internal technical inspection teams.

How do you handle corrosive environments like H2S/SO2?

We utilize heavy silver/tin-plated busbars compliant with ISA 71.04 Class G3. Enclosures are coated with acid-resistant electrostatic paint and marine-grade polyurethane. All PCBs undergo Conformal Coating to protect against atmospheric corrosion and humidity.

What technical documentation is provided upon delivery?

Every shipment includes our Comprehensive Technical Dossier: EPLAN P8/Pro Panel As-Built schematics, thermal and short-circuit calculation reports, FAT protocols, relay calibration logs, complete Bill of Materials (BOM), O&M manuals, and our corporate warranty certification.


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