Synopsis

Five numbers of DM Workover Rigs were procured by Oil India Limited back

in 2017-18. For Area Lighting & Derrick floor power in these rigs, there was an Electrical
Distribution panel near Substructure.
However, the Electrical Fittings, Plugs & receptacles, MCB distribution box
originally used by OEM inside this panel were not suitable for use in hazardous areas as they
were not having explosion proof type certificates as per IS/IEC 60079 standards. Also, the
statutory bodies made the use of certified equipment mandatory during their safety
inspections.
Our team designed a distribution panel with existing stock of Explosion proof plugs&
receptacles, Ex-d junction boxes and Ex-d switches. Now, the Electrical Distribution panel
can be safely used inside Zone1/Zone2 hazardous areas near substructure. All the electrical
items used inside the panels are in compliances with IS/IEC 60079 standards and have
requisite certificates for the same.
The visible benefit of our system has been safety. Moreover, it has been able to save
approximately XXX of rupees by making the Electrical Distribution panel fully functional &
safe without any additional cost to the company. The Electrical Distribution panel that have
been made functional using our designed system has been successfully in use till date.