ATEC Completed an ATEX Design Review on a Major Project Headed for UK North Sea

ATEC recently completed an ATEX design review on a major project headed for UK North Sea. The review covered potentially explosive atmospheres on three platforms:

1. A Wellhead platform, where drilling and production will take place
2. A Central processing facility, where produced gas and condensate will be processed and exported
3. A Utilities and living quarters, providing accommodation, living space and services for the crew

Design Verification Process

The Design Verification process consisted of ATEC Highly Experienced Certified Engineers, reviewing each design element against the relevant standards and protection concepts required for compliant safe use.

ATEC Engineers verified that each piece of equipment selected within the process design:

• Complied with the specification laid down in the Project, Company & International Standards being followed.
• Had the appropriate certification and associated documents to meet conditions of use and fulfill the requirements of the ATEX 2014/34/EU directive

Deliverables included:

• Provision of a equipment change list detailing non conformances and specifying compliant changeout.
• Creation of a complete accurate Hazardous Area Equipment Register and supporting dossier of documentation
• ATEC carried out the Project over a duration of 12 months utilizing over 15,000 man hours – all without any Lost Time Accidents (LTA’s) or Incidents (LTI’s) in full compliance with required Client Procedures along with relevant Country & International Standards