Hazardous Area Compressor Modifications (Zonerite Compressors)

Oceania Engineering Services offers a certified solution for the modification of OEM refrigeration and air conditioning compressors for use in hazardous areas. Our Zonerite range of compressors provides a practical and compliant option for HVAC and refrigeration compressors operating in IECEx Zone 1 / ATEX 2G explosive atmospheres, without being limited to a single compressor manufacturer.

 

This capability has been developed for offshore and industrial facilities where hazardous area compliance is required, and where clients need either a supply option or a modification service for existing equipment.

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Certified hazardous area expertise

Our Quality Management System is third-party accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO / IEC 80079-34, supporting equipment manufacture activities under the IECEx and ATEX certification schemes.

 

OES holds a type approved solution for the modification of virtually any OEM air conditioning or refrigeration compressor to be suitable for Zone 1 hazardous area use.

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Zone 1 compressor modification capability

Zonerite compressors and compressor modifications can be provided to the following hazardous area classifications:

• IECEx Zone 1 / ATEX Category 2G

• Gas Groups IIA, IIB and IIC

• Temperature Class T4

• Ambient temperature range −40°C to +55°C

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Designed for hazardous area compliance

Zonerite compressor modifications are engineered to meet hazardous area requirements and are supported by third-party certification documentation and quality records, suitable for use in regulated oil and gas and industrial environments.

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Two ways we can help

1. Supply of Ex-modified compressors
OES can supply Ex-modified compressors from our Zonerite range, ready for installation and supported by third-party certification documentation from Ex Testing & Certification and TÜV Rheinland.

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2. Customer-supplied compressor modification
Where a client has an existing OEM compressor, OES can assess suitability and, where applicable, complete the hazardous area modification and provide the certification documentation required for Zone 1 use.