CASE STUDY: SICIM – Outdoor Cabinet Cooling in Extreme Environments

Paywelders Equipped with 4/4X DTS 3081 Cooling Units

 

Paywelder machines at work in a desert environment

The Customer

SICIM is a Construction Company established in 1962 and offering all types of services related to the installation of pipelines and relevant ancillary facilities for the transmission and distribution of oil, gas and water on an international basis. The experience gained as result of operating for the most important international Oil & Gas Companies in all types of logistic, climatic and environmental conditions, has allowed SICIM to continuously modify and perfect all the relevant operating procedures and adapt them to the specific technical and contractual requirements.

Application Requirements

SICIM has an impressive fleet of machinery that can be mobilised anywhere around the globe. Thousands of machines, including pipe-layers, paywelders, excavators, bulldozers and boring machines, used to tackle the many challenges the company faces in the implementation of its projects. These machines operate in very harsh environments such as deserts and high mountains where they must face high temperatures, humidity, saltiness, sand, etc. on a daily basis. They also have onboard control cabinets requiring temperature control in these outdoor conditions.

The Solution

Due to the need for high reliability in critical outdoors installations, plus compact size to minimize vibrations and fit the small cabinet, SICIM has successfully applied the Pfannenberg 4/4X stainless steel cooling unit DTS 3081, 694 W. The perfect and reliable functioning and the full satisfaction of the given requirements convinced the customer to standardize the solution on each and every paywelder in its fleet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an application that has been tested for several years in the most difficult weather conditions, a welldeserved success that once again underlines the robustness, efficiency and reliability of our outdoor air-conditioning solutions. Andrea Pavarani, Sales Area Manager. Pfannenberg Italia srl

Facts at a glance

Task: Outdoor compact cabinet cooling for harsh environments

Application:
Paywelder machines for oil, gas and water pipes

Solution:
~ 70 pcs DTS 3081 4/4X cooling units in 5 years

Success factors:

• efficiency and reliability in harsh environments
• low maintenance
• user friendly installation

Control cabinet and Pfannenberg cooling unit on a SICIM paywelder machine

Pfannenberg Installs Sounders at the Distribution Hub of One of the World’s Largest Online Retailers

Standard-compliant alarm system: 96 PATROL Sounders in a  100,000 sq ft. warehouse

Pfannenberg has equipped a distribution hub of one of the world’s leading online retailers with Audible Signaling Devices for emergency evacuation. Pfannenberg used its practice-based planning system “Pfannenberg 3D Coverage” to design an ideal signaling solution for a space covering more than 100,000 sq ft. with high bay racks and high ceilings.

 

3D Coverage for Audible Signaling Devices 

It is important to plan the emergency evacuation alarm system for a noisy and hectic environment such as that of a logistics center. Early and professional planning of the signaling devices is particularly important in order to ensure emergency evacuation alarms comply with standards in a cost-efficient manner. Despite high shelves and significant noise levels, the online retailer was able to implement a signaling solution with the help of a system integrator and the use of Pfannenberg’s 3D Coverage method to meet all relevant standards and ensure that every worker in this large logistics center is effectively alerted in case of an emergency. In addition, data-based planning ensured proper sizing of the emergency evacuation alarm system: An undersized system involves a high-risk potential while over sizing represents unnecessary costs.

“Current norms state that the sound generated by acoustic signaling devices must exceed the ambient noise level by 10 dB(A) at all times. This often makes it difficult for planners and alarm specialists to determine the number of devices required to provide an alert through large spaces that will comply with standards but at the same time are cost-effective. The information traditionally supplied on technical data sheets by many manufacturers however, don’t allow conclusions to be drawn about the actual product performance in a given space. 3D Coverage shows the actual product performance and helps to achieve a safe solution, select the right products and save costs through correct sizing.”

Safety through visible signaling area

The 3D Coverage planning method makes it possible to determine and design the signaling range actually covered by acoustic signaling devices in relation to the height, width and length of the space throughout which the signal is to be heard. With 3D Coverage integrated in Pfannenberg’s free “Pfannenberg Sizing Software” (PSS), the electrical engineering specialists succeeded in designing the optimal signaling solution. The software not only calculates individual values, but also provides a qualified recommendation for suitable signaling devices and their positioning.

Planning reliability and cost savings

The calculations showed that 96 sounders of the PATROL series were required to alarm the logistics center with an area of more than 100,000 sq ft. at a calculated noise level of 85 dB(A). Furthermore, the calculations showed that PATROL sounders with 120 dB(A), were the perfect solution for this application, being powerful enough for covering the necessary signaling range and allowing for a simple and time-saving installation. This significantly reduced the number of sounders required compared to similar models available on the market.

The 3D Coverage display method used provided reliable protection against incorrect sizing and allows for reliable compliance with industrial norms and regulations, and optimum cost efficiency. Thanks to intelligent planning, the online retailer was able to save material and servicing costs.

For more information please read our TECHNICAL REPORT.

How to Reduce Forklift Related Injuries with Pfannenberg’s Industrial Signaling Devices

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Working in a busy environment like production plants or warehouses can be dangerous for your employees if their security is not ensured at all times. Most of the time, these work environments are very loud and injuries can occur when a worker doesn’t see or hear a danger around them like a overhead crane or a moving forklift.

OSHA estimates that over 96,000 forklift incidents (including non-serious, serious, and fatal) occur per year in the United States. These statistics also show that each year, more than 1 in 10 forklifts are involved in an industry-related accident.

Safety First with PATROL & PYRA Signaling Devices

According to OSHA, 70 percent of workplace accidents can be avoided with proper training and safety procedures.

Pfannenberg Signaling Devices can dramatically reduce the amount of incidents due to forklifts not being heard or seen. Installing a PATROL Sounder or PYRA Strobe Light on a forklift ensures safety even in loud manufacturing and warehouse environments.

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These visual and audible alarms offer many advantages as listed below:

PATROL Sounders – Versatile Audible Alarms:

Superior sound penetration and coverage over OEM sounding devices
Operates in harsh environments
Fast, easy and safe to install
>Indoor/Outdoor rated

 

PYRA Flashing Strobe Beacons – Versatile Visual Alarm:

Visible field of 180° x 360°
Superior high intensity Xenon strobe light technology
Operates in harsh environments
Fast, easy and safe to install
Indoor/Outdoor rated


PATROL Flashing Sounders – Combined Audible and Visual Alarms:

Enhanced safety with alarms that are seen and heard
Utilize flashing strobes with higher energy/visibility
80 pre-programmed tones, up to 4 different events
Separate control of horns and strobes
Superior sound penetration and coverage
Operates in harsh environments
Fast, easy and safe to install
Indoor/Outdoor rated


When it comes to safety, you can count on Pfannenberg industrial alarms to protect your personnel and applications.


200x200x10year1Pfannenberg’s PATROL and PYRA visual/audible alarms offer extensive certifications including UL, GL and CE in support of worldwide requirements. 

They also include a standard 10-Year Warranty, guaranteed to protect man, machine and the environment.