Energy
We offer testing to the following standards applicable for energy industry:
| Service | Industry Specific Standards Offered |
|---|---|
| EMC | EMC Directive EN61000-6-x series EES1989 EN55011 |
| Environmental | BS EN 60068 Series Seismic Testing to BNFL Spec ET372, IEC 60068-3-3, IEEE Std 693, IEEE Std 344, Telcordia GR-63-CORE |
| Radio | Bluetooth Standard V2.1 + EDR ZigBee Alliance Standard RTTE Directive EN 300 328 EN 300 220 EN 300 330 EN 300 440 CFR 47 FCC Pt2, 22, 24, 25, 27,74, 75, 90 CFR 47 FCC Pt 15 |
| Safety | ATEX explosive Atmosphere Directive Low Voltage Directive Machinery Safety Directive |
| Telecoms | n/a |
With over 30 years experience servicing global energy markets, TRaC’s expertise and capabilities deliver the highest levels of confidence and international recognition in qualifying equipment, plant and infrastructure to the most demanding industry and legislative standards.
Explosive Atmosphere Assessment & Testing
- ATEX and HAZLOC explosive atmosphere product evaluation and testing
- Production control audits
- Routine inspection of electrical equipment in hazardous areas
- Dangerous substance and explosive atmosphere regulations (DSEAR) assessments
- Pre-compliance design consultancy
- Technical file service
Gas Pipeline & Infrastructure Analysis
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of steelwork and plant
- Qualification of major fittings
- Computational analysis of stress distribution in welds
- Assessment to determine necessity for post weld heat treatment
- Analysis of earthquake and wind-loading effects
- Vibration measurement to investigate fatigue failure
- Life extension studies
Seismic Vibration Testing & Analysis
- Single axis, biaxial and triaxial earthquake test facility
- Low frequency large displacement simulation
- Equipment characterisation to seismic events
- Computational simulation and stress analysis of equipment during seismic events
- Validation of safety critical equipment
Environmental Testing & Analysis
- Vibration and shock testing and simulation
- Accelerated life testing and fatigue life prediction
- Temperature, humidity and salt corrosion testing
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Replication of measured site conditions in a controlled lab environment
- Validation of computational models through physical testing
On-site Testing, Measurement & Assessment
- Data acquisition of local vibration and shock condition
- Modal testing and structural characterisation
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) site surveys and approval of large installations
- DSEAR assessment of explosive atmospheres
- Site surveys to assess 'as-built' boundary conditions
Legislative Approvals
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing
- Machinery safety, low voltage and general product safety directives
- Radio & telecommunications terminal equipment directive
- Notified Body for CE marking
- IEC approved Certification Body for international approvals
TRaC ensure product confidence and reliability in high risk and harsh environments
