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Hazardous Area Protection

Chemical plants often have explosive atmospheres where flammable vapours or dusts may be present. Equipment in these areas must be ATEX-certified to prevent ignition and ensure safe operation. Our specialised solutions provide comprehensive protection for wastewater treatment in hazardous environments. Every component — pumps, mixers, instruments and panels — is selected to the correct equipment category for the zone in which it sits, with documentation to support the site’s DSEAR/ATEX risk assessment. This lets you treat hazardous-area effluent without compromising plant safety or insurer requirements.

Basic Chemicals

ATEX solutions for basic chemical production facilities with standard hazardous area requirements.

Chemical Processing Basics

Chemical Resistance

Corrosion-resistant ATEX equipment engineered for aggressive chemical environments and extreme conditions.

Chemical Resistance

Process Wastewater

Specialised treatment for chemical process wastewater in hazardous area classified zones.

Process Wastewater

pH Neutralisation

ATEX-certified pH adjustment systems for safe neutralisation in explosive atmospheres.

pH Neutralisation

Chemical Operations

Applications We Support

Solvent Recovery

ATEX-certified systems for safe handling and treatment of solvent-laden wastewater from recovery operations.

Petrochemical Plants

Explosion-proof equipment for wastewater treatment in refining and petrochemical processing facilities.

Paint Manufacturing

Specialised ATEX solutions for handling flammable solvents and pigments in paint production wastewater.

Pharmaceutical API

Intrinsically safe instrumentation for active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing effluents.

Refinery Operations

Zone 1 and Zone 2 certified equipment for oil refinery wastewater treatment applications.

Gas Processing

ATEX-compliant systems for natural gas processing and LNG facility wastewater management.

Treatment Process

ATEX Compliance Workflow

1

Hazard Assessment

Zone classification and hazardous area study for the facility.

2

Equipment Selection

Choosing ATEX equipment with appropriate protection levels.

3

Certification

EU-type examination and ATEX certification by notified body.

4

Installation

Installation per certified design and hazardous area standards.

5

Inspection & Maintenance

Initial and periodic inspection with proper maintenance to preserve certification.

Recommended Equipment

ATEX-Certified Products

Ex Motors

ATEX-certified motors with Ex d flameproof enclosures for pumps and mixers in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas.

IS Instrumentation

Intrinsically safe sensors and transmitters with energy-limiting barriers for hazardous area monitoring.

Flameproof Enclosures

Ex d certified control panels and junction boxes designed to contain internal explosions safely.

Static Grounding

Comprehensive grounding and bonding systems to prevent static electricity accumulation and sparks.

Barriers

Intrinsically safe barriers and isolators for protecting control circuits in safe areas.

Control Systems

ATEX-compliant SCADA and control systems for safe operation and monitoring in hazardous environments.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Full ATEX directive 2014/34/EU compliance
Zone 0, 1, and 2 certification capabilities
Complete documentation and traceability
Integration with existing safety systems
Experienced in chemical plant installations
Custom solutions for unique hazardous areas
Training and maintenance support
Global hazardous area standards compliance

Related Applications

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Oil & Gas Industry

Hazardous area wastewater solutions for upstream and downstream operations.

Oil & Gas Solutions

Basic Chemicals

Wastewater treatment for basic chemical production facilities.

Chemical Processing Basics

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Specialised treatment for API and pharmaceutical production effluents.

Pharmaceutical Solutions

Chemical Coatings

Wastewater solutions for paints, coatings, and resin manufacturing.

Coatings Solutions

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Chemical Agrochemicals

Advanced wastewater treatment for pesticide and fertilizer manufacturing.

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Chemical Basic

Fundamental wastewater treatment for basic chemical manufacturing.

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Chemical Cleaning

Wastewater treatment for cleaning chemical and detergent manufacturing.

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Chemical Coatings

Treat paint and coatings wastewater with high solids, pigments and solvents.

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Chemical Ph Neutralisation

Automated pH Neutralisation systems for acidic and alkaline wastewater.

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Chemical Polymers

Treat polymer and resin manufacturing wastewater.

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Need ATEX-Certified Equipment?

Contact our specialists to discuss your hazardous area requirements.

Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.