Hazardous Area Trace Heating Services
Specialist Trace Heating Solutions for Hazardous Areas
Installing trace heating systems in hazardous environments requires specialist knowledge, certified personnel, and strict adherence to industry standards.
Powertherm provides the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of hazardous area trace heating systems for industrial facilities where potentially explosive atmospheres may be present.
With CompEx-certified engineers and extensive experience working across high-risk industrial environments, we deliver safe, compliant, and reliable trace heating solutions that protect both assets and personnel.
What is Hazardous Area Trace Heating?
Hazardous areas are locations where flammable gases, vapours, mists, or combustible dusts may be present, creating the potential for explosive atmospheres.
In these environments, trace heating systems must be carefully designed and installed to ensure they maintain process temperatures or provide frost protection without introducing an ignition risk.
Hazardous area trace heating is commonly used to:
- Maintain critical process temperatures
- Protect instrumentation and control systems
- Ensure process continuity
- Prevent product solidification or viscosity changes
- Prevent pipework from freezing
Correct system selection and installation are essential to ensure both operational performance and regulatory compliance.
CompEx-Certified Trace Heating Engineers
Working in hazardous environments requires specialist competence.
Powertherm’s installation teams are trained and certified under the CompEx scheme, providing assurance that all work is undertaken by personnel qualified to work safely within potentially explosive atmospheres.
Our engineers understand the specific requirements associated with:
- Hazardous area classifications
- Equipment selection
- Cable routing and installation
- Inspection and testing procedures
- ATEX compliance requirements
- Ongoing maintenance and system integrity
This expertise ensures installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry best practice.
Hazardous Area Trace Heating Design
The safe operation of any hazardous area trace heating system begins with proper engineering design.
Our experienced engineers develop solutions in accordance with recognised industry standards, including:
- BS EN 62395-2 – Electrical resistance trace heating systems
- BS EN 60079-30-2 – Electrical resistance trace heating for explosive atmospheres
- ATEX requirements where applicable
Complete Hazardous Area Trace Heating Services
Powertherm provides a full turnkey service for hazardous area applications, including:
- Site surveys and assessments
- System design and engineering
- Material specification
- Installation by CompEx certified personnel
- Inspection and testing
- Commissioning
- Maintenance and fault finding
- Winterisation surveys
By delivering all stages of the project in-house, we provide a seamless solution from concept through to long-term support.
Applications
Our hazardous area trace heating solutions support a wide range of industrial sectors, including:
Petrochemical Facilities
Maintaining process temperatures and protecting critical assets within potentially explosive environments.
Chemical Processing Plants
Supporting temperature-sensitive processes while maintaining compliance with hazardous area requirements.
Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Providing frost protection and temperature maintenance for critical pipework, instrumentation, and equipment.
Energy and Power Generation
Protecting systems from low-temperature conditions while supporting operational reliability.
Storage and Transfer Systems
Maintaining the temperature of stored and transferred products where process integrity is essential.
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
Maintaining the integrity of hazardous area trace heating systems is essential for both safety and operational performance.
Powertherm provides:
- Routine inspections
- Electrical testing
- System performance assessments
- Fault diagnosis
- Remedial works
- Winterisation services
Regular maintenance helps identify potential issues before they develop into failures, reducing operational risk and unplanned downtime.
Why Choose Powertherm?
- CompEx-certified installation teams
- Extensive hazardous area experience
- Full design, installation, and maintenance capability
- Compliance with BS EN 62395 and BS EN 60079 standards
- In-house insulation and trace heating expertise
- Proven experience across industrial and process sectors
- Turnkey project delivery