Heat stress mitigation at a Qatari plant
Client: A major integrated petrochemical plant
Location: Mesaieed, Qatar
Sectors: Petrochemical and refining
The Challenge
Heat stress mitigation in 50-degree heat
Companies around the world must find ways to keep their facilities cool and comfortable, in order to support heat stress mitigation. Heat stress can be extremely dangerous for employees, with effects ranging from heat rash to cramps or even heat stroke.
This major integrated petrochemical plant in Mesaieed, Qatar was no different. Temperatures in the region reach up to 45°C in summer and as much as 50°C inside the company’s refinery plant.
The company needed a way to bring temperatures down, particularly in the summer shelters used by labourers during the warmer months.
Fact File
The Solution
Comfort cooling that stands up to humidity
We had worked with the company for almost 10 years –so when they reached out for further support, we were able to move fast and provide the perfect solution. First, we visited the site to assess the situation – evaluating the best way to deliver the cooling the company needed without over-sizing the air-conditioning units and wasting budget or power.
Our expert engineers designed and delivered a custom air-conditioning package consisting of 20 kW and 100 kW units, plus all of the associated accessories. Crucially, all of the equipment we provided was designed to offer total reliability, even in the high humidity levels that are common in the Mesaieed region.
This air-conditioning solution was crucial for the safety of workers and the productivity of the plant, so everything needed to work perfectly throughout the summer months. With that in mind, we provided the company with 24/7 on-call support, with expert engineers ready to address any maintenance or performance issues.
The Impact
Safety HVAC measures keep production running
With our reliable, robust, and efficient air-conditioning package in place, the company could keep production moving uninterrupted – even when the heat index rose to levels that would previously have required the company to shut work down.
Most importantly, the company’s labourers remained safe and comfortable throughout the summer months.