COOPER Crouse-Hinds has
supplied 240 explosion-protected
eXLink connectors (EExd plugs and
sockets) to Weatherford Production
Optimisation for use on two
wellhead control panels for the West
Chirag Oil Platform that produces
both oil and gas.

The eXLink plugs and sockets,
which are fitted to each solenoid
valve in the control panel, enable
rapid disconnection and connection
when swapping or installing a new
Drawer Module. They enable
connection and disconnection of
electrical apparatus in potentially
explosive gas (or dust) atmospheres,
without the use of tools and without
an engineer having to isolate
apparatus from the mains or
disconnect terminals. The engineer
does not require a hot work permit.