• Peak Electromagnetics offers consultancy services to the Commercial, Defence, Aerospace and Oil Sectors. Our areas of expertise include the following:
  • EMC Design Techniques , Remedial Countermeasures and Functional Safety

  • EMC Control and Test Plans

  • EMC Test Procedures (UKAS) - Mil Std 461/462, Def Stan 59-41, AECTP 500, DO160

  • EMC Test and Trials Support

  • Measurement Uncertainty Calculations

  • CE Marking Compliance

  • COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) Equipment for use in military applications

  • EMP (Lightning and Nuclear)

  • Lightning Effects - Mitigation and Protection

  • Electro-static Discharge Protection

  • Radio Hazards to Electro-explosive Devices - Design, Assessment, Trials Plans and Support

  • Oil Sector RF and Third Party Safety Assessments for Detonators and their Firesets

  • Non-ionising Radiation Assessments

  • RFI Studies

  • Training

  • Antenna Design

  • Third Party Design Reviews

  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

  • Technical, Bid, Project & Programme Management

  • Risk Assessments

Some Key Services:

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EMC Design Techniques & Remedial Countermeasures

EMC Design Techniques & Remedial Countermeasures

EMC is often mistaken for a test discipline, when in fact it is a complex design regime with all aspects of the design being critical to the EMC of a product. Being a leading EMC Consultancy we advise clients to design EMC into a product to ensure the most cost effective realisation of the product. At Peak Electromagnetics we have been involved in the development of some products from the concept stage. This way we have ensured that the best EMC practices are embedded in the design, giving us a unique reputation as an EMC Consultancy.

However, if you have a product that is demonstrating poor EMC qualities, maybe identified during testing or whilst in service, then we have expertise to help you remedy these issues. Using a hands-on approach we will look at the issues in depth and propose the best way forward. In the past this has ranged from a simple reorganisation of an input/output interface box on a complex system to a complete re-engineering of a test instrument’s enclosure.

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Oil Sector RF Safety Assessments for Detonators and their Firesets

 

Oil Sector RF Safety Assessments for Detonators and their Firesets

Drawing on experience in the defence sector in the field of radio hazards (RadHaz) to electro-explosives. We have been assessing the effects of radio frequency (RF) energy on down hole systems in the oil sector. These systems include perforating guns, gas cutters, plugging tools, cable cutters, detonator systems, firesets, safety subs, well tractors, surface test boxes and any other item that may be in a tool string. Over time these assessments have increased in scope to include other aspect of safety, including the impact of stray voltages, fluid ingress, lightning and ESD, and now normally incorporate a Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA). All assessments are peer reviewed.

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CE & UKCA Marking Compliance

CE & UKCA Marking Compliance

To try and maintain a fair market across the European Union, it has put in place a number of Directives. Originally these were primarily safety related, the scope has now broadened to other areas such as EMC. The current EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) requires an equipment manufacturer or importer to ensure adequate EMC of their products.

It includes several routes to compliance, including a theoretical EMC analysis and full product testing. A clarification of the law recently brought the majority of military equipment under the remit of the EMC Directive. Again several routes to compliance are available and a pragmatic approach is advocated. Prior to CE marking a product other Directives, such as the Low Voltage and Machinery Directives (2006/95/EC and 2006/42/EC), may also apply. Since Brexit, these requirements still remain embedded in UK law, the compliance aspects have been changed slightly with the introduction of the UKCA mark. Peak Electromagnetics can guide you through the maze of requirements and any developments due to the ongoing Brexit process, to the declaration of conformity for your products.
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Non-ionising Radiation Assessments

Non-ionising Radiation Assessments
Non-ionising radiation can be in the form of electromagnetic radiation (radio waves), electric and magnetic fields, ranging from 0 Hz (DC) to light frequencies. Exposure to these fields can have certain health effects, the limits of which are controlled by the ICNIRP (International Committee for Non-Ionising Radiation Protection) guidelines. The sources of the radiation can range from radio/cellular transmitters and overhead power lines to MRI scanners and welding machines. To protect both workers and the public, an assessment of the fields from a process needs to be performed. This may also include physical measurements.
 
These requirements are embodied in law under The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016, which fulfils the requirements of the EU Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Directive (2013/35/EU). This law requires that all work places perform a risk assessment to identify any  health effect from EM fields. In most cases this is likely to be a paper exercise, but in some situations measurements will be needed. Our expertise in electromagnetic effects places us in a good position to perform these assessments.
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For more information or to discuss your requirements, please contact us. We look forward to serving you.