Imaging White Papers, Case Studies, Articles, and Application Notes
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How Optical Gas Imaging Tools Promote A Culture Of Safety
8/12/2020
Safety should be a core value within any operation dealing with potentially hazardous gases. Organizations that work with gas that can cause injury should seek to integrate effective and efficient technologies that ensure safe operational practices. Recent advancements in optical gas imaging (OGI) technology have enabled such companies to improve and reinforce their cultures of safety.
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Improving Power Generation Safety With Advanced Leak Detection Technology
8/11/2020
Maintenance of hydrogen-cooled generators is critical for the safe and efficient operation of a power plant. Many traditional methods for hydrogen leak detection cannot reliably pinpoint the exact source of leaks. Optical gas imaging cameras that specifically filter for CO2 can greatly improve leak detection, enabling efficient hydrogen leak defection while using CO2 gas as a tracer.
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Using Automated Infrared Cameras To Monitor Flare Stacks
8/11/2020
Flare systems are used as a last line of defense against dangerous hydrocarbon pollutants entering the atmosphere. Various technologies have been used to monitor the flares, but they can be ineffective at minimizing smoke from the stake combustion, which is an important indicator of the burn efficiency. Thermal imaging can “see” through smoke, enabling inspectors to make quick spot check or continually monitor.
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Inspecting Motors, Pumps, and Valves: Preventing Downtime With Thermal Imaging
8/11/2020
In the oil and gas chain supply, a motor breakdown, pump failure, or bad valve can quickly become a critical issue. Vibration analysis is the most common technique used to detect faults in rotating equipment, which can be time consuming. Thermal imaging technologies make it easier to identify possible mechanical issues by enabling inspectors to quickly scan for hot spots.
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Liquid Leak Detection: Detecting Oil Leaks From Pipelines Early With Thermal Imaging
8/11/2020
While pipelines are still the safest mode for transporting oil, fluid spills are still difficult to avoid. Pipeline leaks often start small and can be challenging to detect before it is too late, which may lead to company financial loss, damaged reputations, and wreaked havoc on the environment. Thermal imaging technologies can help oil pump stations remotely monitor for leaks over a matter of seconds.
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Inspecting Natural Gas Compressors With Optical Gas Imaging And A Visual Borescope
8/11/2020
Natural gas compressors are common components in the natural gas supply chain and very important inspection components in regulations such as US EPA OOOOa. Sometimes, a compressor can fail and cause downtime or gas leaks, and inspecting a compressor can be time consuming and labor intensive. Thermal imaging technologies can inspect internal and external components remotely for leaks over a matter of seconds.
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Top 10 Questions: Gas Leak Quantification With OGI Cameras
5/18/2020
Common questions about quantitative optical gas imaging from FLIR include environmental effects on operation, regulatory concerns, and technological improvements on the horizon.
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Understanding Optical Gas Imaging Quantification
5/18/2020
Quantitative optical gas imaging offers oil & gas industry operators a tool for improved worker safety, greater environmental stewardship, and more cost-effective operation. Quantitative optical gas imaging offers oil & gas industry operators a tool for improved worker safety, greater environmental stewardship, and more cost-effective operation.
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Reliable Leak Detection In Industrial Gas Pressure-Relief Stations
6/28/2019
Tessenderlo Kerley International is a chemical group that supplies value-added liquid, soluble, and solid plant nutrition for agriculture applications with a focus on the production of potassium sulfate. Tessenderlo Kerley relies on third parties, like Belgian inspection company, The Sniffers, to inspect for leaks of natural gas at their site on a regular basis. This case study follows the company as it tested the FLIR GF77 uncooled optical gas imaging camera during a leak detection job.
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Thermal Imaging Cameras For Flare Monitoring
5/17/2019
Thermal imaging cameras are an ideal monitoring tool for flare stacks, since they allow automated remote monitoring on a 24/7 basis in virtually any weather. In addition, thermal imaging cameras avoid many of the technical and cost-related problems associated with other technologies such as ultraviolet (UV) flame detectors, flame ionization spectrometers, thermocouples, and pyrometers.