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For decades, the petrochemical industry has sought a cost-effective and easy to implement solution for the ongoing inspection of miles of pipeline to detect and repair leaks. Most piping, flanges and connections are fault-free, but a 1997 analysis by the American Petroleum Institute (API) found that 0.13% of components are faulty, leading to 84% of the leaks or emissions that occur.
Nevertheless, it is this fraction of one percent that can cause catastrophic loss to life and property, and significantly reduce refinery capacity and efficiency – something to be addressed in a global market sensitive to any disruption to petroleum-based assets.
Over time, a wide variety of instruments – most commonly referred to as “sniffers” – have been used to detect VOC leakage, although the demand for better, faster and smarter leak detection tools and techniques have continued to outweigh available technology – until now.
FLIR Systems is proud to announce the GasFindIR® infrared camera – a thermal imaging solution that has been identified as perhaps the best new tool to detect VOC leaks. Thermal imaging offers significant advantages over existing tools and technologies, such as being able to scan large areas quickly to detect leaks, greatly increasing worker productivity and improving overall plant safety, all while insuring reliability and continuity of operations.
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We look forward to sharing this exciting new technology with you!
To view some short video clips of our GasFindIR infrared camera in action, please click on one of the following links below:
Download the GasFindIR brochure.
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