A new range of thermal cameras introduced by FLIR Infrared Cameras & Thermal Imaging is capable of detecting gaseous leaks, especially CO emissions in industrial environments.  

The new FLIR GF346 thermal imaging cameras can trace carbon monoxide leaks and various escaping gases to their source by visualising them in an image to improve safety, protect the environment and guard investments in infrastructure.  

CO emissions can be a significant threat to primary steel manufacturing operations and other industries where even the slightest leak in a vent stack or pipe can have a devastating effect.  

Besides carbon monoxide, the FLIR GF346 is capable of detecting gases such as Acetonotrile, Acetyl cyanide, Arsine, Bromine isocyanate, Chlorine isocyanate, Chlorodimethylsilane, Cyanogens bromide, Dichloromethylsilane, Ethenone, Ethyl thiocyanate, Germane, Hexyl isocyanide, Ketene, Methyl thiocyanate, Nitrous oxide and Silane.    

Capable of scanning large areas rapidly and pinpointing leaks in real time, FLIR GF346 thermal imaging cameras are ideal for monitoring plants where it is difficult to reach components with contact measurement tools such as gas sniffers.  

FLIR GF346 thermal imaging cameras can scan thousands of components per shift for gas leak detection without causing any process interruption.  

Key features of FLIR GF346 thermal imaging cameras:  

• Real-time visualisation of gas leaks
• Can be used for a wide variety of thermal inspections
• Measures temperatures in a non-contact mode with ±1% accuracy
• Temperature range: -20ºC to +300ºC
• Internal data/video storage
• High sensitivity mode detects even very small amounts of leaking gas
• Digital camera and GPS
• High-performance LCD and tilt-able high-resolution viewfinder
• Lightweight and robust design
• Multi-angle handle with integrated direct-access buttons

Key advantages of FLIR GF346 thermal imaging cameras:  

• Reduces repair downtime and provides verification of the process
• Exceptionally safe, allowing potentially dangerous leaks to be monitored from a safe distance
• Significantly improves work safety
• Ensures environmental and regulatory compliance
• Saves money by detecting leaks that decrease profits
• Suitable for seamless inspection for general predictive maintenance, high and low voltage electrical installations, mechanical systems, pipework and insulation

25.01.2012

FLIR targets carbon monoxide emissions with new GF346 thermal imaging cameras

Tags: carbon monoxide leaks, ethyl, flir infrared cameras, thermal imaging cameras, vent stack

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