Infrared Camera Enables Gas Leak Detection

Flir Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has introduced the dual-purpose Flir GF320 camera for detecting gas leaks and performing thermal inspections at plants. The heart of the camera is the same as the GasfindIR camera, but the GF320 is also fully radiometric - meaning that it can detect, measure and visualise temperature. The camera can be used to inspect facilities such as mechanical and process plants, as well as offshore installations and electrical equipment such as circuit boards, transformers and power lines.

In the display temperature ranges are presented as colours - with high-temperature areas are shown in red - and can therefore be easily identified by the camera operator. For the gas-detection function, escaping gas is shown as a plume, with the source easily visible. For both functions, surveillance can be performed from a distance, avoiding any risk of injury to the operator from getting too close to overheated equipment or a toxic gas cloud.

The GF320 is also equipped with a built-in memory, an LCD display attached to the camera, a built-in visual camera so that pictures can be taken of relevant equipment for documentation, and software that allows thermal pictures to be added to reports or video presentations. It also has a GPS capability, whereby the exact position of leaks or hotspots can be recorded. Despite the additional features, the weight of the camera is unchanged at 2.4kg, making it ideal for operators with large sites to inspect.

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