The camera works on the principle that even the smallest of gas leaks has an associated noise .
might not be affected in terms of quality , the issue certainly reduces overall efficiency and negatively impacts the all-important bottom line . Another issue that is often overlooked is related to health and safety . As carbon dioxide gas is 1.5 times heavier than air it has the potential to be a health hazard amongst workers in confined spaces . As the gas is colourless and odourless detection can be difficult and the deadly hazard goes unnoticed .
These problems are compounded as the lines delivering the gas are often in hard-to-reach locations such as elevated positions coupled with the fact that they are frequently situated in noisy environments making leak detection extremely difficult .
FLIR Teledyne are pleased to announce the launch of the new FLIR Si2-LD acoustic imaging camera . Following on from the highly successful Si124 , the camera forms part of the FLIR Si2 next generation of imaging cameras with a specific focus on air and gas leak detection . The camera works on the principle that even the smallest of gas leaks has an associated noise . The highly sensitive microphones on the FLIR Si2-LD can detect even the slightest of sounds with an extremely high degree of accuracy and precision . Compared to its predecessor , the FLIR Si2-LD represents a quantum leap in terms of gas leakage detection and overall performance . For those hard-toreach areas , detecting gas leaks is no problem with the extensive range of the FLIR Si2-LD . At 10 metres the acoustic camera can detect gas leaks as small as 0.05 litres per minute . At a distance of 2.5 metres the camera is capable of detecting minute leaks down to 0.0032 litres per minute . Difficult to reach areas of a production plant are often dark or dimply lit . For this reason , the FLIR Si2 comes complete with two extremely powerful LED lights that illuminate the area , allowing specific gas lines to be identified and analysed .
A new high definition five-inch 1280 x 720 screen which is both sharper and brighter than the FLIR Si124 brings alive the images captured by the 12MP camera with its 8x zoom lens .
Of course , FLIR recognise that senior management will want to quantify the gas leaks in terms of a monetary value . A key feature of the FIR Si2 is the camera ’ s ability to not only detect the gas but to quantify the leakage rate and furthermore calculate the economic penalty . Termed Industrial Gas Quantification , the incorporated software can calculate losses for a variety of gaseous systems including ammonia , nitrogen , helium , hydrogen , argon , compressed air and of course carbon dioxide . This unique software coupled with the new advanced features of the FLIR Si2-LD provide valuable information regarding gas leaks enabling the maintenance engineer to perform remedial action that has an immediate and lasting effect on the company ’ s bottom line .
To find out more about this exciting new acoustic camera and other new developments within the FLIR product line contact your local Teledyne FLIR agent .
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