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Gas Detection
Optical Gas Imaging Camera Helps Enforce Environmental Protection
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (France) has released a new applications report that describes how the Dutch Environmental Protection Agency (DMCR) is using a FLIR GF320 optical gas detection camera to uphold regulations regarding fugitive gas emissions in Rijnmond, the larger 'Port of Rotterdam' area in the Netherlands.
Due to the presence of the largest seaport in Europe the Rijnmond area is filled with heavy industry, including refineries, waste incinerators, waste dumping sites as well as many large chemical and metallurgical plants. All of these operations bring with them a risk of pollution.
After comparing several techniques, including Differential Absorption Light Detection (DIAL) and Solar Occultation Flux (SOF), the report details how the DMCR opted for a FLIR GF320 optical gas imaging camera as its method of choice to detect airborne environmental pollutants. Technical specialists at DMCR concluded that while traditional methods such as DIAL and SOF are robust and can quantify the emissions these technologies are very expensive to purchase, they are unwieldy, requiring large trucks to carry the equipment, and also complicated to use, requiring a lot of training to be used effectively. In comparison the GF-Series camera was seen to provide considerable benefits in terms of affordability, compactness, portability, and was very easy to use, requiring very little training."
DMCR concluded that the FLIR GF320 optical gas imaging camera is a quick, non-contact measuring instrument that can immediately give the camera operator an overview of a fugitive emission. It can also be used in hard-to-access locations, since it can detect small leaks from several meters away and big leaks from hundreds of meters away, and it can also show leaks in moving transport vehicles, such as tanker trucks, but also barges and rail wagons.
The DCMR Environmental Protection Agency is the regional environmental agency of the local and regional authorities operating in Rijnmond, the larger 'Port of Rotterdam' area in the Netherlands. The tasks of the DCMR include regulation of the industries, monitoring and assisting authorities on developing environmental policy. The DCMR issues permits to virtually all of the 22,000 enterprises in the area and carries out more than 9,000 inspections to monitor compliance with the permit conditions.
The FLIR GF320 Optical Gas Imaging camera is a real-time infrared camera designed for use in harsh industrial environments. The FLIR GF320 takes advantage of state-of-the-art focal plane array detector and optical systems that are tuned to very narrow spectral infrared ranges. This enables the camera to image infrared energy absorbed by certain environmentally polluting gases. Images are processed and enhanced by the FLIR High Sensitivity Mode™ feature to clearly show the presence of gases against stationary backgrounds. Gases that are detectable by the FLIR GF320 camera appear on screen as smoke plumes.
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A family business that has expanded abroad, Oldham (France) started out in coal mine atmosphere monitoring before growing to include ground-level industries. Today it is now one of the worldwide leaders in safety and gas and fire detection. Eliminating death on the job is Oldham’s mission, which it pursues by developing fixed gas detection systems. Oldham was purchased in 2006 by Industrial Scientific, based in the United States. With over 100 years of experience, the applications developed by the company are exceptionally reliable. The result is a broad range of detectors and control units that meet international certification standards such as ATEX, SIL (Safety Integrity Level), CSA, GOST and others. These fixed detection systems measure explosive gases, toxic gases and low oxygen levels, particularly in ATEX areas (explosive atmospheres).
Despite the company’s record of innovation, it has not lost sight of environmental concerns. In 2008, it made a voluntary commitment to sustainable development. Although its products inherently encourage respect for the environment, the company strives to set an example in maintaining strict environmental standards. To this end, it followed the FDX 30-205 guidelines (to phase in an environmental management system) and pursued ISO 14001 certification, which it has held since February 2009.
One of the company’s best-selling products is the OLCT 100 detector, which is well-known for its energy efficient sensors. It was specially designed to detect explosive gases, toxic gases or oxygen, and is available in a Wheatstone bridge version or with 4-20mA analogue output transmitter. It is equipped with an infrared cell that detects explosive gases under the most severe environmental conditions.
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Honeywell (UK) announces that Honeywell Analytics EMEAI, a manufacturer of fixed gas detections solutions, is the first in the World to be certified to the updated ATmosphères EXplosives (ATEX) Quality Assurance Notification (QAN) license.
ATEX - a European Union (EU) legislation, which has been in effect since 2003 - governs the manufacture and subsequent use of safety products located in EU Member State hazardous locations.
ATEX is an active directive under regular review by the Notified Body Group (ExNB) in the drive to constantly increase safety, performance and reliability of equipment for use in hazardous areas. An important step was the release in 2011 of a new standard EN 80079-34 revising the quality system and ATEX QAN module requirements for manufacturers of hazardous area equipment, which will help to raise the standard of device performance.
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The certification was issued by CSA-Sira, who are one of the few Certifying Bodies to offer ATEX/IECEx product certification, North American CSA certification, gas detector performance testing and functional safety assessment (SIL).
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