G300a camera would have maximum coverage and optimal resolution.
One of the primary reasons Twin Eagle selected the FLIR G300a camera is for its ability to detect spectral changes in the atmosphere, as well as adjust for diurnal swings that cross exposure settings. This allows 24/7 use across seasons, including in fog, rain, or snow. The oil and gas company had an interest in visualizing 20 different hydrocarbons, including benzene, ethanol, methane, and propane. The FLIR G300a had the capability to detect each of these gases and more.
Leak in Detection Stage (Blue Area)
Within the fi rst three weeks of operating the new monitoring system, it detected two leaks that the control system didn’t. The automation supervisor received alerts and video on a mobile device while in the fi eld. Whether he was in the offi ce or out at another site, he was able to immediately react and deploy fi eld technicians who repaired the leaks within 30 minutes of detection. In the past eight weeks, the oil and gas company discovered four leaks that they were able to fi x. “They can be more precise with their resources, more precise with their people, it’s fewer miles on their trucks, and 24/7 coverage compared to looking at it 15 minutes per day,” says Hinz. With automated remote monitoring, they reduced site operating costs by approximately 35 percent.
Alarming Leak (Area in Red)
monitoring. “This gave us a high level of automated use; Pixel Velocity’s algorithm can take the info from a FLIR camera, sense the gas, send an automated alert to the customer, and record that event,” says Hinz. The oil and gas company selected one oil-pad site to test out the custom solution.
To set up the system, Twin Eagle installed a 40-foot telephone pole with 24 V DC power in the center of the site. They chose this specifi c location so that the FLIR
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Twin Eagle’s leak-detection system allowed operators to react to situations instantaneously and make intelligent operational decisions in real time. With automated analytics and continuous coverage of assets, leaks can be detected as they occur, not hours or days later. The enhanced virtual monitoring capabilities lead to increased operational effi ciency, bolstered site safety, and reduced costs to inspect and operate the site.
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