EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES
The complex operations and harsh conditions of offshore environments pose safety challenges
ADVANCED DETECTION F
The unique challenges of offshore environments make visual flame detectors a good choice, here we explore why
loating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units are vital in the oil and gas industry, since they enable
the extraction and processing of hydrocarbons in deepwater environments. However, the complex operations and harsh conditions of offshore environments pose significant safety challenges. Among these, fire hazards are paramount owing to the presence of highly flammable materials. Addressing these risks requires advanced fire detection technologies. One such innovation is the intelligent visual flame detector, which has proven to be the technology of choice for FPSOs.
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ADVANCED DETECTION CAPABILITIES Traditional flame detectors often struggle with the unique challenges presented by offshore environments, such as reflections from the sea, varying light conditions, and the presence of other heat sources. Intelligent visual flame detectors, however, utilise advanced machine vision (MAVIS) technologies to accurately identify flame characteristics. These detectors can differentiate between actual flames and false alarms caused by sunlight reflections, hot CO2 emissions, or blackbody radiation from process equipment, thereby enhancing the
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