Seeing infrared

FLIR GF-Series infrared cameras are increasingly being adopted for the visualisation and documentation of gas leaks in real time. The equipment can monitor plant that is difficult to reach with contact measurement tools and thousands of components can be scanned per shift without the need to interrupt the process. It reduces repair downtime and provides verification of the process.

And above all, it is safe, allowing potentially dangerous leaks to be monitored from several metres away.

The cameras are designed to detect a comprehensive range of greenhouse gases and VOCs including sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Carbon monoxide is another gas that is easily visible with the appropriate camera. Such is the sensitivity of the FLIR design that even the smallest leaks can be seen.

These leaks appear in real time as plumes of smoke through the camera's viewfinder or LCD.