Introduction; Flir Gf300; Optical Gas Imaging Of Methane And Other Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs); Benefits - FLIR GF300 User Manual

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Introduction

7.1 FLIR GF300

7.1.1 Optical gas imaging of methane and other volatile organic compounds
(VOCs)
The FLIR GF300 is an IR camera for optical gas imaging (OGI) that visualizes and pin-
points leaks of VOCs, without the need to shut down the operation. The portable camera
also greatly improves operator safety, by detecting emissions at a safe distance, and helps
to protect the environment by tracing leaks of environmentally harmful gases.
The FLIR GF300 is used in industrial settings such as oil refineries, natural gas processing
plants, offshore platforms, chemical/petrochemical industries, and biogas and power gen-
eration plants.

7.1.2 Benefits

• Improved efficiency: The FLIR GF300 reduces revenue loss by pinpointing even small
gas leaks quickly and efficiently, and from a distance. It also reduces the inspection
time by allowing a broad area to be scanned rapidly and without the need to interrupt
the industrial process.
• Increased worker safety: OGI allows gas leaks to be detected in a non-contact mode
and from a safe distance. This reduces the risk of the inspector being exposed to invisi-
ble and potentially harmful or explosive chemicals. With a FLIR GF300 gas imaging
camera it is easy to scan areas of interest that are difficult to reach with conventional
methods. The camera is ergonomically designed, with a bright LCD and tiltable view-
finder, which facilitates its use over a full working day.
• Protecting the environment: Several VOCs are dangerous to human health or cause
harm to the environment, and are usually governed by regulations. Even small leaks
can be detected and documented using theFLIR GF300 camera.

7.2 FLIR GF304

7.2.1 Optical gas imaging of refrigerant gases

The FLIR GF304 is an IR camera for optical gas imaging (OGI) that visualizes and pin-
points leaks of refrigerant gases, without the need to shut down the operation. This port-
able camera also greatly improves operator safety, by detecting gases at a safe distance,
and helps to protect the environment by tracing leaks of environmentally harmful gases.
Refrigerant gases are found in, for example, the food, chemical/petrochemical and auto-
motive industries, as well as in air-conditioning systems.
7.2.2 Benefits
• Improved efficiency: The FLIR GF304 reduces revenue loss by pinpointing even small
gas leaks quickly and efficiently, and from a distance. It also reduces the inspection
time by being able to scan a broad area rapidly without the need to interrupt the indus-
trial process. The wireless connectivity of the camera allows you to connect to smart
phones or tablet PCs for the wireless transfer of images or the remote control of the
camera. The FLIR GF304 can also be used for temperature measurement, which
makes it even more useful for predictive maintenance.
• Increased worker safety: The leak detection of gases can be performed in noncontact
mode, and from a safe distance. This reduces the risk of the inspector being exposed
to invisible and potentially harmful or explosive chemicals. With a FLIR GF304 gas-
imaging camera it is easy to scan areas of interest that are difficult to reach with
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