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- Page 1 OGI Training Basic Use Guide Optical Gas Imaging Tim Crockett Baton Rouge Complex...
- Page 2 Agenda • Introduction • IR Camera Uses and Features • IR Camera Safety Tips • IR Camera Usage • Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos • Real Time Leak Examples • Management Involvement • IR Camera in Today’s LDAR Program • Future of IR Camera Technology •...
- Page 3 • Certifications: • Optical Gas Imaging • Level 1 Thermography • All training done by ITC Infrared Training Center FLIR Disclaimer: This presentation is for informational use only. It is not intended to take the place of formal thermography training course.
- Page 4 Introduction Baton Rouge Complex IR Equipment Camera FLIR GF300...
- Page 5 LPSA • Preform your LPSA before using your camera • Refer to FLIR Camera JLA to help Guide you • Any Questions Call Tim Crockett @7-4458...
- Page 6 • Due to the possibilities of mishandling and misuse there are site carrying requirements. • The approved FLIR Camera carrying strap must be used while carrying the camera (This is intended to prevent dropping the camera) • The FLIR Camera must be carried with lens cap in place.
- Page 7 LPSA...
- Page 8 IR Camera Safety Tips Camera Operation: • NEVER walk while using the IR camera • DO NOT look directly into the camera’s laser pointer • DO NOT disassemble or modify the camera in any way • DO NOT point the infrared camera at intensive energy sources (e.g.
- Page 9 IR Camera Safety Tips Field Use: • Safety first! • Safety first! • Safety first! • Remember that all cameras are not intrinsically safe • Follow your local safety rules and regulations • Maintain hazard recognition of surroundings • Stay alert, you can become easily distracted while focusing on what your camera is seeing •...
- Page 10 IR Camera Usage Typical Uses: • Inspect without interruption of the process • Identify leaking equipment real-time • Operational equipment adjustments • Investigate hydrocarbon leaks • Trace leaks to the source • Particularly useful in identifying minor equipment issues • Potential leaks that can be identified by the IR camera include - Improperly seated safety valves - Leaks due to corrosion under insulation - Difficult to monitor components...
- Page 11 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Camera Settings/Best Practices: • Know your equipment • Take a lot of pictures/videos • Clear line of sight • Determine appropriate settings first to ensure in-focus shot View • Know where your view finder is Finder •...
- Page 12 IR Camera Ergonomics Ergonomics: •To prevent overstrain injuries, it is important to hold the camera ergonomically correct. •Hold the camera with 2 hands, support the camera housing with your left hand to decrease the strain on your right hand. •Always tilt the viewfinder / screen to fit your work position. •Always adjust the viewing angle of the display to fit your work position.
- Page 13 IR Camera Usage Detectable Gases: • Benzene i-Pentane • • Heptane • Toluene • Isoprene • Xylene • Methanol • Ethane • MEK • Butane • MIBK • Methane • Octane • Propane • Pentane • Ethylene • Propylene...
- Page 14 IR Camera Quick Start Guide: • Turn the camera on by pushing the button on the FLIR GF300, GF309 & GF320 cameras. (see picture below)
- Page 15 IR Camera FPA Cool Down •The focal plane array (FPA) must have a cool down period. •The micro cooler will begin operations at high speed and will take from 5 to 8 minutes to cool the FPA. •Images will not be present in the viewfinder until the correct operating temperature has been achieved.
- Page 16 Changing Battery in FLIR GF300 Series...
- Page 17 IR Camera Leak Detection • Detecting a Leak with a GF Series Camera • Remove the lens cap and begin imaging. Slowly scan the equipment of interest from left to right and right to left. • Note: If the image is clear and identifiable in the viewfinder, it is in the detectable range of the IR Camera •...
- Page 18 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures In Focus Out of focus...
- Page 19 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures...
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Page 20: Taking Pictures
Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures Importance of Correct Focus... - Page 21 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Leaking Bleeder...
- Page 22 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Leaking Union...
- Page 23 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Union Leaking...
- Page 24 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Leaking Valve...
- Page 25 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Venting Tank...
- Page 26 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Leak Under Insulation...
- Page 27 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Leak Under Insulation...
- Page 28 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Sewer Grating...
- Page 29 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Hot Sewer...
- Page 30 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Leaking Valve (Bonnet)
- Page 31 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures Pin Hole In Pipe...
- Page 32 Taking Quality Videos and Pictures...
- Page 33 Effective use of the IR camera Furnace Valve...
- Page 34 Prevent Costly Repairs Drifting can cause unnecessary repairs and loss of time & energy...
- Page 35 Leak Drift Drifting • Drifting could be seen when there is a leak emitting from a leak source and being forced in one direction or the other by air movement • Very important to take video from several directions • Could prevent false leak detection of equipment...
- Page 36 Leak or Not ?
- Page 37 Not !
- Page 38 Reaching New Heights There are times we must use specialized equipment to reach heights for better vantage points.
- Page 39 Damage to the IR Cameras The IR camera is a delicate piece of Equipment and should be treated as such!!! In 2016 our complex paid over $44,000 in repair costs for maintenance on our cameras. (ALL COSTS WERE DUE TO MISUSE OR IMPROPER HANDLING!!!)
- Page 40 Dropped Camera This could happen if an camera its improperly handled Cracked Screen...
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Page 41: Management Support
Management Support • ExxonMobil has championed Smart LDAR as part of our overall commitment to continue to work with Industry, LDEQ and the community to better understand local Problems • Due to role of VOC emissions on ozone formation (including the numerous non-industry sources), we continue to focus on reducing VOC emissions. - Page 42 Management Support “My Energy is Devoted to using the latest technology to protect the ENVIRONMENT” I focus on protecting our environment with innovative technology like handheld infrared cameras used to monitor equipment for leaks as small as a pin hole. The environmental team works to meet numerous of regulatory requirements and emissions limitations annually.
- Page 43 IR Camera in Today’s LDAR Program Visual Indicator • IR Camera adds ancillary benefit to LDAR Program with visual indications of potential issues • Traditional methods employed if IR camera indicates and issue • Regulatory compliance still relies on Method 21 monitoring •...
- Page 45 Future of IR Camera Technology Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) Testing • Various environmental conditions: • Complex backgrounds • Leak rates: 6 g/h – 2,750 g/h (0.013-6.06 lb/h) • Leak site geometry: tubing, pipe, and flange • Sunny and cloudy days; in sunlight and in shade. •...
- Page 46 Camera Troubleshooting • No power • No video • Making loud noises • Taken longer than 10 minutes to cool down • Troubleshooting Questions • Call your Complex Text Support or site expert • Call your Camera’s manufacturer for help...
- Page 48 Questions?
- Page 49 Thank you...