FLIR Systems introduces smart camera solution

Although pipeline leaks often start small, late detection and identification of leaks can be detrimental. For an oil and gas company, delayed detections can cause millions in financial losses, as well as damage to reputation and the environment. In an effort to avoid these loses, many pipeline operators are taking a more proactive approach to maintaining the safety of their infrastructure and securing high-risk areas from potential leaks.

The application note describes IntelliView’s DCAM (Dual Camera Analytic Module) leak detection solution, a compact combination of visual and thermal cameras with built-in proprietary leak analytics, wireless connectivity and automatic climate control. Within its field of view, the DCAM has been shown to be able to see an oil leak as small as 0.36 m3/hr from a distance of up to 60 m. The software then automatically analyses the event based on user defined leak parameters and, if a critical condition is determined, an alert notification with image and video is generated for instant verification.

IntelliView’s DCAM not only detects leaks based on temperature differences presented by the thermal camera, but also based on smart video analytics that takes into account liquid movement and leak size. This resulted in a very low false alert rate. The analytics work together with a series of algorithms to filter out unwanted events, such as moving vehicles, snow, heavy rain, glare and shadowing. Overall, the Smart camera solution is demonstrated to provide a very efficient way to monitor the safety of pipeline facilities on a 24/7 basis, helping organisations to enhance response time, reduce man power and save costs.

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