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Tim Crockett
Baton Rouge Complex

OGI Training

Basic Use Guide

Optical Gas Imaging

Summary of Contents for GF300

Page 1: ...Tim Crockett Baton Rouge Complex OGI Training Basic Use Guide Optical Gas Imaging...

Page 2: ...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 Tech...

Page 3: ...ay Security Supervisor 28 years experience Certifications Optical Gas Imaging Level 1 Thermography All training done by ITC Infrared Training Center FLIR Disclaimer This presentation is for informatio...

Page 4: ...Introduction Baton Rouge Complex IR Equipment Camera FLIR GF300...

Page 5: ...Preform your LPSA before using your camera Refer to FLIR Camera JLA to help Guide you Any Questions Call Tim Crockett 7 4458 LPSA...

Page 6: ...ng 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 b...

Page 7: ...LPSA...

Page 8: ...way DO NOT point the infrared camera at intensive energy sources e g devices that emit laser radiation or the sun DO NOT use the camera in the rain or severe weather DO NOT apply solvents or liquids t...

Page 9: ...insically 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 Repor...

Page 10: ...ace 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...

Page 11: ...ures videos Clear line of sight Determine appropriate settings first to ensure in focus shot Know where your view finder is Understanding your focus ring Remember the pictures videos are subjective so...

Page 12: ...nds 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...

Page 13: ...IR Camera Usage Detectable Gases Benzene Heptane Isoprene Methanol MEK MIBK Octane Pentane i Pentane Toluene Xylene Ethane Butane Methane Propane Ethylene Propylene...

Page 14: ...Turn the camera on by pushing the button on the FLIR GF300 GF309 GF320 cameras see picture below IR Camera Quick Start Guide...

Page 15: ...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 DO NOT att...

Page 16: ...Changing Battery in FLIR GF300 Series...

Page 17: ...quipment 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 To aid in leak detection move cam...

Page 18: ...Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures In Focus Out of focus...

Page 19: ...Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures...

Page 20: ...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: ...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 e...

Page 36: ...Leak or Not...

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Page 38: ...Reaching New Heights There are times we must use specialized equipment to reach heights for better vantage points...

Page 39: ...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 Damage...

Page 40: ...Dropped Camera This could happen if an camera its improperly handled Cracked Screen...

Page 41: ...DEQ 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 OGI...

Page 42: ...t 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 work...

Page 43: ...th visual indications of potential issues Traditional methods employed if IR camera indicates and issue Regulatory compliance still relies on Method 21 monitoring Leak verification Leak quantification...

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Page 45: ...cloudy days in sunlight and in shade Ambient temp 37 95 OF 3 35 OC Compounds tested propane methane ethylene propylene and mixtures Wind conditions calm 5 mph Technology demonstrations held in Europe...

Page 46: ...r 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 Camera Troubles...

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