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Thermal monitoring of Casting Ladle during Metallurgical Processes
17. 12. 2019Many industries rely on chimneys to burn unwanted flammable side – or waste – products resulting from normal operations. For example, this approach is often used in the oil and chemical industries, as well as in gas distribution facilities. Before burning, these substances can be hazardous to people, plants, and animals. Therefore, it is of critical importance that gases escaping from these substances into the air are not burnt haphazardly. In a carefully controlled burning process, these compounds are neutralized, at minimal environmental impact. However, regulations require that all such burning must follow safety best practices. Therefore, all burns must be monitored, especially at the critical ignition and flame setting phases.
Task Specification
Even the most basic requirements of burn monitoring systems are highly complex – after all, the burn process can include variable composition or burnt gases, low volume gas flows, high smoke concentrations, and the risk of immediate flareups and explosions. As a result, monitoring systems are highly diverse, and can rely on devices that range from thermocouples to pyrometers, each of which have their own requirements. Recently, technologies based on the UV detection principle and ionization spectrometry have come to the fore. These systems are highly reliable, but they can be very costly, and are difficult to operate and install. The Workswell SAFETIS is an effective alternative, one that offers accurate and easy monitoring at a much lower price tag.
Solution
SAFETIS thermal imaging cameras monitor burning processes continuously 24/7 and trigger alarms when they detect risks related to temperature changes. In addition, SAFETIS software can connect up to 16 thermal cameras at once, which facilitates the monitoring of exceptionally large areas. In addition, these cameras come with several robust cover options that equip them for any situation. The SAFETIS Exproof system is specially designed for explosive environments, whereas SAFETIS Outdoor safety works in any outdoor setting, even with strong winds and smoke.
Workswell SAFETIS cameras effectively distinguish between the area of interest and the surrounding environment. Since the SAFETIS operates in the IR band, the camera cannot be blinded by smoke, and the system remains robust amidst climatic changes. Devices that function in the UV band are not nearly as resilient. Furthermore, the SAFETIS system monitors phenomena outside the visible spectrum, while a traditional digital camera is restricted to visible phenomena. Finally, compared to pyrometers, thermal imaging cameras offer much higher resolution and thermal sensitivity, so a greater number of spatial details can be detected. Pyrometers provide average temperatures for large areas, so their results are not nearly as precise.
Our experience has shown that flare monitoring requires that cameras measure both low and high temperatures. That’s why we designed a measuring range of up to 1,500°C for the SAFETIS. The camera is is available at both 336×256 px and 640×512 px resolution, and the LWIR camera utilizes a microbolometer with a spectral range of 7.5 – 13.5 μm.
We recommend pairing a thermal camera such as the Workswell WIRIS Pro with a drone (UAV) to monitor burning processes. Drone-mounted thermal cameras enable rapid relocation, take shots from numerous angles, and have little trouble reaching otherwise inaccessible places.
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Flare Monitoring: Thermal Image Monitoring of Chimneys
Flare Monitoring: Thermal Image Monitoring of Chimneys
Many industries rely on chimneys to burn unwanted flammable side – or waste – products resulting from normal operations. For example, this approach is often used in the oil and chemical industries, as well as in gas distribution facilities. Before burning, these substances can be hazardous to people, plants, and animals. Therefore, it is of critical importance that gases escaping from these substances into the air are not burnt haphazardly. In a carefully controlled burning process, these compounds are neutralized, at minimal environmental impact. However, regulations require that all such burning must follow safety best practices. Therefore, all burns must be monitored, especially at the critical ignition and flame setting phases.
Task Specification
Even the most basic requirements of burn monitoring systems are highly complex – after all, the burn process can include variable composition or burnt gases, low volume gas flows, high smoke concentrations, and the risk of immediate flareups and explosions. As a result, monitoring systems are highly diverse, and can rely on devices that range from thermocouples to pyrometers, each of which have their own requirements. Recently, technologies based on the UV detection principle and ionization spectrometry have come to the fore. These systems are highly reliable, but they can be very costly, and are difficult to operate and install. The Workswell SAFETIS is an effective alternative, one that offers accurate and easy monitoring at a much lower price tag.
Solution
SAFETIS thermal imaging cameras monitor burning processes continuously 24/7 and trigger alarms when they detect risks related to temperature changes. In addition, SAFETIS software can connect up to 16 thermal cameras at once, which facilitates the monitoring of exceptionally large areas. In addition, these cameras come with several robust cover options that equip them for any situation. The SAFETIS Exproof system is specially designed for explosive environments, whereas SAFETIS Outdoor safety works in any outdoor setting, even with strong winds and smoke.
Workswell SAFETIS cameras effectively distinguish between the area of interest and the surrounding environment. Since the SAFETIS operates in the IR band, the camera cannot be blinded by smoke, and the system remains robust amidst climatic changes. Devices that function in the UV band are not nearly as resilient. Furthermore, the SAFETIS system monitors phenomena outside the visible spectrum, while a traditional digital camera is restricted to visible phenomena. Finally, compared to pyrometers, thermal imaging cameras offer much higher resolution and thermal sensitivity, so a greater number of spatial details can be detected. Pyrometers provide average temperatures for large areas, so their results are not nearly as precise.
Our experience has shown that flare monitoring requires that cameras measure both low and high temperatures. That’s why we designed a measuring range of up to 1,500°C for the SAFETIS. The camera is is available at both 336×256 px and 640×512 px resolution, and the LWIR camera utilizes a microbolometer with a spectral range of 7.5 – 13.5 μm.
We recommend pairing a thermal camera such as the Workswell WIRIS Pro with a drone (UAV) to monitor burning processes. Drone-mounted thermal cameras enable rapid relocation, take shots from numerous angles, and have little trouble reaching otherwise inaccessible places.
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