Ametek Land enhances its flare stack monitoring thermal imaging offering with the inclusion of its advanced image processing IMAGEPro software to deliver accurate and reliable monitoring of the flame and the pilot light at the flare stack. Ametek Land’s flare stack monitoring product includes an infrared imager that produces high-resolution thermal images of the target from any distance. This allows the camera to be positioned at a safe distance from the flame and makes it easily accessible for installation and maintenance.
The solution’s IMAGEPro software monitors, captures and displays data from multiple thermal imaging cameras simultaneously to provide real-time analysis and functionality, delivering state-of-the-art protection against unwanted emissions. Detailed visualization of the thermal data and the ability to set alarms enables the system to warn if action needs to be taken.
In addition to producing a visual image, AMETEK Land’s imager also detects the infrared radiation emitted from the flame. This means the camera sees the flame, whether it is colored or clear, no matter the weather.
With a wide detection range from 100 °C to 1000 °C (212 °F to 1832 °F), even if the gas composition changes and affects the temperature of the flame, the imager continues to supply an accurate measurement. The range is also high enough to ensure that background heat is ignored, plus it operates in ambient temperatures from -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F), making it suitable for installation in almost any location. The ability to select multiple regions of interest ensures that measurements continue to be made even when the flame is moved by wind conditions. By delivering accurate and reliable monitoring, the product helps ensure that plants can meet flare stack emissions requirements in a safe and efficient operation.
