The Ups, Downs and All- Arounds of an IR Camera

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1 February 2016 The Ups, Downs and All- Arounds of an IR Camera Tim Crockett LDAR First Line Supervisor Baton Rouge Complex

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 Questions?

3 Introduction Tim Crockett ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Complex Environmental Regulatory Programs Section LDAR First Line Supervisor 27 years experience Certifications: Optical Gas Imaging Level 1 Thermography All training done by ITC Infrared Training Center FLIR Disclaimer: This presentation is for information only, it is not meant to take the place of formal thermography training course. 3

4 Introduction Baton Rouge Complex IR Equipment Camera: FLIR GF300 Software: FLIR Video Reporting 4

5 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. 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 to the camera USE CAUTION when you clean the infrared lens - it has a delicate anti-reflective coating 5

6 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 You can become easily distracted while focusing on what camera is seeing Report all leaks to responsible parties as required 6

7 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 Allows technicians to monitor entire operational areas at a distance 7

8 IR Camera Usage Detectable Gases Benzene i-pentane Methylbenzene Toluene Heptane Xylene Isoprene Ethane Methanol Butane MEK Methane MIBK Propane Octane Ethylene Pentane Propylene 8

9 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 finder Focus ring Remember the pictures/videos are subjective so clarity is important Consider temperature Ambient temperature Equipment temperature Adjust Focus Ring Set View Finder Picture Becomes Clear 9

10 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Getting Started 10

11 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures Test Valve Out of Focus Test Valve In Focus 11

12 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures Melvin Out of Focus Melvin In Focus 12

13 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Taking Pictures Say hi Melvin! 13

14 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Valve 14

15 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Valve Bonnet Leak 15

16 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Valve Bleeder Plug Leak 16

17 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Drain Leak 17

18 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Drain Leak 18

19 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Drain Leak 19

20 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Drain Leak 20

21 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Valve Plug Leak 21

22 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos Mock Valve Packing Leak 22

23 Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos South Louisiana 23

24 Real-time Leak Examples Leaks Under Insulation 24

25 Real-time Leak Examples Leaks Under Insulation 25

26 Real-time Leak Examples Bleeder Leaks 26

27 Real-time Leak Examples Bleeder Leaks 27

28 Real-time Leak Examples Leaking Union 28

29 Real-time Leak Examples Tank Foam Chamber 29

30 Real-time Leak Examples Loose Tank Hatch 30

31 Real-time Leak Examples Tank Hatch 31

32 Real-time Leak Examples Tank Vent 32

33 Real-time Leak Examples Tank Vents/Sludge Level 33

34 Management Involvement Gaining Support Corporate Citizenship ExxonMobil championed IR Camera usage in the Baton Rouge area as part of our overall commitment to continue to work with Industry, LDEQ and the community to advance fugitive emission detection technology. Environmental Protection Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) commitment IR Camera technology in combination with existing LDAR technology will help achieve continuing emissions reductions. Quality Imagery Imagery is subjective, crisp/clear imagery carries credibility. Impactful Results Technology useful beyond LDAR applications, able to help troubleshoot operational issues and positively impact day-to-day business in many different ways. 34

35 Management Involvement Continuing Support Corporate Citizenship Educate local communities about our operations and continuing commitments to improving environmental performance. Environmental Protection Multiple cameras in use at Baton Rouge Complex by both environmental and operations personnel Advancing Technology Quantitative Optical Gas Imagery (QOGI) ExxonMobil Research group actively working with other industry partners on next steps in technology 35

36 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 Leak verification Leak quantification Archer TVA-1000 Toxic Vapor Analyzer 36

37 Future of IR Camera Technology Leak Detection and Quantification QL100 enhanced IR image analysis software (marketed by Providence Photonics) Existing IR gas detection camera USB or wireless connection Tripod to steady the image QL100 an add-on device that quantifies the mass leak rate (i.e., lb/hr or g/hr) 37

38 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 ( lb/h) Leak site geometry: tubing, pipe, and flange Sunny and cloudy days; in sunlight and in shade. Ambient temp.: OF (3-35 OC) Compounds tested: propane, methane, ethylene, propylene, and mixtures Wind conditions: calm 5 mph Technology demonstrations held in Europe for CONCAWE and in the U.S. at EPA facilities in RTP (both in June 2015) 38

39 Production Crew 39

40 Production Crew 40

41 Questions?

42 Thank you

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