FLIR Optical Gas Imaging

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1 FLIR Optical Gas Imaging New EU IED Regulation and Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) By Steve Beynon EMEA BDM FLIR GF Series

2 Steve Beynon EMEA Business Development Manager GF Cameras & Gas Imaging Applications FLIR Systems Ltd. Evans Business Centre, Regents Pavilion, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6BJ, UK Phone: Mobile: steve.beynon@flir.com

3 What is Optical Gas Imaging?

4 Why do Optical Gas Imaging

5 Why do Optical Gas Imaging

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9 The FLIR GF Series Real time visualization of gas leaks/furnace inspection Dual-use, radiometric with ±1 C accuracy Internal storage Digital camera & GPS LCD & Tiltable Viewfinder Multi-angle handle Temp range -40 C up to +500 C Robust design FLIR VideoReport

10 The GF Technical Concept For Gas Leakage application: Ultra sensitive (<15 mk) InSb or Qwip Cooled FPA Detector Special filter near to the maximum absorption of the C-H compounds (VOC), SF6, CO or Refrigerants One filter allows the detection of many gases The gas absorbs energy at the same waveband that the filter transmits it to the detector By absorbing radiant energy, the gas and motion of the gas is imaged

11 VOC Gas emission Energy absorbed by gas Transmittance Propylene GasFindIR Transmittance Wavelength in micrometers

12 How does it see? Emitted (T g ) Background (T b ) Absorbed Reflected (T r ) Ground, truck and person are the background Transmitted (T t ) Gas Cloud

13 Introduction Optical Gas Imaging (OGI), first pioneered by FLIR Systems with the GasFindIR camera in Since the introduction of the GasFindIR camera and then the FLIR GF320 OGI camera in 2009, over 2000 FLIR OGI cameras have been supplied to end user operators, service provider companies and EPA s (Environmental Protection Agencies) worldwide. Many of the end users of FLIR OGI technology are involved with technical working organisations that acquire pertinent scientific, economic, technical and legal information on environmental, health and safety issues relating to the refining of crude oil and the distribution and use of petroleum products, such as CONCAWE (

14 Introduction In 2007 a trial was performed using the FLIR OGI technology and a complementary technology. The subsequent report [62, CONCAWE 2008] and conclusion that was produced by CONCAWE makes up some of the fundamentals of the new draft BAT (Best Available Technique) and BREF (Best Available Technique Reference Document to the BAT) as part of the new Directive on industrial emissions 2010/75/EU (IED) with respect to OGI. There are several BREF documents that are relevant to the new IED one of which is the Refining or Mineral Oil and Gas pdf

15 Conclusion: Refining of Mineral Oil and Gas BREF Monitoring of emissions to air and key process parameters:- BAT is to monitor emissions to air by using the monitoring techniques with at least the minimum frequency given below and in accordance with EN standards. If EN standards are not available, BAT is to use ISO, national or other international standards that ensure the provision of data of an equivalent scientific quality.

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17 Conclusion: Refining of Mineral Oil and Gas BREF Chapter is the draft conclusion stating optical gas imaging is one of three BAT (Best Available Techniques) which ALL must be used for monitoring of diffuse VOC emissions. Section is the description of the method forming part of the final conclusion Section is the information that was gathered and provided by working trails and feedback by end user operators of OGI into the technical working committee.

18 Diffuse VOC Monitoring - Working areas applicable

19 Description, features and limitations In must be noted that the FLIR OGI camera technology is a PASSIVE system and NOT ACTIVE backscattered infrared laser light reflected system.

20 Description, features and limitations GasFindIR camera was the camera used in the 2007 trails on which the 2008 CONCAWE report [62, CONCAWE 2008] was based. Only relevant data that the technical committee can base their information on. The latest generation GF320 is much more practical, ergonomic and better performing camera which is much more sensitive to smaller gas leaks.

21 Description, features and limitations

22 Conclusion Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) is one of three BAT (Best Available Techniques) which ALL must be used for monitoring of diffuse VOC emissions. Under the new Directive on industrial emissions 2010/75/EU (IED), facilities MUST use the techniques and technology detailed in the (Best Available Technique Reference Document to the BAT). At this time the BREF for Refining or Mineral Oil and Gas is under final draft stage. It now has to be presented to Opinion of IED Art 13 Forum on draft BREF. This is a forum consisting of people from national EPA s and various other organisations. Then there will be a vote on BAT conclusions by IED Committee. After a successful vote will the Adoption of Commission Implementing Decision establishing BAT conclusion (publication in OJ in all EU languages) will publish of full BREF on EIPPCB website. Publishing date is anticipated to coincide when the new Directive on industrial emissions 2010/75/EU (IED) replaces the old IPPC on January 7th 2014.

23 Reference Websites European Commission: IPPC Directive: European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: Directive on Industrial Emissions (IED): European IPPC Bureau: BAT Reference documents:

24 Thank you