Telops: Visualizing and Quantifying Methane Leaks
Telops, a world leader in thermal infrared
imaging solutions, has joined Total to
conduct a research and development project that aims to
develop a passive and remote technique to improve leak detection and provide quantitative gas leak
mass flow rate values.
Telops’ infrared, hyperspectral line of cameras, such as the Hyper-Cam, meet the needs for responding to a major crisis scenario, which requires a system with good real-time geographic coverage as well as excellent visualization and dispersion capabilities. Telop’s cameras offer gas detection, identification, and quantification capabilities with infrared imaging that allows for the visualization of fugitive methane emissions and gas leaks under various environmental conditions and industrial contexts.
Telops Hyper-Cam.
Additionally, the capabilities of the ground-based Telops Hyper-Cam can be extended for airborne applications using the new Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini. The Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini can be installed in small aircraft in minutes, allowing for increased measurement efficiency at reduced operational cost. The rich, high-quality hyperspectral data captured with the camera feeds real-time analytics to provide the exact location, nature, and quantity of a gaseous emission leading to valuable insights for making informed decisions quickly.
Case Study: Lacq Pilot Platform in France
The measurement campaigns organized by Total on their Lacq Pilot Platform in France tested the performances of these technologies from the ground and from the air. Over the course of several weeks, the Hyper-Cam was used to measure different methane releases with varying flow rates, leaking components, and atmospheric conditions. The airborne Hyper-Cam was also flown above the site to capture the leaks at heights ranging from 600 to 1,250 meters above ground level. In all cases, the Hyper-Cam coupled with powerful real-time analytics was able to determine and identify the methane plume and calculate accurately the released flow rate.
Learn more about Gas Detection and Identification from the Telops website and watch a video that describes the Lacq case study.