Many industries use flare stacks to burn off unwanted waste gas byproducts or flammable gasses released by pressure relief valves during unplanned over-pressuring of plant equipment. Applications include oil and gas drilling operations, oil refineries, chemical process plants, gas distribution infrastructure, and landfills. In many cases, regulations require monitoring of a stack’s flame, or the pilot flame that ignites the gasses, to avoid having unburned hydrocarbons enter the atmosphere.
Viper can help you meet the HSE needs of the industry.
Viper's System Solution
Thermal Imaging cameras distinguish between the heat signature of the flare stack and the surrounding environment (typically, the sky or clouds). The cameras can be positioned to monitor not only the stack flame but also the igniter flame and are mounted on a structure in weather-resistant housing. Calibration and spectral response allow them to obtain a clear image and measure temperature of the flare stack or pilot flame. Even flares invisible to the naked eye are clearly evident in a thermal image.
Flame Confirmation
The video shows flame confirmation. This was captured with a Sensia Caroline portable camera during the day and was not visible to the naked eye.
Specific capabilities:
System Solution Components
Optical Gas Imaging camera systems (such as the Sensia Agni and Calcifir F) are integrated with ViperOptic software which directly communicates with most industrial platform controllers. The software provides clear thermal images and temperature measurements – and will trigger an alarm if warranted. These parameters can be adjusted based on the specific application needs.
Every thermal imaging camera is mounted in an industrial camera enclosure that uses the appropriate purge and pressurization to protect the camera equipment. Viper Imaging provides solutions for Class I and Class II environments that are Division I or II.
Hardware as a Service (HaaS) | Lease | Purchase | Rental | |
Upfront costs | $ | $ | $$$ | $$ |
Monthly fee | Yes | Yes | N/A | Varies |
Equipment ownership | Viper | Viper initially, then transitions to Customer | Customer | Viper |
Contract term | 3-year (renewable) | 2, 3, or 5 year | Paid with order | Weekly or Monthly |
Annual on-site routine maintenance & calibration checks | Yes | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Quarterly service plan | Yes | Optional | Optional | N/A |
ViperVision software upgrades | Yes | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Critical spares in consignment | Yes | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Key Benefits
