Among the measurement solutions available from Thermo-Kinetics Company Limited is flare-stack monitoring equipment by AMETEK Land – specifically, the LWIR-640 thermal imager and IMAGEPro V2 advanced thermal-imaging software. Flare stacks are used widely in chemicals, petrochemicals, steel, and other sectors to dispose of excess gases safety through combustion, including unwanted waste gases and flammable gases released to prevent unplanned over-pressurizing of plant equipment. By delivering accurate, reliable monitoring, the LWIR-640 and IMAGEPro make sure facilities meet flare-stack emission requirements in a safe, efficient operation.

Venting untreated flare-stack hydrocarbons into the air creates an environmental hazard; it is less harmful to burn the gases. For instance, burning methane to produce carbon dioxide and steam is less damaging than releasing methane is. Environmental regulations require close monitoring of flare stacks to stop pollutants from entering the atmosphere, especially hydrocarbons. AMETEK Land helps businesses achieve this goal.

The LWIR-640 creates high-resolution thermal images of any target from any distance, which enables flame monitoring from a safe distance; this makes sure stack conditions do not damage the camera and ensures maintenance far simpler and safer. The imager produces a visual image and also detects the infrared radiation emitted from the flame. This means the camera sees the flame whether it is clear or coloured and regardless of the weather.

This imager provides a wide detection range, from 100 to 1,000 degrees Celsius, maintaining accurate measurement even when there are fluctuations in the flame temperature, while also ignoring background heat. Functional in ambient temperatures from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius, the LWIR-640 can be installed in virtually any location.

IMAGEPro V2 is an innovative software utility for controlling, monitoring, analyzing, and capturing information from thermal-imaging cameras – up to 16 at once. Also available from Thermo-Kinetics, this software allows detailed visualization of thermal data and can set alarms if the temperature falls too low or rises too high.

AMETEK Land’s LWIR-640 and IMAGEPro V2 offer the most accurate, dependable means of monitoring flare-stack flames and pilot lights. Customers who need the best solution for flare-stack monitoring are encouraged to get in touch with Thermo-Kinetics to learn more.

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