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conventional methods. The camera is ergonomically designed with a bright LCD and a
tiltable viewfinder, which facilitates its use over a full working day.
• Protecting the environment: Several refrigerant gases have a high global warming po-
tential and are usually governed by regulations. Even small leaks can be detected and
documented using the FLIR GF304 camera.
7.3 FLIR GF306
7.3.1 Optical gas imaging especially of SF6 and ammonia
The FLIR GF306 is an IR camera for optical gas imaging (OGI) that visualizes and pin-
points gas leaks of SF6 and ammonia, without the need to de-energize high-voltage
equipment or shut down the operation. The portable camera also greatly improves opera-
tor safety, by detecting emissions at a safe distance, and helps to protect the environment
by tracing leaks of environmentally harmful gases.
SF6 is used in the electric power industry as an insulator and quenching medium for gas-
insulated substations and circuit breakers. The gas is also used in magnesium production
and semiconductor manufacture. Ammonia is produced in ammonia plants, and is used
mainly for the production of fertilizers.
7.3.2 Benefits
• Improved efficiency: The FLIR GF306 reduces revenue loss by pinpointing even small
gas leaks quickly and efficiently, and from a distance. It also reduces the inspection
time by allowing a broad area to be scanned rapidly and without the need to de-ener-
gize components in the high-voltage area. The wireless connectivity of the camera al-
lows you to connect to smart phones or tablet PCs for the wireless transfer of images or
remote control of the camera. The FLIR GF306 can also be used for temperature meas-
urement, which makes it even more useful for predictive maintenance of high-voltage
equipment.
• Increased worker safety: OGI allows gas leaks to be detected in a non-contact mode
and from a safe distance. This prevents electrical exposure to personnel working in a
high-voltage area. With a FLIR GF306 gas imaging camera it is easy to scan areas of
interest that are difficult to reach with conventional methods. The camera is ergonomi-
cally designed, with a bright LCD and tiltable viewfinder, which facilitates its use over a
full working day.
• Protecting the environment: SF6 is a well-known greenhouse gas that can cause harm
to the environment, and is usually governed by regulations. SF6 has a global warming
potential 24,000 times higher than CO2. Even small leaks can be detected and docu-
mented using the FLIR GF306 camera.
7.4 FLIR GF309
7.4.1 IR camera for furnace and high temperature inspection
The FLIR GF309 is an IR camera for the high-temperature measurement of industrial fur-
naces, chemical heaters, and coal-fired boilers, without the need to shut down the opera-
tion. The portable camera also greatly improves operator safety, by measuring through
flames at a safe distance, for all types of furnaces. A good knowledge of the furnace condi-
tion can avert failures and unscheduled shutdowns
Industrial furnaces, heaters, and boilers are found in the chemical, petrochemical, and util-
ity industries.
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