Introduction
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7.4.2 Benefits
• Improved efficiency: The FLIR GF309 reduces inspection time by measuring the tem-
perature through flames without the need to interrupt the industrial process or await
scheduled service shutdowns. A furnace camera can help you to determine how to run
a furnace/boiler efficiently to give the best fuel economy and maximize production out-
put and quality. As the FLIR GF309 has a wide temperature range, high-accuracy elec-
trical and mechanical inspections can be performed, which makes the camera even
more useful for predictive maintenance.
• The wireless connectivity of the camera allows you to connect to smart phones or tablet
PCs for the wireless transfer of images or the remote control of the camera—a useful
function if regulations require a second person to accompany the furnace inspector or
thermal images needs to be sent quickly for a second opinion.
• Increased worker safety: High-temperature measurement can be performed through
flames in a non-contact mode, and from a safe distance. Custom-built, the FLIR GF309
also features a detachable heat-shield designed to reflect heat away from the camera
and the camera operator, providing increased protection. The camera is ergonomically
designed with a bright LCD and tiltable viewfinder, which facilitates its use over a full
working day.
• Increased furnace safety: Good knowledge of furnace/boiler condition and operating
parameters can provide the information needed to avert catastrophic failures and pre-
vent unscheduled shutdowns.
7.5 FLIR GF320
7.5.1 Optical gas imaging of methane and other volatile organic compounds
(VOCs)
The FLIR GF320 is an IR camera for optical gas imaging (OGI) that visualizes and pin-
points leaks of VOCs, without the need to shut down the operation. The portable camera
also greatly improves operator safety, by detecting emissions at a safe distance, and helps
to protect the environment by tracing leaks of environmentally harmful gases.
The FLIR GF320 is used in industrial settings such as oil refineries, natural gas processing
plants, offshore platforms, chemical/petrochemical industries, and biogas and power gen-
eration plants.
7.5.2 Benefits
• Improved efficiency: The FLIR GF320 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 interrupt
the industrial process. The wireless connectivity of the camera allows you to connect to
smart phones or tablet PCs for the wireless transfer of images or remote control of the
camera. The FLIR GF320 is also used for temperature measurement, which makes it
even more useful for predictive maintenance.
• Increased worker safety: OGI allows gas leaks to be detected in a non-contact mode
and from a safe distance. This reduces the risk of the inspector being exposed to invisi-
ble and potentially harmful or explosive chemicals. With a FLIR GF320 gas imaging
camera it is easy to scan areas of interest that are difficult to reach with conventional
methods. The camera is ergonomically designed, with a bright LCD and tiltable view-
finder, which facilitates its use over a full working day.
• Protecting the environment: Several VOCs are dangerous to human health or cause
harm to the environment, and are usually governed by regulations. Even small leaks
can be detected and documented using the FLIR GF320 camera.
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