The scope of this project (Stage 1) is a feasibility study to determine if a prototype system to inspect pipelines using thermal imaging can be developed to pin point leakage
from within live gas pipelines and to determine the development work required to enhance and expand the capability of the Synthotrax system to include thermal leak detection.
• Evaluation of thermal technology in the stated operating environment
• Selection of the most suitable thermal imaging system(s)
• Demonstration of the selected camera element
• Space Model for ThermalTrax™ platform (Indicative design)
• Identifying and planning the future development work required
Objectives
This feasibility project will determine:
• Detection envelope (min pressure and flow)
• Review of thermal camera technology that is suitable for the use – space envelop and sensitivity (off the shelf technology)
- Camera(s) for integration
- Camera Pressure capability – up to 112mbar
- Camera comparison matrix
- Completed bench testing of cameras
- Camera capability demonstration
• Developments needed to the platform to incorporate a thermal inspection camera
