Benefits
BenefitQuantification
Emission Quantification in Difficult to Monitor/Unsafe to Monitor Areas
*Video courtesy of METEC - Colorado State University Energy Institute.
Problem
Measuring emissions from elevated locations such as the top of a tank, or areas that can potentially harm an inspector - a hot compressor engine, for example - is difficult with other quantification techniques such as high volume sampler or calibrated bags, because these methods place the operator in close proximity to the danger (heights / hot surfaces).
Solution
The GMP02, with its, image-based quantification technology, allows the operator to quantify emission from a distance safe from these hazards. Being able to collect this additional data provides a more comprehensive view of component-level emissions management such as OGMP2.0 Level4-5.
BenefitInspection
Identifying Gas Leaks around High Surface Temperatures
Problem
Equipment such as compressors, separators, and heaters may have high surface temperatures, making it difficult to identify the gas leak origin when conducting optical leak inspections. Heat energy can appear similar to gas and can be difficult to differentiate from a moving gas plume.
Solution
The Gas enhanced mode on the GMP02, helps eliminate heat noise and background movement, to make the leak brighter and more visible to the technician. Then, it is easy to identify the gas leak point even the highly heated equipment. Eliminating heat noise and highlighting the gas makes your LDAR work more efficient.
BenefitRepair
Conduct and Confirm Repairs while Monitoring the Leak
Problem
LDAR regulations require a leak to be re-monitored after attempting a repair in order to confirm the repair. This can be difficult to do efficiently if an operator is switching back and forth betweenhand tools and an OGI camera.
Solution
The GMP02 allows personnel to monitor and record the process while conducting the repair. By setting the camera on a tripod (or other fixed position) and wirelessly connecting it to a mobile device, the operator can make repairs while checking the leak condition in real time and confirming no-leak status once the repair is completed.
BenefitData Management
Advanced Inspection Data Management for Compliance
*Video courtesy of METEC - Colorado State University Energy Institute.
Problem
Many federal and state governments require oil and gas companies to store inspection data as evidence. EPA regulation (40 CFR Part 60 Appendix K) requires a 10 second video clip to be recorded or still image when a leak is found. It can take a lot of effort to manage this data because inspection videos are long and often managed separately.
Solution
Using the Konica Minolta Inspection Assistance Tool (IAT), you can easily generate short video clips from recorded inspection videos to comply with EPA regulation (40 CFR Part 60 Appendix-K).
Furthermore, inspection video recorded by the GMP02 is automatically tagged with critical information such as facility name and inspection date and time, and easily accessed in the cloud through the Inspection Data Manager.