Flir Systems has produced a video showing how the FLIR GF309 infrared (IR) camera aids inspection of high temperature furnaces as used in the chemical, petrochemical and utility industries.
The FLIR GF309 is an IR camera for the high-temperature measurement of industrial furnaces, chemical heaters, and coal-fired boilers, without the need to shut down the operation.
The portable camera also improves operator safety, by measuring through flames at a safe distance, for all types of furnaces.
Suitable for monitoring all types of gas-fired furnaces, chemical heaters and coal-fired boilers, the GF309 measures temperatures from -40°C to +1500°C with high accuracy across the range.
To protect the camera and the operator it has a contoured, nickel-coated heat-shield to reflect the heat.
It is ideal for a range of extreme temperature applications including inspecting tubes for reduced heat transfer due to scale build-up and localised tube failure due to overheating, the company claims.
The IR camera provides temperature readings across the entire surface of the heater, boiler and furnace without the need to interrupt the process.
It allows inspection to be accomplished faster and safer, averting unscheduled shutdowns and costly catastrophic failures.
This ability is greatly complemented by the camera’s wide operating temperature range and detachable heat-shield.
As a result the FLIR GF309 can be used for all manner of electrical and mechanical inspection tasks from predicting the life of a bearing to spotting poor electrical connections.
It also features an in-built GPS that automatically documents satellite co-ordinates, enabling swift identification of the problem site and improving repair logistics.
Furthermore, it has a high sensitivity of <25mK so that small faults can be seen at a good range. Additional features include an in-built, high quality visual camera and a lamp for use in dark environments.
