FLIR GF300 User manual

Tim Crockett
Baton Rouge Complex
OGI Training
Basic Use Guide
Optical Gas Imaging

•Introduction
•IR Camera Uses and Features
•IR Camera Safety Tips
•IR Camera Usage
•Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos
•Real Time Leak Examples
•Management Involvement
•IR Camera in Today’s LDAR Program
•Future of IR Camera Technology
•Questions?
Agenda

•ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Complex
•Environmental Regulatory Programs Section
•LDAR First Line Supervisor for 8 years
•Day Security Supervisor
•28 years experience
•Certifications:
•Optical Gas Imaging
•Level 1 Thermography
•All training done by ITC Infrared Training Center FLIR
Disclaimer: This presentation is for informational use only. It is not intended
to take the place of formal thermography training course.
Introduction
Tim Crockett

Introduction
Baton Rouge Complex IR Equipment
Camera FLIR GF300

•Preform your LPSA before using your camera
•Refer to FLIR Camera JLA to help Guide you
•Any Questions Call Tim Crockett @7-4458
LPSA

•Due to the possibilities of mishandling and misuse there are site carrying
requirements.
•The approved FLIR Camera carrying strap must be used while carrying
the camera (This is intended to prevent dropping the camera)
•The FLIR Camera must be carried with lens cap in place.
LPSA

LPSA

•NEVER walk while using the IR camera
•DO NOT look directly into the camera’s laser pointer
•DO NOT disassemble or modify the camera in any way
•DO NOT point the infrared camera at intensive energy sources
(e.g. devices that emit laser radiation or the sun)
•DO NOT use the camera in the rain or severe weather
•DO NOT apply solvents or liquids to the camera
•USE CAUTION when you clean the infrared lens
( it has a delicate anti-reflective coating)
IR Camera Safety Tips
Camera Operation:

•Safety first!
•Safety first!
•Safety first!
•Remember that all cameras are not intrinsically safe
•Follow your local safety rules and regulations
•Maintain hazard recognition of surroundings
•Stay alert, you can become easily distracted while focusing on
what your camera is seeing
•Report all leaks to responsible parties as required
IR Camera Safety Tips
Field Use:

•Inspect without interruption of the process
•Identify leaking equipment real-time
•Operational equipment adjustments
•Investigate hydrocarbon leaks
•Trace leaks to the source
•Particularly useful in identifying minor equipment issues
•Potential leaks that can be identified by the IR camera include
- Improperly seated safety valves
- Leaks due to corrosion under insulation
- Difficult to monitor components
•Allows technicians to monitor entire operational areas at a
distance
IR Camera Usage
Typical Uses: