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Application story:Technicians of the future use FLIR thermal imaging cameras!

Abstract:Industrial technicians of the future should use the most modern tools available on the market today. That is why the Göteborgs Tekniska College (Technical college of Gothenburg) uses a FLIR i7 thermal imaging to instruct its pupils in the use of thermography for maintenance inspections.

Category: Industrial
Product: FLIR i7

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]]> http://www.flir.com/cs/emea/en/view/?id=53948 Industrial 64CF25CD-8B2D-4169-9147-378753723F81 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:55:42 +0100 By TINTIN RAZAVIAN
Application story: Increasing safety of sea travel in Polar Regions: Ice detection with thermal imaging cameras!

Abstract:The earth’s Polar Regions are considered by many seafarers to be among the most challenging environments in the world. The combination of extremely long nights, harsh weather and icebergs can make a trip through Arctic and Antarctic waters dangerous. Nowadays these trips can be made safer by using a thermal imaging camera from FLIR Systems.

Glacier ice is difficult to track by marine radar as the radar signal is scattered by air bubbles and other imperfections in the ice. Many experienced seafarers can attest to the difficulty of detecting ice with radar. Even the radar signal returns from large icebergs are much lower than from ship targets because of the lower radar reflectivity of ice (and especially snow) if compared with steel. Detection of ice targets is therefore rather difficult, especially if they have low or smooth profiles.

Installing a FLIR thermal imaging camera on vessels traversing Arctic waters will help avoid collisions, increase efficiency and help safeguard the safety of the crew in case of man overboard situations regardless of lighting conditions and in all types of weather.

More information about the use of FLIR maritime thermal imaging cameras for ice detection can be found in the attached application story.


Category: Maritime
Product: FLIR M-Series

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]]> http://www.flir.com/cs/emea/en/view/?id=52805 Maritime B115BFA5-528E-4AB7-906E-A56387505636 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:29:22 +0100 By TINTIN RAZAVIAN
Application story: Infrared thermography plays active role at BMW Group

Abstract:Bayerische Motoren Werke, worldwide known as BMW, is one of the most prestigious car brands in the world. It stands for luxury, high-quality, safe and environmental friendly cars, all equipped with the latest technology. BMW also has a long history in motor sport and is now back into Formula 1, the ultimate test bench for the car industry, as the supplier of motors for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team. Both during the design of new cars and the assembly of existing models, infrared thermography, and more in particular FLIR Systems infrared cameras, play an active role.

Category: Transportation
Product: FLIR P660

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]]> http://www.flir.com/cs/emea/en/view/?id=42965 Various B679CC45-0390-4777-A264-F15247E3DAA8 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:02:36 +0100 By TINTIN RAZAVIAN
Application story: Laser room safety at University of Glasgow

Abstract:Operating lasers can be dangerous, as some lasers produce invisible infrared beams that can potentially harm researchers or start a fire. In the laser room of the University of Glasgow researchers use a FLIR i7 thermal imaging camera to ensure their own safety when they work with their terahertz laser research setup. More information about the terahertz laser research at the University of Glasgow and about the potential of FLIR thermal imaging cameras for safety assurance when working with lasers can be found in the attached application story.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR i7

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Application story: Traffic monitoring and roadsway surveillance

Abstract:As the amount of cars on our roads is perpetually increasing, the demand for accurate traffic monitoring and roadway surveillance systems is rising correspondingly. Such systems need to operate 24/7, without pause. CCTV cameras are often used for this purpose, but these cameras have severe limitations when it comes to nighttime operation. They are also subject to many limiting factors during the day. FLIR thermal imaging cameras are not hampered by such limiting factors. They produce high contrast thermal images in all weather conditions and regardless of lighting, making them perfectly suited for working with video analytics software in traffic monitoring and roadway surveillance systems. More information about FLIR thermal imaging cameras for traffic monitoring and roadway surveillance can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Various
Product: FLIR A615

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Application story: Fossil

Abstract:FLIR thermal imaging cameras have proved to be a premium security solution for companies throughout the world. One company that utilizes thermal imaging cameras from FLIR to secure its premises is the well known watchmaker Fossil. To secure its European headquarters - located near Grabenstätt, Germany - Fossil chose FLIR thermal imaging security cameras over all other types of sensors. More information about Fossil’s choice for FLIR thermal imaging security cameras can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Various
Product: FLIR SR-334

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Application story: Isabellenhütte resistors quality control

Abstract: Cutting down failure rates of electronic components is essential for companies that want to supply a perfect product to their customers. The only way to ensure this is by checking each individual component to provide 100% quality control. This requirement was addressed by Isabellenhütte - a manufacturer of resistance alloys for thermocouples, alloys for extension leads and passive components used in the automotive industry - by using a thermal imaging camera system from FLIR Systems. More information about the resistor quality checks at Isabellenhütte and about FLIR thermal imaging cameras for automated control in general can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: Agricam CaDDi Mastitis detection in dairy farms

Abstract:Modern farms increasingly resemble factories in their makeup as they become more and more industrialized. The present day farmer spends less time performing menial tasks and more time behind the computer. In these circumstances good automatic monitoring systems are a must to ensure quality and continuity. One company that realizes this is the Linköping, Sweden, based Agricam, which has developed an automatic monitoring system for dairy cows using FLIR thermal imaging cameras. In dairy farms the biggest issue to tackle is a disease called Mastitis. This potentially fatal mammary gland infection is the most common disease in dairy cattle. It can be treated very easily if diagnosed in an early stage. When Mastitis is not detected in an early stage it not only causes pain and general discomfort for the animal, the disease also has to be treated with antibiotics. This leads to veterinary costs, but also leads to substantial financial losses for the dairy farmer in the form of discarded milk. Due to strict European rules the milk has to be discarded until all of the antibiotic drug residues have left the animal's system. Estimates vary, but it is certain that the total annual cost of Mastitis in dairy cows for European farmers runs in tens of millions, with the average dairy farmer losing 20,000 to 60,000 Euros each year due to Mastitis. Agricam’s Mastitis detection system CaDDi, which is based on FLIR thermal imaging cameras, is designed to detect developing Mastitis in an early stage, preventing such losses. More information about Agricam, the CaDDi Mastitis detection system and the potential thermal imaging cameras have for the detection of thermal related health issues in general can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: Police Zaanstreek

Abstract: Throughout history criminals have used the cover of night to commit crimes like burglary undetected. Today most acts of burglary still take place at night. To aid in detection of suspects the Dutch police department of Zaanstreek-Waterland deploys a new tool: thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems. As a test the Zaanstreek-Waterland police department installed FLIR PathFindIR thermal imaging cameras in a searchlight pan and tilt platform on the roof of two of the new VW Touran patrol cars. Within several months the use of the FLIR thermal imaging cameras led to arrests that would not have been made without the aid of the FLIR PathFindIR thermal imaging cameras. More information about the test with the FLIR PathFindIR thermal imaging cameras by the Zaanstreek-Waterland police department and about the use of thermal imaging for crime fighting and automotive night vision can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Various
Product: FLIR PathFindIR

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Application story: FIAT monitoring induction bonding

Abstract: Cars need to be light to be efficient in their fuel use, but they also have to be strong. To achieve both of these goals modern car panels are made of a combination of a metal layer on top and a structural adhesive layer underneath. These layers are glued together using induction. But this is a tricky process. The temperature has to be exactly right for the adhesion to work properly. To ensure that the adhesion goes smoothly FIAT has started to use FLIR thermal imaging cameras to provide automatic feedback during the process. More information about the automatic quality control of induction bonding at FIAT can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR A615

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Application story: Leakage detection at swimming pool in Italian holiday apartment

Abstract:The administrator of a holiday apartment on the Italian island of Sardinia noticed there was a problem with the swimming pool: it was leaking. Badly. The pool was leaking at a rate of almost 19,000 liters of water per day. This particular apartment is located at the village Porto Rotondo, at the Costa Smeralda, the northeast coast of Sardinia, which is a very popular – and thus relatively expensive – holiday destination. He made this discovery at the beginning of the summer, just before the high season started, so the problem had to be fixed – and soon – before the guests would arrive. The conventional method to find the leakage would be to open up the pavement around the pool and dig up the sludge pipes, but that was not an option. That would take too much time; paying customers would be denied access to the pool due to the repairs if that method was used. That is why the administrator hired a thermography consultant. Due to the swift and effective repairs that were enabled by the thermographic inspection using a FLIR E60 thermal imaging camera the pool was up and running when the guests arrived. More information about the thermographic survey of the swimming pool and about thermographic surveys with the FLIR E60 in general can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR E60

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Application story: Rockwool thermography courses

Abstract: Insulation material manufacturer Rockwool has establishments all over the world and is considered by many to be the global market leader in the insulation business. Recently Rockwool Germany has started a thermography project, recommending FLIR thermal imaging cameras. To allow its customers to get acquainted with thermal imaging technology Rockwool has developed an introduction course for Rockwool dealers and other building professionals, such as architects and building contractors. More information about Rockwool and its thermography program can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR B-Series

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Application story: Dassault Falcon laminar air flow test flight

Abstract:Air flowing across an airplane’s wings will provide the lift that is essential for flight, but it also causes friction and drag, which slows down the aircraft and causes inefficient propulsion. Laminar air flow along an airplane’s wings can theoretically greatly reduce drag, improving the airplane’s efficiency. That’s why many aerodynamics researchers are looking into wing designs that stimulate laminar air flow. To that end Dassault Aviation has performed test flights with a Falcon 7X using a FLIR SC7750L thermal imaging camera that can differentiate between laminar flows and turbulent flows, allowing the researchers to evaluate the laminarity of the air flow on a wing during the flight. Air flow along a wing can be laminar, which means that no turbulence occurs and the amount of friction is low, or it can be turbulent, which is characterized by larger amounts of friction. The relation between air friction and temperature is well established in scientific literature; an increase in friction will lead to an increase in temperature. The FLIR SC7750L thermal imaging camera can measure temperature gradients at high altitudes, despite the low temperature and pressure. This allows the thermal imaging camera to distinguish between areas of the wing where the air flow is laminar and where the air flow is turbulent. More information about the test flight, laminar air flow and the capabilities of the FLIR SC7750L thermal imaging camera for the mapping of laminarity of the air flow along a wing can be found in the attached application story.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC7750L

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Application story: University of Glasgow, thermal physiology of birds and mammals

Abstract: Perhaps surprisingly many details of the thermal biology of animals are still unknown. Wildlife researchers try to fill the gaps in our knowledge of these fascinating processes. One of the organizations that push the boundaries of our knowledge in this field is the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. "FLIR thermal imaging cameras have been a great help in recent research projects. Whether they were used for fieldwork or in the laboratory, these cameras give an interesting perspective into the thermal world of animals", explains Dr. Dominic McCafferty, Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow. More information about the biology research projects at the Glasgow University and the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for biology research in general can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Wildlife
Product: ThermaCAM P65 & ThermaCAM E300

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Application story: Arbon Lifeboat Station

Abstract: Bordered by three countries, lake Constance - or Bodensee as it is called in the German language - is traversed by hundreds of people each year. A number of rescue societies make sure that these people can safely enjoy the beautiful lake. On the Swiss side of the lake that task is fulfilled by the Seerettungsdienst Arbon, with the aid of a FLIR M-Series thermal imaging camera. The volunteers of the lifeboat station at Arbon compared several nighttime vision systems, including light amplifying systems, but it was the FLIR M-Series thermal imaging camera that came out on top. More information about the use of the FLIR M-Series thermal imaging camera used by the volunteers of the lifeboat station in Arbon and about thermal imaging cameras for maritime applications can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Various
Product: FLIR M-625L (FLIR M-Series)

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Application story: Transpole Lille bus depot early fire warning system

Abstract: Dwindling fossil fuel reserves and rising fuel prices give plenty of cause to look for other types of fuel. That is why the Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine and transport company Transpole decided to start using natural gas as a fuel. To that end natural gas is stored at the Transpole bus depot in Wattrelos, near the French Belgian border. But natural gas storage can be dangerous, for if a fire breaks out there is a very small but definite risk it might cause a devastating gas explosion. An early warning system using thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems provides the solution. By detecting a fire in an extremely early stage, likely even before the fire actually starts, the system ensures the safety of both the Transpole employees and of the inhabitants of the surrounding area. More information about the early fire warning system based on FLIR A-Series thermal imaging cameras at the Transpole bus depot in Wattrelos and about thermal imaging cameras for fire warning applications in general can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Various
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: ZARM cryogenic fuel research

Abstract:Fuel is a crucial part of space technology, it is necessary to propel the spacecraft but adding more fuel makes the spacecraft heavier and therefore less economic in its propulsion. Spacecraft designers continually face this dilemma. One of the best solutions current technology has to offer is the use of cryogenic fuel, due to its excellent energy to mass ratio. But the volatile character of cryogenic fuels and the absence of gravity in deep space make the use of cryogenic liquids for on-orbit propulsion challenging. But researchers at the German research facility ZARM may have found a solution to this problem by using a FLIR thermal imaging camera to determine the wicking properties of cryogenic fuels. More information about this research project, the ZARM research facility and the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for scientific research can be found in the attached application story.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC7600

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Application story: Erasmus small nerve fiber dysfunction research

Abstract: It is estimated that about 2% of the world population suffers from small nerve fiber dysfunction, which can result in neuropathic pain; diabetic patients represent a large portion of this population. While the dysfunction of large nerve fibers can be assessed using standard neurological examination and electromyography (EMG), currently no noninvasive techniques exist to detect and quantify small fiber dysfunction. In research funded by the Dutch Technology Foundation STW, thermal imaging technology is used to develop an experimental setup that can detect this neuropathic phenomenon. To stimulate the development of new ways of employing thermal imaging cameras for medical purposes FLIR Systems has donated a high quality cooled FLIR SC5000 Series thermal imaging camera and the dedication of its experienced personnel to this research project. More information about this research project and the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for medical research can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR SC5000

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Application story: ArcelorMittal Casa Buna project

Abstract: As part of its many charity projects ArcelorMittal has developed steel based housing solutions for Romanian families in need. The houses needed to be simple, safe, decent, and above all: well insulated. That is where FLIR thermal imaging plays an important role. Research and development professionals at ArcelorMittal Liège Research used FLIR thermal imaging cameras to optimize the design of this housing solution. More information about ArcelorMittal, the Casa Buna project and the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for scientific research can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Building
Product: ThermaCAM S65

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Application story: Regional block research

Abstract: For many operations the use of regional anesthetics is preferred to general anesthetics, since it is considered to be safer for the patient. To determine the effectiveness of regional anesthetics the patient is subjected to pinpricks. If the patient indicates a pain sensation then the regional anesthetics is considered to be ineffective. Not only is the pinprick method subjective, it is also useless if the patient is unable to communicate. Furthermore it takes approximately 30 minutes before the pinprick method can be used to reliably determine the success of a local regional block. Researchers at the Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, have found a new and objective tool to determine the effectiveness of the regional anesthetics: FLIR thermal imaging cameras. More information about the research at Erasmus University Medical Center and the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for medical applications can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR i5

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Application story: Volcano research enhanced with FLIR thermal imaging cameras

Abstract: Volcanoes are arguably the world’s most impressive heat related phenomena. Volcanic processes are intriguing and potentially extremely destructive. It is therefore no wonder that researchers all over the world are studying the different aspects of volcanoes and volcanic activity. According to researchers that have worked with thermal imaging cameras from FLIR System this equipment is the best tool available for volcano monitoring. Thermal imaging cameras allow researchers to not only see volcanic heat, but also to get non contact temperature readings from a safe distance, which keeps the researchers out of harm’s way. More information about the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for volcano research can be found in the attached application story.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC660 & FLIR SC655 (Fixed)

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Application story: E.ON Bayern 2

Abstract: Electricity is often taken for granted. In many countries power failures are a thing of the past due to thorough maintenance programs. To ensure continuous power supply regular inspections of the network’s components are really a must. FLIR thermal imaging cameras can play an important role in determining the state of operation of these components, so utility companies can more accurately maintain and repair their network. One of the first European utility companies that realized the potential of thermal imaging technology for the maintenance of their electricity network was E.ON Bayern. In E.ON’s maintenance program thermal imaging plays a pivotal role in ensuring that components are replaced in time, before any failures occur. More information about the predictive maintenance program of E.ON and about the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for industrial applications in general can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Raitech (FIAT)

Abstract: At the FIAT factory in Melfi, Italy, where several different FIAT models are being produced, inspections with FLIR thermal imaging cameras play an important part in the predictive maintenance program. The information obtained during the thermal imaging surveys are used to predict electrical and mechanical faults so they can be fixed before they become production halting breakdowns. Given the fact that the FIAT factory in Melfi produces cars at the astounding rate of 250,000 per year it is crucial that the system keeps running all the time. To achieve that goal FIAT needs to ensure that every electrical or mechanical fault is spotted and repaired before it becomes a production-disrupting failure. Detecting those faults in time is the task of RAITECH Industrial Technologies Srl., a company specialized in technical assistance for industrial machinery. More information about RAITECH and about the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for industrial applications can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR T335 & Extech EX845

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Application story: Artis Royal Dutch Zoo

Abstract: Zoo keepers all over the world are faced with the problem of determining whether an animal should be treated or anesthetized or not. Many zoo animals are very sensitive to emotional stress and to the physical side-effects of anesthetics, so in some cases veterinary treatment can do more harm than good. To help them with this the keepers of the Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can call upon the help of veterinarian assistant Daphne Valk and her FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera. “It can provide important information that helps the vet to determine whether treatment is necessary”, explains Valk. “This might not sound spectacular, but for keepers and veterinarians this is extremely important. You want to avoid treatment and handling unless it is really necessary, but in some situations waiting can be fatal. A thermal imaging camera can help determine whether treatment is necessary. And the great thing about thermal imaging technology is that it a non-invasive method, so the stress level of the animal is kept to a minimum.” More information about Artis Royal Zoo and about the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for veterinary applications can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR P620

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Application story: Vopak pipework insulation inspections

Abstract: When transporting high volumes of hot gaseous or liquid chemicals through a network of pipes the quality of the pipework insulation is of vital importance for the system to work optimally. Both for financial and for environmental reasons heat leakage needs to be avoided at all costs. Inspections with FLIR thermal imaging cameras can help detect heat leakage so imperfect insulation can be repaired and the process can be optimized. One of the companies that realized the importance of pipework inspections with FLIR thermal imaging cameras is Royal Vopak, the world’s largest provider of storage facilities for bulk liquids. At the Vopak storage facility in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, steam is transported at 170° C through a network of pipes with a total length of over 1 kilometer. To determine the exact amount of energy loss during that transportation process Vopak hired the Dutch thermographic consultancy agency Thermografisch Adviesbureau Uden BV to do a thorough survey of the pipework insulation. More information about the pipework insulation inspections at Vopak and about the possibilities FLIR thermal imaging cameras have for pipework inspections in general can be found in the attached application story.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR P660

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Application story: Warehouse fire prevention

Abstract: Warehouses all over the world are stocked with highly valuable goods. Protecting these goods against theft is of the utmost importance. But theft is not the only danger. An even greater danger is fire. Fire can destruct an entire warehouse within an extremely short timeframe. The value of the destroyed goods during a fire can be tremendous and the cost of a life that is lost during a fire is impossible to calculate. Statistics show a high yearly increase in assets loss due to fire even though most warehouses are equipped with fire alarms and other firefighting systems. FLIR thermal imaging cameras can help. By detecting a rise in heat before a fire actually breaks out a thermal imaging based warning system can detect imminent fires in an extremely early stage. If the temperatures measured with the thermal imaging camera rise above a previously set threshold an alarm goes off. When an alarm occurs, personnel can go to the nearest monitor to verify the problem and its exact location on the real time thermal imaging video. This system can be used to save hundreds of thousands of euros in content and structural damage.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR A3xx series

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Application story: SOLON solar

Abstract: Many people consider solar power to be a lucrative investment. With a solar power plant on your roof you can convert the sun’s energy into electricity – and into hard cash. To receive maximum returns and high yields for decades however, high quality is of vital importance. The solar module, the most important part of a solar system, must be reliable and continue producing electricity for years at an end. To ensure good quality during the full lifetime cycle of a solar module, FLIR thermal imaging cameras can play an important role. One of the companies that realized the potential thermal imaging technology has for solar module quality control and inspection is the German company SOLON. At Solon FLIR thermal imaging cameras are used for testing new solar panel materials and for thermal inspections of solar panels in the field.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR SC660

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Application story: Wind turbine inspections

Abstract: It requires no explanation that renewable energy is a hot topic. Energy harvested from the wind through wind turbines is one of the most common forms of renewable energy. To that end new wind turbines are installed every year all over Europe and even all over the world. But all of these wind turbines have to be monitored and maintained. FLIR thermal imaging cameras can play an important role in the wind turbine predictive maintenance programs. From the mechanical and electrical components to the composite material of the rotor blades, all critical components of a wind turbine can be monitored using a thermal imaging camera from FLIR Systems.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: Various

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Application story: Thermografisch & Adviesbureau

Abstract: To keep the weight down to a minimum, most modern aircrafts are made from honeycomb composite materials, because they need to be both strong and lightweight. But under the extreme pressure changes that aircrafts are subjected to water can enter the honeycomb structure. At high altitudes the low temperature freezes the water. The expanding ice causes damage to the composite material that can have fatal results. To check whether a plains composite materials have been subjected to water ingress the Dutch company ‘Thermografisch & Adviesbureau Uden BV' uses a FLIR P660 thermal imaging camera to perform routine periodic water ingress inspections. Although most passengers do not realize it, these inspections with the FLIR P660 ensure that their flight arrives safely at their destination.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR P660

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Application story: Vesuvius systems

Abstract: During steel production, liquid steel passes through a number of processing steps before being cast in molds. Accurate control of the process is vital to produce high-quality steel products. Vesuvius Systems has extensive experience in the design and supply of flow control systems for steel-making plant. Their engineers use a FLIR ThermaCAM P65 camera and ThermaCAM Reporter software to follow and analyze the temperature cycles within flow systems. These data are vital in troubleshooting problems in installed systems and in the development of improved refractory materials used in the process, and thus contribute substantially to increased productivity and quality of the vital parts produced by the steel industry.

Category: R&D
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Vanderlande baggage handling

Abstract: Vanderlande Industries is a market leader in the manufacture and installation of automated transport and distribution handling and sorting systems for distribution centers, express parcel services, and baggage handling at airports. FLIR ThermaCAM P65 thermal imaging cameras play a key role in R&D, helping Vanderlande develop products faster and aiding optimization, for example quickly spotting potential faults such as hot spots caused by rubbing of the conveyor belt. Vanderlande is thinking of using infrared thermography for preventive maintenance on its already installed baggage handling systems, to reduce costs and improve safety, reliability and speed.

Category: R&D
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Nástup Mines coal pile

Abstract: Bulk storage of coal brings with it the risk of spontaneous fires. Prevention is better than cure, and at the Nástup Mines Cooperation FLIR ThermoVision 320C cameras are used in a fully automated system to continuously monitor and measure the temperature of the surface layers to identify hot spots at an early stage, so that timely action can be taken. The system provides a cost-effective solution for improved safety, not only protecting the stored materials, but also ensuring the safety of personnel in and around the site, and reducing the risk of the consequential damage that can be caused by fires.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A320

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Application story: European Space Agency

Abstract: Industries such as pharmaceuticals and electronics demand very pure crystals, and it had been thought that irregularities in crystal formation would be reduced if the crystals were grown under zero gravity conditions. As part of the European Space Agency program, a FLIR ThermaCAM SC3000 was used as part of an instrument package designed to observe thermo-capillary phenomena at free liquid–gas interfaces. While the experiments showed that irregularities in crystal formation still occurred, the highly detailed information provided by the FLIR infrared camera provided an explanation for the phenomenon, and this has led to a revolution in research.

Category: R&D
Product: ThermaCAM SC3000

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Application story: District heating

Abstract: District heating systems distribute steam or hot water from one central source to multiple buildings through an underground network of pipes. Early detection of leaks in a system leads to reduced maintenance costs and disturbance, lower energy and water wastage, and minimized safety risks. In Sweden, Arne Jensen AB uses a FLIR ThermaCAM PM695 infrared camera to obtain an overall picture of the status of an entire heating network. The clear and easy to interpret thermal images obtained enable leaks to be located extremely accurately, and can be used to classify and prioritize faults.

Category: Building
Product: ThermaCAM PM695

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Application story: Adidas

Abstract: Athletes require high-quality equipment to perform at their best. Adidas, as one of the world-leading manufacturers of sports shoes, clothing, and equipment, is constantly developing and testing new materials and designs that will perform in even the most extreme conditions. A FLIR ThermaCAM SC3000 infrared camera helps the company to achieve this goal, by providing images that show the degree to which heat is produced and dissipated in different areas of the body. The high-quality, blur-free images can also be used for marketing purposes.

Category: R&D
Product: ThermaCAM SC3000

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Application story: RWE International

Abstract: RWE Power International provides operation and maintenance support to power plant operators and renewable energy providers across the world. It uses FLIR ThermaCAM S60 infrared cameras as a key tool for inspecting and assessing power plant condition. Checks include those for safeguarding the thermal efficiency of vital plant areas, monitoring coal stocks for self-combustion, and assessing turbine efficiency. Regular inspection leads to improved plant efficiency and increased safety, and allows corrective action to ne taken before equipment failure occurs.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM S60

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Application story: DLR

Abstract: The Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt is Germany's national research center for aeronautics and space: part of its remit is to make the air transport sector efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable. One way of reducing fuel consumption is to minimize the drag of aircraft surfaces. FLIR ThermoVision A40 and ThermaCAM SC3000 infrared cameras have been used to visualize drag forces under extreme conditions, such as during test flights and in wind tunnel tests. These tests have contributed to new findings in aerodynamics research, which in turn have led to substantial energy-saving improvements in aircraft aerodynamics.

Category: R&D
Product: ThermoVision A40 & ThermaCAM SC3000

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Application story: Heathrow Airport

Abstract: The British Airports Authority (BAA) owns the world's busiest commercial airport, Heathrow. As a result of the British Government's commitment to the Kyoto protocol, all companies in the UK must reduce their energy use. To this end, FLIR ThermaCAM P-series and E-series infrared cameras are being used at Heathrow to, for example, locate badly insulated areas in buildings, hot spots in electrical systems, and leaks in heating systems. Not only are these measures enabling Heathrow to reduce its energy consumption and costs but disruption to services is reduced by locating problems before systems break down, and future buildings and systems can be designed to be more energy efficient.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65 & ThermaCAM E-Series

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Application story: Bridgestone Firestone

Abstract: A world leader in the production of tires, Bridgestone Firestone is constantly seeking ways to develop new and better products and to reduce outages at its production units. During the first 6 months of using a FLIR ThermaCAM PM695 infrared camera for electrical and mechanical inspections at one production facility, two critical problems were detected that would have led to a shutdown for several hours—these occasions alone have covered the cost of the camera. In R&D, a FLIR ThermaCAM SC3000 camera is being used in tests to determine the behavior of tires under various operating conditions, and provides valuable information that is difficult or impossible to obtain using other technologies.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical and R&D
Product: ThermaCAM PM695 & ThermaCAM SC3000

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Application story: NASA

Abstract: The 2003 Columbia space shuttle catastrophe prompted NASA to find ways to increase the safety of its missions. One reason for the catastrophe was damage to the heat insulation on the wing leading-edge. An adapted FLIR ThermaCAM S65 infrared camera was used on a shuttle mission to check for damage to the wing leading-edge that cannot be seen on visual inspection alone. The FLIR camera will be transferred to the International Space Station (ISS), for use in regular inspections of instruments and systems, and for leak detection. A second camera system will be used on a future mission and then transferred to the ISS.

Category: Various
Product: ThermaCAM S65

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Application story: Intel Malaysia

Abstract: Intel Malaysia is a high-volume producer of microprocessor computer chips. The sophisticated assembly and testing process has a low tolerance to facility power supply interruptions, and breaks in the continuous production process are extremely costly to the company. The company introduced a predictive maintenance program to reduce premature equipment replacement and unpredictable repairs. As one of four key elements of this program, FLIR-trained thermographers use a FLIR ThermaCAM P65 infrared camera to inspect all electrical systems. In its first three years the new maintenance regime saved Intel hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Transocean

Abstract: Monitoring the condition of rigs using thermal imaging is standard procedure for the European and African (EAU) operation of Transocean Inc., with each of its rigs having a FLIR Systems ThermaCAM P65 camera. Since the merger of Transocean with GlobalSantaFe (GSF) Corporation, this technology is being rolled out in order to integrate the monitoring strategies of the two companies. The scope of infrared inspections is being extended to include more mechanical applications in addition to electrical inspections. As thermal imaging is a non-contact method it can be used without powering down, thus maximizing up-time, and the success of the EAU operation has led to the Asia Pacific operation adopting FLIR thermal imaging.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Thornycroft

Abstract: VT Integrated Services (VTIS) provides support programs and services to the military and commercial marine industry. Contracts to provide ship- and shore-based services for Royal Navy ships require VTIS to maintain an agreed level of ship availability, and regular testing of a wide range of systems and equipment. As part of its condition maintenance program, VTIS uses a FLIR ThermaCAM P65 infrared camera for the real-time identification of static and dynamic mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults. This in turn ensures a working environment that is as safe as possible for a ship's crew, especially when at sea.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Thermowind

Abstract: In the light of tight safety requirements and the increasing complexity of ships, the need for regular inspection and maintenance that does not interfere unduly with a vessel's operation is paramount. Thermowind is a consultancy that undertakes the thermographic inspection of ships, from large commercial vessels to small private yachts. It uses a FLIR Systems hand-held camera, which is lightweight and easy to use in cramped areas. The camera allows for fast and safe inspection of anything that can heat up and break down. The FLIR thermography system also provides Thermowind with data in a useful form for providing customers with comprehensive reports.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR SC660

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Application story: Testing solar panels

Abstract: The failure-free operation of solar panels is a prerequisite for efficient power generation, long life, and a high return on the investment. A fast, simple, and reliable method for evaluating the performance of panels is thus required—both during the production process and after panel installation. Thermal imaging is the answer. Infrared cameras can be used to scan installed solar panels during normal operation, and any anomalies are clearly seen on a crisp thermal image. In addition, large areas can be scanned within a short time frame, and, as the cameras are handheld and lightweight, they are easy to use.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR P660

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Application story: Solartechnik

Abstract: Solartechnik Stiens is renowned for producing solar panels to stringent quality criteria. There are many reasons why a solar panel may perform poorly, including defective cells, broken glass, and defective connectors. Solartechnik Stiens has acquired a FLIR T335 thermal imaging camera to identify defective solar panels. The camera's light weight, ease of use, and special features make it an ideal tool for checking the performance of already installed panels.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR T335

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Application story: Offshore drilling

Abstract: Monitoring the condition of rigs using thermal imaging is standard procedure for the European and African (EAU) operation of Transocean Inc., with each of its rigs having a FLIR Systems ThermaCAM P65 camera. Since the merger of Transocean with GlobalSantaFe (GSF) Corporation, this technology is being rolled out in order to integrate the monitoring strategies of the two legacy companies. The scope of infrared inspections is being extended to include more mechanical applications in addition to electrical inspections. As thermal imaging is a non-contact method it can be used without powering down, thus maximizing up-time, and the success of the EAU operation has led to the Asia Pacific operation adopting FLIR thermal imaging.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: North Rivers Marine

Abstract: North Rivers Marine is a marine engineering consultancy that is keen to embrace new technology. The introduction of the Safety of Life at Sea Regulations (SOLAS) makes it mandatory for all ships to undergo thermographic testing to identify surface temperatures that are unacceptably high and thus pose a fire risk. The purchase of a FLIR Systems infrared camera has not only enabled the company to comply with the law but North Rivers Marine is the first UK marine engineering consultancy to offer thermal imaging surveying as a service, to detect unseen faults before they become expensive failures.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR T425

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Application story: Medite

Abstract: Medite Europe manufactures an extensive range of construction materials. Key to operational efficiency are regular infrared surveys to spot and repair any electrical or mechanical faults before they become a production-disrupting failure. Medite's uses a FLIR T425 infrared camera incorporating the Meterlink feature, which embeds data from meters into the infrared images—this eliminates the need to make manual notes, and thus the possibility of confusing data from individual faults, or mixing up data from different clients. In combination with FLIR Reporter 8.5 software, this brings greater accuracy and intelligence to the infrared inspection.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR T425

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Application story: Ikaros

Abstract: Ikaros Solar supplies, installs, maintains, and monitors solar panels, mainly in industrial installations. There are many possible causes of poor performance of a panel, and all can be located and identified using an infrared camera. Ikaros Solar chose a FLIR T335 camera for quality control and performance checks. The camera has a tiltable lens—necessary when evaluating solar panels, which need to be evaluated from a number of angles. Not only can individual panels be inspected but a whole row of installed panels can be quickly assessed for faults, and here the picture-in-picture feature can keep track of a problem panel within a large site.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR T335

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Application story: HOCHTIEF

Abstract: HOCHTIEF Facility Management provides facility management solutions to a wide range of renowned companies. Its maintenance contracts cover, among other things, frequent inspection of electrical and mechanical installations. The high quality of the images provided by the FLIR P640 infrared camera allows technicians to undertake inspections quickly and accurately. Using the screen instead of the viewfinder allows the customer to follow the inspection, and the FLIR ThermaCAM Reporter software helps in producing detailed customer reports that include recommendations on necessary maintenance.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR P640

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Application story: HKM

Abstract: Steel production is a long, energy-intensive chain of processes. If something goes wrong, the whole chain can be blocked, with unpredictable consequences for the workforce and the infrastructure. At Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH, the use a FLIR P640 infrared camera to inspect and monitor heat levels is vital to determining and reducing the plant's energy consumption, and optimizing the performance of plant systems. Thermographic data is also used with the FLIR ThermaCAM Researcher software to calculate temperature development models for vital production processes and units.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR SC640

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Application story: E.ON Bayern

Abstract: E.ON Bayern supplies power to an area of 50 000 km², covering three-quarters of the largest German federal state. FLIR ThermaCAM P60 and P65 infrared cameras are used to inspect every installation in the 175 000 km network in inspection cycles of 5–12 years, in addition to emergency inspections. Inspection reports are fed into FLIR System's Reporter Pro software. Thorough inspection and reporting not only prevents power outages but also enables the company to maintain a leading position in the market.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Eaton

Abstract: The Eaton Group produces an extensive range of industrial goods worldwide, and each of its 26 European sites is inspected annually for developments in electrical systems that could lead to breakdowns. Images and data obtained using a FLIR ThermaCAM P65 camera are analyzed using FLIR's Reporter software, to produce a detailed report of each fault and to classify faults into one of four levels of urgency. This detailed and regular inspection and reporting saves the Eaton Group $250 000 dollars a year in Europe alone.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Coservices

Abstract: Coservices, one of the largest condition monitoring agencies in Europe, employs predictive maintenance, which involves performing inspections at regular intervals to pick up faults as they develop, enabling repairs to be planned and problems resolved before they disrupt production. For optimum inspection, Coservices uses a combination of technologies, including thermal imaging with a FLIR T-Series camera, which considerably speeds up inspections by quickly locating any problems, and FLIR's Reporter software to provide tailor-made reports for individual clients.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR T425

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Application story: Coromatic

Abstract: Physical IT environments rely on electrical connections, condensers, compressors, and heat exchangers to function correctly and uninterrupted 24 hours a day. Coromatic AB specializes in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of physical IT environments such as server rooms and data centers. The company increasingly relies on FLIR E-Series infrared cameras to proactively maintain these mission-critical environments in which absolute continuity is essential and failures cost millions. The camera can be used to scan surfaces to make accurate, non-contact measurements, without interrupting IT operations. Custom reports compiled using ThermaCAM Reporter software allow clients to predict failure and take appropriate action before costly system failures occur.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: ThermaCAM E-Series

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Application story: CAN (Offshore)

Abstract: CAN (Offshore) was the pioneer of roped access services for oil installations. This mode of access enables a range of engineering tasks to be performed much more economically than with traditional access techniques such as scaffolding. CAN Offshore's multi-disciplinary project services include a range of non-destructive inspection techniques, which include the use of a FLIR SC660 infrared camera to detect problems such as bad electrical connections, leaking hydrocarbon valves, and vessel blockages. Use of the camera simplifies the predictive maintenance process, and FLIR's Reporter software allows results to be analyzed quickly so that clients can take any necessary remedial action without delay.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR SC660

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Application story: Audi

Abstract: As one of the world's leading premium car manufacturers, Audi sets particularly high requirements for parts and components, manufacturing finish, vehicle safety, and driving dynamics. Audi uses FLIR Systems cameras for thorough testing of all engine parts before they are cleared for production, and for testing new engines for heat build-up and distribution and determining their failure points. Thermographic testing helps Audi prevent expensive product recalls and, above all, maintain the quality expected of the Audi name.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR SC660

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Application story: Berlin Water

Abstract: The Berlin Water Company provides 3.7 million people with clean drinking water and waste water removal and treatment. With so many people relying on the service, Berlin Water cannot afford downtime, and its entire 18 600 km network and complex infrastructure must be monitored and maintained. The effectiveness of the maintenance crew is maximized by using FLIR P620 thermal imaging cameras to discover faults quickly, and FLIR's training and Reporter Professional software enable technicians to accurately assess the information recorded.

Category: Electrical & Mechanical
Product: FLIR P620

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Application story: CEAT Electronique

Abstract: The workforce at CEAT Electronique, a major repair centre for Samsung mobile phones and notebooks, has huge expertise and knowledge, and a viral pandemic could seriously compromise production levels. CEAT took a pre-emptive approach to protect its workforce from swine flu by having a FLIR T360 infrared camera at hand to screen individuals for elevated body temperature, should the alert level rise. In addition to safeguarding worker health, the camera will also be used in the company's engineering laboratories to add value to its technical competence.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR T360

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Application story: Bavarian genetics

Abstract: Infrared thermography is becoming an established tool in veterinary medicine. Small relative differences in surface temperature can be used to identify animals that require further clinical evaluation and to follow the progress of any treatment. In a study of Fleckvieh bulls, observations made using a FLIR ThermaCAM P65 infrared camera identified hoof problems in 100% of cases. As the inspection is contactless, the procedure is stress free for the animal and safe for the operator. These breeding animals are valuable, as is the trade in the semen from the best of them. Thus, early treatment of problems can reduce economic losses.

Category: Medical
Product: ThermaCAM P65

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Application story: Anti-allergy medicine

Abstract: Thermography is an accurate, quantifiable, noncontact, and noninvasive technique for measuring skin surface temperature, which is a reflection of normal or abnormal human physiology. Thermal imaging cameras have been used for over 30 years in a multitude of clinical and experimental situations. Images and thermal data can be gathered in real time, enabling dynamic responses to stimuli to be documented. The Allergy Center at the university hospital Charité Berlin uses a FLIR SC660 infrared camera and ResearchIR software to study the wheal and flare reactions that occur in a number of medical conditions.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR SC660

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Application story: Erasmus

Abstract: The measurement and accurate description of pain has proven an elusive goal for doctors. The Erasmus Medical Centre is researching the causes, intensity, and distribution of pain as a symptom. As part of this work, a FLIR SC2000 infrared camera is being used to measure changes in skin temperature consequent to the changes in blood supply in complex regional pain syndrome, and to determine whether there is a correlation between these changes and the level of pain reported by patients. The centre is also using the camera in studies of local anesthesia, with a view to making its effectiveness more predictable and its use safer for patients.

Category: Medical
Product: ThermaCAM SC2000

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Application story: Health issues with small animals

Abstract: Thermal imaging cameras have been used for some time to locate injury in horses in the equestrian sports, and now a study at the University of Helsinki has shown that they can also be used to discern health problems in small animals. The FLIR T425 thermal imaging camera is perfect for this, as it can detect the small anomalies in the thermal pattern seen in small animals, and the tiltable lens allows thermal images to be taken from any angle. To date, the camera has been used in dogs and cats, with a particular focus on diagnosing pain, which animals try to hide and thus often goes unnoticed and untreated.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR T425

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Application story: Viral infections

Abstract: Viruses adapt continually and can be highly contagious, and the growth in international travel and migration means that an effective international viral disease prevention policy is essential. A reliable indicator of most human viral infections is elevated human body temperature, which can be instantly identified on a thermal image. The Center of Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan has found that the use of FLIR Systems infrared cameras to scan travelers passing through its main airports has increased significantly the identification of people with communicable diseases. The frequency of automatic recalibration, ease of use, and visual and audible alarms on the FLIR cameras makes them ideal for use in this scenario.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR T- and P-series, but also fixed mount cameras like the FLIR A-series

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Application story: Veterinary

Abstract: Horses used in equestrian sports such as horse racing and show-jumping are valuable animals, and are as prone to injury as any athlete. Thermal imaging is an excellent tool for spotting an injury before there are any visible signs, and thus preventing further damage. The horse specialist Equitherm finds the FLIR B335 thermal camera ideal for this purpose. Not only does the camera provide the necessary high resolution but the camera can be twisted and turned relative to the viewfinder to examine all areas of a horse. In addition, the camera is light weight and compact, which is important if the operator needs to move away from an animal quickly.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR A320

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Application story: Swine flu

Abstract: Viral and bacterial infections that spread through human contact and airborne transmission pose a serious health problem, and the growth of international travel raises the possibility of pandemics. A reliable indicator of infection is raised body temperature, and FLIR A320 and T360 infrared cameras are a cost-effective means of screening large numbers of people. The color image, temperature scale, and alarm features make it quick and easy to decide whether a person needs medical examination, and the cameras can be operated by nonspecialists after just a few hours of training. Major airports are already using FLIR cameras to screen passengers entering and leaving the country.

Category: Medical
Product: FLIR A320

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Application story: Multites

Abstract: All over the world, building issues lead to court cases, and the greatest challenge in finding out the truth is to obtain solid facts. In Vicenza, Italy, Multites Srl was hired by the court to provide accurate information on moisture ingress and mold formation in a new apartment complex. Inspection with a FLIR B335 thermal imaging camera, which has interchangeable lenses and is designed especially for the building industry, revealed that these problems arose from thermal bridges due to defects in the construction. The court thus found in favor of the inhabitants, and the building contractor was ordered to make reparations.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR B335

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Application story: Hospital

Abstract: The Västmanlands district hospital group in central Sweden consists of five hospitals caring for 300 000 people. In a hospital environment, continuous and error-free running of electrical installations is critical, and energy efficiency is vital to reduce the enormous running costs of the facilities. FLIR InfraCAM and E-series handheld infrared cameras are valued instruments for imaging large areas during routine inspections, substantially increasing the chances of spotting problems. The cameras have helped the group save money, improve quality, and simplify communication.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR Infracam & E-Series

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Application story: Globus

Abstract: With the threat of global warming and soaring energy prices, Globus Baumarkt has seen a strong increase in its sales of insulation products. As a service to its customers, Globus decided to offer energy audits of buildings. FLIR Systems B365 and B335 thermal imaging cameras were selected for this purpose, because of their light weight, ease of use, and optional 90° lens, which enables an entire building to be scanned from a relatively short distance. By taking 30–50 pictures from inside and out, and using FLIR QuickReport and Reporter software, Globus can provide customers with a comprehensive report. The take-up of the service has been an overwhelming success.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR B365 & B335

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Application story: Böttcher

Abstract: Böttcher Infrarot- und Trocknungstechnik, a specialist in building diagnostics, uses thermal imaging to locate problems and to perform energy audits, and to suggest necessary remedial action. Böttcher chose a FLIR B660 camera because it is the only camera on the market that has both a 45° lens for covering an entire building and a telephoto lens to image small details. The picture-in-picture feature is useful to show the client where a problem is located in the building, and the FLIR Reporter software makes it quick and easy to compose a comprehensive inspection report. The FLIR camera enables the company to give the best service possible, and thus maintain its good reputation.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR B660

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Application story: Buchstaller

Abstract: Skyrocketing heating costs and affordable technology are opening up new markets to building professionals. Günther Buchstaller, a master bricklayer and plasterer, uses a FLIR B360 infrared camera to undertake thermographic inspections of residential buildings. The light weight makes the camera easy to work with, and the tiltable lens means structures can be viewed from different angles. The screen size is a real asset—customers find the technology impressive and can view the images during the survey. Buchstaller uses the FLIR ThermaCAM Reporter software to compile comprehensive reports that include images and advice on remedying insulation faults. He expects the camera to pay for itself within two years.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR B360

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Application story: AIROPTIMA

Abstract: As energy prices soar, the market is growing for low-energy houses. Passive houses need up to 90% less heating energy than a conventional house, and are likely to become the EU-wide building standard from 2012. When inspecting passive houses at the completion of each building stage and after completion, AIROPTIMA uses a FLIR B360 infrared camera, which has specific measurement features for building applications. Reports for building owners, architects, or energy consultants are compiled using FLIR ThermaCAM Reporter software, and contain advice on which appliances to use in order to optimize energy use. The company also sees growing potential in the energy rehabilitation of existing buildings.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR B360

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Application story: Abruzzo earthquake

Abstract: The earthquake that occurred in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2009 killed hundreds of people and destroyed many buildings. Before important historic buildings could be restored, their structural integrity had to be checked, and infrared imaging proved invaluable in this regard. For example, the Santa Lucia abbey was surveyed to evaluate the structural condition of its walls and of an important fresco it contains. Using a FLIR Systems infrared camera, the entire structure was inspected, and the hundreds of images obtained analysed in 6 hours, the results being used to decide on the best emergency intervention to save the monument.

Category: Building
Product: FLIR Thermal Camera

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Application story: Volcano

Abstract: An infrared camera is the perfect tool for monitoring volcanic activity. The Catatania branch of Italy’s Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV-CT) uses FLIR Systems infrared cameras to monitor the Mount Etna, Stromboli, and Aeolian Island volcanoes. The INGV-CT researchers have gathered a huge amount of airborne and ground-based thermal data before, during, and after eruptions, allowing them to construct a detailed chronology and gain insight into the complex mechanisms that control volcanic systems.

Category: Automation
Product: ThermoVision A40-M & ThermaCAM S65

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Application story: Waste bunkers

Abstract: In the densely populated western European countries, household solid waste is produced in huge quantities and usually disposed of in incineration plants. Before incineration, waste is stored in bunkers containing thousands of metric tons. This waste can potentially self-combust, and fire prevention and detection are important issues, as the consequences of a fie could be catastrophic. m.u.t. GmbH has installed more than 40 infrared-camera-based early-fire detection systems in waste bunkers across Europe. It uses FLIR ThermoVision A40-M cameras in all these systems. This camera has excellent thermal sensitivity and a spectral range that enables it to provide images through smoke and dust.

Category: Automation
Product: ThermoVision A40

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Application story: Warehouse asset protection

Abstract: Fire can destroy an entire warehouse extremely quickly, and the value of the goods destroyed can be enormous, while the cost of a life lost is incalculable. By detecting hot spots and generating an alarm when a predefined temperature is exceeded, FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras can pick up a fire at an early stage and potentially prevent expensive stock loss. The camera images can be viewed remotely in real time, and tell a viewer the precise temperature and location of the hot spots. This information can be used to guide firefighters to the source of the fire and to find people in a smoke-filled room.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: Substation monitoring

Abstract: Electric power utilities are faced with an ageing infrastructure and a lack of automated systems that can monitor the condition of critical equipment at substations and elsewhere on the grid—increasing the risk of blackouts and brownouts. Thermal imaging technology can improve the reliability and security of electric substations, and reduce costs. To this end, FLIR Systems and its partners have developed monitoring systems that provide early warning of impending equipment failures.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: SNCF

Abstract: The French national railway company SNCF relies heavily on thermography to detect faults in its extensive signaling installations and power stations, using FLIR thermal imaging cameras. SNCF is now also testing the potential of thermography to inspect more than 20 000 km of overhead wires with a FLIR Systems camera mounted on a test wagon.

Category: Automation
Product: ThermoVision A40-M

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Application story: Roadscanners

Abstract: Finland has 78 141 km of highways, paved roads, and gravel roads. Monitoring and maintaining these roads can be challenging in a country where winter temperatures can drop to –40°C and days become so short that the sun does not clear the horizon in some areas. Finnish road inspectors are thus always on the lookout for new testing technologies to make their job easier and more effective. That is exactly what Roadscanners has done: the company has developed an efficient and nondestructive road diagnostics system in which FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras provide data of vital importance.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A615

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Application story: PYROsmart

Abstract: Industrial storage areas where goods or materials are kept are susceptible to self-combustion. Typical examples are storage of splint wood, batteries, waste recycling materials, and coal. It is essential to detect hot spots before they can cause a fire. ORGLMEISTER Infrarot-Systeme is an innovative company that produces the PYROsmart system—a camera system used for fire prevention. The heart of the system is a FLIR A615 thermal imaging camera.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A615

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Application story: Mill ladle refractory monitoring

Abstract: The outer part of a steel mill ladle can be exposed to excessive temperatures as its refractory lining wears or develops breaks due to shock. If not caught in time, the result can be disintegration of the ladle and a molten metal breakout, threatening the lives of workers and destroying equipment. FLIR Systems thermal imaging camera systems are used to monitor ladles in real time and warn of a breakout before it happens, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars by preventing injuries, equipment damage, and production downtime.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: Ford Genk

Abstract: The car producer Ford Genk—based in Belgium and part of the Ford Group—tests many different components in its testing range. Tests includes a vibration test, a ramp test, a test to see whether the emblems are properly located, a test for the windscreen wipers, and a test for the lighting. The FLIR A320 thermal imaging camera is used in these tests, and provides an affordable and accurate solution. The camera is designed to deliver accurate thermal images and repeatable temperature measurements in a wide range of automation applications.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A320

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Application story: Food monitoring

Abstract: It's essential in the food industry to control carefully the temperature of perishable goods throughout production, transportation, storage, and sales. Food processors need tools that automate crucial operations in a way that helps minimize human error while holding down costs. FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras are the perfect solution: they can take automated noncontact temperature measurements, are small, easy to use, and can be positioned almost anywhere.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: Flare monitoring

Abstract: Flare stacks are used in many industries to burn off unwanted waste gas by-products, or flammable gases released by pressure relief valves during unplanned over-pressuring of plant equipment. Regulations often require the monitoring of a stack's flame or pilot flame, to avoid unburned hydrocarbons entering the atmosphere. FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras are an ideal monitoring tool, since they allow automated remote monitoring on a 24/7 basis in virtually any weather. In addition, they avoid many of the technical and cost-related problems of other technologies.

Category: Automation
Product: FLIR A310

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Application story: Tree

Abstract: The need to assess the overall health of trees is a growing requirement in property and environmental management. Thermal imaging allows damage and disease inside the trunk to be seen: a healthy tree displays even heat dissipation, but disrupted areas indicate a problem. Tree Project Limited has developed high-quality and sustainable tree management systems that use FLIR P-Series and B-Series cameras to obtain information on trees noninvasively.

Category: Various
Product: FLIR P6XX Series

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Application story: Branddetektering
Specialutvecklat system för brandövervakning av avfallsanläggningar

Category: Various
Product: FLIR A320

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Application story: Train braking

Abstract: A TGV train traveling at 300 km/h must make an emergency stop within the mandatory 3500 m: each brake disk has to dissipate a staggering 14 MJ of energy within just 80 s. In order for the train to decelerate safely and effectively, it is important that the brake disk manages this heat load efficiently. The high-speed FLIR SC5000 infrared camera was used to image hot spots that could lead to damage and early failure in an investigation into the performance of different brake pad materials and brake designs.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC5000 Series (Silver)

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Application story: Superframing

Abstract: A good thermal image has high contrast while displaying the smallest temperature differences. Thermal imaging cameras can only do this within a defined temperature range. If the scene being imaged contains temperatures outside this range, the hottest areas will be saturated, and the coldest areas will appear black or noisy, resulting in loss of detail and invalid temperature measurements. These problems are solved by FLIR Superframing—a technique that extends the effective brightness of a scene while maintaining its thermal contrast.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC7000

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Application story: Sporting arena

Abstract: Umpiring decisions in cricket are sometimes disputed. The Hot Spot infrared camera system has been developed to end speculation surrounding a cricket dismissal: sensitive Emerald thermal imaging cameras remotely sense and measure the minuscule amount of heat generated by a collision, such as ball hitting a pad or the ground, enabling the accuracy of umpiring decisions to be checked.

Category: R&D
Product: Cedip EMERALD LR

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Application story: Safety monitoring

Abstract: Conditions inside the Joint European Torus (JET) research group's tokamak fusion reactor are extreme: plasma at intense temperatures is held within magnetic fields generated by superconductive electromagnets. JET uses a specially adapted Cedip Emerald thermography system to monitor the temperature of components inside its tokamak, for the setting of parameters, synchronizing acquisition, and gathering data.

Category: R&D
Product: Cedip EMERALD camera

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Application story: Riso DTU

Abstract: Biomass is a renewable energy source. Plant matter (biomass) is burnt in a furnace, heating a boiler to create steam that drives a turbine, generating electricity. Boiler efficiency is reduced by the build-up of slag, and Denmark's National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) uses a FLIR SC7600 infrared camera for preventive monitoring of slag deposits. DTU also uses the camera for R&D, to optimize the combustion process.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC7600

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Application story: Power generator components

Abstract: Certain components within strategically important power generation facilities require the use of high-performance monitoring equipment. An example is at EDF's key 900 MW power generation facility: bridges of diodes installed on the rotor of the principal alternator that rotate at high speed. The company selected the Cedip Silver 420M infrared camera to monitor these fast-moving alternator components because of the camera's outstanding performance in this demanding situation.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC5200M (Silver 420M)

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Application story: Nondestructive testing

Abstract: The Engineering & Design Faculty at the Swansea Institute provides nondestructive testing (NDT) services to local industry in South Wales, and required a very flexible infrared camera that reliably delivers high sensitivity, accuracy, spatial resolution, and speed. A Cedip Titanium 560MB IR camera system was selected as it offered the perfect solution at an affordable price. The Swansea Institute also uses the camera as a teaching aid in its MSc course in nondestructive testing.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC7600M (Titanium 560MB)

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Application story: Near-infrared (NIR) cameras

Abstract: Near-infrared (NIR) thermal imaging cameras are increasingly found in research laboratories, design departments, and on factory production lines. Not only can NIR cameras be used to view phenomena that cannot be observed with cameras that are sensitive to mid- or long-wavelength infrared, they also require no cryogenic cooling, which makes them lighter, smaller, and less expensive than cameras with cryogenic cooling. The possible applications for NIR cameras is vast, from nondestructive investigation of artworks to quality control in the pharmaceutical and agri-food industries.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC2500-N

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Application story: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)

Abstract: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are miniature devices that enable the operation of complex systems. MEMS devices combine tiny mechanical, optical, and fluidic elements with electronics and are integrated on a silicon chip. The Cedip Silver 660M thermal infrared camera system has been used to provide detailed information on the static and dynamic thermal behavior of MEMS structures—a role it is ideal for owing to its state-of-the-art resolution.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC5600M (Silver 660M)

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Application story: Material failure

Abstract: Ultrasound excited thermography is a new nondestructive testing/examination technology based on the interaction of elastic and thermal waves. This technique provides a unique method of detecting mechanical hysteresis in materials caused by cracks, delaminations, poor bonding, and other material weaknesses. It can detect subsurface cracks, and rapidly inspect areas as large as 0.5 × 0.5 m.

Category: R&D
Product: Technical paper

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Application story: Fusion research

Abstract: Conditions inside a tokamak fusion reactor are extreme: plasma at intense temperatures is held within magnetic fields generated by superconductive electromagnets. The Joint European Torus (JET) research group has installed Cedip Silver infrared cameras specially adapted to resist these conditions, to monitor the plasma temperature inside the JET reactor.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC5500M (Silver 450M)

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Application story: Champagne

Abstract: Researchers at the University of Reims have discovered that the way champagne is usually poured causes loss of aroma and taste. They claim that champagne should be served like beer: poured into a glass held at an angle so that the champagne flows down the wall—not poured vertically, to hit the bottom of the glass directly. This finding was made using the FLIR SC7000 thermal imaging camera to visualize how carbon dioxide escapes from champagne during pouring.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC7000

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Application story: Carbon bike

Abstract: Modern bike frames made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics are exceptionally light and strong. But the way these frames behave in failure is fundamentally different from the old metal frames. Instead of bending, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics break, exposing riders to danger: failure can lead to injury or even death. Carl Messtechnik uses FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras to detect defects in carbon-fiber-reinforced materials before such life-threatening accidents happen.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC7000

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Application story: Automotive industry

Abstract: Infrared thermography is used by the automotive industry for a wide range of applications, from new vehicle design studies to troubleshooting production problems. Some specific applications are dynamic stress measurement and nondestructive testing, the identification of cracks, delaminations, and poor bonding, and performance testing of air bags. The Cedip Titanium thermography system—developed in conjunction with major automotive producers—is ideal for these applications.

Category: R&D
Product: Cedip Titanium IR Camera

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Application story: Aero engines

Abstract: To improve the design of aero-engines, manufacturers need to understand how turbine blades behave when subjected to extreme vibration. Engineers at SNECMA use the Cedip Silver 450M infrared camera to pinpoint localized heating effects caused by stress, which precede the appearance of cracks.

Category: R&D
Product: FLIR SC5500M (Silver 450M)

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Application story: Bayernoil 2

Abstract: Inspection and maintenance of refineries is a major operation during which units are taken out of operation, partially dismantled, cleaned, maintained, and tested. Safety and environmental considerations are firmly integrated in Bayeroil's quality and production management, in which FLIR Systems gas detection cameras play an important role by detecting hydrocarbon gas discharges from the company's piping systems.

Category: Gas Imaging
Product: FLIR GasFindIR

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Application story: Bayernoil

Abstract: Stable high temperatures and efficient combustion in refinery furnaces, heaters, and boilers are essential for a continuous output of high-quality oil derivates. FLIR Systems developed an infrared camera for industrial high-temperature use in hazardous areas for Bayernoil, to keep these installations up and running efficiently. This furnace camera provides the company with key information on the thermal load of furnaces and piping, significantly improving efficiency and contributing to operational safety.

Category: Gas Imaging
Product: FLIR P50F

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Application story: BP Chemicals

Abstract: Acetic acid is an important industrial chemical. BP Chemicals uses its Cativa technology to produce acetic acid by combining carbon monoxide and methanol. Detecting leaks of gaseous chemicals in BP's plant is essential to improving production efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and—especially—protecting the workforce. The FLIR GasFindIR thermal imaging camera has proven indispensible to BP, quickly, easily, and safely visualizing leaks of gases such as carbon monoxide, acetic acid and ammonia.

Category: Gas Imaging
Product: FLIR GasFindIR

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Application story: Lindum

Abstract: As landfill breaks down, it produces various gases, including methane and hydrogen sulfide. Methane is an odorless, environmental harmful gas, which the waste treatment company Lindum Ressurs og Gjenvinning AS extracts as biogas for power production and residential heating. Hydrogen sulfide is a malodorous gas that can annoy those living nearby. Lindum uses the FLIR Systems ThermoVision GasFindIR infrared camera to visualize and detect leaks of these gases from landfill. Since using the camera, gas leaks and odor have been reduced significantly, with considerable cost savings.

Category: Gas Imaging
Product: FLIR GasFindIR

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Application story: Petroval

Abstract: Industrial furnaces and boilers are prone to failure, which not only causes quality problems but can shut down an entire process. FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras are used by Petroval to detect problems in this equipment—such as coking—during operation, and at an early stage, so preventing failures. This allows an orderly shutdown and component replacement, reducing the company's maintenance costs and production losses.

Category: Gas Imaging
Product: FLIR GF309

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Application story: Shell

Abstract: An oil refinery can have tens of thousands of kilometers of piping of every imaginable kind: tracing gas leaks is crucial for safety and to protect the environment. Infrared imaging plays a key role in Shell's stringent safety and environment policies, and the company uses the FLIR GasFindIR thermal imaging camera. This camera can detect about 20 different gases, and is fast, easy to use, and designed for harsh industrial conditions, and allows the operator to scan piping from a safe distance. Its efficiency has allowed the company to achieve enormous savings in time and personnel.

Category: Gas Imaging
Product: FLIR GasFindIR

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Application story: Vattenfall

Abstract: Sulfur hexafluoride is a gas used as an insulator in high-voltage switches. It is also a greenhouse gas—24 000 times more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide. Finding and repairing leaks is therefore very important to help reduce global warming. Vattenfall, Europe's fifth largest generator of electricity and its largest generator of heat, uses the FLIR GasFindIR infrared camera to detect leaks of this gas. Not only is the camera faster, easier to use, and more efficient than the gas sniffers used previously but electricity-generating plants no longer need to be shut down during investigation—saving a great deal of money.

Category: Gas Imaging
Product: FLIR GasFindIR LW

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Application story: HF-Series

Abstract: Firefighters need to see clearly to assess the effectiveness of ongoing firefighting activities and to direct the extinguishing activity. Vision is hampered in low light and, especially, smoky environments. But firefighters equipped with affordable and rugged FLIR HF-Series handheld thermal imaging cameras can see in darkness and through smoke, allowing them to find their way around and to spot parts of a fire that are still hot and must be extinguished to prevent spontaneous recombustion.

Category: Firefighting
Product: FLIR HF-Series

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]]> http://support.flir.com/download Firefighting E51B55EE-EC4F-49F5-BFC9-D6CBE0415390 Mon, 2 May 2011 12:54:33 +0200 By TINTIN RAZAVIAN
Application story: Jagd&Natur

Abstract: Wild animals are expert at hiding and camouflage, and can be very difficult to see, even with binoculars and night-vision imaging systems, but there's a solution: the handheld FLIR TS-Series thermal imaging cameras—which are ideal for hunters, wildlife preservation organizations, and others who need to detect wildlife. These waterproof, compact, lightweight, and shock-resistant cameras work in daylight, darkness, and most weather conditions, even light fog, and function for up to 5 hours on a single charge.

Category: Wildlife
Product: FLIR Scout TS-Series

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]]> http://support.flir.com/download Wildlife E76B0C94-8CB8-44EB-A357-ED76CB4417DD Mon, 2 May 2011 11:25:35 +0200 By TINTIN RAZAVIAN