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Thermal Imaging

Infrared thermal detection for anomaly identification.

Sensor Technology

DJI Integrated Thermal Camera

SpecificationValue
Resolution640 × 512
Thermal Sensitivity<40 mK NETD
Temperature Range-20°C to 150°C (standard)
Frame Rate30 Hz
FOV40.6° × 32.8°

Detection Capabilities

Hot Spot Detection (Use Case #11)

Identifying temperature anomalies in equipment:

Equipment TypeNormal RangeAlert Threshold
Electrical connectionsAmbient + 10°CAmbient + 30°C
Mechanical bearings40-60°C>80°C
Transformers50-70°C>90°C
Motors40-70°C>85°C

Leak Detection (Use Cases #1, #2, #3)

Thermal signatures for fluid detection:

Leak TypeThermal Signature
Gas leakCooling effect (Joule-Thomson)
Liquid leakTemperature contrast with ground
Oil leakHeat retention patterns
Water leakEvaporative cooling

Analysis Approach

Baseline Comparison

  1. Establish thermal baseline for each asset
  2. Calculate deviation from baseline
  3. Flag significant temperature changes
  4. Track trends over time

Contextual Filtering

Reduce false positives from environmental factors:

FactorImpactMitigation
Solar heatingSurface temperature elevationTime-of-day normalization
ShadowsTemperature variationShadow detection filter
ReflectionsHot spot artifactsAngle-based filtering
WeatherAmbient temperature changesWeather compensation

Multi-Sensor Correlation

CorrelationBenefit
Thermal + VisualConfirm equipment identity
Thermal + MethaneDistinguish gas vs. liquid leak
Thermal + GPSLink to asset database
Thermal + HistoricalTrend detection

Use Cases Addressed

#Use CaseThermal Role
1Fluid detection on groundPrimary
2Flow detection in lines/wellsPrimary
3Liquid/gas leak detectionPrimary
4Methane detectionCorrelation
11Hot spots in equipmentPrimary
15Mechanical integritySupporting

Calibration Requirements

ActivityFrequencyPurpose
NUC (Non-Uniformity Correction)AutomaticSensor normalization
Temperature calibrationMonthlyAccuracy verification
Lens cleaningAs neededImage quality
Full calibrationAnnuallyFactory verification