FUGITIVE EMISSIONSSERVICES

Canadian Science and Technology in Action Coast to Coast

[3] INTRODUCTION

[4] FLIR CAMERA

[5] FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS

[6] GAS LEAK DETECTION

[7] HIGH FLOW SAMPLER AND TVA

[8] GASMET DX-4030 AND MIRAN SAPPHIRE

[9] LEAK DAS

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AGAT Laboratories is pleased to introduce Fugitive Emissions as the latest service that has been added to the Air Quality Monitoring Division. With the extensive expertise that AGAT Laboratories holds in dealing with other streams of air testing, we are well positioned to work with our clients to provide reasonable and efficient solutions to this important issue.

Using our state-of-the art FLIR cameras, we can assist preventative maintenance efforts and detect leaks in real-time in all manner of pipes and connections, at a wide variety of facilities. Thousands of components can be scanned in one shift, and it is a valuable tool to help to increase workplace safety, while also improving your bottom line, by helping to identify costly leaks. Using the latest software, AGAT Laboratories’ field specialists can embed GPS data into the imaging, helping to pinpoint leaks immediately and safely.

Following identification of the leak, AGAT Laboratories’ specialists are trained to quantify the leak accurately using portable flame ionization detectors (FID) or photoionization detector (PID) analyzers, as recommended by USEPA standards. This method can be easily adapted to local standards.

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FLIR CameraMore than 80 percent of gas leaks in a facility will occur in less than 1 percent of inspected components. The GF-Series optical gas detection cameras allow

AGAT specialists to find hydrocarbon, natural gas, and SF6 leaks quickly, accurately, and safely without shutting systems down for inspection. The FLIR optical gas imaging cameras provide a number of benefits compared to traditional “sniffers”, because they scan a broader area much more rapidly, and they can see into areas that are difficult to reach with contact measurement tools. Invisible to the naked eye, gas leaks look like smoke on infrared optical gas imaging cameras, making them easy to see.

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▪ Real-time Infrared Gas Detection

▪ Improved High Sensitivity Mode

▪ Built-in Video Recording, Digital

▪ Camera, Safety Laser

▪ Embedded GPS Data

▪ Fully Calibrated for Temperature

▪ Measurement Applications

▪ Automatic (One-Touch) and Manual

▪ Thermal Focus with 8 Continuous Digital Zoom

▪ High Resolution (800 x 480)

▪ Tiltable Viewfinder

▪ User-inspired Ergonomics: Rotating

▪ Handle, Direct Access Buttons

▪ High Contrast Color LCD

▪ Hydrocarbon/Natural Gas Imaging

▪ SF6 Gas Imaging

▪ Optical Gas Imaging and Predictive Maintenance Thermography

▪ EPA Regulation Conformance

Features

Applications

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BENZENE

C6H6

HEPTANE

C7H16

METHANOL

CH3OH1-PENTANE

SUBSTANCE DETECTED BY■ FLIR’s GF300 and GF320■ FLIR’s GF306 optical SF6■ All Cameras

BUTANE

C4H10

HEXANE

C6H14

METHYL ISOBUTYL

KETONE (MIBK)

C6H12O

PROPANE

C3H8

ETHYLENE

C2H4

SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE

SF6

CHLORINE DIOXIDE

CLO2

ETHANE

C2H6

ISOPRENE

C5H8

OCTANE

C8H18

PROPYLENE

C3H6

METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK)

C4H8O

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

NH3

ACETIC ACID

C2H4O2

ETHYLBENZENE

C8H10

METHANE

CH4

PENTANE

C5H12

TOLUENE

CH3

XYLENE

C8H10

ETHYL CYANOACRYLATE

(SUPERGLUE)

C6H7NO2

FREON-12

CCL2F2

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is a portable, intrinsically safe, battery-powered instrument designed to determine the rate of gas leakage around various pipefittings, valve packings, and compressor

seals found in natural gas transmission, storage, and compressor facilities. This is accomplished by sampling at a large flow rate (between 5 and 10.5 cfm) to capture all the gas leaking from the component along with a certain amount of air. By accurately measuring the flow rate of the sampling stream and the natural gas concentration within that stream, the gas leak rate can be calculated. The instrument automatically compensates for the different specific gravity values of air and natural gas, thus ensuring accurate flow rate calculations.

High Flow Sampler

The Thermo Scientific TVA-1000B Toxic Vapor Analyzer offers both Flame Ionization Detection (FID) and Photo Ionization Detection (PID). A variety of organic vapors can be measured, by the FID, over a wide dynamic range (0-50,000 ppm). The FID operates by breaking hydrocarbon bonds and

is not limited by a high ionization potential of the molecule. In addition, the FID is unaffected by ambient CO, CO2, or humidity leading to very stable measurements. With PID detection, AGAT specialists can monitor for organic compounds and detect many inorganic compounds simultaneously. Some compounds detected by PID are ammonia, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, formaldehyde, and hydrogen sulfide.

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AGAT Laboratories can also offer the Gasmet Dx–4030 analyzer, which combines Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, Rhodium-Gold coated sample cell, built-in sample gas pump and signal processing

electronics. The Gasmet Dx-4030 is designed for on-site measurements of different compounds (both organic & inorganic) at low concentrations in ambient air. Typical use areas include industrial hygiene and emergency response situations. Up to 25 concentrations of

gases can be simultaneously monitored at any time. Because of the use of high-end FTIR technology, the calibrations remain very stable; therefore, no span calibrations are needed. Additionally, cross-interferences (e.g. interference from other gases) are automatically compensated in the analysis algorithm during the calculation of results.

Gasmet Dx-4030

MIRAN SapphIReAGAT Laboratories additionally uses the Thermo Scientific MIRAN SapphIRe ambient analyzer that can monitor ambient air in workplace environments to detect the presence of gases. Utilizing a wavelength

generator filter allows accurate and fast wavelength selection. The MIRAN SapphIRe Analyzer contains a single-beam infrared spectrophotometer to specifically and accurately measure many gases. A microcontroller will automatically control the analysis, process the measurement signal, and calculate the absorbance values.

Key Features

▪ Exclusive wavelength generator filter design

▪ Library of up to 121 components

▪ Sensitive for sub-ppm detection

▪ Versatile and upgradable

▪ Lightweight and portable

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Tagging and tag maintenance are handled by the leakDAS® mobile edition. Using this system, all component data

fields and pick lists are available in the data logger, allowing for the addition of components in an easy, fast, and accurate manner. Using leakDAS®, AGAT specialists can change regulatory requirements assigned to components, ensuring any applicable regulatory requirements are met. The ability to assign or change certain fields allows software logic in LeakDAS® to process data in accordance with LDAR compliance requirements, permit requirements, Consent Decrees, or company policies.

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