What is OGI?

Optical gas imaging (OGI) detects gases such as methane, propane, sulfur hexafluoride, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and hundreds of other industrial gases/vapors quickly, accurately, and safely - without shutting down systems. With this technology, large and complex piping or equipment installations, process furnaces, storage tanks, volatile vapor handling systems and areas that are hard to reach can be surveyed for leaks or to determine exhaust system capture in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional contact measurement tools. OGI cameras can detect leaks and migration from a safe distance and produce images and video to document repair, maintenance, ventilation system effectiveness and improve record keeping. Even small leaks of otherwise invisible gases and vapors appear as clouds of smoke and the origin is easily identified.

To demonstrate the sensitivity of this technology, see the videos below:

Optical gas imaging of a one standard cubic foot leak. Includes High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) segment. This is a small leak but very easily captured using OGI.
A common, anticipated, problem. Optical gas imaging is not needed for this, but this is an example of what it would look like.
Taking a liquid sample of propane for analysis. One of the fittings was leaking. Recorded using optical gas imaging.
Small gasoline container with spout removed at 35 degrees F. This was recorded using optical gas imaging including High Sensitivity Mode (HSM).