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DESCRIPTION:Presentation:\nImproving chemical plants’ maintenance with ul
trasound cameras\n \nWednesday 16.30 to 16.45\, Stage 3\n \nSpeaker:\nAnto
ine Duplan - Sales Manager - Distran Switzerland\n \nAbout this presentati
on\nChemical facility maintenance requires navigating complex systems invo
lving diverse gases\, steam\, and vacuum. Challenges such as corrosion\, p
ipe embrittlement\, or the high-pressure storage of gases necessitate fast
and accurate leak detection to ensure safety and reduce downtime.\nTradit
ional leak detection methods (soap sprays\, sniffers\, helium tests) are w
idely used but often lack the speed\, precision\, and adaptability needed
for the dynamic conditions of chemical plants. For example\, hydrogen faci
lities often use fixed sensors to detect leaks\, but this contact-based me
thod risks missing leaks and fails to pinpoint their exact location\, posi
ng significant safety risks.\nIn the past 10 years\, ultrasound cameras ha
ve emerged as an innovative alternative. They detect leaks by capturing th
e ultrasounds they emit\, not the gas itself\, and triangulate the emissio
n location. This approach enables for faster\, non-contact\, and precise p
inpointing of gas leaks.\nUltrasound cameras function on any gas type\, fr
om hydrogen and noble gases to air\, methane\, steam\, but also vacuum lea
ks. Their ability to filter out background noise makes them effective in n
oisy or outdoor conditions. Some models also quantify leak rates in real t
ime\, enabling classification by severity or cost to prioritize maintenanc
e.\nThis presentation will show how ultrasound cameras are transforming ch
emical plant maintenance\, with case studies from Arkema\, BASF\, and Air
Liquide\, highlighting enhanced safety and productivity.\n \nAntoine Dupla
n - Chemical UK Expo \n
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