Post by KG1960 on Aug 30, 2007 19:37:21 GMT -5
My employer had me take a training course a couple of weeks ago on the use of a special infrared camera. This camera was made to be sensitive only to infrared wavelength of 3.3 to 3.4 micrometers, which is an absorption band of the hydrogen-carbon bond in hydrocarbon molecules. What all of this means is that the camera makes hydrocarbon vapors visible. The main purpose of this camera is to detect leaks from pipe fittings, valves, pumps, etc. in chemical plants, oil refineries, pipelines, etc.
Gasoline is an example of such material. Here is a video of a car being refueled. This video was used as an example from the camera in the course. Anybody for a cigarette?
Click Here for the video (11.5 Mb)
Remember this is an infrared image, not one of visible light. The light areas are warmer than the dark areas (or they are reflecting more infrared).
Gasoline is an example of such material. Here is a video of a car being refueled. This video was used as an example from the camera in the course. Anybody for a cigarette?
Click Here for the video (11.5 Mb)
Remember this is an infrared image, not one of visible light. The light areas are warmer than the dark areas (or they are reflecting more infrared).
