Compressed air comprises nearly 30% of a factory’s electrical power usage. But too often, it’s wasting energy—and money.

Compressed air may be cheap but the power needed to run faulty systems is not. By catching leaks early, facilities crews have the opportunity to prevent further energy waste and can schedule repairs rather than risk shutting down operations to replace an entire system.

This is where acoustic imaging cameras such as the FLIR Si124-LD and Si124-LD Plus can make a difference, allowing factories to take a proactive stance against compressed air and vacuum leaks.

ACOUSTIC IMAGING PAYS FOR ITSELF

Leak detection with an acoustic imager leads to improved energy efficiency and reduced costs, not only from repairs to compressed air and vacuum systems but also related to any expensive specialty gases that could be leaking during your production process. FLIR Si124 acoustic imagers can calculate your energy savings while you’re still in the field, so you can instantly see how soon you’ll get a return on your investment.

IT FINDS LEAKS MORE ACCURATELY THAN TRADITIONAL METHODS

FLIR Si124 acoustic imaging cameras use machine learning to distinguish the other characteristics of the sound pattern created by leaks from the background. It is the same way you distinguish between a harmonica and a bell playing the same note. Combining that with the ability to actually see the leak on a screen allows technicians to pinpoint leak locations almost instantly.

IT’S EASY TO USE

No expert training is needed to find leaks and quantify their severity. This lightweight, Wi-Fi-enabled camera is easily operated with one hand and works with FLIR Thermal Studio Suite for image editing, analysis, and advanced reporting.

To learn more about compressed air and vacuum system leak detection with acoustic imaging cameras, visit flir.com