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Compressed air leaks were compromising productivity and the safety of staff at an international pharmaceutical and biotechnology plant. Looking for an easy-to-use yet effective method of detecting air leaks, the company turned to the Teledyne FLIR Si124 Acoustic Camera.

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Problems of Compressed Air Leaks in Industrial Plants

Areas of industrial plants such as equipment pipelines, pipes, valves, and gaps are particularly prone to compressed air leaks. The estimated average leak rate of a compressed air systems is 25%; however, some experts place this much higher at 80%. Unaddressed, these leaks will result in additional costs and potentially unplanned stoppages or even safety hazards. Unfortunately, pernicious leaks such as these cannot be identified with the human eye. Only specialist equipment, such as acoustic imagers, can detect compressed air leaks. 

A Perfect Solution: Teledyne FLIR Si124 Acoustic Imager

When it came to detecting compressed air leaks, accuracy, reliability, and efficiency were of paramount importance to the pharmaceutical plant. For these reasons, the company chose to invest in a Teledyne FLIR Si124 Acoustic Camera. Using the ultrasonic imager to locate compressed air, steam, gas, and vacuum leaks within its facilities, the pharmaceutical company was impressed by the Teledyne FLIR Si124’s ability to scan large areas at once. In addition to pinpointing the exact location of leaks, the Teledyne FLIR Si124 calculated the size and cost of leaks. As a result, the pharmaceutical plant could prioritise repairs appropriately and construct data-driven maintenance plans.

Advantages of Acoustic Cameras for Air Leak Detection

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  • Saves time, energy, and money by locating hidden compressed air leaks
  • Early detection of air and gas leaks ensure operational continuity
  • Simple to use: requires minimal training and can be easily incorporated into maintenance cycles
  • Provides real-time results
  • Machine-learning-driven analytics deliver actionable data for maintenance and repair plans

Pharmaceutical Plant Benefits from Implementing Teledyne FLIR Si124 Acoustic Camera

By incorporating a Teledyne FLIR Si124 Acoustic Camera into their regular maintenance routine, the international pharmaceutical and biotechnology plant prevented potential safety issues and ensured continual operations. Consequently, the company benefitted from time, cost, and energy savings.

Additionally, the pharmaceutical company was impressed by how easily the Teledyne FLIR Si124 could be integrated into their maintenance routine. This is due to the minimal training required to operate the camera.

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Further Information

For additional details regarding Teledyne FLIR’s range of Si124 Acoustic Imagers, please contact our Sales team on 01642 931 329 or via our online form.

Alternatively, more information about Teledyne FLIR’s Si124 Acoustic Cameras can be found on our website.

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