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Innovations
within the enclosure. The intrinsically
safe user-interface can also be mounted in
a separate enclosure near an operator for
quick access and easy system monitoring.
The 6100 series purge and pressurization system features include:
* Certified for ATEX and
IECEx Zone 1
* Fully automatic
* Maximum flowrate of 14,000 l/min
* Intrinsically safe user-interface
for system programming
and monitoring
* Control unit monitors system
operation and controls
enclosure power
* Auxiliary contact outputs
for alarm or control
* Multiple temperature inputs
for monitoring and control
* Automatic pressure compensation
for excess leakage from enclosure
* Keeps enclosure pressure low
during purging.
The intrinsically safe pressure sensor provides an accurate enclosure pressure reading for safe operation within
the hazardous area. The pressure sensor,
which can measure internal pressure from
0 mbar-25 mbar, can be remotely located
at the enclosure's low-pressure section for
correct, safe pressure readings.
The EPV-6100 vent can be ordered
to detect various flows for purging and
then feedback the signal to the 6100 series control unit to start the purge timer.
There are five flowrates to choose from
(14,000 l/min maximum) to meet any
application requirement in large enclosures and some large motors.
Additional features of the 6100 series
include system bypass, manual enclosure
power on/off, temperature activation of
purging for cooling purposes, and delay
of power shutdown upon loss of pressure
for pressure correction for shutdown
procedures.
The 6100 Series Phase I is designed for
large enclosures to keep the pressure low
during purging. Phase II will be designed
for large motors where the purge and pressurization pressure must be higher to compensate for the rotating machinery inside.

Enhanced thermal imaging
flare stack solution
AMETEK Land has enhanced its
flare stack monitoring thermal imaging

solution (FIG. 7) with the inclusion of its
advanced image processing IMAGEPro
software to deliver accurate and reliable
monitoring of the flame and the pilot
light at the flare stack.
AMETEK Land's flare stack monitoring solution includes an infrared imager
that produces high-resolution thermal images of the target, from any distance. This
allows the camera to be positioned at a safe
distance from the flame and makes it easily
accessible for installation and maintenance.
The solution's IMAGEPro software
monitors, captures and displays data from
multiple thermal imaging cameras simultaneously to provide real-time analysis
and exceptional functionality, delivering
protection against unwanted emissions.
Detailed visualization of the thermal data
and the ability to set alarms enables the
system to warn if action needs to be taken.
In addition to producing a visual image, AMETEK Land's imager also detects
the infrared radiation emitted from the
flame. This means the camera sees the
flame, whether it is colored or clear, no
matter the weather.
With a wide detection range from
100°C-1,000°C (212°F-1,832°F), even
if the gas composition changes and affects
the temperature of the flame, the imager
continues to supply an accurate measurement. The range is high enough to ensure
that background heat is ignored, and it
operates in ambient temperatures from
-20°C-60°C (-4°F-140°F), making it suitable for installation in almost any location.
The ability to select multiple regions of
interest ensures that measurements continue to be made even when the flame is
moved by wind conditions. By delivering
accurate and reliable monitoring, the solution helps ensure that plants can meet flare
stack emissions requirements in a safe and
efficient operation.

facilities. The solution enables operators
to provide the assurance to regulators and
communities necessary to expand CCS
adoption worldwide.
Carina CarbonSecure delivers ultrahigh resolution, densely sampled acoustic
data for real-time continuous and/or ondemand monitoring. Elements of the solution include micro-seismic monitoring and
passive seismic throughout the lifetime of
a CO2 storage facility. The system also includes 3D vertical seismic profiling (VSP),
time-lapse seismic, well-integrity and leak
detection to ensure maximum safety over
the various stages of CCS development.
Carina CarbonSecure is a reservoir
management tool and can be deployed to:
* Assess the viability of geological
formations for carbon storage
during site characterization
* Monitor micro-seismic activity

FIG. 6. The Pepperl+Fuchs Bebco EPS® purge
and pressurization system.

Monitoring solution
for carbon capture
and storage
Silixa has launched Carina® CarbonSecure™, its distributed acoustic sensing
(DAS)-based solution for continuous or
on-demand monitoring of all stages of
carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations. The new solution (FIG. 8) offers offshore and on-land operators the necessary
monitoring measures with a reduced cost
and environmental impact of their CCS

FIG. 7. AMETEK Land has enhanced its flare
stack monitoring thermal imaging solution.
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