ExxonMobil Research Qatar and project partner RasGas Company Limited
(RasGas) are field testing an advanced second-generation dual sensor
version of ExxonMobil’s IntelliRed remote gas sensor detection system.
The IntelliRed system, patent pending, provides a highly sensitive and
accurate early warning of hydrocarbon leaks and is designed to improve
process safety and environmental performance at oil refineries, chemical
plants, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and other gas processing
facilities worldwide.
The remote gas detection system, which won the 2013 Qatar Petroleum HSE
Excellence Innovation Award, has been deployed near LNG Train 7, in
which ExxonMobil has a 30 percent participating interest. Field testing
is expected to run through 2016.
“The dual imager IntelliRed remote gas detection system is a step
forward in mitigating operational risks while improving reliability and
ease of use,” said Hazem Abdel-Moati, Safety Research Lead at ExxonMobil
Research Qatar. “The pilot project is designed to test the system’s
durability and harsh climate performance by challenging it with various
environmental conditions such as heat, humidity, dust, sand and fog.”
The system employs two infrared cameras with a common optical path. One
imager operates at a wavelength slightly offset from the other, allowing
one imager to detect both hydrocarbon and background signatures while
the second imager detects only the background signature. Image
subtraction techniques eliminate background interference, which
increases hydrocarbon plume detection accuracy, simplifies the
autonomous computer vision algorithm and improves continuous scanning of
a given landscape for aerial surveillance applications.
Scientists from ExxonMobil Research Qatar and Providence Photonics
developed the IntelliRed system over a four-year period, culminating in
field tests of the system at production facilities in Qatar and the
United States. In 2015, the ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company awarded
Providence Photonics a global commercial license for the system.
“RasGas embraces its responsibility for the safety of people and the
protection of the environment as a core commitment. Therefore, the
partnership between RasGas and ExxonMobil Research Qatar is a clear
demonstration of our consistent efforts to implement innovative
technologies that would significantly improve process safety, integrity
of assets and enhance environmental performance of our facilities,” said
Khalid Al Hemaidi, RasGas Chief Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
Officer. “RasGas continues to seek opportunities that support Qatar’s
drive for sustainable development,” he added.
“This pilot project emphasizes the continued commitment of ExxonMobil
Research Qatar and RasGas to pursue research excellence in the field of
process safety and environmental protection. It is another example of
the joint effort of ExxonMobil’s scientists and local partners to
develop and commercialize cutting-edge technologies that enhance safety
for personnel; integrity for facilities; and protection for the
environment – all elements that are fundamental for successful
operations,” said Dr. Mohamad Al-Sulaiti, ExxonMobil Research Qatar’s
Research Director. “ExxonMobil is proud to build a world-class center of
educational and scientific excellence, while simultaneously conducting
research in areas that further Qatar’s National Vision 2030. We want to
ensure that our efforts continue to contribute to a brighter and more
sustainable future for Qatar and its people,” he added.
ExxonMobil Research Qatar was established in 2009 to conduct research in
areas of common interest to the State of Qatar and ExxonMobil,
including environmental management, water reuse, LNG safety and coastal
geology.
ExxonMobil Research Qatar became one of the first anchor tenants to open
its doors at Qatar Science & Technology Park with a research and
development center that includes offices, laboratories and training
facilities.
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