FLIR Systems Introduces Various Thermal Imaging Cameras for the Power Industry at BIXPO 2016
Published2016.11.07 16:05Confirmation of demand for various thermal imaging cameras ranging from portable to professional models
FLIR Systems Korea (Korean Representative Andrew Carlton Tyke) announced that it participated in 'BIXPO 2016 (Bitgaram Power Technology Expo)' held at the Kim Daejung Convention Center in Gwangju from Wednesday, November 2 to Friday, November 4, and received a lot of interest from exhibition visitors.
FLIR participated for the first time this year in this event, which is being held for the second time this year by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and showcased various thermal imaging camera products such as the FLIR GF306, GF343, T660, E60, and C2 that can be utilized in the electric, power, energy, and chemical industries.
At this exhibition, visitors showed particularly high interest in the FLIR GF306 and GF343 infrared cameras specialized for gas detection. FLIR's infrared cameras for gas detection are widely used in many petrochemical and refining facilities around the world as equipment for preventing volatile organic compound (VOC) leaks and repairing leak sites.
The FLIR GF306 rapidly and accurately detects leaks of SF6, which is used as an insulating gas in high-voltage electrical products. SF6 is a gas that power companies worldwide pay special attention to because a leak can have a serious impact on the environment of both the present and future generations. The GF306 camera enables gas leak inspections without shutting down high-voltage equipment and ensures worker safety by allowing inspections from a distance. In addition, the FLIR GF343 is suitable for carbon dioxide detection.
The sustained interest in thermal imaging cameras in the electric power and energy industries was reaffirmed at this exhibition. From the FLIR C2 thermal camera, characterized by its affordable price, portability, and ease of use, to the FLIR E60 portable thermal camera featuring FLIR's proprietary MSX technology suitable for the installation, inspection, and preventive maintenance planning of electrical and mechanical equipment, and the FLIR T660 advanced thermal camera that significantly enhances infrared resolution and sensitivity through UltraMax™, these products were the main focus of attention for booth visitors throughout the exhibition.
In addition, overall interest from booth visitors in thermal imaging cameras was very high, with inquiries continuing regarding the FLIR T1040, a premium thermal imaging camera offering HD (High-Definition) quality for industrial facilities and building diagnostics, even though the product was not on display.
"We consider it very meaningful to be able to confirm the significant interest and demand for FLIR thermal imaging cameras in the power and energy sectors through our participation in this exhibition," said an official from FLIR Systems Korea. "We plan to participate in the 2017 event as well to widely promote FLIR's innovative technologies and products and to strengthen our support for customers in the Gwangju Bitgaram Energy Valley."
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