Detection of hydrocarbon gas and VOCs in oil refining and natural gas facilities
You can identify potential risks from a distance away from the danger zone.

FLIR Systems Korea announced the launch of the FLIR GFx320, a new explosion-proof gas leak detection camera for the oil and gas industry designed for use in potentially explosive environments.

The GFx320 enables the detection of invisible hydrocarbon gases as well as common volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated in oil refineries and natural gas facilities. The product has obtained international standard certification and has been evaluated by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as "intrinsically safe, explosion-protected equipment."



With the FLIR GFx320, operators can determine the presence of potential hazards from a distance without having to directly scan for fugitive and non-fugative gas emissions in external hazardous areas. Built with a safety-verified design, the FLIR GFx320 focuses on operator safety.

Like the existing FLIR GF320 model, the FLIR GFx320 is also capable of measuring temperature, allowing users to visually check the temperature difference between the gas compound and the background. In addition, this camera satisfies the sensitivity standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Quad Oa (OOOOa) methane regulation, and the coordinate input function using GPS data meets additional regulatory requirements for reporting.

"With regulations on methane emissions tightening recently in the U.S. and around the world, the oil and gas industry urgently needs a way to quickly and safely detect and visualize gas leaks," said Andy Teich, Chairman and CEO of FLIR. "The GFx320 explosion-proof gas leak detection camera, which enables the identification of greenhouse gases like methane while ensuring worker safety, is another decisive example proving that FLIR's innovative technology contributes to protecting lives and preserving the environment."