Distressed! Many people died in the explosion accident in Shiyan, Hubei! Infrared thermal imaging monitors gas leaks, making us safer around us!

According to relevant media, an explosion accident occurred in a market in Shiyan, Hubei Province on the 13th due to a natural gas leak. After the picture was released, it was worrying. The explosion occurred in a vegetable market. The accident has caused 138 injuries, more than 30 serious injuries, and 12 deaths. The comparison of the pictures before and after the incident showed that the explosion was powerful, the earthquake intensity was strong, broken bricks and tiles were scattered all over the place, many buildings were seriously damaged, cars were blown up, people were trapped, and casualties were caused. The scene was shocking.

This undoubtedly sounded a safety alarm for us! Gas safety issues should not be underestimated. If natural gas and VOC leaks in oil and gas sites are not detected early, it may cause a devastating explosion. This is not only a threat to the facility, but also a hidden danger to the surrounding residential areas.

With the continuous advancement of infrared technology, the method of monitoring gas leaks with infrared thermal imaging cameras has gradually become popular. It can see the leaking gas and quickly lock the leak point.

About infrared thermal imaging

Thermal imaging is the use of an imager composed of special sensors to "see" the energy released by an object. Because the wavelength of heat or infrared light is too long to be detected, it cannot be seen by the human eye. What we perceive as thermal energy is actually part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared can help us see objects that are invisible to the naked eye. Thermal imaging cameras generate images formed by invisible infrared or "thermal" radiation. According to the temperature difference between different objects, thermal imaging technology can generate clear images. This is an excellent tool for predictive maintenance, building inspection, research and development, and automation Applications. Thermal imaging can see the observed object in complete darkness, at night, through fog, smoke, and from a distance.