This new monitoring system for critical vessels uses thermal
imaging cameras to provide higher measurement density than
traditional systems based on thermocouples. The Critical Vessel
Monitoring System from Land Instruments International Ltd, a
unit of Ametek Inc., measures surface temperature once every 16
cu cm, as compared with one measurement every 250 cu cm in
typical thermocouple systems. By measuring temperatures in more
locations, the system allows for earlier detection of refractory
wear or breakdown. Benefits include greater protection against
catastrophic vessel failure and extension of refractory lifetime
based on actual data. The system is optimized for use in
gasifiers and other critical vessels in petrochemical refining,
power generation, chemical and coal processing, waste
management, and fertilizer and plastics production. Industrial
cameras suitable for harsh environments are placed to view all
parts of the vessel including the critical cone and dome
sections. Each camera records over 110,00