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Simplified and low cost optical remote sensing technology for fenceline monitoring of fugitive releases
Citation:
MITCHELL, W. A., E. D. THOMA, AND C. SECREST. Simplified and low cost optical remote sensing technology for fenceline monitoring of fugitive releases. In Proceedings, 103rd Annual Conference of the Air & Waste Management Association, Calgary, AB, CANADA, June 22 - 25, 2010. Air & Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA, 6 p, (2010).
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Description:
Reducing fugitive emissions of hazardous air pollutants from industrial facilities is an ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Unlike stack emissions, fugitive releases are difficult to detect due to their spatial extent and inherent temporal variability. Fence line monitoring using optical remote sensing (ORS) can significantly augment existing leak detection and repair programs by helping workers quickly pinpoint and repair fugitive leaks, greatly decreasing the potential for emissions. However, such monitoring is rarely conducted voluntarily, largely due to the cost and complexity of existing ORS instruments. For these reasons, there is a priority need for an ORS technology that meets the cost and performance criteria necessary for broader acceptance of ORS approaches by industry and EPA's regulatory programs. An example of a multipath scanning ORS fenceline monitoring system providing complete fenceline coverage is discussed.
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