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Ventus OGI

Visualize Gas Leaks with Ventus OGI

Ventus OGI

  • Ventus OGI is a 640 x 512 resolution MWIR camera core designed to detect hydrocarbon gases, such as methane and propane.

  • It has a high operating temperature MWIR detector type and a spectral response of MWIR.

  • The camera core has a frame rate of 30 Hz and a NETD of <50 mK.

  • It comes with 2 lens options (25 mm and 50 mm) and has digital zoom/pan capabilities.

  • Ventus OGI has a low SWaP (size, weight, and power) and is an invaluable tool for the oil and gas industry.

  • The gas enhancement mode of the camera colorizes leaks.

  • A Cutting-Edge Optical Gas Imaging Camera for Detecting and Visualizing Hydrocarbon Gases

    The Ventus OGI is a 640 x 512 resolution mid-wave infrared (MWIR) camera core designed to detect and visualize hydrocarbon gases, including methane, propane, and butane. With a high operating temperature MWIR detector, the Ventus OGI offers a low SWaP (size, weight, and power) package that is highly efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.


    Technical Specs and Features

    The Ventus OGI comes with a range of technical specifications and features, including a 15-micron pixel pitch, a spectral response in the MWIR range, and a frame rate of 30 Hz. It also has two lens options (25mm/50mm), F1.5 optic, and 2x, 4x, 8x digital zoom. The camera has gas enhancement mode that colorizes leaks.


    Applications and Benefits

    The Ventus OGI camera core is an integration-ready tool that can be used in a variety of industrial settings, including oil and gas production, pipeline monitoring, and environmental monitoring. Its high-performance, protecting lives, and minimizing harm to the environment. The Ventus OGI is also an effective way to save time and money while increasing efficiency in the oil and gas industry.


    Overall, the Ventus OGI is an industry-leading optical gas imaging camera that offers advanced features and capabilities for detecting and visualizing hydrocarbon gases. Whether you're in the oil and gas industry or another industrial setting, the Ventus OGI can help you save time, money, and resources while minimizing harm to the environment.


    Comparison table of the three major methane detection technologies used in field inspections:

    Feature / Metric

    OGI (Optical Gas Imaging)

    TDLAS (Laser Absorption)

    Gas Sniffers (PID, FID, etc.)

    Detection

    Infrared plume image

    Methane-specific laser absorption

    Chemical/electrical gas sensing

    Output

    Visual

    Quantitative (ppm / ppm-m)

    Quantitative (ppm)

    Sensitivity

    Moderate (<100 ppm)

    High (ppb–ppm)

    High (varies by sensor)

    Methane Selectivity

    Moderate (others detected too)

    High (methane-tuned)

    Variable

    Quantification

    No

    Yes (with path length)

    Yes

    Range / Coverage

    Moderate to wide

    Long (10–250 m)

    Point only

    Real-Time

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Conditions

    Needs thermal contrast

    Stable in most environments

    Affected by weather

    Automation

    High (UAVs, robots)

    High (UAVs, fixed units)

    Low–Medium (handheld)

    Remote Use

    Excellent (standoff)

    Excellent (remote possible)

    Poor (manual, close-up)

    Speed

    Fast (area scan)

    Fast (drones, long path)

    Slow (point by point)

    Cost

    High ($80K–150K)

    Medium ($10K–60K)

    Low–Medium ($2K–20K)

    Best Use

    Visual leaks, LDAR, complex sites

    Quantifying, monitoring, drones

    Localized, indoor leaks

    Regulatory Use

    Accepted (OGI/Method 21 alt.)

    Gaining approval for quantification

    Standard Method 21



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