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LineVu | The Concept
LineVu is a camera system that can be permanently installed on high pressure natural gas systems. When installed downstream of a gas/liquid separator it provides a live video stream of the gas leaving the separator system. Image processing is used to provide operators with a highly sensitive alarm if there is a break-though, that contaminates the gas stream.
The Camera Can in the LineVu system is mounted above a pipeline, normally behind a double block and bleed valve, thereby providing a “stand-off”, meaning that any contamination present in the gas flow does not land on the optics of the systems.
The data from the Camera Can can be fed to one of three possible user interfaces:
LineVu Local
Monitoring natural gas contamination events as a process control parameter, the Camera Can is cable linked to a safe area controller, where image processing provides a live video stream and local alarm. This system may provide video and data to the site local network.
Up to 48 Camera Cans may be connected to the site controller installed in a safe area.
Application example
Improving operational excellence and plant productivity by monitoring liquid carry-over at gas treatment plant both upstream and downstream of the treatment plant to.
LineVu Remote
Monitoring either single site or multiple sites, LineVu Remote includes an uplink to a secure server (either Process Vision’s or the Client’s server) allowing both remote and local access to live streamed video. This system encrypts and compresses both video and data, and splits it into three sections for transmission via one or more mobile phone networks. An encrypted user interface is available to password protected users who may be a central technical resource, a control centre (for unmanned sites), or the users client (in the case of custody transfer).
Application example
Ensuring correct calibration of fiscal flow metering, optimising pigging events and improving safety at compressor stations in a pipeline network monitoring multiple custody transfer points and compressor stations.
LineVu Mobile
LineVu mobile is used for temporary installations for surveys and de-bottlenecking projects. It combines the previous two versions. The Camera Can is cable linked to a Pelicase-mounted controller and uplink system giving the user a choice to store locally or live stream to store video and data on a remote server.
Application example
Evaluating separator performance and helping to diagnose process failures in a temporary installation.