LightPath Technologies Launches Advanced Optical Gas Imaging Camera for Ammonia and SF6 Detection
LightPath Technologies Launches Advanced Optical Gas Imaging Camera for Ammonia and SF6 Detection

LightPath Technologies Launches Advanced Optical Gas Imaging Camera for Ammonia and SF6 Detection

  • 10-Dec-2024 12:30 AM
  • Journalist: Kim Chul Son

LightPath Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial sectors, has unveiled an updated version of its Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera platform designed to detect fugitive emissions of ammonia and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) in industrial and manufacturing environments. This new OGI camera platform leverages infrared (IR) technology to detect and visualize gases that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. By sensing the infrared energy absorbed or emitted by these gases, the OGI camera makes it possible to identify emissions that would otherwise go undetected.

The advanced OGI camera uses LightPath's proprietary BlackDiamond™ BD6 lens, a non-germanium optical solution that enhances the sensitivity of the device, making it more cost-effective and efficient compared to traditional Germanium-based systems. This technology addresses challenges posed by the global supply chain issues related to Germanium, particularly the recent export ban imposed by China on Germanium shipments to the United States. As a result, the non-germanium lens offers LightPath’s customers a more reliable and secure alternative, free from geopolitical supply risks.

SF6, a gas commonly used in the electrical industry as a dielectric medium for electrical equipment and power systems, is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic. However, it has a global warming potential 23,500 times greater than CO2, making its detection and control critical in preventing environmental harm. Ammonia, used in industries such as food and beverage manufacturing, metal and plastics fabrication, and energy production, also poses environmental risks if released in large quantities.

Sam Rubin, President and CEO of LightPath, highlighted the significance of this new OGI camera in expanding the company’s market reach beyond oil and gas applications. He emphasized that the updated camera’s ability to detect SF6 and ammonia addresses critical environmental concerns and helps companies comply with stringent federal, state, and local regulations regarding emissions. These regulations require industries to manage their gas emissions effectively, making advanced OGI cameras an essential tool for compliance.

Rubin also pointed out the growing need for non-Germanium optics due to the recent trade restrictions on Germanium, stressing that LightPath’s solution not only meets regulatory requirements but also offers an economical, high-performance alternative for a wide range of industrial applications. The non-Germanium lens technology ensures supply chain stability while providing an effective tool for industries focused on reducing their environmental impact.

In conclusion, LightPath’s new OGI camera with a non-germanium lens offers a superior, cost-effective solution for emissions detection, helping industries maintain compliance with environmental regulations while addressing supply chain challenges.

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