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Underground Utilities
Working safely begins with the construction company or project manager to ensure safe digging, but in many cases the company is on a deadline and does not call before they dig. If you are working on a project like this it is ok to refuse your services until all utility lines have been located, because you could be avoiding a potential hazard and saving lives. |
Principles of Pipe and Cable Locating
There are many different ways of locating cables and wires. Below the ground there are gas lines, electrical lines, cable and internet cables and many other potential types of piping underground. Locating and identifying these lines is crucial before any digging or construction can start. |
A Day in the Life of a Locator
Line locators take their jobs very seriously, and experienced locators are able to complete line locations quickly and efficiently. As cities expand it is inevitable that more infrastructure will start to be placed underground. |
Walking Leak Survey in Virtual Reality
Elite VR Training has created a virtual reality experience where users walk through a residential neighborhood searching for gas leaks. This was created by merging real life footage of the user with their view inside the VR headset. |
FLIR Gas Detection Cameras Used to Visualize CO2
Using FLIR’s Optical Gas Imaging systems, we are now able to visualize CO2 Gas through a special filter on an infrared camera. This can be used for leak detection & repair and also modified to detect other gases. |
Aerial Gas Leak Detection System -
Viper Drones Viper Drones has developed the M600 Pro OGI which allows users to pinpoint gas leaks without the need to shut down the operation. Using the DJI M600 Pro model and combing it with FLIR infrared technology, this system is a great option for aerial gas leak detection. |
The Smart Grid Explained
To cut back on the usage of fossil fuels, the Smart Grid was created to provide a more efficient way to manage electricity. The “grid” is a network of power lines and substations that carry electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. Sensors and software have been added to the grid giving utilities real-time information, allowing them to react more quickly to outages and brownouts. |
Electrical Grid 101
A smarter grid is an important part of ensuring energy continues to be both reliable and affordable. New electric, gas, and water meters use communication networks to deliver the information that utilities and consumers need, such as the amount used, the time it was used, the amount of interruptions, and more. New appliances and thermostats now have the ability to schedule usage of appliances to times other than “peak” hours, saving homeowners money and conserving energy. |
AMI Meters
The electrical grid consists of generating stations that produce electrical power, high voltage transmission lines that carry power to demand centers, and distribution lines that connect individual customers. At each stage, the electric power is stepped down to a lower voltage until it reaches it’s final destination at homes and businesses with the acceptable level of electricity. |
Natural Gas 101
We've all heard of natural gas. But what exactly is it composed of? Natural gas is primarily CH4 or in other words methane with smaller quantities of hydrocarbons. Natural gas can be either dry or wet and are used for various purposes. |
Natural Gas Leak Detection
As technology continues to advance, we find new and more convenient ways to detect gas. With mobile leak survey, we can detect gas by simply driving. When it comes to walking leak survey we are now in an age where our gas leak detection devices are laser-based like Southern Cross' '46 Hawk. Watch this video to see how Huntsville Utilities conducts their gas leak survey. |
Why is Natural Gas Important?
At times we may take the utility of natural gas for granted sometimes. Do we know what goes into the process of making sure our stoves are working? Do we know how we're able to have heat and hot water in the colder seasons? |
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