NIR Borescope (NIR-B) 3XR is a radiometric infrared imaging camera optimised for continuous temperature measurements in steam reformer and cracker tube furnaces.
Using the proven technology of AMETEK Land’s advanced NIR thermal imager, NIR-B 3XR offers highly accurate measurements of high temperatures, enabling process control optimisation, energy efficiency savings and prolonging the lifetime of the reformer tubes.
Producing real-time thermal data from 307,200 points across the high-resolution visual image, the imager connects to a PC running dedicated LIPS NIR processing software for accurate data analysis and long-term trending.
By providing a wide temperature measurement range of 600 – 1800 °C (1112 – 3272 oF), NIR-B 3XR provides the
hydrocarbon processing industry a highly flexible imaging solution for the unique process conditions of reformer and cracker tube furnaces.
PRECISION FURNACE CONTROL
By using a short wavelength to minimise emissivity errors, accurate, continuous temperature profiling is assured, for maximum furnace control. Uneven heating can be visualised and, during start-up phases, any burners not operating correctly can be clearly identified.
SINGLE, WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE
The single temperature range and wide dynamic range imaging technology are ideal for applications with high-differential temperatures in the field-of-view. High-resolution imaging and a 90° field-of-view allows multiple reformer or cracker tubes to be monitored simultaneously.
HAZARDOUS AREA COMPLIANT
The NIR-B 3XR is ATEX and IECEx approved to Ex nA IIC T4 Gc for use in Zone 2 gas atmospheres, and CSA Certified for US and Canada to Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4. A three-year warranty guarantees reliability.
The NIR-B 3XR is AMETEK Land’s optimised solution for thermal imaging in reformer and cracker tube furnaces.
CASE STUDY
Borescope Increases Know-How by Continuously Measuring Temperature of Tube Walls for Air Liquide
Air Liquide, the world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health, has implemented AMETEK Land’s Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) 3XR, an enhanced thermal imager, and now is gaining in know-how by continuously measuring temperature of tube walls within its steam methane reformers (SMR).
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ENGINEERING BRIEF
Fixed Thermal Imaging Enhances Hydrogen Steam Reforming Safety
The worldwide growth of hydrogen generation is driving the increased use of steam methane reformers, and the desire to make the process as productive as possible. The Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) 3XR delivers continuous temperature measurement and furnace optimization and monitoring.
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