MFE Detect MW (MFE OGI)

The MFE Detect MW (MFE OGI) is an optical gas imaging camera designed to detect hydrocarbon gas leaks. This device can be used as a handheld device or a payload.

Advanced infrared technology provides real-time imaging and precise leak detection, helping improve safety and operational efficiency in industrial environments.

Equipment Type: Optical Gas Imaging Camera

Benefits

Detection of hydrocarbon gas leaks
Real-time gas leak monitoring
Remote leak inspection
Inspection of gas pipelines and storage tanks
Environmental monitoring in industrial facilities
Safety checks in oil and gas operations

Gas processing plants
Compressor stations
Gas wells
Tanks
LNG storage
Underground storage reservoirs
Pipelines

Oil & gas
Landfill gas plants
Natural gas power plants
Power & utilities
Environmental

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Lightweight, Ergonomic Handle

A lightweight, ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip and improves maneuverability, allowing operators to reposition and adjust the camera easily.

Advanced MWIR Detector

The camera brings together the latest detector, cooler, and lens technologies to optimize the visualization of methane, propane, butane, and many other hydrocarbon gas leaks.

Hand-held or Mountable to Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot

Designed as a multifunctional equipment solution, the MFE Detect MW (MFE OGI) can be used as a handheld device or mounted on Spot, Boston Dynamics’ agile mobile robot.

When paired with Spot, the MFE Detect MW (MFE OGI) leverages the robot’s mobility to automate routine inspection tasks. When further inspection is required, the camera can be removed from Spot and used as a handheld device.

SmallRig VB50 Battery

The MFE Detect MW is powered by the compact, high-capacity SmallRig VB50 lithium-ion battery. Its lightweight design is approximately 30% smaller than traditional V-mount batteries, making it easy to carry in the field.

The VB50 also features a practical OLED display that tracks the battery’s operating status and provides users with precise, up-to-date battery information.

Resolution and Processing

Utilizing a state-of-the-art 640 × 512, 15 μm pixel-pitch “Hot MWIR” detector array, the MFE Detect MW (MFE OGI) features a specialized narrow-bandpass cold filter, miniature long-life closed-cycle Stirling cooler, f/1.5 cold shield, and optimized purpose-built lens to provide unmatched thermal sensitivity.

The MFE Detect MW also includes a built-in RGB camera and a suite of advanced image-processing functions, including automatic gain and dynamic contrast control, delivering visual acuity for efficient leak detection and remediation.

sUAS Payload Solution

MFE OGI 640

The MFE OGI 640 is the UAV-integrated version of the MFE OGI MW system, offering the same advanced optical gas imaging technology in a lightweight drone payload designed for aerial platforms. It delivers high-resolution detection of hydrocarbon gas leaks with the flexibility and reach of drone-based inspections.

MFE Detect MW FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the MFE Detect MW, including its features, capabilities, and applications.

How does the MFE Detect MW compare to the FLIR GF320 in terms of resolution?

The MFE Detect MW has a resolution of 640 x 512 pixels, which is twice the resolution of the FLIR GF320 (320 x 240 pixels), allowing for clearer images. While the FLIR GF320 has a slightly wider field of view with its 23mm lens, the MFE Detect MW offers a narrower field of view with its 50mm lens, enabling it to capture finer details from further distances.

How does quad-O compliance relate to the MFE Detect MW, and why is it important?

Quad-O compliance is specific to oil and gas facilities as of 2012. For cameras operating within the mid-wavelength range, compliance means they must be able to visualize 500 parts per million for positive identification of a gas leak.

Does the MFE Detect MW require maintenance?

The MFE Detect MW features a miniature, long-life, closed-cycle Stirling cooler. Cooled cameras like the MFE Detect MW may require cryocooler rebuilds after 10,000 to 13,000 hours of operation.

How does the detection range of the MFE Detect MW support the identification of VOCs in industrial settings?

The MFE OGI operates in the mid-wavelength infrared range (3 to 5 micrometers), which is ideal for detecting hydrocarbon gas leaks with high sensitivity in industrial environments.