Proven Results

Improve Visibility into Flare Performance

August 19, 2026

By automating flare stack monitoring, organizations can strengthen compliance, improve operational awareness, and reduce the risks and costs associated with inefficient combustion.

The Challenge

Flare systems play a critical role in preventing hydrocarbon pollutants from entering the atmosphere. However, traditional flare monitoring methods can present challenges:

Limited visibility of flare performance during changing environmental conditions.
Reliance on manual observation and periodic inspections.
Difficulty identifying abnormal combustion conditions early.
Increased risk of environmental non-compliance and inefficient flare operation.
Lack of continuous data to support process optimization and operational decision-making.

The Solution

Implemented FLIR A500f/A700f fixed-mount thermal imaging cameras to provide automated, continuous flare stack monitoring.

Key capabilities included:

24/7 thermal monitoring of flare stack temperatures and heat signatures.
Automated alarm generation for critical operating events.
Continuous collection of thermal data to support analysis and reporting.
Built-in analytics and condition monitoring functionality.
Integration with existing HMI, SCADA, security, and IIoT systems using ONVIF, Modbus, MQTT, and REST API protocols.
Ruggedized deployment suitable for outdoor environments ranging from -30°C to 50°C.
High-resolution thermal imaging with remote motor focus and FSX® image enhancement technology.

The Value

The thermal imaging solution helped improve flare monitoring by providing:

Improved environmental protection through continuous flare verification.
Enhanced operational awareness with real-time monitoring and alarms.
Reduced reliance on manual flare observation activities.
Better visibility into combustion performance for ongoing process optimization.
Faster identification of abnormal operating conditions.
Improved asset protection and site safety.
Greater operational reliability through continuous monitoring and data collection.
Seamless integration into existing operational technology infrastructure.