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  • Environmental Science
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Remote Sensing

Background:

  • Growing concerns about methane leakage from natural gas systems necessitate effective detection technologies.
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing regulations mandating optical gas imaging (OGI) for leak identification and repair.
  • Passive infrared (IR) imaging is the most common OGI technology used for methane leak detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an open-source predictive model for simulating passive infrared (IR) imaging of methane leaks.
  • To evaluate the impact of various parameters on the effectiveness of IR methane leak detection.
  • To provide insights for optimizing OGI technology deployment in natural gas infrastructure.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an open-source predictive model for passive infrared (IR) imaging.
  • Simulation of controlled methane release field experiments.
  • Analysis of key parameters influencing IR detection effectiveness, including imaging distance, background, and gas composition.

Main Results:

  • The predictive model accurately reproduces IR images from field experiments and reported minimum detection limits.
  • Imaging distance is the most critical factor affecting IR detection; over 80% of emissions were detected from 10 m in a simulated well-site.
  • Detection effectiveness is enhanced by the presence of "superemitters" and is influenced by imaging backdrop (e.g., land-based vs. aerial).
  • Lower detection thresholds are achievable for gas compositions with significant nonmethane hydrocarbons.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model provides a valuable tool for understanding and optimizing passive infrared (IR) methane leak detection.
  • Imaging distance and background are crucial parameters for maximizing IR detection efficiency.
  • Targeting "superemitters" using IR technology can enhance mitigation efforts and enable approximate leak-rate quantification.