SINCE 2010
Q. Brief about FLIR global and India operations and its core values.
A. FLIR is a NASDAQ listed company having head office in USA. Globally, FLIR did a business of around USD 1.8 Billion (approx. INR 12,600 Crore, as per current USD/INR rate). IN 2018, our revenue grew organically by 6% as compared to 2017. We say ourselves World's sixth Sense as at FLIR, we provide superpower vision, helping people around the world save lives, protect the environment, and enhance productivity. We're building more than innovative technologies; we are striving to build a more sustainable, more efficient, safer future.
Talking about India operations, Wide range of products under Instruments portfolio are available in India through our very strong channel partners, all of them have trained technical teams to provide best services to our potential/existing customers. We have Hundreds of happy customers all over India which include Electrical Utilities, different manufacturing companies, service providers and Integrators. To help these customers use our products effectively, we have online/frequent offline training courses in India. Our Service center is also set up in Delhi.
Q. If you have to explain the technology behind your products to a new person, how will you do that.
A. This is an interesting technology. As a theory, almost all objects around us emit infrared(IR) radiations which our eyes cannot see. See image below- Infrared energy (A) coming from an object is focused by the optics (B) on to an infrared detector (C) The detector sends the information to sensor electronics (D) for image processing. The electronics translate the data coming from the detector into an image (E) that can be viewed in the viewfinder or on a standard video monitor or LCD screen.
Infrared thermography is the art of transforming an infrared image into a radiometric one; every pixel in a radiometric image is actually a temperature measurement, so temperature values to be read from the image. This makes the thermal imaging camera a perfect tool for firefighting applications.
Q. What are main firefighting applications for these TIC.
A. The main applications are listed below:-
a) Seeing through Smoke Thermal cameras can see through smoke, giving firefighters better situational awareness, both of where they are in the building, and where they are in relation to their team members. It also helps them find people trapped in the fire. Thermal cameras are also vital tools when helping firefighters attack the fire. Obviously, the fire itself is easy to see in a thermal imager, but the relatively cold water being sprayed from the hoses also shows up clearly on a thermal image, so firefighters can make sure they get water on the fire as effectively and efficiently as possible.
b) Measuring Temperatures - K-Series thermal cameras can measure temperature from a distance,helping protect firefighters against a dangerous phenomenon called rollover the stage of a fire in which unburned, superheated gases gathered at the ceiling in an enclosed area ignite. By monitoring the temperature of the ceiling with the thermal camera while trying to cool down the smoke, they can know that if the temperature exceeds a certain value a rollover may be imminent and react appropriately.
c) Search & Rescue - Firefighters do more than fight fires - often they're called on to find missing or injured people. A thermal camera's ability to see in the dark makes it an invaluable tool in SAR missions.
d) Wildfires - Thermal imaging cameras show clearly the hot spots where "underground fire" is still burning. By further extinguishing and cooling down the area spontaneous combustion can be prevented.
e) Overhaul - During Overhaul the burned area is carefully examined for hot spots that can cause the fire to reignite. These "hot spots" will clearly show up on a thermal image so that they can be further cooled down or extinguished
Q. Are there any new developments? What are latest new features in these devices?
A. Yes, there are, as listed below.
a) Being able to store video clips on an internal memory is important during firefighting training. Also real interventions can be recorded. Video clips can be evaluated afterwards for training purposes. FLIR K55 can store 200 files (images or video clips). It records up to 600 minutes in video in clips of maximum 5 minutes each.
b) K-Series cameras can be upgraded over the internet by downloading the latest firmware updates, so users will never have to send their cameras back for routine upgrades.
c) Flexible Scene Enhancement (FSX)- Details in the thermal image are enhanced through digital image processing inside the camera. The result is an ultra-sharp thermal image that shows more detail. FSX makes it easier for firefighters to find their way in smoke filled rooms. Even in scenes with extreme temperature dynamics that are typical for a firefighting environment.
Q. Mr. Singh, what's your background ?
A. I am a graduate Engineer with degree of B.E in Electronics and Communication. I did my management course from IIM, Calcutta and have more than 25 years of work experience. I am responsible for Sales of Instrumentsdivision of FLIR in Emerging countries.
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