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UAV-based gas detector optimization for fugitive source identification

基于无人机的气体探测器优化用于逃逸源识别

基本信息

批准号：
499531-2016
负责人：
Hugenholtz, Chris
金额：
$ 1.79万
依托单位：
University of Calgary
依托单位国家：
加拿大
项目类别：
Engage Grants Program
财政年份：
2016
资助国家：
加拿大
起止时间：
2016-01-01 至 2017-12-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=607514
关键词：
UAV based gas detector optimization

项目摘要

The goal of this project is to improve the ability to detect fugitive gas emissions of methane from natural gas pipelines and associated infrastructure using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Boreal Laser's miniaturized GasFinder system. UAV-based gas sensing is a relatively new approach for auditing, monitoring, and surveilling fugitive gas emissions. However, no prior research has been conducted to inform the effective use of open-path laser gas sensing technology onboard UAVs, or how to process the measurements to detect fugitive gas emissions. To address these technical challenges, we are proposing a new collaboration between the University of Calgary and Boreal Laser - one of Canada's leading manufacturers of open-path laser gas analyzers. The research challenge is twofold: (i) to optimize the configuration of the UAV GasFinder system for detecting fugitive gases in the atmosphere, and (ii) to develop analytical tools that improve the ability of the system to identify the sources of fugitive gas emissions. The target gas for this research is methane, which is an extremely potent greenhouse gas associated with the extraction and transport of natural gas. Beyond the company-specific challenge, the science and tools we are proposing have significant benefits for responsible energy extraction, the environment, climate change, and Canada's economy.

该项目的目标是提高使用无人驾驶飞行器和Boreal Laser的小型气体监测系统检测天然气管道和相关基础设施中甲烷逃逸气体排放的能力。基于无人机的气体传感是一种相对较新的方法，用于审计，监测和监视易散性气体排放。然而，之前还没有进行过研究来告知无人机上开放路径激光气体传感技术的有效使用，或者如何处理测量结果以检测逃逸气体排放。为了应对这些技术挑战，我们提议卡尔加里大学与加拿大领先的开路激光气体分析仪制造商之一Boreal Laser进行新的合作。研究的挑战是双重的：（i）优化无人机气体探测系统的配置，用于探测大气中的逃逸气体，以及（ii）开发分析工具，提高系统识别逃逸气体排放源的能力。这项研究的目标气体是甲烷，这是一种与天然气开采和运输有关的极其强大的温室气体。除了公司面临的具体挑战外，我们提出的科学和工具对负责任的能源开采、环境、气候变化和加拿大经济都有重大好处。