Process Vision develops the LineVu system, a liquid carryover detection technology that continuously monitors natural gas pipelines and provides real-time video feeds to operators. This system addresses the issue of lost revenue from unoptimized natural gas liquid recovery by enabling timely interventions to prevent contamination and process failures.
Funding
$4.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Inefficient natural gas liquid (NGL) recovery systems lead to lost revenue due to NGLs escaping into the gas export line. Liquid carryover in natural gas pipelines causes damage to equipment such as compressors and gas turbines, resulting in increased servicing costs and potential process failures. Current monitoring methods lack real-time visibility, hindering timely intervention and optimization of separation processes.
Solution
Process Vision's LineVu system provides continuous, real-time monitoring of natural gas pipelines for liquid carryover, enabling operators to optimize NGL recovery and prevent equipment damage. The system uses innovative image processing technology to detect hydrates, wax, and other contaminants, providing operators with a live video feed of pipeline conditions. By offering 24/7 liquid detection and alerts, LineVu allows for quick reactions to process upsets, reducing the risk of corrosion, equipment failure, and non-compliance with gas quality standards. The system can be retrofitted to standard tapping points and provides authenticated users with remote access via mobile devices.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes gas treatment plant operators, gas network managers, and engineers in the midstream and downstream natural gas industry responsible for optimizing liquid separation and ensuring gas quality compliance.
Features
- 24/7 real-time video monitoring of pipeline conditions
- Liquid carryover detection of hydrates, wax, and other contaminants
- Remote access to live video feeds for authenticated users via mobile devices
- Integration with existing control room systems
- Hazardous area certification for safe deployment
- Retrofittable to standard tapping points
- Alarm system for immediate notification of process upsets