The Sniffers services

Emission reduction

Leak Detection And Repair - LDAR - Fugitive Emissions Management

The Sniffers offers you a traditional LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) program, which is compliant to the international standard EPA method 21 and local regulations. In addition, the Sniffers can offer you a smart LDAR program, which is a very effective combination of traditional LDAR and quick scanning with infrared cameras to guarantee qualitative monitoring of (very) large leakages.

Smart LDAR or Optical Gas Imaging

The Sniffers uses infrared cameras for optical gas imaging. It is the only way to monitor leaks in inaccessible areas or storage tanks. The use of infrared cameras enables the quick scanning of large emission leaks in a cost-effective way. Our contact-free optical gas imaging equipment is perfect for managing leaks on process environment and guarantees a high level of safety during plant startup and shutdown. Most importantly, the remote approach reduces health risks during measurements. Optical gas imaging can be used as a standalone service or can be integrated in existing LDAR programs as so-called `Smart LDAR` programs.

Storage Tank Emissions Management

In an environment of increased storage capacity, ageing assets and increasing safety and environmental regulations, tank farm operators demand a clear view of the emissions of their storage tanks with fixed roofs, external or internal floating roofs or gas spheres, sometimes combined with Vapor Recovery Units. We combine different techniques such as Optical Gas Imaging, PID or FID sniffing or accurate quantification with bagging or High Flow Sampling, to determine a complete emission picture of the storage tank installation. We have 28 years of international experience in monitoring, mapping and managing emissions coming from different kinds of storage tanks. Our measurements are fully compliant with the terminal’s safety regulations or (future) governmental guidelines and protocols. Visit our website for more details: https://www.the-sniffers.com/site-surveys/emission-reduction/storage-tank-emission-management/

Turnaround acceleration services

Depending on the specifics of the production installation and the objectives of the turnaround, The Sniffers applies multiple techniques. These techniques and services enable the maintenance team to focus their efforts on the key critical components. Effective inspection services guarantee fast and safe production startups.

Emissions Management Software

The Sniffers’ business application SFEMP for managing emissions provides you with qualitative, quantified, actionable data for all emissions throughout the complete gas value chain. Besides unintended or fugitive emissions also intended emissions from gas driven pumps or valves, canalized emission from vents or flares and emissions from safety infrastructure such as PSV are incorporated in this platform. Complete inventory data, traceable emission measurements, scope determinations, custom inquiries, drill down capabilities, connecting with other business applications, are within reach of the SFEMP software. Visit us for more details: https://www.the-sniffers.com/site-surveys/emission-reduction/emission-management-software-sfemp/

Energy savings

Vent and flare loss monitoring

Hydrocarbon losses to a flare system, from varied sources such as pressure relief valves, ball valves, gate- and control valves, represent both an economic loss and a source of emissions. These uncontrolled product emissions burnt via the flare typically represent an important product loss. As an alternative to installing expensive flare-gas recovery units, an effective vent and flare loss monitoring program can deliver substantial improvements. Visit our website for more details: https://www.the-sniffers.com/site-surveys/energy-savings/vent-and-flare-loss-monitoring/

Compressed air and vacuum leak detection

The Sniffers offers a complete compressed air and vacuum leak detection program that goes beyond the traditional methods.

Pipeline integrity

Pipeline localization and digitalization

The Sniffers provides a localisation and digitalisation program to clearly determine the position and depth of underground pipelines and cables without having to excavate. This means saving costs.

Leak detection in Underground Pipelines

A range of detection techniques: The safety of your pipeline surroundings is our priority. The Sniffers has mastered a full range of sophisticated leak detection techniques. Depending on the type of leak and the pipeline surroundings, we select the most optimal (combination of) detection method(s).

Pipeline inspection methods

A range of inspection methods: Excavation works in the vicinity of the pipeline, which are not declared according the legal rules, are the major cause of pipeline incidents. To detect these pirate yards early, The Sniffers provides (a combination of) several inspection methods.