A20 Mobile PPB Laser Methane Detection System for Natural Gas Network Surveys

A20 Mobile Laser Gas Detection System for Natural Gas Networks

Smarter Monitoring for Extensive Gas Pipeline Networks

Maintaining the safety of underground gas infrastructure requires efficient inspection methods and reliable field data. The A20 is a vehicle-mounted laser gas detection system designed to support continuous monitoring of natural gas pipeline networks.

By integrating advanced gas analysis, precision navigation, environmental sensing, and AI imaging, the system enables inspection teams to survey pipeline routes while the vehicle remains in motion. It captures changes in atmospheric gas concentrations and converts field measurements into useful information for leak investigation and network maintenance.

Detect Potential Leaks Before They Become Major Concerns

The A20 uses mid-infrared laser absorption spectroscopy to detect methane and ethane with high sensitivity. Monitoring both gases provides additional information for evaluating potential natural gas leakage signals.

Its low detection limit helps identify weak gas concentration variations in ambient air, supporting the discovery of potential leakage areas during routine mobile surveys.

Turn Road Patrols into Continuous Gas Surveys

The system is designed to operate along municipal roads and other accessible routes above natural gas pipelines. Its rapid sampling capability captures gas concentration changes as the vehicle travels, allowing operators to inspect extensive pipeline sections without stopping at every individual point.

This approach helps improve patrol coverage and makes routine pipeline surveys more efficient, particularly across large urban gas distribution networks.

Combine Detection Data with Visual Intelligence

Gas concentration readings are more valuable when they can be connected to their surrounding environment. The A20 integrates high-precision positioning, panoramic imaging, and multi-parameter environmental sensing to provide additional context for field measurements.

Its real-time inspection platform presents route information, gas readings, abnormal alerts, and imaging records together, helping operators review suspected leakage locations and understand inspection conditions.

AI-Assisted Analysis for More Reliable Results

Outdoor gas measurements can be affected by changing weather, traffic emissions, and other environmental factors. The A20 incorporates an AI-based false alarm filtering algorithm to help screen abnormal signals and reduce unnecessary alerts.

Collected detection and environmental data also provide a foundation for intelligent analysis, helping inspection teams identify recurring anomalies and prioritize locations for further investigation.

From Inspection Records to Proactive Maintenance

The A20 supports automatic route planning and continuous inspection data recording. Historical measurements can be compared across different patrols to evaluate changes in gas concentration and identify areas that may require additional attention.

By connecting detection results with geographic locations and visual records, the system helps gas operators establish a more structured approach to pipeline risk assessment and maintenance planning.

Built for Demanding Field Conditions

Designed for industrial deployment, the A20 combines high-sensitivity laser measurement with temperature control and a practical system architecture. Its wide operating temperature adaptability and low filtration requirements help simplify maintenance while supporting reliable operation in changing field environments.

Applications

Municipal Natural Gas Networks

Mobile inspection of underground gas distribution pipelines and urban pipeline routes.

Refineries and Petrochemical Facilities

Gas leakage surveys around industrial pipelines, processing equipment, and storage facilities.

Landfill Gas Monitoring

Methane emission detection and monitoring around landfill sites.

Underground Storage Facilities

Leak inspection around underground storage tanks and associated gas infrastructure.

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