A key feature is the system's flexibility. Measurement paths can be drawn freely along any pipeline or piece of equipment – no matter how complex the layout. This means the system adapts to the installation, not the other way around, saving significant time and effort during setup.

The real innovation is in how the system decides whether a leak has occurred. Rather than simply checking if a temperature crosses a fixed threshold, the system looks at several indicators at once: How does the temperature change over time? How uniform is the temperature distribution along a pipe? Is the current temperature unusual given the time of day or season? Only when multiple indicators point in the same direction does the system raise an alarm.

The practical benefit for operators is significant: fewer false alarms mean less unnecessary downtime and fewer costly emergency responses. At the same time, real leaks are detected earlier and more reliably – reducing the risk of safety incidents, environmental damage, and unplanned production losses.

Key operational benefits:

• IECEx/ATEX-certified for use in hazardous environments,
• High detection accuracy due to superior thermal sensitivity,
• Scalable, decentralized architecture for easy integration into existing control systems,
• Simple installation and configuration via app-based tools,
• Efficient maintenance, including on-site calibration verification.

In short, the VLDS helps industrial operators detect leaks earlier, respond faster, and avoid costly incidents before they escalate. Fewer false alarms mean less unnecessary downtime. Flexible setup means faster deployment, even in complex installations. And reliable detection around the clock – regardless of weather, season, or environmental conditions – means operators can trust the system to do its job, without constant manual intervention.

The session will be hosted by Cristian Gerber.