ITC Optical Gas Thermography Online Course
The ITC Optical Gas Thermography Online Course is a specialised training designed for engineers, inspectors, and safety professionals who work with gas-handling or leak detection systems. Over three days via Zoom, it teaches you how to safely operate and interpret thermal cameras (e.g., FLIR GF/G-Series or GasFindIR) to accurately detect fugitive emissions in compliance with industry standards.
Aligned with international thermography certification frameworks and regulatory guidelines such as EPA/OOOOa, this course equips delegates with technical competence and best practices for gas leak surveys, ensuring safe and compliant environmental monitoring.
Why take the Optical Gas Thermography Course?
This focused training gives you the ability to efficiently conduct optical gas imaging inspection-vital for industries such as petrochemical, utilities, wind energy, and gas maintenance. You’ll learn to detect gas plumes early, reducing environmental risk, improving safety and avoiding costly fines.
We deliver expert-led online tuition integrating theory, lab simulations, and real-world video case studies. Our course prepares you with actionable skills – from camera calibration to reporting – that meet the standard for LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) inspections and professional gas thermography practice.
ITC Optical Gas Overview
This summary outlines full course modules delivered over three online days.
Designed around practical and theoretical elements, the programme covers everything from camera operation to leak survey and safety compliance protocols.
Key Topics Include:
- OGI Fundamentals: Operating FLIR GF/G and GasFindIR cameras, and inspecting under varied conditions
- Thermal Science Basics: Heat transfer, plume contrast, absorption properties of SF₆, VOCs, CO₂ etc.
- Survey Techniques: Optimal distance, environmental limitations, camera settings for gas detection
- Regulatory Context: EPA OOOOa, Method 21 equivalence, and Appendix K gas imaging protocols
- Lab & Video Practice: Fault detection in simulated gas plume videos and image analysis
- Reporting & Safety: Work practices, false positives avoidance, and site risk management
No prior thermography knowledge is required. The course suits gas engineers, LDAR technicians, and inspectors new to optical gas imaging.
While the course offers an ITC-branded certificate of attendance, it aligns with Infrared Training Center standards for OGI competence.
A camera is not mandatory to complete the course, but recommended for better practical understanding during labs and simulations
It’s ideal for industries with gas handling or emission controls—such as oil & gas, utilities, renewables, and manufacturing—where early detection and regulatory reporting are essential.
24 hours (Mon-Fri).
