Method for measuring sludge using infrared technology in petroleum storage tanks

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for measuring sludge using infrared technology in petroleum storage tanks, comprising: mounting a laser distance meter and an infrared camera on a tripod; positioning a metallic support plate on the tripod; positioning markers on the tank shell to serve as measurement references; configuring the infrared camera by adjusting parameters such as reflected apparent temperature, emissivity, acquisition distance, and dynamic temperature range; acquiring thermal images of the tank shell along a circular path around the tank; processing the acquired images; generating a three-dimensional representation of the sludge distribution inside the tank; and calculating the sludge volume.

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