Detect and locate gas leaks instantly with ultrasound imaging
Ultrasound cameras detect gas leaks of virtually any gas at a safe distance.
Why operators use Distran acoustic cameras
Protect uptime
Detect leaks early before they cause downtime or equipment damage.
Increase safety
Detect hazardous gas leaks from a safe distance without shutdown
Reduce methane emissions
Locate fugitive emissions quickly to support LDAR and ESG goals (e.g OGMP 2.0, EUMR).
Reduce energy losses
Identify compressed air and gas losses.
How acoustic gas leak imaging works
1. Gas leaks generate ultrasonic sound that stands out from industrial noise
Pressurized gas leaks generate ultrasound, inaudible to humans but detectable even in noisy environments.
2. Distran cameras localize ultrasound sources and turn it into images
Using an array of microphones, Distran cameras capture ultrasound and convert it into a visual image, showing exactly where the leak is located.
3. Locate and quantify leaks instantly
Operators can pinpoint leaks in real time and evaluate their severity, helping prioritize maintenance and determine whether it is safe to approach.
Real-time acoustic video of a gas leak with estimated flow rate (3200 L/h)
Fast, safe and reliable gas leak detection
Detect leaks up to 10x faster
Inspect large areas in seconds without scaffolding or shutdown.
Detect from a safe distance
Identify leaks up to 100 meters away without exposure to hazardous gases.
Works on any gas
Any pressurized gas leak generates ultrasound that can be detected and localized.
Quantify leaks in real time
Estimate leak rates instantly to prioritize maintenance actions.
Certified for hazardous areas
ATEX, IECEx and UL certified for safe use in hazardous environments.
Operational in minutes
Perform reliable inspections with minimal training.
Our solutions
Handheld inspection
Quickly scan and locate leaks during routine inspections. Explore portable solutions
Fixed monitoring
Continuously monitor critical assets and receive automatic leak alerts. Explore fixed monitoring
Trusted by leading industrial operators worldwide
Used across critical industrial applications
Oil & Gas
Locate gas leaks across large facilities, from routine inspections to turnarounds and commissioning.
Chemical
Detect gas and vacuum leaks across a wide range of gases in hazardous environments without exposing operators.
Power Generation
Detect gas, air and vacuum leaks across large assets to improve plant availability and reduce downtime.
Advanced & mission-critical environments
Used in demanding applications including aerospace and hydrogen systems where reliability is critical.
Proven in mission-critical environments
including the International Space Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Distran
Having invented the world’s first ultrasonic camera in 2013, Distran was founded the same year in Zürich, Switzerland. Today, Distran is the world-leading manufacturer of ultrasonic cameras. Customers in more than 50 countries detect leaks with Distran. Including several field experts, former plant managers, and former commissioning engineers, we count on over 60 committed employees at the headquarters in Switzerland, in Germany, France, Denmark, the USA, and Bahrain. We also operate a broad network of distributors to ensure the availability of our innovative solutions around the world.
