Introduction – Thermal Camera Installation at BALCO
The Thermal Camera Installation at BALCO project was executed to improve fire safety and temperature control in the coal yard area. Agile microsys implemented an advanced thermal monitoring system to detect hot spots in coal stockpiles and prevent fire incidents.
Coal storage areas are highly prone to heat buildup and spontaneous combustion. Therefore, continuous monitoring is necessary to maintain safe operations. This system allows plant engineers to monitor temperature in real time and respond immediately.
This Thermal Camera Installation at BALCO ensures continuous hot spot detection and proactive fire prevention in the coal yard.
Coal Yard Thermal Monitoring System at BALCO
This solution uses advanced thermal imaging technology from FLIR Systems to provide accurate, non-contact temperature measurement and continuous scanning of the coal yard.
The system includes:
- Real-time hot spot detection
- Continuous temperature monitoring
- Automatic alarm alerts
- Remote monitoring from control room
- Early fire prevention system
This technology helps reduce risk and ensures safe coal handling operations.
Benefits of Thermal Camera Installation at Plant
At BALCO (Bharat Aluminium Company), coal yard safety is critical for uninterrupted plant performance.
With this thermal monitoring solution, the plant gains:
✔ Early detection of heat rise
✔ Reduced fire hazard risk
✔ Improved operational safety
✔ Lower maintenance costs
✔ Better temperature control of coal stockpiles
Why Thermal Camera Installation at BALCO Was Necessary
Coal stockpiles in industrial plants like BALCO are highly vulnerable to internal heat buildup and spontaneous combustion. Due to continuous exposure to sunlight, moisture, and oxidation processes, coal temperature can rise gradually without visible signs. Manual inspection methods are not reliable for detecting internal hot spots inside large coal heaps. This created a serious need for an automated monitoring system. The Thermal Camera Installation at BALCO was necessary to ensure real-time temperature tracking, early hot spot detection, and immediate preventive action before fire incidents could occur. Implementing thermal imaging technology significantly improved safety, operational reliability, and risk control in the coal yard area.
Thermal Camera Project Execution by Agile microsys
Agile microsys successfully delivered this project with complete system integration and commissioning.
Our scope included:
- Site inspection and risk analysis
- Camera positioning and mounting design
- Electrical and network integration
- System configuration and testing
The system is now operating reliably and providing continuous monitoring support.
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Conclusion – BALCO Thermal Monitoring Project
This Thermal Camera Installation at BALCO demonstrates how advanced thermal imaging plays a critical role in industrial fire prevention.
By implementing real-time monitoring in the coal yard, the plant now benefits from early hot spot detection, improved safety, and reliable operations.
It highlights the importance of advanced monitoring solutions in modern industrial environments.
