{"id":6577,"date":"2019-10-24T05:57:16","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T05:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terra-drone.net\/global\/?p=6577"},"modified":"2019-10-24T05:57:16","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T05:57:16","slug":"terra-drone-opens-chile-branch-conducts-flare-stack-inspection-for-state-energy-company-enap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terra-drone.net\/global\/2019\/10\/24\/terra-drone-opens-chile-branch-conducts-flare-stack-inspection-for-state-energy-company-enap\/","title":{"rendered":"Terra Drone opens Chile branch, conducts flare stack inspection for state energy company ENAP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Terra Drone Chile, Terra Drone\u2019s newest group company, will focus on oil and gas, construction, energy, and mining sectors<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Flare is partially not smoking, which is an indication of an abnormality in this part<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conc\u00f3n, Chile, October 24, 2019 \u2013<\/strong> Terra Drone Chile, a newly-founded group company of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has successfully conducted visual inspection of flare stacks for Chile\u2019s state-owned energy company ENAP in Aconcagua. In this pilot project, three flare stacks \u2013 each about 70m tall \u2013 were inspected in 45 minutes using drones. This proved to be significantly cost-effective and faster than the conventional method of engaging the services of a professional photographer in a manned helicopter.<\/p>\n

ENAP inspects its flare stacks once every three years but wants to conduct more frequent inspections to ensure optimum performance during operations. Terra Drone Chile was roped in for the project after the energy company discovered black smock steaming from some of the flares. With a planned maintenance activity coming up in a few weeks, ENAP wanted a clear understanding of the current condition of the area surrounding the top rings of the flare stacks.<\/p>\n

Terra Drone Chile used a DJI M210 RTK drone mounted with 2 cameras \u2013 a Zenmuse Z30 (zoom camera) and a Zenmuse X5S (high-resolution camera) \u2013 for this activity. The drone captured the images of the flares from different angles to facilitate an inspection report that would show each part\u2019s status in terms of crack, deformity, and integrity.<\/p>\n

Buoyed by the quick and comprehensive results, ENAP has decided to retain Terra Drone Chile\u2019s services for the next maintenance cycle.<\/p>\n

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Deformation is recognized on the left alert lights when compared with those on the right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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One of the 70m tall flare stacks inspected by Terra Drone Chile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The areas of interest on the flare stack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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About Terra Drone Corporation <\/strong><\/p>\n

Established in 2016, Terra Drone Corporation has quickly become one of the world\u2019s largest industrial drone solution companies employing over 550 drone industry professionals. The company\u2019s head office is located in Tokyo, Japan, and more than 25 branches are spread globally throughout Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Terra Drone provides innovative enterprise drone services for oil and gas, utilities, renewables, mining, construction, and GIS sectors, among others.<\/p>\n

Previous investments include Unifly, which specializes in unmanned traffic management (UTM); C-Astral, which develops high-endurance fixed-wing UAVs; RoNik Inspectioneering, which provides wireless inspection services for confined spaces; Ventus Geospatial, which has patented gas leak detection technology; and Inkonova, which has developed SLAM technology for underground mines. Going forward, we will continue to invest in technology companies with cutting-edge solutions for drones.<\/p>\n

For all the latest news and information about Terra Drone, visit the company\u2019s LinkedIn<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> handles.<\/p>\n

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For more information, contact:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Terra Drone Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tel: +81(0)3-6319-7193<\/p>\n

Email: info.en@terra-drone.co.jp<\/p>\n

Terra Drone Website: https:\/\/www.terra-drone.net\/global\/<\/p>\n

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Terra Drone Chile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tel: +56 9 81842151<\/p>\n

Email: jose.torres@terradrone-chile.com<\/p>\n

Terra Drone Website: https:\/\/www.terra-drone.net\/chile\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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