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Efficient and reliable airborne leak detection
of gas pipelines using CHARM^®

Efficient and reliable
airborne leak detection
of gas pipelines
using CHARM^®

Surface area leak detection
of methane-producing facilities

Surface
area leak detection of
methane-producing
facilities

Emission determination of
methane-producing facilities

Emission determination of
methane-producing
facilities

Exact positioning of the measuring corridor
through automatic beam guidance

Exact positioning of
the measuring corridor
through automatic
beam guidance

The world's only DVGW approved
gas remote detection system

The world's only DVGW
approved gas remote
detection system

Inspection of up to
500 km of pipeline per day

EFFICIENCY

Aerial monitoring of pipeline networks with a competent crew considering all relevant parameters

EXPERIENCE

CHARM^® has been in commercial use since 2008. To date, over 250.000 km of gas pipelines have been inspected for various gas grid operators across Europe.

QUALITY

Experienced GIS specialists evaluate DVGW G501-certified CHARM^® system measurements

What is CHARM^®?

CHARM^® (CH4 Airborne Remote Monitoring) is a new laser-based technology for remotely detecting methane and can be used to detect leaks in gas pipelines, to determine the emission of methane-emitting facilities and to locate gas emissions over wide-spread areas (e.g. on landfills). CHARM^® was jointly developed by ADLARES and DLR (German Aerospace Center) on behalf of Open Grid Europe GmbH (formerly Ruhrgas AG).

Our services

Data analysis and Web GIS

Survey results are made available to the customer online in a password-protected area. The Web GIS can be used on a desktop computer with most web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome) or as an app for Android and iOS mobile devices. Leak indications can be located, analyzed and documented directly in the field with a GPS-capable tablet.

The Next Generation: CHARM^®3

A platform-independent remote detection system for methane emissions on long-distance gas pipelines

We are developing a new CHARM® system for highly precise methane leak detecting and total emission quantification or gas compressor stations, metering stations and storage sites. The new system is designed to be platform-independent, making it a scalable, cost-effective solution.

For this project, the ILB has selected us for a ProFIT innovation funding. Through this program, the Brandenburg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Energy (MWAE) supports innovative product development.