For years, engineers have used a 'sniffer' to find stray hydrocarbon leaks. Now, you can use optical imaging equipment to see the leaks. Both infrared and laser imaging spot a gas cloud around an offending valve. The API and EPA developed the technique for leak testing programs. How else can optics help?
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