LDAR Server™

What is LDAR Server?

The LDAR Server is a cutting-edge web-based comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management System developed by Grid Environment Ltd, a company located in Canada and made up of specialists in Leak Detection and Repair. With their expertise and experience in LDAR technology, Grid Environment Ltd. has created a powerful and reliable system that enables companies to effectively manage their fugitive emissions. The system provides featured functions, enabling companies to quickly identify and address leaks, optimize their LDAR resources, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Why Choose LDAR Server?

1. Comprehensive solution: The LDAR Server is a comprehensive solution that covers all aspects of fugitive emissions management, from inventory management, leak detection and monitoring, leaks and repair tracking to reporting and compliance.
2. Customizable: The LDAR Server is customizable to meet the specific needs of different companies and industries. It can be tailored to different workflows, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards.
3. Expert support: Grid Environment Ltd, the company behind the LDAR Server, is made up of specialists in Leak Detection and Repair. They can provide expert support and guidance on all aspects of fugitive emissions management, from system implementation to ongoing maintenance and optimization.
4. Cost-effective: The LDAR Server can help companies reduce their fugitive emissions and avoid costly regulatory penalties, making it a cost-effective solution for managing emissions.
5. Good solution: Compared to other LDAR systems, the LDAR Server stands out for its comprehensive and advanced features, much more efficient for fugitive emissions monitoring and inventory management , expert support, and compliance with Canadian ECCC VOC Reduction Regulations and comfort with USA EPA Method 21.

Features

Feature	Description
Specify bad actors and leak trend	Display trends in leaks and emissions over time. Additionally, the system can highlight contributing factors such as the top emission sources and recurring leaks.
Manage maintenance records	Maintaining records of repairs and shutdowns. This information plays a critical role in emission computing.
Bluetooth Integration with equipment	The mobile app can connect to moniotirng equipment via Bluetooth to allow for real-time data acquisition and can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of leak detection and repair activities
LDAR component inventory management	Equipped with excellent features to help manage the inventory of components.
Define and apply specific emission factors and leaking thresholds	The LDAR Server is equipped with functionality that allows for the definition and application of specific emission factors or rules, such as leaking thresholds, to meet the client's specific requirements in various industries. Users can change the rules or leaking thresholds without affecting past results.
Virtual tagging	Virtually tag components through its mobile app or web using photos, enabling users to locate fugitive emission sources without physical tagging.
Link to P&IDs	Equipped with advanced functionality to connect components with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Marking the components on drawings through the web and tablet has never been so easy and intuitive with the LDAR Server. Locating components on P&IDs is much more convenient and just a click away.
GPS tracking for position of components	LDAR Server system has the capability to record GPS coordinates of components and the location of monitorings.
Method 21, OGI, visual and other inspections in one place	Equipped with advanced functionality to easily and intuitively support a variety of inspection methods including Method 21, OGI, visual, and other inspections. Technicians can seamlessly switch monitoring methods during a survey.
Efficient monitoring	The LDAR Server provides a more efficient and intuitive approach compared to traditional monitoring routes, which has been proven to be both effective and faster
Manage instrument calibration and verification records	Instrument, calibration gases and their certificates, calibration and verification records. Automaticlly calculate veirification drifts
Leaks and repairs	Equipped with advanced functionality to track leaks and repairs and delays
Leaks reports	It is easy to generate a PDF report for a single leak or a report with multiple leaks in a single document using the LDAR Server.
Leaking valves tracking	The LDAR Server can track valves that have leaked three or more times.
Unsfe to monitor components	The LDAR Server can manage and track the list of unsfe to monitor components
Open Ended Pipes (OEL)	The LDAR Server can manage and track the capped/plugged status of OELS
Pumps checks	The LDAR Server can manage weekly pump checks and daily pumps sensor checks
Manage OGI photos and videos	The system centralizes OGI inspection results, including photos and videos, which can be viewed online in one place
Pumps management	The system has the capability to manage the pumps in the plant and has a link/connection to the corresponding LDAR component. The pump management is equipped with advanced features such as photos, GPS location, named location, pump type, installation date, and more.
Pressure relief Valve (PSV)	Users can easily view a list of the PSVs in the plant and their information, such as GPS location on a map, type, and more. The LDAR Server has four built-in types of PSVs that provide further details on the types of PSVs.
Monitoring passes management	The LDAR Server is equipped with advanced functionality to allow for monitoring and managing monitoring passes that meet the requirements of the Canadian ECCC VOC Reduction Regulations for multiple monitoring rounds. It features survey progress, KPIs, leak tracking for each pass, and more, which allows users to check historic snapshots of the pass surveys for each round.
Display components, sub-areas, areas locations on map	The LDAR Server can display the locations of components, sub-areas, and areas on a map on web or offline on tablet.
Offline map	The LDAR Server mobile application is equipped with advanced functionality that allows for the use of offline maps of the plant, making it convenient for field individuals to easily locate components, sub-areas, and areas. Grid Environment Ltd. can assist clients in creating aerial maps with our professional partners.
Fenceline monitoring management	The LDAR Server has advanced functionality to manage fenceline monitoring data and weather data in one place. It can display the data visually in charts and a windrose chart for the weather data of the sampling periods.
Emissions calculation	The LDAR Server is equipped with advanced functionality to compute emissions using specific calculation rules to meet clients' specific requirements, particularly to comply with Canadian ECCC VOC Reduction Regulations. The system can also apply different emission factors and rules from other requirements, such as CCME and US EPA. The LDAR Server employs a complex methodology of computation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
QA/QC checks	The LDAR Server is capable of conducting a comprehensive quality assurance and quality control check against the inventory to ensure that critical information is correct and not missed.
THC and VOC emissions	The LDAR Server has the capability to compute both Total Hydrocarbon (THC) emissions and VOC emissions by simply switching the settings. In addition, the system can extract emissions data for each individual substance present in the fluids within the plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which industries can benefit from using the LDAR Server?
The LDAR Server is designed to efficiently manage fugitive emissions inventory and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the USA EPA Method 21 and Canadian ECCC VOC Reduction Regulations. It can handle and manage data from different sources, such as Optical Gas Imaging (OGI), visual inspections, and Method21, and generate comprehensive reports that meet the specific needs of different industries. The LDAR Server is particularly well-suited for companies in the petroleum, chemical, and other related industries that need to monitor and manage fugitive emissions as part of their operations. By using the LDAR Server, these industries can improve their emissions management practices, reduce their environmental impact, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
2. Does LDAR Server work for oil and gas upstream industries?
In addition to the LDAR Server, we also have a sister system called " LDAR Server Matrix", which is specifically designed for fugitive emissions management in the oil and gas upstream industries, particularly in Western Canada. This system offers advanced functionality and features tailored to the unique needs of upstream companies operating in this region. By utilizing LDAR Server Matrix, companies can effectively manage their fugitive emissions, identify and address leaks in real-time, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. With its user-friendly interface and customizable reporting capabilities, LDAR Server Matrix enables companies to streamline their emissions management practices, reduce their environmental impact, and optimize their LDAR programs.
3. Can users access LDAR Server remotely?
Yes, users can access LDAR Server remotely through its web-based interface, which is accessible from any internet-connected device with a web browser.
4. Where is the data hosted?
The LDAR Server data is hosted on secure servers in the USA. However, if users have specific security requirements for the location of data hosting, Grid Environment can migrate their data to the preferred country, although an extra fee may apply.
5. Does LDAR server has mobile application?
Yes. The mobile app is an essential part of the system to improve the inventory and collect field data. LDAR Server currently provides an mobile app based on Android system. We are planning to develop an iOS version of our current Android app, which will be available next year.
6. Is the mobile app able to connect to monitoring equipment via Bluetooth?
Yes, the LDAR Server mobile app is able to connect to monitoring equipment via Bluetooth. This allows for real-time data acquisition and can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of leak detection and repair activities. The app currently supports connectivity with the Thermal TVA2020, but we are willing to work on adding support for any other Method 21 instrument.If you are an instrument manufacturer interested in integrating Bluetooth connectivity with LDAR Server, please reach out to us at info@gridenvironment.com to discuss potential collaboration opportunities.
7. Is the mobile app able to connect to OGI camera via Bluetooth?
No. Based on our current knowledge, most OGI cameras does not have Bluetooth connectivity. However, if the clients decide to use OGI cameras from manufacturers that do have Bluetooth connectivity, we would be happy to incorporate Bluetooth integration into our system.
8. Does Grid Environment Ltd. provide field survey services?
Grid Environment Ltd. provides comprehensive LDAR services to help clients effectively manage their fugitive emissions. As specialists in fugitive emissions management with years of experience in the oil and gas and chemical industries, Grid Environment offers a range of services, including reviewing work scopes, building LDAR programs from scratch. This includes conducting engineering drawing and P&ID reviews, performing fluid/stream analysis to ensure all targets are included, taking photography and virtual tagging of LDAR components, conducting Method 21 monitoring, as well as OGI surveys and visual inspections, pump inspections, and reporting.
Moreover, the specialists at Grid Environment are well-versed in the use of LDAR Server and other LDAR systems. This knowledge and expertise allow them to effectively manage clients' fugitive emissions using a variety of tools and technologies. By combining their in-depth knowledge of emissions management with their technical expertise in LDAR Server and other systems, the specialists at Grid Environment can help clients optimize their LDAR programs, identify and address leaks in real-time, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Overall, their mastery of a variety of systems and technologies makes them uniquely qualified to provide effective and efficient fugitive emissions management services to clients in a range of industries.
9. Does LDAR Server have integration capabilities with work order systems and EPR systems such as SAP?
LDAR Server allows users to input work order IDs as references, which can facilitate connections with work order systems. However, out of the box, it does not offer integration capabilities with work order systems and SAP. Grid Environment Ltd. can provide customized APIs to meet specific needs and enable seamless data transfer between LDAR Server and other enterprise systems. By closely collaborating with clients to understand their unique requirements, Grid Environment Ltd. can develop tailored solutions that streamline workflow, minimize manual data entry, and ensure accuracy and consistency across all platforms. Although LDAR Server doesn't have pre-built integration capabilities, Grid Environment Ltd. can work with clients to deliver customized API solutions that cater to their specific needs.
10. Does LDAR Server have capabilities of virtual tagging components?
LDAR Server has the capability of virtual tagging components, which can be done using photos through the LDAR Server mobile application or web. This feature allows users to quickly and easily identify and locate fugitive emission sources without the need for physical tagging. By associating photos with specific components in the system, users can easily access and view visual representations of components, along with important data such as inspection results, leak, and repair history. Leveraging virtual tagging capabilities, users can streamline their workflow, reduce the need for physical tagging, and ensure accurate and reliable data collection. The virtual tagging feature of LDAR Server makes it a powerful tool for efficient and effective fugitive emissions management.
11. Does LDAR Server have the capability to link virtual components to engineering drawings and P&IDs?
Yes, LDAR Server has the capability to link virtual components to engineering drawings and P&IDs. This allows users to easily visualize the location of components within a process and provides an additional layer of context to the data collected.
12. Does LDAR Server's emissions calculations comply with those defined in the Canadian ECCC VOC Reduction regulations?
Yes, LDAR Server's emissions calculations totally comply with those defined in the Canadian ECCC VOC Reduction regulations. The LDAR Server is designed to meet compliance requirements for a variety of regulations, including the Canadian ECCC VOC Reduction regulations. It incorporates the specific emissions factors and calculation methods required by these regulations, ensuring accurate and reliable reporting of emissions data. Additionally, the LDAR Server provides users with the flexibility to customize emissions calculations to meet the specific needs of their operations, such as dealing with emissions from unmonitored components.
13. Does LDAR Server have the capability to calculate emissions from stream substances?
Yes, LDAR Server has the capability to compute emissions for each substance in a fluid stream. This is based on its fluids and substances management feature, which allows users to input the compositions of each fluid in the system. By having this information, LDAR Server can accurately calculate emissions for each substance in the stream. This feature is useful for industries that need to track emissions of specific substances for compliance purposes or reporting purposes, such as those in the petroleum and chemical sectors.
14. Does LDAR Server have the capability to correct TVA2020 values?
Yes, LDAR Server has employed methodologies to take account of fluid compositions, monitoring concentrations and chemical compound response factors to correct Method 21 values during the emissions calculation process. However, from our current knowledge, not all Method 21 instrument manufacturers provide sufficient response factors for a wide range of chemical compounds and concentration levels. That being said, if the fluid contains hydrocarbons for which the manufacturer has no response factors or if the monitoring value exceeds the response factor's concentration range (e.g., 10,000 ppm for TVA2020), the corrections will be incorrect. LDAR Server has built-in response factors for the Thermal TVA2020, which only covers 21 common compounds found in petroleum and chemical industries. If clients have concerns about the precision of specific substances, they are encouraged to conduct experiments and laboratory analyses to provide a wide range of response factors for specific hydrocarbons with different concentration levels for their specific monitoring instruments such as the TVA2020. Grid Environment Ltd. has capabilities to help clients build specific response factors.
15. Does LDAR Server has a component category of minor assembly?
Yes, the category of minor assembly is built in the LDAR Server. The Minor assembly is a distinct component category defined in the Canadian Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (Petroleum Sector) - SOR/2020-231. The LDAR Server has capability to manage the number of the comprised components and apply these numbers in emissions calculating.
16. Does LDAR Server perform QA/QC checks?
Yes, our system includes QA/QC checks for various items, and we continuously strive to improve our list to include additional items.
17. Does LDAR server provide pump check data management?
Yes, LDAR Server provide weekly and daily pump checks data management and tracking.
18. Does LDAR Server have the capability to manage the fence line monitoring?
Yes, the system has great feature to manage the fence line monitoring data.
19. Do you provide assistance to migrate our data from other systems into the LDAR Server?

Yes, we do provide assistance to migrate your data from other systems into the LDAR Server. Our team of experts can help you import your existing data and integrate it into our platform seamlessly. We understand that migrating data can be a complex and challenging process, which is why we offer personalized support to ensure a smooth transition. Our team will work with you to develop a migration plan that meets your specific needs and requirements. We'll take care of the technical details, so you can focus on your core business activities.

Please note that due to the LDAR Server's many unique features, which other LDAR systems may not have, some information from your old systems may not be available in our platform. However, we understand the importance of having comprehensive data to fully utilize the power of the LDAR Server. To ensure that you can take full advantage of our platform, we recommend that you update any missing information. Our team can provide support and guidance to help you fill in any gaps and ensure that your data is complete and accurate. By doing so, you can maximize the benefits of the LDAR Server and optimize your emissions management program.Contact us to learn more about our data migration services.