Automated Leak Detection: Real-Time Facility Monitoring with Computer Vision

The Problem We Are Solving: Leak Detection

Is there a leak in your facility?

Liquid spills or leaks in industrial and commercial facilities pose significant risks - from slip-and-fall accidents to potential chemical hazards. Traditional methods of leak detection rely heavily on manual observation, leading to delayed response times and increased risk of accidents. In large facilities, it's particularly challenging to maintain consistent monitoring across all areas, especially during off-hours or in less-trafficked locations.

Current Alternatives to an Automated Spill Detection System

• Manual monitoring by staff: Employees are expected to report leaks when they notice them. This approach is reactive rather than proactive, and leaks can go unnoticed for extended periods, especially in low-traffic areas or during off-hours.
• Periodic walkthrough inspections: Facility staff conduct scheduled inspections to check for hazards. This method leaves significant gaps between inspections where leaks can occur and remain undetected.
• Traditional moisture sensors: Physical sensors can be installed but are expensive to deploy facility-wide and only detect spills or leaks in their immediate vicinity. They also require significant maintenance and can produce false alarms due to humidity.

Groundlight's Solution: Leak Detection Using Computer Vision

Groundlight's spill detection system leverages existing camera infrastructure to provide continuous monitoring for liquid hazards across your entire facility. The system can be deployed rapidly and starts working immediately, with minimal setup required.

Implementation is straightforward. The Groundlight Hub appliance securely connects to your camera or video systems via ethernet cable or wifi - enabling your existing systems to utilize computer vision. 

Through the Groundlight dashboard, you can set up the request to detect spills or leaks. After training with a few example images showing both clean areas and spills, the system begins monitoring automatically.

When a leak is detected, customized alerts are instantly sent to designated personnel via text message or email. This allows for immediate response and remediation before accidents can occur.

Key Features

The key features of our spill detection system include:

• Works with existing security cameras or simple USB/WiFi cameras
• Customizable detection criteria for different types of spills and liquids
• Instant notifications to designated personnel
• 24/7 monitoring across multiple locations
• Adapts to different lighting conditions and environments
• Historical tracking and reporting of incidents
• Easy integration with existing facility management systems

Impact

Implementing an automated spill detection system creates multiple layers of value for your facility:

• Enhanced Safety Protocols: with immediate detection and response to potential hazards, you have not only better protection for employees and visitors but also improved OSHA compliance
• Operational Efficiency: reduced need for manual inspections
• Risk Management: Comprehensive documentation of incidents, better preparedness for safety audits, improved incident response times
• Cost Savings: Reduced cleanup costs through early detection, lower insurance premiums, decreased worker compensation claims, as well as minimized production downtime

The Groundlight Advantage: Unlike traditional computer vision solutions that require extensive training and customization, Groundlight's system can be deployed rapidly across multiple locations. Our human-in-the-loop verification ensures accuracy while continuously improving the system's performance. The solution adapts to your specific facility's needs and can be operational within hours, not weeks or months.