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Infrared Thermography Scanning

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Infrared Inspections

Using advanced infrared technology locates and identifies problems not visible to the eye. Verify many items, giving hard copy documentation of the conditions inspected. Complete IR Thermograms are stored for later viewing and trending.

Advanced Thermographic Detection Technology is offered for Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Customers. Inspections are conducted by FLIR ITC Certified Thermographer. A Flir B250 camera with temperature measurement and recording capabilities is used to produce images from the infrared spectrum. Infrared radiation consists of electromagnetic wavelengths greater than visible light and shorter than microwaves. All materials whose surface temperature is above absolute zero (-273 0C) emit infrared radiation; infrared radiation can be correlated to the objects surface temperature. Temperature differences are shown by color/gray scale with temperature scale shown to the right. Thermographic Images can be used in many applications.

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Energy losses
Missing Insulation
Electrical / Wiring Problems
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Mechanical Inspections
Process Monitoring
Home Efficiency Inspections
Flat Roof and Stucco Moisture
Structural concerns !
Moisture Problems
Contributing to MOULD !
Damaged Insulation
Stucco Damage
Equine Thermography

Home Efficiency Inspection

A home efficiency inspection can be used to verify many items in construction giving hard copy documentation of the conditions inspected. Ideal to conduct inspection immediately after completion of construction while home or new construction is still under warrantee with Building Contractor. Used to pinpoint energy related problems caused by poor design, workmanship, or material failure.

Document and record for future reference location of studs and insulation.
Identify air leakage energy losses.
Reduce heating and cooling energy losses.
Detect poor electrical connection, overloaded circuits and other electrical imbalances.
- Locate missing, improperly installed, wet or damaged insulation in walls, floors, and ceilings.

Example: A single room with poor insulation requiring 4000 BTU/h (approx $24/month for gas or $68/month electric) to maintain temperature during winter months might be reduce by 40% with proper insulation to 2400 BTU/hr ( $14/month for gas or $41/month electric). This is a saving of $10 to $27 or more per month for one room by locating, identifying and repairing energy loss problems. It is typical that with a room or area having energy loss problems, the more expensive to operate electrical space heaters are used. It is also common to adjust the temperature of the entire home/building to compensate for energy losses in heating or cooling.

Flat Roof, Stucco, and Moisture Inspections

Wet or defective insulation within the roof or wall structure can be detected quickly and accurately. This allows repairs to be done of the defective area, reducing costs by only replacing and repairing what is needed instead of the entire area.

Pinpoint water damaged areas quickly.
Eliminate replacement of the roof and wall areas that are good.
For non-destructive moisture evaluation.
Document problems.

Process Monitoring / Inspections

Detect problems with process equipment and processes.

Compressors
Pumps
Monitor production process temperature
Cold storage containers
Trace heating systems
Pipe blockages
Thermal profiling
Check Tank Levels

Mechanical Inspections

Detect problems in fluid flow, insulation systems, rotating equipment and power transmission.

Locate misalignment of coupled equipment.
Minimize downtime.
Detect poor electrical connection, overloaded circuits and other electrical imbalances.

Electrical Inspections

Detect poor connections, short circuits, overloads, and other imbalances.

Locate problems without interrupting service.
Minimize down time by locating problems quickly.
Reduce unscheduled power outages.
Substation Thermography

Sliding and bolted connections
Oil coolant flow
Control cabinet Heaters
Leaking current
Inductive Heating
* Look at hundreds of connections relatively quickly

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

A large amount of equipment problems show uncharacteristic thermal signatures, before actual breakdown. By detecting these "hot spots" with an infrared camera, you can prevent most unscheduled equipment shutdowns.

Pinpoint the exact location of problems.
- Part of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Refractory, Steam, Building Insulation, and Flat Roof Inspection program.

Visual: What you see

Fuse Panel

InfraRed Thermogram: Before

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After cleaning center fuse contact showing
decrease of 70 deg. in temperature

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Equine Thermography

Thermal imaging is a non-invasive tool that measures chances in heat given off from a subject. Testing can help veterinarians diagnose problems and pin point problem areas.

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