How it works
All objects around us with a temperature above absolute
zero (-273.15 C) emit some form of radiant thermal energy
we can see as a temperature pattern with a thermal infrared
camera.
Thermography detects hot spots that might not be detected
by visual inspections.
Thermographers develp and read a "heat picture"
which reveals components that are overloaded or may become
fault.
Key Benefits
of Thermal Imaging
 Time
Thermography
is non-contact and non-destructive to allow inspections without
downtime
Allows faster,
more accurate diagnostic and analysis of systems
Abiliby to
prioritize preventative maintenance
Enables performing
a repair rather than rebuilding after failure
Reduction
of emergency repair calls
 Money
Reduce lost
production
Ability to
plan, budget and schedule repairs
Minimize
repair expenses
Reduction
of unexpected failures
Avoid catastrophic
shutdown
 Safety
Decrease
risk of electrical fire
Decrease
risk of electrical & mechanical catastrophic failure
 Energy
Electrical
system efficiency
Mechanical
system efficiency
Thermal system
losses
Insulation
integrity of the facility
Facility
heat losses
Refractory
failures
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