INFRARED TECHNOLOGY & WHY IT SHOULD BE A PART OF YOUR PROGRAM
WHAT IS INFRARED
Infrared thermography is the process of data acquisition and analysis of that of the thermal information gathered from non-contact thermal imaging equipment. All objects will exhibit differences in temperature, this is often referred to also as the thermal energy of an object. Most often we are looking for hotter temperatures but in some circumstances we are looking for the cooler area.
HOW DOES INFRARED WORK FOR YOU
Our Thermographer’s are certified to operate this equipment and to perform this type of service. Our Technicians are also specialist in the fields that they serv. The inspection can be done quite quickly but to ensure an accurate assessment all covers must be removed with the exception of equipment which have IR windows installed. The procedure is a non-destructive process and does not interrupt the operation of business. With this technology we can point out problems and area of concern that cannot be detected through a visual inspection, such as loose connections, faulty or overloaded breakers, imbalanced loads, issues with in disconnects, motor windings and bearings which exhibit abnormal heating and much more.
WHAT IS INSPECTED?
Typically we recommend including the following equipment in our surveys:
Electrical Systems:
Substations
Transmission Lines
Transformers
Switch Gear
Buss Ducts
MCC's
CDP’s
Disconnects
Starters
Branch Circuit Panels
Electrical splices and Joints
Capacitor Banks
Mechanical Systems:
Electric Motors
Bearings
Chillers
Lieberts
HVAC Equipment
Checking of Coils to identify or for verification of plugged tubes
Boilers
Generators
Steam Traps and Valves
Engines
Other Areas of Interest:
Petrochemical Applications
Building Envelopes
Roof Inspections
Animals
In this photo there is an issue with the Ph-B portion of the disconnect. All current draws were with in ½ amp of each other.
In this photo there is an issue with the Ph-B jumper. All current draws were with in 1 amp of each other.