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Do you like an easy life without any problems? Imagine what it would be like if you could detect problems before they occurred. Electrical and mechanical components frequently generate heat when a problem occurs. On the negative side heat cannot be seen with the naked eye and problems often go undetected. As a consequence, if left undiagnosed these components will eventually fail. However, we can see these problems for you with our thermal imaging cameras. As a result, we can detect hidden issues before they become a problem. Consequently, this allows potential problems to be dealt with before a fire or breakdown occurs. Consider how thermal imaging inspections could help your business.
Thermal Imaging Inspection Benefits
- Non Contact - electrical equipment can safely be inspected from a distance.
- Accurate - thermal imaging cameras measure to within a fraction of a degree.
- Early identification - wear and potential issues can be picked up in the early stages before a failure occurs.
- No shutdown - equipment is inspected in whilst in use meaning no downtime for clients.
- Schedule Maintenance - early identification of problems allows you to schedule maintenance at a time to suit you.
- Spot Fire Risks - reduces the risk of fire by detecting overheating in components.
What is Thermal Imaging?
Thermal Imaging cameras use an infrared detector to measure thousands of individual temperature points. These temperature points are then assigned a colour based on their temperature. For instance cooler colours like black and blue are assigned to colder temperatures and similarly colours such as yellow, orange and red to hotter temperatures. In this way we can paint a picture using colours and use it to diagnose various heat abnormalities and recognise thermal signatures.
How does Thermal Imaging work?
Thermal Imaging cameras use optical lenses to detect incoming infrared radiation which is subsequently processed and displayed as a thermographic picture called a thermogram. In contrast to a normal photograph, a thermogram contains radiometric data allowing it to be analysed to provide both qualitative and quantitative data. Our Thermal Imaging cameras measure and provide 76,800 unique temperature measurements in each thermal image. Analysis of these images can provide a wide range of information ranging from immediate risks together with areas that should be the focus for preventative maintenance.
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Applications for Thermal Imaging Inspections
Distribution Boards
Thermal Imaging is ideally suited to detecting issues in distribution boards that traditional electrical fixed wiring inspections will not pick up. Overloaded circuits and loose high resistance connections are often detected.
Trace Heating
Trace heating is commonly used around freezer doors to stop them freezing shut. Similarly it is also used as a method to stop water pipes from freezing and bursting in cold weather. Thermal imaging cameras can easily detect whether the trace heating is in operation.
Motors
Excess heat is bad for electric motors and leads to a reduction in life. For every 10 degrees centigrade that a motor operates above it’s rating, the lifetime of the insulation will decrease by 50%.
Bearing & Belt Tension Problems
Worn bearings and incorrect belt tension cause friction which can be seen by thermal imaging cameras. When picked up early these defects can be scheduled for planned maintenance instead of waiting for a breakdown to occur.
A Case Study from one of our Thermal Imaging inspections in Hampshire
Move the slider to compare what your eye sees to what the thermal imaging camera sees.
Thermal Imaging of an Industrial Oven
In this example from a thermal imaging inspection in Hampshire we can see a large industrial oven situated in a factory. The thermal image reveals several issues that if left could cause a fire or injury. The door seals have worn resulting in heat escape which will have a negative impact on energy efficiency. The insulation has become defective allowing heat to be transferred through to the external surface of the oven. In places the external temperature is nearly 115 degrees centigrade. This could cause an injury if accidentally touched. What about the wood leant against the left hand side and the boxes on the right hand side? These present potential fire risks.
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