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Thermal Imaging

Thermal Imaging or Thermography is the process of using a special camera that sees heat rather than light by way of Infra Red (IR) energy waves.
 

Thermal Imaging of Buildings

Thermal Imaging is ideal for detecting heat escaping from buildings due to failures such as:

• Damaged or inadequate insulation
• Flat roof leakage
• Wasteful heating, ventilation and cooling
• Cold storage thermal gain
• Failed seals

Thermal Imaging of Electrical and Mechanical Systems

Potential problems can often be found due to an excess of heat being released by a component, even those which would normally produce some heat when performing at their optimum level.
 

If undetected these problems can lead to failure. These failures can result in expensive production loss or downtime and in the most extreme case can lead to fire.

Because heat cannot be seen and certainly any differences between normal temperature and raised levels due to possible malfunction could not be picked up by even the most highly skilled engineer, Thermography makes perfect sense to use as part of a normal maintenance schedule.

Thermography is a non-contact and non-destructive type of testing, and is an invaluable resource for predictive maintenance.  A regular programme of Thermal Imaging as part of routine maintenance can highlight potential problems long before any event. As a result any required repairs can be planned for in terms of both time and budget.

In particular Thermal Imaging can be used to detect problems with equipment such:

• Loose connections
• Overloads
• Phase imbalances
• Blocked or restricted cooling tubes in transformers
• High resistance in fuses and switchgear
• Motor overload
• Worn bearings
• Boiler seal leakage
• Insulation breakdown
• Hydraulic, steam and hot water systems
• Tank levels and insulation
• Valves
• Turbines

For your no obligation quote, or to discuss your requirements, please contact Michael Webb or phone him on 08450 176299.