IPI Infrared Cameras – Thermal Imaging, Infrared Training, Thermography & Support

What can I measure?

Electrical Distribution Systems
Theory: As electrical current flows through a conductor, heat is generated. Many electrical defects are accompanied by a rise in temperature for up to several weeks prior to failure. Some defects may be represented as cool components.
Improperly Closed Air Switch Load Imbalance on Bus Duct Loose/Deteriorated Fuse Clips	What can be detected: Loose/deteriorated connections Overloads Imbalanced Loads Open Circuits Inductive Heating Harmonics Defective Equipment Benefits: locate problems quickly, without interrupting service drastically reduce costly, unscheduled power outages minimize preventive maintenance time and maximize troubleshooting effectiveness prevent premature failure and extend equipment life identify potentially dangerous and hazardous equipment reduce insurance premiums and deductible payments

Mechanical Systems
Theory: As mechanical devices operate, heat is generated. Forces such as friction, misalignment and improper belt tension cause excessive heating.
Uneven Heating Caused by Misalignment Defective Pillow Block Bearing Overheated Shaft Bearing	What can be detected: Misalignment of coupled equipment Over/under lubrication of bearings Over/under tension of belted systems Excessive friction Defective Equipment Benefits: quickly locate misaligned coupled equipment increase equipment reliability and life increase production and efficiency while saving energy increase quality of product minimize downtime by planning the required manpower and materials before shutdown improve worker productivity and morale by correcting potential problems proactively

Structural Energy Loss
Theory: Missing or damaged insulation or water infiltration into insulated systems allows excess energy loss at the point of defect. When performed under the correct conditions, thermal imaging is capable of detecting evidence of latent moisture or physical defects due to changes in either the thermal conductivity and/or thermal capacitance of the insulation system.
Q/A Inspection Detects Missing Insulation in New Building $Damaged Refractory on Boiler$ Damaged Refractory on Boiler $Compromised Refractory in Steel Ladle$ Compromised Refractory in Steel Ladle	What can be detected: Missing, damaged, or improperly installed insulation Energy losses caused by air infiltration and exfiltration Water infiltration Damaged refractory Benefits: help reduce heating and cooling energy costs evaluate thermal performance of retrofits identify areas of latent moisture detect conditions conducive to mold or insect problems provide hardcopy proof of problems

Flat Roofs
Theory: Water infiltration into low slope roofing systems causes changes in the thermal properties of the roofing system. Usually conducted at night, thermal imaging is capable of detecting evidence of latent moisture due to changes in either the thermal conductivity and/or thermal capacitance of the roofing system.
Q/A Inspection Detects Wet Insulation in New Roof Wet Insulation Still Present After Repair Aerial Inspection of Large Roof	What can be detected: Identify latent moisture Missing, damaged, or improperly installed insulation Benefits: pinpoint water-damaged roof areas quickly and accurately perform quality assurance inspections of new or retrofitted systems eliminate unnecessary replacement of good roof identify problems early before they become large and costly help extend the life of the existing roof document problems before the warranty expires provide facts for planning accurate budgets

Electronics Manufacture
Theory: The ability of infrared cameras to view small, irregular shaped objects and to remotely determine thermal characteristics and temperatures allow quick identification of electrical problems in their products before having to encounter more severe problems down the road.
Hot PCB (due to improper soldering of circuitry)	What can be detected: Improper soldering of circuitry Reversed polarity of a component Erroneous component placements that cause the circuitry to heat up Visualisation and quantification of heat patterns Monitoring of circuit board temperatures during curing Benefits: Identify production inefficiencies Improve product performance Improve production processes Reduced waste and increase manufacturer’s profit Faster production

Surveillance and Security
Theory: Infrared cameras can be used to detect a wide range of objects without light or visibility over a short or long range.
Examples of surveillance	What can be detected: Fires, even hidden grass fires People & Animals Vehicles and Aircraft Weapons Benefits: Ability to work in smoke, fog, darkness and other conditions that would render other technologies ineffective Protect physical assets and mitigate risks, day and night No extra lighting required Applications Forest fire prevention Public/ private building & complex security Transport arrival & departure area safety Manufacturing & development complex safety Gallery, museum & display safety Bank and building safety Prison and institution security Flight Safety Fugitive Search Officer Safety Traffic Investigation Search and Rescue

IPI Infrared Cameras – Thermal Imaging, Infrared Training, Thermography & Support

What can I measure?

Electrical Distribution Systems

Mechanical Systems

Structural Energy Loss

Flat Roofs

Electronics Manufacture

Surveillance and Security

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