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What Is Thermology?

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What Are Thermographic Cameras?

Thermographic cameras detect radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum and produce images of that radiation, called thermograms. Since infrared radiation is emitted by all objects based on their temperatures, according to the black body radiation law, thermography makes it possible to "see" one's environment with or without visible illumination.

The amount of radiation emitted by an object increases with temperature, therefore thermography allows one to see variations in temperature. When viewed by thermographic camera, warm objects stand out well against cooler backgrounds; humans and other heat sources become easily visible against the environment, day or night. As a result, thermography's extensive use can historically be ascribed to the military and security services. This technology is now being extensively used in industry for many different applications and maintenance.

How Can It Help Your Business?

Temperature changes can indicate problems in many everyday applications and a thermal imager makes it quick and easy to visually check surface temperatures.

Often problems can be discovered before the item malfunctions and causes a breakdown which stops production. This allows planned time out with production to be set aside for preventative maintenance, inspection and testing.

Such preventative actions are important because when a critical system fails, it inevitably increases costs, requires the reallocation of workers and material, reduces productivity and, if not corrected, can threaten corporate profitability and, possibly, the wellbeing of employees, customers and/or clients.

What Can It Be Used For?

Thermal images are an easy way to identify apparent temperature differences in many different applications.

✔ Detecting loose or corroded electrical connections
✔ Electrical unbalance and overloads
✔ Electric motors
✔ Industrial gearboxes
✔ Bearings and moving components
✔ Monitoring transformers
✔ Examining levels of tanks and vessels
✔ Moisture in buildings and energy waste in buildings
✔ Faulty underfloor heating systems
  • Electrical Themology

    Thermal images are an easy way to identify apparent temperature differences in industrial electrical circuits, compared to their normal operating conditions. By inspecting the thermal gradients of all three phases side-by-side, it is possible to quickly spot performance anomalies on individual legs due to unbalance or overloading.

    ​The reason thermography is so applicable to the monitoring of electrical systems is that new electrical components begin to deteriorate as soon as they are installed.

    Whatever the loading on a circuit, vibration, fatigue and age cause the loosening of electrical connections, while environmental conditions can hasten their corroding. Briefly stated, all electrical connections will, over time, follow a path toward failure. If not found and repaired, these failing connections lead to faults.

    Fortunately, a loose or corroded connection increases resistance at the connection and since increased electrical resistance results in an increase in heat, a thermal image will detect the developing fault before it fails. Detecting and correcting failing connections before a fault occurs averts fires as well as impending shutdowns that can be critical to manufacturing, commercial and institutional operations.

  • Mechanical Thermology

    Heat is often an early symptom of equipment damage or malfunction. Inspecting mechanical equipment with infrared thermography can prevent this. The technology covers a wide variety of systems, from motors and rotating equipment to steam traps, refractories, tank levels and more.

    ​Regularly checking the temperature of critical equipment not only reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime due to equipment failure but also allows you to spend less on equipment repair costs, it can extend the lifespan of machine assets, and further maximise maintenance and production. 

  • Building Thermology

    Thermal cameras can be ideal tools for inspecting buildings, allowing you to pinpoint poor insulation and moisture damage.

    The presence of moisture in buildings, whether from leakage or condensation, can have serious consequences. For example, moisture in insulation reduces its insulating capacity, causing heating and/or cooling losses and wasting energy. Moisture can damage or destroy a building's contents.

    The easiest and quickest method of detecting energy waste in buildings is infrared thermography. This is a non-destructive, non-contact method of locating faults by measuring the infrared radiation emitted by surfaces. Viewing a thermal image immediately points users to abnormalities which could indicate potential faults. It immediately points users to anomalies which could indicate potential faults. It identifies a whole range of issues including missing or damaged insulation, air leakage, moisture intrusion in roofs and walls, actual and potential mould area, thermal bridges and water leakages.