Thermal Imaging Application Areas & Benefits

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Overview Advantages and Benefits Application Areas Electrical Systems Mechanical Systems Buildings & Processing Systems Energy Systems

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Reporting About Thermoview Benefits for Industry

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Thermal infrared imaging cameras are detector and precision optics platforms that give us a visual representation of infrared energy emitted by all objects.

Advantages and Benefits

Quick problem detection without interrupting service Prevention of premature failure and extension of equipment life Identification of potentially dangerous or hazardous equipment Quickly identify areas of energy wastage and cost savings Detection of plumbing and moisture issues Reduction in Insurance Claims Effective infrared scanning to prevent down-time

Electrical Systems :
To ensure the integrity of electrical installations for reduced down time, fire and safety, or assurance company compliance, we highly recommend performing Infrared Thermal Imaging of electrical installations to find overheating in connections and components, or faulty components. General inspection areas are:

Electrical inspections in buildings, plants, facilities, refineries. Overhead urban and rural distribution electrical inspections Substation Electrical inspections, transformers and capacitor evaluation Power generation generator inspections. Circuit board, Distribution board and Main Switchboard inspections Power distribution units

60-70% of fire claims can be linked to electrical issues.

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Mechanical Systems:
Infrared Thermal Imaging of motors, pumps, fans, bearings, compressors, heating elements, humidifiers etc. can be analyzed for faults and decrease in efficiency. Fatigue and stress concentration in components can be detected and verified. General inspection areas are:

Electrical motor inspections, mechanical bearing inspections Power Plant boiler flue gas leak detection Refinery process line insulation loss or leak detection Refinery process evaluation Heat exchanger quality and efficiency evaluation Furnace refractory (insulation) inspections Furnace Internal flame evaluation and tube inspections Flame propagation explosion analysis.
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Buildings and Processing Equipment:

Internal properties in walls and pipes such as building and cool room/oven insulation and efficiency, scale build up, fluid build up in composite structures etc. can be determined. General inspection areas are:

Thermal heat loss inspections for buildings, plants, facilities, refineries. Moisture contamination evaluations in buildings, condo's, plant facilities Concrete integrity inspections Concrete Water Heated floor inspections for leaks and temperature distribution Flat roof leak detection for buildings, plants, facilities Cold Storage cooling losses. Heat ventilation air conditioning equipment evaluation
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Energy:
Identification of energy issues for rectification. Thermal Imaging is an integral part of Energy Audits. Report is an addition to existing energy audit reports. UK Government promotes technology for practical energy auditing. General Inspection areas are:

Thermal heat loss inspections for buildings, plants, facilities, refineries. Moisture contamination evaluations in buildings Insulation effectiveness and verification Room temperature verification Refrigeration and airconditioning Lighting temperature performance Energy loss from pipe work

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

HOT FUSE CLIP

Visible Light Image

Infrared Thermal Image

This B phase fuse clip appears to be loose or corroded. These spring clips start to soften and lose their tension at 200. The connection then becomes loose and allows dirt to enter and then the corrosion starts. Corrosion builds resistance and resistance builds heat.
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WIRE CONNECTION

Visible Light Image

Infrared Thermal Image

Here we see that even the smaller wire connections can cause potential problems. This control wire connection is loose and if it fails ,the machine that it controls is shut down.
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SWITCHING AND FUSES ABOVE TRANSFORMERS

Visible Light Image

Infrared Thermal Image

These crimped connections between these transformers appear to be loose. They should be checked. A failure here would shut down the entire system.
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OVERLOADED CIRCUITS
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

Circuits show overloading of current

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OVERLOADED CIRCUITS
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

Circuits show overloading of current

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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

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ELECTRIC MOTORS
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

Notice the hest in the inboard bearing. Normally the bearings should be cooler than the jacket of the motor. The centre of the motor is where the very slight tolerances are from the rotor bars and the stator turning. It should be hotter in the middle of the motor and not on the ends. This bearing is most likely in the first or early second stage of failure. The grease will break down and start leaking out and the bearing will eventually fail.

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HOT MOTORS
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

This motor is running too hot. Most motors are rated at 40C (104F) over ambient for a maximum heat rise. Once a motor reaches that maximum for any length of time, the life expectancy of the motor is cut in half. For every 10 above that maximum heat rise, the life expectancy is cut in half again. Heat could take a 20 year motor and turn it into a 5 year motor pretty fast. This motor is probably overloaded or over greased.

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BUILDING AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS

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Visible Light Image

FLAT ROOF LEAK DETECTION

Infrared Thermal Image

Interior infrared survey conducted during daytime hours reveals central area saturated with moisture and in need of immediate repair.
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MOISTURE CONTAMINATION
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

The thermogram of this vinyl-sided 3-floor apartment house clearly shows the path of a serious leak from a washing machine on the third floor, which is completely hidden within the wall.
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PARTIALLY BLOCKED DRAIN PIPES

Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

Image shows pipes becoming blocked. Further build up has likelihood of a serious blockage and consequent damage.
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WATER LEAKS
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

Water logged cool room insulation.

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STRUCTURAL STEEL
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

This is usually where the bars are joined in a bolted splice. Over time the expansion and contraction from heating and cooling along with vibration from the plants daily routines, will cause the bolts to become loose. There is no way to see this without Infrared Thermal Imaging. This was done from the floor, without climbing up and opening the boxes.

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CONCRETE DETERIORATION
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

Note the de-bonded concrete layer on viaduct parapet wall. The thermographic image has made it possible to efficiently and accurately detect the precise development of loosening or cracking concrete that can lead to concrete exfoliation in future. The safeguarding of third parties against potential disasters is dramatically improved through thermal imaging.
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PROCESSING
Visible Light Image Infrared Thermal Image

Here we used Infrared Thermal Imaging to see the level of liquid in the tank. The vapour space above the liquid is warmer than the liquid and thus we see the temperature differential. The liquid will have a higher thermal capacitance (ability to store energy) than the vapour space, and that is why we can see the difference.
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ENERGY SYSTEMS

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Insulation Inspection
Coverage and Temperature Verification

Note absence of insulation above some panels

Verification of Room Temperature

Temperature can be verified at various areas of room. Note thermal bridging of window frames

Refrigeration

Cold Room Insulation is saturated with water

Air-Conditioning

Duct leaking in roof space Thermography also valuable in surveying air conditioning control panels and pipe flow

Lighting Temperature performance

Note: centre light 147 degrees

Pipe Work
Energy loss and insulation performance

Building Envelope

REPORTING

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Infrared Analysis Software

Sample Report Reports can be customised for Companies to provide required information Trouble shooting service on specific issues will assist in isolating causes
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Operations
All Thermoview Consultants are; Experienced in working with and consulting to major clients Experienced Project Managers Survey Scope Job Location, Temperature, Issues Reporting Requirements Prepare Asset List Conduct survey with responsible person from Client or Consultant On site discussions on major issues Prepare Survey Report including images Consult with Client Arrange Follow Up Survey Reports are stored for future reference

THERMOVIEW
Established since 1989 National operations based in Adelaide Servicing blue chip clients in Property, Mining, Manufacturing , Government Independent Thermography Auditors Growing company Highly qualified and experienced staff
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Thermographers are Level 1 Certified from University or Melbourne

Adhere to industry best practices and standards

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Conform with International Standards of ASTM E1934-99a

State of the art Flir cameras, equipment and technology Strong alliances and strategic partners Member of Australian Institute of Non Destructive Testing
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Client List
Thermoview has been servicing a wide range of industries and business sectors over a number of years. Some of the major clients are; AGL Alcoa Auspine BHP Bridgestone Clipsal Energy Resources Aust Esso Fosters Winery Group General Motors Holden Groote Eylandt Mining Hills Industries Kalgoorlie Mines Mitsubishi Perth Mint Southern Cross Homes Taylors Wineries Toshiba United Water Visy Board

Benefits for Industry

Confirm integrity of client firms electrical, mechanical, safety, insulation, refrigeration and energy factors Assessment with greater precision in locating problems previously difficult to find Provide Independent Audit Service to assist risk assessment Non-disruptive process Increase production, reduce breakdowns, reduce costs; Machinery breakdown prevention Business Interruption minimization Identifying hidden hotspots in electrical systems and potential hazzards Energy savings
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For Further Information Contact; Thermoview 22 The Parade West Kent Town SA 5067 Telephone 08 8363 6886 Ken Burt 0448 920 007 or Peter Erskine 0439 862 690