Thermography - Thermal Imaging
Thermal Imaging can locate and identify potential problems in electrical and mechanical equipment, refrigeration systems, underground piping networks and steam systems before they cause failure.
Thermal imaging can detect the following problems in Electrical Systems:
- Loose/Deteriorated Connections
- Defective Equipment
- Inductive Heating
- Open Circuits
- Imbalanced Loads
- Overload
Figure 1 illustrates how a thermal image indicates an overheated fuse Figure 2 illustrates how a thermal image indicates the uneven heating caused by misalignment Thermal imaging can detect the following problems in Mechanical Systems:
- Over/ Under tension of belted systems
- Misalignment
- Over/ Under lubrication of bearings
- Excessive friction
BENEFITS of Thermal Imaging include:
- Locates problems quickly, with minimal disturbance
- Prevents premature failure
- Increases equipment reliability and life
- Minimises downtime by predictive maintenance
- Drastically reduces number of costly unscheduled power outages
- Identifies potentially dangerous and hazardous equipment
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