Vibrotech
Reliability
Services
Limited
What is Thermography?
Thermography
Objectives of Test
Thermography
Infra Red is part of the
Electromagnetic
Spectrum
It travels in straight lines at
the speed of light
The useful part is divided
between Short and Long
wavelengths
Use of the correct
wavelength is essential
Test Equipment
Hand held portable camera
Battery Powered
Operating at correct
wavelength
Range..-20c to +1500c
Sensitivity..0.1c at 30c
Real time display
Image Recording capability
Why Thermography?
Non Contact
Rapid Scanning
Data can be recorded in differing formats
Images produced are comprehensive &
reliable
Is there a viable alternative?
Principles of Operation
Advantages
Non Contact
Non Intrusive
Can work at a distance
Fast and Reliable
Portable
Convincing Results
Limitations
Non Intrinsically safe
There must be a temperature difference for
certain surveys
Operator experience is essential
Filters may be needed for certain
applications
Sensitivity and Resolution reduce with
distance and angle of view
Electrical
Switch Gear
Fuse boxes
Cable runs
Electrical connectors
Insulation
Transformers
Junction Box
4
4
S
2
2
Fan
3
7
3
2
1
Fuse Box
3
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1
3
2
2
Electrical Connections
Used for the detection of;
Corroded connections
Slack / loose connectors
Connectors at too high an
operating temperature
Hot spots
Transformers
Electrical connections
Insulators
Thermal profile
Operating
temperature
Liquid Level
Refractory Linings
Torpedo ladles
Boilers
Furnaces
Exhausts
Ducting
Kilns
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2
3
S
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Torpedo Ladle
Building Surveys
Used to detect,
Lack of insulation
Cold air infiltration
Draughts
Moisture traps
Hot / warm air escaping
Structural Integrity
Heating / Cooling
Building Surveys
Building Surveys
Moisture/Water Ingress
Leaking Roof
Bridged Cavity
Leaking pipes
Vessel Surveys
Blockages
Defective lagging or insulation
Steam traps
Erosion / Corrosion
Vessel Surveys
Flare Stacks
Process Plant
Process Plant
Thermography may be
used for;
Corrosion surveys
Ensuring valve operation
Leaks
Blockages
Process Plant
Hot spots
Cold spots (Cryogenics)
Damaged or missing
insulation
Tank levels
Miscellaneous
The detection of
process or
manufacturing faults
Can be used as a
quality control tool