Infrared Thermography

What is Thermography?

• The acquisition, storage, and evaluation of radiated energy using an infrared imaging device
• A non-destructive testing method
• A tool for predictive maintenance

Why Use Thermography?

• Early Detection
• Better Planning
• Additional Flexibility
• Complements Other Tools Already in Use

Uses for Thermography

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Process
• Fire Prevention
• Quality Control
• Search
• And much more...

Infrared thermography can assist you in pinpointing individual points of failure or risk such as: disconnects, fuses, circuit breakers, starters and starter leads, bearings, motors, rotors, stators, pumps, tanks, compressors/radiators, hot spots, and transformers.

Brandon & Clark uses the FLIR P640 Thermal Imager for all thermographic studies. The FLIR P640 is capable of detecting temperatures ranging from -20° to 932°F and is sensitive enough to detect a temperature difference of 0.1°F.

Facts:

• Thermal Imaging cannot see through most solids
• Thermal imaging can accurately calculate surface temperatures
• Effective range depends on the target size
• Brandon & Clark uses a Level 2 trained thermographer
• Images must be interpreted by a trained thermographer