Industry News

With aging infrastructure becoming an increasing concern in many communities, more attention is being focused on the maintenance of building facades. Under the right conditions, thermal imaging can detect evidence of delaminated stucco or concrete finishes on the exterior of masonry buildings. Read more »

Partial discharge (PD) is a maintenance challenge found on high-voltage equipment around the world – especially older, aging infrastructure. Predictive maintenance workers are now starting to use acoustic imaging to target PD by finding its distinctive sound signature even before equipment overheats. Read more »

With interest in thermography at an all-time high, more people are seeking training and certification. When comparing infrared course offerings, many mistakenly assume that all training and certification courses are the same. Read more »

Non-contact thermometry provides a means for rapidly measuring object temperatures. To ensure measurement accuracy, all error sources must be considered and properly addressed. With this Tip, we discuss how to measure and compensate for Reflected Temperature using the Direct Method. Read more »

Non-contact thermometry provides a means for rapidly measuring object temperatures. To ensure measurement accuracy, all error sources must be considered and properly addressed. With this Tip, we discuss how to measure and compensate for Reflected Temperature using the Reflector Method. Read more »

"Jack Frost nipping at your nose." These lyrics from a popular Christmas carol evoke romantic visions of winter; however, frostbite and hypothermia are dangerous medical conditions that can present serious safety hazards. Read more »

The NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is reviewed and revised every 3 years in response to input from a wide variety of sources including the general public. Read more »

As part of their infrared inspection reports, thermographers frequently include exception diagnoses along with recommendations for repair. In this Tip, we offer our suggestion for the only recommendation a thermographer will ever need. Read more »

“How often should electrical systems be thermographically inspected?” Historically, accepted industry practice has recommended that infrared inspections be performed annually; however, site specific conditions may dictate considerably shorter intervals for some equipment or facilities. Read more »

When performing infrared inspections of electrical distribution systems, many people identify the individual phases of polyphase circuits as A, B, and C; others frequently use 1, 2, and 3. Read more »