| Using Thermal Imaging to Detect Electrical and | | | | transmission lines, switches, fuses and circuit breakers |
| Mechanical Faults. | | | | just to name a few. By scanning such objects it is |
| Did you know that it is possible to use thermal imaging | | | | possible to reduce risk and insurance premiums. On |
| to identify problem areas in many electrical apparatus | | | | top of these benefits, thermal image detection can also |
| and machinery? | | | | allow maintenance personnel to see the defective |
| Thermal imaging can be used to determine the | | | | area before it actually becomes a problem. Not to |
| transfer of infrared heat radiation from a device which, | | | | mention they could arrange materials and schedule |
| in turn provides a way to inspect the thermal emissions | | | | repairs in advance. |
| of different surfaces and present a visual | | | | Some other advantages are -o Cost savings as you |
| representation of temperature distribution. This process | | | | avoid costly shutdowns in electrical and mechanical |
| may reveal potential problem areas that need to be | | | | equipment.o Building hazard reduction.o Insurance |
| dealt with in order to improve the safety and | | | | premium rebates.o Early detection of possible faults. |
| effectiveness of electrical apparatus', building | | | | The operation of thermo-graphic equipment will not |
| structures and other equipment. | | | | interfere with normal day to day business activities as |
| Why scan with thermal imaging I hear you ask? | | | | the whole process is non-invasive and non-destructive. |
| It is recommended to scan regularly as faulty electrical | | | | So there you have it, regular thermal imaging scans |
| components will become hot before totally failing. | | | | can potentially expose serious faults in mechanical and |
| Therefore, early detection using infrared cameras can | | | | electrical equipment before they develop. This will allow |
| help to avoid costly shutdowns. | | | | for timely scheduling of repairs which will have obvious |
| Infrared scans can be used to examine a multitude of | | | | benefits for you and your business. |
| objects such as electrical switchboards, transformers, | | | | |