Thermal Imaging for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

Infrared Thermography is a proactive tool for troubleshooting and predictive maintenance. Infrared Thermography is the use of an infrared image that integrates accurate temperature data provides maintenance experts with crucial information about the condition of all types of equipment. As a non-contact measurement tool that also makes invisible heat issues visible, thermal cameras let technicians inspect production equipment more safely even at peak operation. Along with troubleshooting, thermal imagers can also help optimize the production process itself as well as monitor quality control.

Application:

Mechanical Equipment

Thermal Fusion image of steam leaking from a pipe due to insufficient insulation.

Some examples of mechanical equipment where thermography is used:

• Pumps: Overheated connections fuse problems, overloaded electrical cables, etc.
• Process valves: Open, closed, leakage
• Storage tanks: Sludge levels
• Pipelines: Check if and where there are anomalies, for example locate build-up of scale, etc.
• Motors: Overheating bearings, misalignment, overheated windings
• Conveyor belts: Overheated bearings
• Furnace inspections: With a special camera designed to “see through flames” for high temperature industrial furnace applications, ideal for monitoring all types of furnaces, heaters and boilers

Electrical Equipment

Some examples of electrical equipment where thermography is used:

• Primary power source: Outdoor high voltage switchyard
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Low voltage installations: Breaker panels, faulty electrical outlets/wall sockets
• Fuse panels
• Motor control centres (MCC)
• Electrical cabinets