Infrared Thermography
Our infrared thermography scans large areas fast, saving time, people, work and machinery.
What is Infrared Thermography?
Infrared Thermography is a service that uses specialized cameras to capture the infrared energy emitted from the surface of an object and convert it to a temperature. This technology is used for many applications such as detecting temperatures of piping, pressure vessels, boiler tubes, motors, bearings, fans, and electrical equipment among others.
Most equipment failures are preceded by a rise in temperature before the failure occurs and because of this IR can detect failures before they happen and allow for planning. The temperature can be measured over a wide area or specific location and can also be measured from a safe distance or by a drone. It is measured in real time and can be performed on moving or static objects.
How is Infrared Thermography used?
Often used for the analysis of rotating equipment and electrical systems, excessive heat can be an indicator of a damaged or incorrect component it is often used as part of a comprehensive Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program. The technology issued for both electrical inspections to identify loose connections, contactors, fuses, phase imbalance, heater coils, and breakers, and mechanical applications such as motor casings, bearings, or gearboxes. Additionally we often use IR to capture temperatures of static equipment such as piping, or boiler tubes to ensure they are operating withing design envelops. Acuren has specialized cameras that are not interfered by flames which allow for inspections on all types of gas-fired furnaces, chemical heaters or coal fired boilers and we are able to detect anomalies not captured by internal thermocouples such as overheated areas on boiler tubes.
Infrared technology can also be used to visually identify gas leaks such as propane, methane and hydrocarbons over large areas quickly. This can be a major component for an efficient Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program.
