| What is infrared Theromography?
Infrared thermography is an inspection or monitoring method
using non-contact, heat-sensitive equipment. This equipment converts the objects’s
invisible thermal signature into an electronic visible image to which a value may be
added.
What can Infrared Thermography do for your company?
If you can measure it - you can control it!
Infrared is now used as a maintenance planning tool, going beyond the boundaries of
electrical
inspections. A good example is the refractory within a boiler or furnace. The staggering
costs associated with unscheduled delays or equipment/process failures can be avoided with
a periodical and inexpensive infrared inspections. During monitoring, areas in need of
attention will be highlighted and fully documented . With this knowledge, you can:
* Order material/equipment for the job.
* Schedule dates and times for repairs.
* Organize and schedule human resources for the tasks.
* Save and/or increase the life of your assets.
* Obtain early warning of problems. Trends can be established for monitoring purposes.
* Have documentation of process and equipment conditions before and after the changes.
The difference is that you will have better control of your
maintenance when using proactive measures.
“ Increasing your plant’s reliability increases
your clients’ confidence in you as a preferred supplier” |
