Here's a sobering statistic:
As much as 90% of all water intrusion problems occur within 1% of the total building or structure exterior surface area.
Wow. How many roofs are replaced each year because of water intrusion? How many could have simply been repaired if the source of the water instrusion had been identified?
Infrared thermography can spot where leaks originate by spotting thermal anomalies in the roof surface.
With all of the rain that we have had this season, is your roof doing its job? Do you know? Remember, what you can't see, CAN hurt you. If you are in North or South Carolina, call me today and mention this blog for a discount on your first annual thermal roof scan.
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.irinfraredservices.com/ or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Why is Abnormal Heating a Problem? Thermal Imaging Can Explain Why
Thermal imaging is a quick and efficient way to screen for anomalies. One of the anomalies infrared thermography detects is heat. Why is heat a problem?
Indulge me for a minute and rub the palms of your hands together very quickly, for 30 seconds. What happens? Exactly, heat is created because of the friction of your hands rubbing together. It's a simplistic example, but something very similar can happen inside of anything with movable parts - through use, misalignment, or other issues, excessive friction can occur. You may not even see it - but an infrared camera in the hands of a certified thermographer can.
Of course, friction isn't the only thing that can cause heat. High electrical resistance, problems with current flow, reduction of cooling air or fluids - can all cause excessive heat. If an abnormal thermal signature shows up in the infrared image, you can then begin to pinpoint why the anomaly exists - and get it fixed before it becomes a bigger problem.
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.irinfraredservices.com/ or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!
Indulge me for a minute and rub the palms of your hands together very quickly, for 30 seconds. What happens? Exactly, heat is created because of the friction of your hands rubbing together. It's a simplistic example, but something very similar can happen inside of anything with movable parts - through use, misalignment, or other issues, excessive friction can occur. You may not even see it - but an infrared camera in the hands of a certified thermographer can.
Of course, friction isn't the only thing that can cause heat. High electrical resistance, problems with current flow, reduction of cooling air or fluids - can all cause excessive heat. If an abnormal thermal signature shows up in the infrared image, you can then begin to pinpoint why the anomaly exists - and get it fixed before it becomes a bigger problem.
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.irinfraredservices.com/ or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
What is a Baseline Thermal Inspection?
A potential client of mine asked me what a baseline thermal inspection is. As it happens, his company is upgrading its predictive maintenance plan and someone suggested a baseline thermal inspection.
"Good question!" I said, (and handed him a business card).
A baseline thermal inspection is when a thermographer captures and overall "thermal map" of whatever you want to inspect (mechanical, roof, electrical, new equipment) and then uses it to compare future inspections against. It's an easy, accurate, and cost-efficient way to see if any changes occur over time. For example, a brand new piece of equipment may function correctly. A thermal infrared scan done six months later, might show increases of heat around a coupling. You might not know this is an abnormality if you didn't have the original baseline thermal inspection pictures.
A certified thermographer will be able to assist you in identitying which areas of your facility or plant need a baseline thermal inspection.
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.irinfraredservices.com/ or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!
"Good question!" I said, (and handed him a business card).
A baseline thermal inspection is when a thermographer captures and overall "thermal map" of whatever you want to inspect (mechanical, roof, electrical, new equipment) and then uses it to compare future inspections against. It's an easy, accurate, and cost-efficient way to see if any changes occur over time. For example, a brand new piece of equipment may function correctly. A thermal infrared scan done six months later, might show increases of heat around a coupling. You might not know this is an abnormality if you didn't have the original baseline thermal inspection pictures.
A certified thermographer will be able to assist you in identitying which areas of your facility or plant need a baseline thermal inspection.
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.irinfraredservices.com/ or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Industrial Infrared Thermography
Knowledgeable building and facilities managers agree that Infrared Thermography is a cost-effective solution to locate faults, defects, or even structural issues. What are its typical applications?
Electrical Systems: The use of infrared thermography can pinpoint overload circuits or faulty electrical connectons
Buildings: Thermal imaging can easily "see" missing insulation, moisture damage, air infiltration (or the escape of heated or cooled air)
Roofs: Using infrared thermography, the source of a roof leak can be found, saving thousands in roof replacement costs
Mechancial Equipment: Thermal images clearly show spikes in heat, showing abnormally warm motors or bearings. Finding potential mechanical equipment failure means they can be fixed BEFORE they fail
Fluid Systems: Infrared imaging systems can locate abnormal pipe temperatures or line blockages
When was the last time you had an infrared inspection done on your facility? If your answer ranges from never to 1 year, it might be time to call in the experts!
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.irinfraredservices.com/ or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!
Electrical Systems: The use of infrared thermography can pinpoint overload circuits or faulty electrical connectons
Buildings: Thermal imaging can easily "see" missing insulation, moisture damage, air infiltration (or the escape of heated or cooled air)
Roofs: Using infrared thermography, the source of a roof leak can be found, saving thousands in roof replacement costs
Mechancial Equipment: Thermal images clearly show spikes in heat, showing abnormally warm motors or bearings. Finding potential mechanical equipment failure means they can be fixed BEFORE they fail
Fluid Systems: Infrared imaging systems can locate abnormal pipe temperatures or line blockages
When was the last time you had an infrared inspection done on your facility? If your answer ranges from never to 1 year, it might be time to call in the experts!
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.irinfraredservices.com/ or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!
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