Electrical Surveys

In electrical systems, components get hot before they fail. An infrared inspection can help identify “hot spots” in electrical equipment. Poor connections, overloaded circuits, load imbalances, and faulty, mismatched or improperly installed components can create resistance which leads to increased heating and eventual failure.

Conditions that can be detected:

  • Open or short circuits
  • Loose or deteriorated connections
  • Overloaded / Imbalanced circuits
  • Defective or improperly installed parts

Applications:

Substations • Transformers • Capacitors • Lightning Arrestors • Circuit Breakers • Load Centers • Motor Control Centers • Relays • Disconnect Switches • Batteries • Motor Starters • Panel Boards • Circuit Boards • Uninterruptible Power Supplies • Generators

Infrared Predictive Maintenance Explained

Infrared thermography is used to perform thermal inspections on electrical equipment because excess resistance on electrical apparatus indicates electrical faults such as loose connections, overloaded or imbalanced circuits, faulty breakers, damaged switches, faulty fuses and a wide range of other unwanted electrical conditions.

Before an electrical component burns up, it heats up. Thermography is used to see the excess heat (resistance) so that problems can be found and maintenance personnel can act to correct the problem before the component fails, causing damage to the component.

Conditions that can be detected:

Inductive heating, open or short circuits, loose or deteriorated connections, overloaded & imbalanced circuits, defective or improperly installed parts.

Mechanical Surveys

In mechanical systems, overheating can be caused by internal problem in motors, misaligned equipment, improper lubrication of rotating components, and improper tension on drive belts. Infrared surveys can locate these mechanical deficiencies and help keep your equipment operating smoothly.

Conditions that can be detected:

  • Overheated bearings
  • Worn belts or conveyors
  • Shaft or coupling misalignment
  • Faulty piping, steam traps and valves

Applications:
Motors • Bearings • Fans • Conveyors • Pumps • Seals • Blowers • Compressors • Chain and Belt Drives • Gearboxes • Steam Valves, Traps, and Piping • Underground Steam Leak Detection

Energy Loss Surveys

Through an infrared scan we can show you where your facility needs proper insulation in order to improve energy efficiency, thus leading to savings on energy costs.

Home Surveys

Moisture and mold in building materials can destroy structural integrity and cause serious health concerns. Infrared surveys detect where moisture intrusion develops.

Performing an infrared inspection of you home can detect moisture behind walls, ceilings, siding, stucco and floor coverings.  Moisture and mold in building materials can destroy structural integrity and cause serious health concerns. Infrared surveys detect where moisture intrusion develops, repairing only the areas that need it.

Infrared inspections can also detect energy loss from missing insulation, air leaking into structures and some HVAC problems.  Electrical faults can also identified by a thorough break/outlet inspection.