Thermographic Testing Presentation

Thermographic Testing
What is Thermography?
Infra Red Thermography is a technique for

producing a visible image of invisible (to our eyes)
infra red radiation emitted by objects due to their
thermal conditions
Thermography
Objectives of Test
• To detect hot or cold area’s

• To determine absolute temperature
• To view Thermal profiles
• To detect temperature loss
A comparison of a thermal image (top) and an
ordinary photograph (bottom) shows that a trash
bag is transparent but glass (the man's spectacles)
is opaque in long-wavelength infrared.
Thermography
Infra Red is part of the

Electromagnetic
Spectrum
• It travels in straight lines at

the speed of light
• The useful part is divided
between Short and Long
wavelengths
• Use of the correct
wavelength is essential
Test Equipment
• Hand held portable camera
• Battery Powered
• Operating at correct
wavelength
• Range…..-20°c to +1500°c
• Sensitivity…..0.1°c at 30°c
• Real time display
• Image Recording capability
Why Thermography?
• Non Contact
• Rapid Scanning
• Data can be recorded in differing formats
• Images produced are comprehensive &
reliable
• Is there a viable alternative?
Principles of Operation
• Object radiates infra red radiation

• Temperature difference
• Differences are detected and displayed visually
• Emissivity values must be observed
Emissivity is the measure of an object's
ability to emit infrared energy. Emitted
energy indicates the temperature of the
object.
Emissivity can have a value from 0
(shiny mirror) to 1.0 (blackbody). Most
organic, painted, or oxidized surfaces
have emissivity values close to 0.95.
Advantages
• Non Contact
• Non Intrusive
• Can work at a distance
• Fast and Reliable
• Portable
• Convincing Results
Limitations
• Non Intrinsically safe
• There must be a temperature difference for
certain surveys
• Operator experience is essential
• Filters may be needed for certain
applications
• Sensitivity and Resolution reduce with
distance and angle of view
Infrared Roof Moisture Surveys are
performed in the evening after a sunny day.
During the day, wet roof materials absorb
much more of the sun's heat than dry
materials. At night this “solar gain” is
released as radiant heat, which our Certified
Thermographers detect with an infrared
camera. We then mark out the problem areas
on the roof surface, enabling our clients to
save many thousands of dollars in
unnecessary repairs or replacement.
Electrical
• Switch Gear
• Fuse boxes
• Cable runs
• Electrical connectors
• Insulation
• Transformers
Junction Box
4
P 01
3
2
Fan
R 01
3
1
Fuse Box
L I0
3
2
Electrical Connections
Used for the detection of;
• Corroded connections
• Slack / loose connectors
• Connectors at too high an
operating temperature
• Hot spots
Transformers
• Electrical connections
• Insulators
• Thermal profile
• Operating
temperature
• Liquid Level
Refractory Linings
• Torpedo ladles
• Boilers
• Furnaces
• Exhausts
• Ducting
• Kilns
Rotary Kiln - Access Door
1
03
1
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012
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04
1
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7
Kiln - Refractory Lining
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0 1
4
P 0 1
3 45
5
40
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354
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P 25
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222.
The torpedo ladles used in steel
mills to transport liquid iron
alloys must meet many stringent
requirements. One major
criterion for transfer between the
melt shop and downstream shops
is to have a good insulation
against the metal which is up to
1400 °C.
Torpedo Ladle
Thermal imaging systems are
excellently suited to inspect the
condition of the ladles, enabling you
to detect critical points by means of
hot-spots on the outside shell. In
contrast, deploying a stationary
system will enable you to implement
an effective management system
using a downstream database.
Steel Carrying Ladle
Building Surveys
Used to detect,
• Lack of insulation
• Cold air infiltration
Draughts
• Moisture traps
• Hot / warm air escaping
• Structural Integrity
• Heating / Cooling
Building Surveys
Building Surveys
Moisture/Water Ingress
• Leaking Roof
• Bridged Cavity
• Leaking pipes
Refinery & Petro-Chem
• Vessel Surveys
• Blockages
• Defective lagging or
insulation
• Steam traps
• Erosion / Corrosion
Vessel Surveys
Thermal Cameras have always been
technologically well-suited to flare
stack monitoring. These cameras are
sensitive to the relatively
disproportionate heat signature of
the flame and surrounding areas in
the image.
Because they are looking for heat
radiation, rather than a particular UV
band, thermal cameras aren’t blinded
by smoke. And with greater
coverage and greater resolution than
a pyrometer, thermal cameras can
detect – and differentiate between –
the flare flame and the pilot flame.
Flare Stacks
Process Plant
The above Thermograms show how

Thermography can be used as a very fast and
effective maintenance tool.
– The image on the right has a defective cylinder
Process Plant
Thermography may be
used for;
• Corrosion surveys
• Ensuring valve operation
• Leaks
• Blockages
Process Plant
• Hot spots
• Cold spots (Cryogenics)
• Damaged or missing
insulation
• Tank levels
Miscellaneous
• The detection of
process or
manufacturing faults
• Can be used as a
quality control tool

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Infra Red Thermography is a technique for

• To detect hot or cold area’s

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• It travels in straight lines at

• Object radiates infra red radiation

The above Thermograms show how

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