Energy surveyors and assessors
Thermal Imaging
What is Infrared Thermal Imaging?
Infrared radiation is emitted by all objects above absolute zero degrees. Thermography or Infrared Thermal Imaging can detect Infrared Radiation by use of a Thermographic camera. The amount of radiation emitted by an object increases with temperature and when viewed through a Thermal Imaging Camera allows you to see the variations in temperature, as warmer objects stand out well against cooler backgrounds.
It is a non invasive technique that provides a quick and cost effective method of investigation. Problems that can not be seen with the naked eye are clearly visible using Thermal Imaging.
This science can be used to detect extreme heat in objects such as electrical connections, motors, bearings, building energy loss and industrial process and can reduce accidents, downtime and costly repairs as well as saving money on wasted energy.
Maintenence
Infrared Thermal Imaging has also revolutionised predictive maintenance. By early identification of potentially serious faults before they have a chance to fail, infrared thermography can prevent sudden and costly disruption to critical operational and production systems by allowing maintenance to be carried out before damage to equipment and assets go beyond repair.
Health and Safety
It reduces the potential for serious Health and Safety issues to occur. Early detection of problems will reduce the potential for injury to staff and risk of fire.
Applications
We have listed some of the potential faults that Thermal energy surveys can detect below, enabling you to fix problems before they happen. We can survey around 100 distribution boards, items of plant, motors, bearings, steam traps etc in a days session – with professional reports on any anomalies or defects found.
Electrical
Faulty connections – Motor windings – Overheating of cables – Unbalanced phases – Faulty switches and circuit breakers – Faulty lighting
Mechanical
Pumps – Compressors – Heat exchangers – Boilers – Belt drives – Bearings Condensers – Generators – Industrial plant – Production lines
Buildings and structures
Roof leaks – Pipe, tank & boiler leaks – Faulty gutters & drains – Dampness – Rising damp – Damp membranes – Underfloor heating leaks
Building Energy Loss
Draught & air infiltration – Thermal bridging – Insulation problems – Window & door seals – Air conditioning – Ventilation – Refridgerated cold rooms
Energyprotech now offer Thermal Energy Surveys for domestic and Non-domestic properties to BS EN 13187:1999.
These are normally carried out between the months of October to April but can be arranged throughout the year with late evening/early morning surveys and suitable weather conditions as requested.
The surveys are fully flexible for whole buildings or part/problem areas.
Prices start from £100