Infrared Thermography

Interested in having an infrared audit?
Please call (573) 874-7325.

The basis of infrared thermography is quite simple. All objects emit heat or infrared electromagnetic energy, but only a very small portion of this energy is visible to our eyes. In order to see the heat being emitted, an infrared camera must be used. The camera detects the invisible thermal energy and converts it to a visible image, which then allows the thermographer to interpret the image.

The primary purpose for Columbia Water and Light’s Infrared Thermographic Inspection program is to reduce the number of costly, unscheduled shutdowns that could occur, and to prevent damage by detecting equipment failure in its early stages. However, infrared thermography can also enhance productivity and save money by locating areas of poor performance. Applications of infrared inspections are virtually limitless and include mechanical components, electrical cabinets, electrical distribution systems and building envelopes.

Benefits of having an inspection:

locates problems quickly without interrupting services or production
reduces costly, unscheduled interruptions due to power outages
aids maintenance staff
extends the life of equipment by locating problematic components prior to catastrophic failure
prevents insurance deductible payments
checks equipment for problems before the warranty has expired
confirms that appropriate repairs have been completed
necessary replacement parts for repairs can be ordered ahead of time, so interruptions are kept to a minimum

Services for industrial customers:

voltage regulation equipment
circuit breakers, relays and fuses
bus ducts and cabling
motor and generator windings
heating devices
bearings
couplings
gears and gear boxes
conveyer belts and drives
pumps and compressors
flat roof leak detection
fans and motors

Services for utilities:

transmission lines
distribution lines
cable splices
insulators and lightning arresters
transformers
capacitor banks
disconnects and switches
meters and controls connections
substations
fans and motors

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