Thermovision

Thermography (thermovision) is the measurement of field heat by recording the infrared radiation and viewing the distribution of temperature on the observed surfaces. Thermovision is a non-destructive and non-contact method, useful for detecting faults in industrial systems during operation without stopping the technological process.
 
Currently, worldwide, the field of use of infrared thermography is in a continuous development and expansion, mainly due to the advantage of allowing examination of large and very large areas shortly in comparison with any other method of examination. None of the classical methods of examination allow non-destructive examination of so large areas. Thermal images taken by cameras are comparable in infrared images taken with a camera in the visible or recorded photographically.

The fields in which thermovision has an increasing role are many and diversified:

  • Energetics - testing facilities, distribution panels, low, medium and high voltage cells, bar collector systems, turbines, generators, transformers, compensation coils, cables, isolators, contactors etc..
  • Thermoenergetics - detection of heat loss, bottlenecks, poor insulation and deposits residue pipelines and reservoirs, check valves tightness;
  • Electronics - detection of circuit overheating areas, testing contacts and components;
  • Electromechanics - detection of winding overheating caused by insulation failure or overload, blockage or operating heavy elements like rotating subassemblies bearings, rolling bearings, axles, transmissions, caused by poor lubrication, disrupting systems moving etc..;
  • Constructions - identifying sources of moisture, heat loss detection, poor insulation, testing installations of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, identifying weaknesses in structures, energy audits etc..
  • Industrial installations - locating of heat losses in the technologic flow.
  • Medicine - human as well as veterinary, permits visualising and evaluating changes in temperature on the body surface.
  • Other fields: Home/industrial electric installations, military, transportation, research, biotechnology, etc.

Thermovision can practically be applied anywhere temperature might offer useful information by thermal diagnostics. Staff training, confidence in the development of the area and infrastructure demonstrates that the Measurement Technologies/Metrology Department has the capability and competence necessary in making these measurements. The laboratory applies an efficient management system and is recognized by regulated authorities thanks to the results and the impartial way of presenting and interpreting data.