Infrared Thermography Basics

Matt Schwoegler, ITC

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 Infrared Thermography
Infrared thermography is the process of
acquisition and analysis of thermal
information from non-contact thermal imaging
devices.

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 Electromagnetic Energy

Gamma UV IR
Radio

X-ray

Micro-
Visible wave

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 Visual vs. Thermal

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 Visual vs. Thermal
These two glasses Thermal Imaging
appear the same. with an infrared
Which glass has camera “Paints a
warmer water? different picture.”

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 Visual vs. Night Vision vs. Thermal Imaging
•  Visual •  Night vision • Thermal imaging
•  Color absorption •  Amplifies small •  Detects heat energy
and reflection amounts of visible emitted by objects
•  Requires some light •  Requires absolutely
light •  Requires some no light
light i.e. moonlight •  Totally unaffected by
or LED light sources

Visible light image Near infrared “Night Vision” image Thermal infrared image

A cool cup, a hot cup and a piece of glass

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 An Infrared Image
12,5°C

10

-3,3°C

Darker means cooler, brighter means warmer.

What does this image tell us?

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 Thermography spans many subject areas…

Analysis-
techniques

Radiation science
Camera handling

Inspection routines Thermal science

and reporting
Applications

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 Benefits of Thermography
•  Reduce unscheduled power outages
•  Detect problems quickly, without interrupting
service
•  Assess priorities for corrective action
•  Minimize preventive maintenance and
troubleshooting time
•  Check for defective equipment while still under
manufacturer warranty
•  Comply with insurance company requirements

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 Application Examples

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 Electrical Systems

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 Electrical Systems

97.0°F

90

80

70

66.9°F

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 Electrical Systems

69,2°C

60

40

20

7,5°C

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 Electrical Systems

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 Electric Motors
81,8°C

80

70

60

50,1°C

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 Tank levels

32,6°C

30

25

20

15
14,6°C

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 Belt Drive

*>183.0°F

180.0
170.0
160.0
150.0
140.0
130.0
120.0
183.4
110.0
100.0
90.0

*<87.0°F

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 Conveyor Belts

*>141.2°F

140.0

130.0
Hot Spot
120.0 149.0

110.0
*>133.3°F
100.0
130.0
90.0
120.0
80.0
110.0
70.0
100.0
90.0
*<63.7°F
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0

*<30.5°F

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 Process Monitoring

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 Furnaces

830.9°C

800

700

600

500
490.5°C

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 Quality Control

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 Non-Destructive Testing
18,2°C

15

10,2°C

15,0°C

10

6,1°C

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 Marine Applications

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 Buildings – Insulation Performance

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 Buildings - Air Leakage

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 IR w/ a Blower Door

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 Argon Loss

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 Moisture in a Roof

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 Other Applications

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 Why IR Training

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 Camera Operation

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 Emissivity

125°F125°F
- 51.67°C 70°F

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 Emissivity

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 Reflections

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 Reflections

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 Indirect Heating

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 Indirect Heating

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 Indirect Heating

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 Indirect Heating

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 Basic Thermal Science

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