Non-contact Temperature

Measurement

Infrared Technology
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Visible
Ultraviolet Infrared X-rays
Gamma
Rays
Radio
EHF SHF UHF VHF HF MF LF VLF
0.1A 1A 1UA 100A 0.1 1 10 100 1cm 0.1cm 10cm 1m 100m 1km 10km 100km
Wavelength
10m
30 20 15 10 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.8 0.6 0.4
Wavelength m
Infrared Measurement Region
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Sources of Infrared Energy
Object
Sensor
R
T
E
I = Incident Energy
R = Reflected Energy
T = Transmitted Energy
E = Emitted Energy
Ambient
I
Reflectivity, Transmissivity, Emissivity
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Emissivity and Blackbodies
Ideal Blackbody Real Body
Perfect absorber
and emitter
Some energy is
reflected & transmitted
Emissivity =1
Emissivity <1
I
I
I
I
R
E
T
E
E
E
E
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The Infrared System
Windows
and Optics
Object
Environment
Detector
Electronic Display
or Other Output
453C
SP1 470C
EMS .85
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Thermovision Cameras
Key features
High resolution image quality for rapid
fault detection
Easy to use
Rugged design for operation in harsh
environments
High accuracy and reliability
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Spot Temperature Measurement

Thermal Scanning / Imaging
Infrared Technique
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IR - Spot Temp Measurement
Measures the Temperature of the Spot
being focused.

Can not Store the Temperature
Measurement

Can only be used if the point to be
focused is pre- identified
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IR - Thermal Imaging System
Scans the Temperature profile of the
area being focused

Generates a Coloured thermal image of
the area being focused on the view -
finder

Colour profile indicates the temperature
profile of the area
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IR - Thermal Imaging System
The temperature at any spot of the area
can be measured in the camera view
finder ( Field measurement )

Also the thermal image can be stored in
inbuilt floppy disc / PCMC Card

The image can subsequently be
analysed in the computer
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IR - Thermal Imaging System
The Thermal imaging ( thermovision
software ) allows image processing.
Customised report can be generated
The report shows coloured thermal
image , hot spots , temperature
histogram and temperature profile along
any line
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For fast and accurate measurement

For moving and very hot objects

For objects which are difficult to reach

For applications where contact would
tear, contaminate or alter temperature
Non-contact Thermometers
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Infrared Thermography
An integral part of the CM program
Non-contact inspection method with no
need to shut down production and
operation at a safe distance

Portable equipment for surveying large
areas quickly

Accurate and repeatable temperature
measurements
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Thermography
Typical Applications
Electrical inspection

Mechanical inspection

Refractory, insulation diagnostics

Energy conservation

Leak detection
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IR Applications :
Electrical System Defects
Loose Joint / Cable termination

Oxidised / Rusted Joint

Poor Cable Crimp

Insulation Failure

Over Loading
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IR Applications :
Electrical System Defects
Phase Im-Balance

Dust / Carbon Accumulation on Slip ring
Brush

Improper tension of Slip ring spring

Poor Cooling of Commutator / Armature

Thyristor Bank Failure
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IR Applications :
Furnace / Boiler Defects
Tube Leakage

Insulation Lining Wear

Insulation Lining Puncture / Crack

Heat Loss Calculation

Dirty mains
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IR Applications :
Pr. Vessel / Piping / Chimney
Sludge Level in Tank

Material Accumulation in pipe line

Insulation Lining wear of Chimney

Flue Gas Temperature

Block Ducting
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IR Applications :
Process System Defects
Faulty Steam Trap
Valve Blockage
Relief Valve Passing
Steam Pipe / Chilled water pipe line
insulation defects
Leak Detection

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IR Applications :
Miscellaneous
Energy Conservation
Monitoring Moisture Distribution on
Paper Roll
Monitoring Ring Deposits on Kiln
Night Viewing

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Infrared Thermography
An integral part of the R&D program
Accurate and repeatable temperature
measurements
Thermal image analysis enables
accurate fault diagnosis and trending
Rugged camera design for operation in
harsh industrial environments as well as
the laboratory