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Electrical Infrared Thermal Inspection

What is an Infrared Thermal Inspection?

Thermal infrared image showing hot spot at 88.9°F compared to digital photograph of electrical transformer

Infrared is a non-destructive, predictive maintenance tool which is capable of detecting anomalies, based on the load conditions of the equipment creating a "snap-shot-in-time" of your equipment's thermal image.

The goal of infrared (thermal) inspection is to survey the designated electrical equipment to pinpoint defective components and elevated temperatures in your power system.

Thermal infrared image showing hot spot at 100°F compared to digital photograph of electrical panel

Why should I have an Infrared Inspection performed?

If unfound or untreated, thermal "hot spots" can cause potential explosions, fire, or other electrical service interruption threats. Thermal hot spots are generally caused by overloaded or unbalanced electrical circuits, broken equipment, or loose connections.

These conditions are often overlooked during routine facility evaluations. They can result in the release of heat that will be visible only through infrared themography detection services.

Thermal infrared image showing hot spot at 90.3°F compared to digital photograph of electrical conduit connections

Benefits:

A typical electrical infrared survey can, on average, save $10,000 to $20,000 depending on the number and category of anomalies found. In addition to direct financial savings, valuable time is saved by incorporating an annual infrared inspection into your electrical maintenance program. This can cut down on maintenance time, prevent costly replacements, and help eliminate unforeseen outages and downtime.

Reduces electrical fire hazards
Maintain the integrity of your facility's electrical system
Detect faulty connections and overloaded circuits
Provide uninterrupted power to clients/tenants/employees
Provide a "snap-shot-in-time" of the condition of your equipment

Preventative or predictive maintenance programs can save money by reducing:

pre-mature equipment failure
emergency overtime
loss of revenue due to downtime
overnight shipment of replacement parts
insurance premiums (many insurance companies give discounts for performing regular infrared inspections)
Thermal infrared image showing hot spot at 87.3°F compared to digital photograph of circuit breakers

Types of Electrical Equipment:

During the electrical infrared inspection we will generally inspect the following equipment, but we can provide inspection and imaging on any electrical or mechanical components according to your specifications.

Switch Gears
Transformers
Service Disconnects
Transfer Switches
Motors / Pumps / Bearings
Bus Runs
Breaker Panels
Motor Control Centers
Starters
UPS Equipment
Chillers and Roof Top HVAC Equipment
VFDs
Lighting / Heating Contactors
Comprehensive thermal inspection report showing 137°F hot spot on electrical panel lug with detailed analysis table including equipment name, location, temperature, severity classification, and repair recommendations

Deliverables:

Our electrical infrared thermal reports are concise and to-the-point. We make anomaly location easy to determine so you can repair. Our report will provide a detailed and easy-to-read summary of:

A complete list of the equipment inspected
Written narrative of the survey
A separate report form for every anomaly detected

Each report form for every anomaly/problem will include:

Digital visible light photograph and color thermogram (infrared) picture
Severity category of the problem to help you respond appropriately
Physical location of the problem
Problem area temperatures
Likely cause of problem and Recommendations

Our Clients Include

Florida Blue
Macdill Air Force Base
Tampa Bay Water
Whirlpool
Cytec Industries
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital
Moffitt Cancer Center
Nielsen
Tampa Bay Times
Verizon
Morton Plant Mease
Putnam Heart Center

Professional Certifications & Memberships

Professional Certifications - NFPA Member, NCEES, IEEE, Engineer Ed