Electrical Infrared Thermography

A safe, stable, and efficient electrical system is essential to every building. For example, in hospital, a momentary power outage may lead to unimaginable consequences. In commercial building or hotels, an unstable electrical system may cause financial loss and ruin a company’s reputation.
Infrared thermography inspection can detect most of the electrical malfunctions before the problems become serious. The problems can then be fixed timely to ensure safe & normal operation of the electrical system.

Theory

As electrical current flows through a conductor, heat is generated. Many electrical defects are accompanied by a rise in temperature for up to several weeks prior to failure. Some defects may be represented as cool components.

Where Can Be Applied ?

• all plant and equipment.
• cable runs.
• bus ducts.
• main switch boards.
• distribution sub boards.
• motor control panels.
• motors and generators
• substation equipment
• type testing and acceptance tests

What Can Be Detected ?

• loose/deteriorated connections
• overloads
• imbalanced Loads
• open Circuits
• inductive Heating
• harmonics
• defective Equipment

Benefits:

• locate problems quickly, without interrupting service
• drastically reduce costly, unscheduled power outages
• minimize preventive maintenance time and maximize troubleshooting effectiveness
• prevent premature failure and extend equipment life
• identify potentially dangerous and hazardous equipment
• reduce insurance premiums and deductible payments