by Jim Seffrin, CMRP | Dec 13, 2019 | IR Thermography, RAM Tools & Methods
A common question among thermographers is, “How much temperature differential is needed to obtain good data?” In this article (a combination of two previously published shorter ones), we discuss required temperature differentials for building inspections. Proper...
by Jim Seffrin, CMRP | Oct 31, 2019 | IR Thermography, RAM Tools & Methods
Infrared (IR) inspections are now routine for many facilities. By proactively addressing incipient or latent failures detected during a single inspection, costs associated with unscheduled downtime and damage to electrical and mechanical equipment can be avoided....
by Jim Seffrin, CMRP | Oct 18, 2019 | IR Thermography, RAM Tools & Methods
To everything there is a season. The same is true for infrared inspection routes within facilities where equipment or systems are operated seasonally. Traditionally, many facilities perform infrared inspections on an annual basis. While this approach may detect...
