by ramreview | Jul 31, 2020 | IR Thermography, SPONSORED INFORMATION
Special to The RAM Review From T/IR Systems, LLC Infrared thermography has become a popular tool for a wide range of applications. Worldwide, thermography is used on a daily basis to detect and document thermal patterns associated with defects in electrical and...
by Jim Seffrin, CMRP | May 29, 2020 | IR Thermography, RAM Tools & Methods
The more things change, the more they remain the same. This timeless observation is especially true when referring to the seemingly revolutionary image fusion feature found on some of today’s modern thermal imagers. The fusion feature found on some modern thermal...
by Jim Seffrin, CMRP | Feb 29, 2020 | IR Thermography, RAM Tools & Methods
Leaks are a common problem with underground piping systems. Under the correct conditions, infrared (IR) thermography can help to detect evidence of leaks from buried piping systems that carry hot or cold product. When a leak develops in a buried piping system, fluid...
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...
