Thermal Imaging Surveys

Summary of Thermal Imaging Surveys from PASS fm

Infrared thermography, thermo graphic imaging and thermal video surveys are all ways of defining infrared thermal imaging surveys offered by PASS fm.

PASS FM engineers conduct a thermal imaging survey giving you invaluable information, data and results that are vital in preventative maintenance, property and building development and problem solving/diagnostics.

Thermal Imaging cameras can detect radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum (roughly 900–14,000 nanometres or 0.9–14 µm) and produce images of that radiation on a visual display for troubleshooting areas within a building, electrical grid or mechanical mechanism.

What is involved in Thermal Imaging Surveys?

We use state of the art thermal image cameras that display images and read radiation where the human eye cannot see.  They can easily see where heat is being lost or specifically where heat is building up in an office for instance within an electrical circuit, mechanisms, animals and many other areas.

Thermal imaging surveys are effectively used in a predictive application.

• Thermal imaging survey gives you a full image of the situation
• Easy to identify and locate an issue before it becomes a non repairable problem
• Measure temperatures effectively
• Store information of all surveys and site information
• Tell you exactly what needs to be fixed - and pin point exactly where in large areas

Example of a Thermal Image taken from a Site Survey conducted by PASS FM

110A Circuit Breaker

240V 110A breaker feeds LAN rooms.
Load Reading A=65 B=95 N=84
B phase exceeds 80% ampacity and temperature exceeds breaker rating.

Hot Fuse Connection

Keep your business up and running with PASS FM Mechanical thermal imaging surveys. Thermal imaging services can help business, manufacturers and repair teams implement effective maintenance practices to avoid costly down time and remain competitive within their industry.

The surveys can also include the factory, machine, plant or premises itself from the roofing to the structural condition. Identifying a problem before it starts is crucial to effective mechanical and factory operations.

Pulley System - Hot drive belts:

PASS FM thermal infrared surveys can easily point out problems in structures, buildings and building appliances easily and effectively. This can range from detecting leaking pipes, damp spots, poor window and roof insulation, damage from weather like roof damage, and most invaluably detect wires, pipes, cracks etc within a existing or new build structure.

A Leaking Bedroom Ceiling

If you notice in the photo in the right, it is difficult to see the ceiling has a leak. However using the thermal imaging camera, you can see the problem, the origin of the leak and save time and money, reducing the need to tear out walls.

Why use PASS FM for your Thermal Imaging Surveys

• Thermal imaging surveys can easily compare temperatures over large spaces quickly
• We can identify failing components prior to failure by identifying their high temperature areas before they 'fail' or worse 'break down' beyond repair
• In some places, such as hazardous chemical plants, thermal imaging can get you results in hard to reach places
• Our thermal imaging surveys can find pipes, wires, leakages and more in a no evasive and cost effective way

Supporting Documents about Thermal Imaging Surveys

•  Thermography Code of Practice
•  British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT)

Further Links and Information about Thermal Imaging Surveys

•  Thermal and infrared testing [Wikipedia]
•  Thermal imaging camera [Wikipedia]
•  UK Thermography Association