Thermal Analysis
31 January, 2016
As part of our condition monitoring service, CBC Technical Services provides a thermal analysis program which includes thermography and digital temperature recording. Thermal analysis can reveal problems in a vast range of mechanical and electrical applications precisely, quickly and effectively.
As part of our condition monitoring service, CBC Technical Services provides a thermal analysis program which includes thermography and digital temperature recording. Thermal analysis can reveal problems in a vast range of mechanical and electrical applications precisely, quickly and effectively.
Thermography uses cameras to measure infrared radiation, creating thermal images of equipment which show variations in temperature as brightly coloured patterns, providing crucial information for many applications, including:Electrical (high & low
voltage systems): Loose/over tight connections, overloaded components, uneven
voltage distribution, failed/fatigued components and dead battery cells.
Mechanical: Condition of
bearings, shaft misalignment, faulty electrical connections, plumbing leaks and
blockages, defective seals and valves, storage tank levels, furnace tube
coking, settlement and sludge build up, baseline temperature readings during commissioning
of plant equipment and refractory surveys – inspection for loose or missing
refractory lining in boilers, furnaces, reactors and similar high temperature
vessels.
Digital temperature
recording is a stand alone time and temperature tracker in a stainless steel
button, which is affixed to equipment to record temperature at regular,
adjustable intervals. Data is downloaded to specialised software for analysis
of results.
Thermal measurement and
analysis programs make information accessible without having to make contact
with equipment, creating a safer workplace. They can assist in identifying
potential failures or inefficiencies in time to prevent loss of production,
breakdown of equipment or fire hazards. Their use is virtually unlimited; detecting
the presence of heat or even cold anywhere can help in making a determination
of equipment performance condition.
Used in conjunction with
CBC’s vibration analysis and/or oil sampling programs, these highly effective
plant awareness programs can improve plant up-time and reduce the cost of not
knowing.
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