Tiếng ViệtDo we need to perform infrared thermal scanning on electrical equipment?
All electrical equipment will give off some amount of heat during their operation. Normally, this is manageable and does not cause any problems. For electrical distribution systems, the key failure mechanisms are faulty connections, undersized equipment, and wear and tear on protective devices. In all these scenarios before a minor problem manifests itself into downtime and catastrophic failure, hot spots are produced which can be identified in advance and corrective actions can be taken.
Electrical infrared (IR) Inspection service
The goal of every electrical infrared (thermal) inspection is to survey designated electrical equipment in order to pinpoint defective components and elevated temperatures within your power distribution system. If unfound or untreated these thermal “hot spots” can cause- potential fire, explosion, or electrical service interruption threats. Thermal hot spots are typically caused by unbalanced or overloaded electrical circuits, loose connections, or broken equipment. These conditions are often overlooked during routine evaluations of facilities and can result in the release of heat that will be visible only through infrared thermography detection services.
Benefits
A typical electrical infrared survey can in a net a savings from $10,000 to $20,000, depending on the number and category of anomalies found. In addition to the direct financial savings, valuable time is saved by incorporating an annual infrared electrical survey into your PM program. Providing accurate information regarding the integrity of your electrical system’s components cuts down on maintenance time, prevents costly replacements and can eliminate unforeseen outages and downtime. An infrared (thermal) electrical inspection survey can help:
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- Maintain the integrity of your facility’s electrical system
- Reduces electrical fire hazards
- Provide uninterrupted power to tenants/clients/employees
- Detect faulty connections/overloaded circuits
- Provide a snap shot in time of the condition of your mechanical systems, motors, bearings, etc.
- Preventative or predictive maintenance programs save money by reducing:
a. pre-mature equipment failure
b. emergency overtime
c. overnight shipment of parts
d. insurance premiums (many insurance companies give discounts for performing regular infrared inspections)
e. loss of revenue due to downtime
