MPM GROUP

8th August 2014

THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION

Client Contact Mr P Sykes

Site 706-710 Hay Street

Perth
WA

Scope of Work Thermographic inspection of electrical installations as per

AS/NZS 3019:2007, ISO 18434-1 and ANSI/NETA MTS-2011

Client Order/Reference No To be advised

Job Reference No 140808RBNO

Client On-site Representative/s N/A

Thermographer/Assistant N C Otway and A Tory (EW155253)

______________________________ for Infra Red Services

P Kevin Mitchell ASNT level 2 thermographer
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Thermographic Inspection Test Report No 140808RBNO at 706-710 Hay St, Perth, WA

SUMMARY OF THERMAL FAULTS RECORDED

The following is intended for use by the client to record information on the status of fault repairs
Fault no. ANSI Page no. Date action Date action Date reinspected Reinspection
(eg. TIR-R1) Fault scheduled completed (if required) result
level (if required)

There were no areas of abnormal temperature detected that require action by the client

Fault levels as per ANSI/NETA MTS 2011 Table 100.18

ΔT of between 1oC and 3oC Fault level 1 Possible deficiency, warrants further investigation and/or monitoring
ΔT of between 4oC and 15oC Fault level 2 Probable deficiency, repair at next scheduled shutdown
ΔT of between >15oC Fault level 3 Major deficiency, repair immediately

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SUMMARY OF COMMENTS RECORDED

The following is intended for use by the client to record information on the action taken regarding comments.
Comment no. Page no. Date action Date action Date reinspected Reinspection result
(eg. C1 or TIR-RX) scheduled completed (if required) (if required)
TIR-R1 4

Red highlight indicates a significant comment

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THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION REPORT – R1

Photograph Analysis & Identification

Inspection date 08.08.2014
Emissivity (E) N/A
Ambient temp. oC N/A
Location and Roger David
equipment Sub board
identification:
The image shows the circuit breaker was not
properly secured to the back panel

Repair action taken

Repaired by: ____________________ Action taken: __________________________________________________

Repair date: ____________________ __________________________________________________

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INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL IMAGES 71.2
D:
D: 45.5°C
45.5°C
B:
B: 45.2°C
45.2°C
°C
Grey scale or colour scale
Monochrome imaging - on this grey scale white is hot and black cool
60
Relative temperatures are in shades of grey (256 grey levels)
Colour imaging - on this colour scale, white is hot and black cool 55
Relative temperatures are in different colours 50

45
Spot temperatures in degrees Celsius
A number of points on the image/s may be selected 40
eg D 45.5 and A 71.2 on the image on the right C:
C: 45.1°C
45.1°C A!:
A!: 71.2°C
71.2°C 35
An ‘!’ indicates that a point is the highest temperature object in the
frame 28.8

Emissivity refers to the relative infrared radiation given off by the object surface. The measured temperature
of the object depends on the estimation of this value, which may be adjusted by the thermographer. In general, a
bright, smooth surface has a low emissivity compared with a dull, matt surface. Where both conditions appear on
the same thermogram, the low emissivity area may appear cooler or warmer than the high emissivity area,
irrespective of the actual temperatures.

Note Close proximity to strong electromagnetic fields can result in distortion of the images.

CLASSIFICATION OF ABNORMAL CONDITIONS - Electrical surveys

The most important variable which affects the severity of an abnormal condition is the load (amps) applicable at
the time of the inspection. This must also be compared with the rating of the component/s.
eg. A small temperature rise under low load conditions is more significant than a small
temperature rise at the component maximum rating.
It is not advisable to specify a priority repair (or severity rating) for the abnormal
conditions based on the temperature rise/fall between normal and abnormal. Although
the load at the time of inspection is recorded, the duration of this specific reading is
seldom known for certain. Often it is either impossible to determine exactly, or time consuming and expensive
to establish precisely.
Other variables also compound the problem.
The following should be considered when Possible causes of heating
assessing abnormal conditions: Any one, or more, of the following can result in
 Compare recorded load with component rating abnormal temperatures:
and normal operational load  Additions to existing plant
 3 phase motors sustain damage operating on two  Expansion and contraction
phases  Insufficient contact area
 Poor connections are not necessarily loose  Loose connections
 Only surface temperatures are recorded  Overloading/phase imbalance
 Function of the equipment eg. computer and lift installations  Single phasing
 Try the simplest remedy first eg. check if screws  Oxidation/corrosion/pitting
are not tightened properly  Vibration
 Harmonics

Rating of faults
In the absence of an applicable Australian Standard inspections are carried out in accordance with ANSI/NETA
MTS-2011 section 9 ‘Thermography Survey’ and ISO 18434-1

Table 100.18 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2011 defines the following fault levels:

ΔT of between 1°C and 3°C Fault level 1 Possible deficiency, warrants further investigation and/or monitoring
ΔT of between 4°C and 15°C Fault level 2 Probable deficiency, repair at next scheduled shutdown
ΔT of between >15°C Fault level 3 Major deficiency, repair immediately
Rating numbers have been added by Infra Red Services for ease of interpretation by the client and are not part of the
standard

Fault ratings are provided as a guide only and must be interpreted with consideration given to the fact that a change
in operating conditions, such as ambient temperature or load (current) levels, can drastically alter a fault condition

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ELECTRICAL INSPECTION REPORT

SCOPE OF WORK
Thermographic inspection of all on line/on load electrical installations as specified by the client.
Refer to the following list of Electrical Equipment Inspected – page 7.

THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

Avio ThermoTVS-200EX – serial no 8070478.
Avio R300SR – serial no 3041238.
NEC 7102WL – serial no 3051223.
NEC 7102WX – serial no. 1060135.

APPLICATION
Where possible, the removal of all escutcheon panels, doors and covers carried out prior to the inspection. In some
cases, interlocking, safety or operational conditions may prohibit access.
Temperature gradients across the surface of all accessible components assessed at the time of inspection.
Reporting by exception, whereby a record of detected abnormal conditions provided as specified by the client.

CONDITION REPORT FORMAT

Infra Red Services retains copies of all files, images and documentation indefinitely. Historical data is available to
clients on request.
Emailed copy of the report sent to the client – format PDF file.
Hard copies of reports are not issued by default but can be provided on client request at no additional cost.
All reports contain:
a) A comprehensive list of equipment inspected.
b) Detailed information to assist with interpretation of the results.
c) Thermographic Inspection Report (TIR) sheets for each abnormal condition detected.
Includes: Marked colour identification images
Colour and monochrome thermograms of abnormal conditions
Detailed equipment identification including electrical load readings - where possible
Normal/abnormal temperature information
Possible reason for abnormal temperatures

INSPECTION RESULTS
No areas of abnormal heating were detected.
Attention is drawn to the comment on page 4.
Refer to pages 2 and 3 for a summary of faults/comments recorded requiring further action.

FOLLOW-UP ACTION
Regular reinspections (condition monitoring) can be carried out as an alternative to carrying out costly/untimely
repairs in some circumstances. A reinspection is recommended to ensure the efficacy of repairs carried out. This is
especially true for critical installations eg. UPS and lift components.
Due to the dynamic nature of electrical installations (through expansion and contraction, vibration and
cycling/switching actions), an annual inspection of all electrical installations is recommended as a minimum
requirement.

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTED

The following electrical switchboards and distribution boards were inspected:
Status legend: Blank No abnormal condition detected R* Thermographic Inspection Report No
UTO Unable to open OL Off-line
NI Not inspected this survey V Vacant - not inspected this survey
C* Comment no - at the bottom of the page OOS Out of service
SI WI Summer inspection or winter inspection VI Visual inspection only - no load at the time of inspection
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AREA SWITCHBOARD PANEL STATUS
Aug 2014
Roger David Sub board Main switch/circuit breakers/RCDs R1

Strandbags Sub board Main switch/circuit breaker chassis

back store

Basement under Strandbags MSB front Main switch/meters fuses

fire door to WP room rear Connections

JB Hi-Fi Sub board Main switch/circuit breaker chassis

North side

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