Infrared

Thermography
THERMOGRAPHY OVERVIEW
Introduction

Thermography
Th h can b be used
d in
i
any circumstance where the
identification of thermal
patterns can be used to find
something or diagnose a
condition ((such as a poor
p
electrical connection).
How the heat transfers

• Emission:
A type of heat transfer where
the heat is transferred directly
from the surface of an object
as an infrared energy.
• Convection:
A type of heat transfer where
the heat is transferred by the
heated part of gas or liquid
moving upward.
• Conduction:
A type of heat transfer mainly
through a solid object
 Infrared

Infrared radiation lies between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic
spectrum. The primary source of infrared radiation is heat or thermal radiation. Any object
that has a temperature above absolute zero (-273.15 degrees Celsius or 0 Kelvin) emits
radiation in the infrared region. Even objects that we think of as being very cold, such as
ice cubes
cubes, emit infrared radiation
radiation.
 Infrared Thermography

• All objects emit infrared radiation as a function of their temperature. Infrared

energy is generated by the vibration and rotation of atoms and molecules.
• The higher the temperature of an object, the more the motion and hence the
more infrared
i f d energy isi emitted.
itt d This
Thi iis th
the energy ddetected
t t dbby infrared
i f d
cameras. The cameras do not see temperatures, they detect thermal
radiation.

T
Transforms
f the
th
Detects infrared
amount of Output: Infrared
emitted from an
infrared into images
object
Temperature
A Thermal Imaging

Temperature
reading

Area and Point

off Temperature
T t
reading

Temperature range
color reference
 Emission reflection and transmission
Emission,

• An object which absorbs infrared well emits infrared well

well.

In most cases E+R=1

− Good Emitter = Poor Reflector
− Good Reflector = Poor Emitter
 Image recording position

• Proper orientation is necessary to produce an accurate readings

Image capturing technique:

- Use various angles
- Compare to a same type of
object as a reference
FoRD:
- Focus
- Range
- Distance
 Benefits of Infrared Thermography

• The testing is non-destructive.

non destructive

• Infrared technology allows you to “see” the thermal image.

• The results can be trended and compared to previous results.

• Pictures taken of the problems can provide a record of the problem.

• The results may be used for prioritizing repairs.

• The infrared survey is relatively economical.

• The technology
gy helps
p increase reliability.
y

• The technology is predictive in that it identifies problems before complete

failure or damage occurs, thus allowing for a proactive maintenance
approach or program!
The Applications
ANSI/NETA MTS-07
MTS 07
CAMERA FEATURES
User Interface
 Menu Operation

• Push the left selection button to open the Main Menu

• Simply use the +/- button to select Sub Menu
• V lid t b
Validate by pushing
hi ththe lleft
ft selection
l ti b button
tt
Color Palettes
• Push the left selection button to open the
Main Menu.
• Select Color palette and validate.
• Use the +/- button to select desired palette.
• Validate by pushing the left selection button
button.
Setting Emissivity

• Push the left selection button to open the

Main Menu.
• Select Measure object and validate.
• Use the +/
+/- button to select appropriate
target surface characteristics.
• Validate by pushing the left selection button.
• Surface characteristics are displayed below
the temperature scale.
scale

Normally,y, object
j materials and surface treatments
exhibit emissivity ranging from approximately 0.1 to
0.95. A high polished (mirror) surface falls below
0.1, while an oxidized or painted surface has a high
emissivity. Oil-based paint, regardless of color in
the visible spectrum,
spectrum has an emissivity over 0 0.9
9 in
the infrared. Human skin exhibits an emissivity
0.97 to 0.98.
Setting Emissivity

• Push the left selection button to open the

Main Menu
• In the Main Menu, select and validate
Measure object
• Scroll to Advanced. Validate
• Scroll to Emissivity and push the left
selection button
• Use the +/- button to select the desired
numerical value. Validate
• The selected emissivity is displayed below
the temperature scale
Setting Reflected Temperature

• Push the left selection button to open the

Main Menu
• S l t Measure
Select M object
bj t and d validate
lid t
• Scroll to Advanced. Validate
• Scroll to Reflected Temperature and
push the left selection button
• Use the +/-/ button to select the appropriate
value. Validate
Saving a Thermal Image

• Check the image for correct focus and

image composition
• Press the “Save” trigger
Recall a Thermal Image

• Press the “Archive” button

• Use the navigation pad left/right to select
previous/next image
• Push the “+” button to go to thumbnail
view
• Navigate up/down and left/right with the
navigation
g p
pad
• Press the right selection button marked
“Open”
 Delete a Thermal Image

• To delete a single image in standard view, press the left selection

button marked “Delete”
• In thumbnail view,, press
p the left selection button marked “Options”
p
• Select “Delete image” or “Delete all images”
• Validate by pushing the right selection button marked “Delete”
Download Thermal Images

• Remove the Mini SDTM Memory Card

• Insert it into a card reader
• Insert the card reader into your computer
• If necessary,
necessary follow the Found New
Hardware
• Wizard to install needed software
• Alternatively, use the USB-Mini-B cable to
connect the camera to your computer
(Camera must be switched on)
• In Windows Explorer, move the images from
the card or camera using a drag-and-drop
operation
THE END
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