WI235 Infrared Thermography ISO Cat 2

This course covers advanced infrared theory, equipment calibration, error sources, cross-verification with contact thermometers, advanced equipment operation, use of windows and filters, assigning temperature limits and repair priorities, and quantitative report generation.

Description

Principles of infrared thermography (IRT)

• Heat and heat transfer
• Conduction fundamentals
• Conductivity/resistance
• Convection fundamentals
• Radiation fundamentals
• Electromagnetic spectrum
• Atmospheric transmission
• IR wavebands and lens materials
• Stefan-Boltzmann Law
• Emittance, reflectance and transmittance
• Emissivity
• Factors affecting emissivity

Thermometry Fundamentals
• Temperature scales and conversions
• Absolute and relative temperatures
• Classes and benefits of contact thermometers
• Classes and benefits on non-contact thermometers
• Identifying and reducing errors

Advanced Infrared Theory
• Units for measuring radiant power
• Relationship between power and temperature
• Planck’s blackbody curves

Temperature Measurement Error Sources and Corrections
• Calibration
  - how IR sensors are calibrated
  - how to check calibration
  - calibration / accuracy specifications
• Reflectance
  - shielding techniques
  - measuring and compensating with direct and reflector methods
• Emittance
  - how emittance varies
  - using default and table values
  - how to measure Emittance
• Long Wave \ Short Wave
  - SW vs LW imagers
• Transmittance
  - filters to view through materials and atmospheres
  - filters to measure temperatures of material surfaces and atmospheres
  - measuring material transmittance
• Target Width / Distance Ratios
  - calculating target size / distance

Traceable Temperature Limits: How Hot is Too Hot
• Delta-T classifications
  - NETA, Mil Spec, and other standards
• Absolute temperature classifications
  - ANSI, IEEE, NEMA standards for electrical systems
  - correction formula for load and ambient temperature
  - other standards for mechanical systems
  - ISO18434-1
• Developing limits for your equipment

Preparing Quantitative Reports
• Data to gather
• Report procedures
• Image processing software capabilities
• Report generation software capabilities

Training Examination
• Written
• Practical

Key Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course students will learn:

• Infrared Theory and Heat Transfer Concepts

• Equipment Operation

• Image Processing

• General applications and imaging techniques

• Program design and implementation

• How to comply with Industry Standards

• Image analysis and Reporting

Get Certified!

INFRASPECTION INSTITUTE

This program is compliant with international standards organisations ISO-18436 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A. This course is also approved by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and meets the training requirements for their Infrared Certified professional designation and logo.

Who Should Attend

  • ALL Level 1 Thermographers.
  • Electrical Contractors
  • Building & Pest Inspectors
  • Energy Auditors
  • Plant Maintenance Personnel
  • Reliability Engineers
  • ALL thermographers

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