WI230 Infrared Thermography ISO Cat 1

This course covers infrared theory, heat transfer concepts, equipment operation and selection, standards compliance, image analysis and report generation. Specific applications include electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, steam systems, refractory systems, underground piping, active thermography, building envelopes and flat roofs.

Description

Equipment & Data Acquisition

• How your infrared camera works
• Spectral band
• Temperature measurement range
• Lens selection
• Optical resolution
• Operation of equipment
• Accessories
• Camera controls
• ISO 18434-1
• Safe data acquisition
• Getting a good image
• Image composition
• Image clarity (optical focus)
• Thermal tuning (range, level and span)
• Palette selection
• Emissivity determination
• Error source recognition, prevention or control
• Recognizing and dealing with radiation (refletions, reflected apparent temperature)
• Recognizing and dealing with convection
• Recognizing and dealing with conduction
• Effects of incorrect emissivity
• Camera calibration
• Environmental and operational conditions
• Data and image storage

Reporting & Documentation
• Report writing
• Thermographers ‘and end-users’ responsibilities

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

Image Processing
• Temperature measurement
• ISO 18434-1
• Non-contact thermometry
• Comparative quantitative thermography
• Comparative qualitative thermography
• Environmental influences
• Camera measurement tools
• Measurement tools
• Palette selection
• Level and span adjustment
• Distance (atmospheric) correction
• Image montage
• Temperature trending
• General image interpretation guidelines

Condition Monitoring Applications
• Machinery engineering principles (components and construction)
• Typical machinery failure modes and mechanisms and their associated thermal signatures
• Severity assessment and acceptance criteria (engineering codes and standards)
• Safety issues
• ISO 18434-1

General Applications
• Discussion on general industrial applications
• Active and passive thermography

Condition Monitoring Programme Design
• General principles
• Reference temperatures
• Baseline temperatures

Condition Monitoring Programme Implementation
• Overview
• Safe systems of work

Condition Monitoring Programme Management
• Safety management
• Equipment management
• Database management

Diagnostic & Prognostics
• Basic principles of diagnostics (ISO 13379)

Training examination

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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.

Key Learning Outcomes

Infrared Theory & Heat Transfer Concepts
Equipment Operation
Image Processing
General applications and imaging techniques
Program design and implementation
How to comply with Industry Standards
Image Analysis & Reporting

Recommended Pre-Study

Who Should Attend

• Electrical Contractors

• Building & Pest Inspectors

• Energy Auditors

• Plant Maintenance Personnel

• Reliability Engineers

• All thermographers

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