What Makes the Thermal Imaging So Essential Now?

 

Maintaining and engineering a building is like navigating a treacherous ocean. The technicians and their facilities will be doomed by what they cannot see. Technicians may more easily detect issues such as faulty motors and electrical components, HVAC condensate leaks, defective ductwork, and leaking roofs with the help of thermal imaging equipment. As part of their efforts to promote sustainability, technicians will be able to prevent minor issues from growing into major ones, all while cutting down on energy expenses for heating and cooling.

Understanding how thermal imaging operates and implementing a process plan for effective thermal inspections of important construction elements like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building envelopes can bring bottom-line advantages to departments and organizations.

Research Results on Infrared

The electromagnetic radiation in the visible light spectrum can be detected by the human eye, while the infrared spectrum cannot. The infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum is where thermal imaging cameras record and convert the radiation intensity into a visible image.

 

By converting an infrared image to a radiometric one, specialists can deduce temperatures from the image, a process known as infrared thermography. Using intricate algorithms, the camera's software transforms each pixel of the radiometric image into a temperature reading. Accurate, non-contact temperature readings of the items recorded by a calibrated infrared radiation camera are possible.

The Inspecting Party Is Making Plans

Management can follow these procedures to make sure technicians do a thorough and efficient thermal inspection:

Set parameters for the project: Think about the building's current state. Is there a rise in energy consumption? How cold is it in here? Is there a draught that you can feel? Then, you should take readings from inside and outside to make sure there is at least a 10-degree difference in temperature before proceeding with an inspection.

 

It's best to get the outside in first: Insulation gaps and cold bridges are easily detected from the outside. Provide photos of areas that seem normal as well. One technique to assess the severity of the issue is to compare faulty regions against unaffected ones.

Keep going indoors: Moving furniture away from external walls and taking down hung photos at least six hours before an interior thermal scan can help assure an accurate result. Before performing a thermal scan of a room, make a note of the precise location of the camera by drawing an arrow on the floor plan.

Check the networks: With thermal scan you can look for faulty wiring, crooked ducts, air leaks, dirty filters, and dripping moisture in the HVAC system. Inspect the thermostat to make sure it is not being influenced by a nearby light switch or other source of heat. The breaker box should be the first stop in an electrical system check. Check for signs of overheating, overloading, and disconnected parts. Make sure the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly. Finally, check for water damage near the plumbing, in the bathroom, and along the walls.

 

Conclusion

During renovations, thermal imaging can be used to check the quality of new electrical wiring, locate plumbing leaks, and verify proper insulation installation. Using the use of thermal imaging, building drying progress may be monitored and evaluated by technicians.