Infrared thermography is the process of using a thermal imager to detect radiation (heat) coming from an object, converting it to temperature and displaying an image of the temperature distribution. Images of the detected temperature distribution are called thermograms, and they make it possible to see heat-producing objects invisible to the naked eye. It's widely-used in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.

 

Objectives:

 

At the end of Level II course, participants will be able to:

• Understand temperature unites.
• Measure the temperature on any object
• Select the priority of the object based on Infraspection standard.
• Prepare a report about condition of an object
• Identify the IR equipment calibration.

 

Scope:

This course covers:

• Temperature: -

• Benefits of Accurate Temperature Measurement
• Article – Thermal Imaging for the Nuclear Power Industry
• Hydrogen Reactor
• Temperature Scales
• Actual Measured Temperature Diagram
• Temperature Scale Conversion Tables
• Delta-T Diagram
• Delta-T Conversion Tables
• Temperature Conversion
• Circular Temperature Conversion Chart
• Temperature Conversion Exercise
• Metric Conversion Chart

• Contact & Non-Contact Thermometry: -

• Accurate Temperature Measurement Requirements
• Temperature Devices
• Radiometers
• Evolution of Imaging Radiometers
• Handouts – Advantages & Disadvantages
• Contact Thermometers – Electronic
• Contact Thermometers – Mechanical & Chemical
• Non-Contact Thermometers – Infrared
• Contact vs. Non-Contact Sensor Comparisons
• Workshop #1: Using Contact & Non-Contact Thermometers Basic

• Advanced infrared theory: -

• Systems Approach to Quantitative IR Thermography 1
• Advanced IR Theory 3
• Handouts – Radiant Power 6
• Handouts – Planck’s Theory 9
• Heat Conversion Factors

• Calibration: -

• How Manufacturers Calibrate Radiometers 1
• How to Check IR Equipment Calibration 11
• Boiling Point of Water: Atmospheric Pressure/Temp. Relationship Chart

• Reflected Temperature: -

• Reflection Errors and Corrections
• Standard for Measuring & Compensating for Reflected Temperature Using
• Infrared Imaging Radiometers
• Effect of Emittance & Reflected Temperature on Delta T Measurements

• Emittance: -

• How Emittance Can Vary
• How to Deal with Emittance
• Table of Long Wave Emittances
• Table of Short-Wave Emittances
• Standard for Measuring & Compensating for Emittance Using
• Infrared Imaging Radiometers
• Workshop #2: Measuring Reflectance & Emittance

• Long Wave / Short Wave: -

• Weather & Atmospheric Errors & Corrections 1
• SW versus LW Imagers

• Transmittance: -

• Handouts – Windows and Filters
• Handouts – How to Measure Transmittance
• Transmission Properties of Common IR Materials
• Spectral Transmission Characteristics of Materials Used for Infrared Optics Chart
• Spectral Transmission Characteristics of Common Plastics Chart
• Transmission of Glass and Quartz Chart
• Standard for Measuring & Compensating for Transmittance of an Attenuating
• Medium Using Infrared Imaging Radiometers
• Handouts – IR Inspection of Boilers and Process Equipment
• Handouts – IR Inspection of Heater Tubes
• Workshop #3: Measuring Transmittance

• Distance / Target Size Values: -

• Distance / Target Size Values
• Handouts – Determining Spot Size
• Handouts – How to Calculate Imager Ratio Value
• Article – Applying Distance to Spot Ratio Values to Infrared Imagers for Accurate
• Temperature Measurement
• Standard for Measuring Distance/Target Size Values for Infrared
• Imaging Radiometers
• 7 Steps for Taking an Accurate Temperature Measurement

• Temperature Standards: -

• Temp Limits for Electrical & Mechanical Equipment
• Delta T Method
• Absolute Temperature Method
• Repair Priority Methods – Mechanical
• Standard for Infrared Inspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment
• The Quantitative Report
• Infrared Inspection Report: Absolute Electrical System

Target Audience:

All maintenance crew and maintenance supervisors.

 

Test:

A multiple-choice test is administered at the conclusion of the program. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

 

Course Materials:

All participants are issued a Training Manual (Student Guide).

 

Course Completion Certificate:

Program participants who successfully complete the course are issued a certificate of completion.