Thermography on Electrical equipment

[Audio] Hello everyone, and welcome. Today we will be going over thermography on electrical equipment, including what it does, why it matters, how it works, and the best practices for using it safely and effectively..

[Audio] Introduction, What Does Thermal Imaging Do? Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to detect heat patterns on equipment. It helps us identify hot spots without making physical contact, which makes it a valuable tool for inspecting live electrical systems. Is There a Down Side? While thermal imaging is extremely useful, there are a few limitations. The equipment must be live in order to produce a meaningful thermal image, and clean or shiny metal surfaces can sometimes be difficult to scan accurately because of reflectivity..

[Audio] The main purpose of thermal imaging is to find overheating parts early, before they lead to failure. This helps prevent equipment damage, improve safety, support maintenance planning, reduce unexpected outages, improve reliability, and extend the life of the equipment..

[Audio] Thermal imaging works by sensing infrared radiation that is naturally emitted by objects. The camera converts that heat into a visible image, showing hot and cold areas in different colours. This allows us to spot abnormal temperature patterns and fine tune the image for better analysis. These Images both show how infrared imaging can help identify a problem like a loose or failing connection..