What is thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is the the use of advanced equipment to interpret infra red radiation to produced images referred to as thermograms or simply thermal images. We can use this data to see thermal anomalies that are not visible to the naked eye. This is powerful tool when used as part of a preventative maintenance program.
Why use Thermal imaging?
Within the electrical industry we use thermal imaging because it enables us as electricians to look at equipment that is under load and in an energized state. Thermal cameras let us conduct these surveys often with exposed live parts however as we not coming into contact with any equipment, we can can do so safely. This kind of thermal survey comes under the category of “non destructive testing”.
What else can I use thermal imaging for?
The use of thermal cameras to detect things that are not visible to us is growing all the time! As technology advances so does versatility of thermal imaging. Today thermal cameras are used across a wide range of industries including,
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Agricultural
- Aviation
- Pest control
- Construction
- Marine
- Military
- Emergency services, fire services in particular
- surveillance
- Drone application
- And many more!!
Training & more
If you would like to find out about training courses or would like to find out more about thermal imaging, hit the button below and you will be taken to the ATA website, the peak industry body for thermal imaging contractors across Australia.