In this technique, a camera creates infrared images and conducts temperature measurements to “see” and measure the thermal energy radiated by an object, as a result of which a thermal image is obtained.
Thermal energy or infrared radiation is light that cannot be seen because the wavelength of the same is too long for the human eye to see. It is that part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Everything with a heat exceeding the absolute zero point, has an infrared radiation. Even very cold objects like ice cubes have infrared radiation. The higher the temperature of the object, the greater the infrared radiation emitted. Thanks to infrared techniques, we can observe what our eyes cannot see..
Infrared cameras make it possible to measure temperatures very accurately and without contact. The measurements are made without any time delay and temperature patterns can also be seen.
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Thermography is an ‘ON-STREAM’ technique, in other words, the installations continue in operation during the inspection.
It is an extremely safe technique since there is no contact with the installation components and it has technical and cost-saving advantages:
There are various areas of application:
Vinçotte is accredited by BELAC as per the NBN EN ISO/IEC 17020 standard, for the execution of thermographic inspections.
An expert team of operators equipped with sophisticated equipment can issue an electronic report on the spot after conducting an inspection.
Examples:
General Regulations for Electrical Installations (AREI):
Assuralia: Insurers’ regulations relating to electrical installations (annual thermographic inspection is mandatory) Atex 137 Directive: Royal Decree relating to the welfare of employees who can be exposed to hazards due to explosive atmospheres.
Detecting explosive sources by thermography:
This technique is of interest particularly to private individuals, industries, SMEs, tertiary sector as well as for installers.
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