Infrared thermography is widely used to detect excess heat or thermal anomalies in various components. These abnormal patterns are invisible to the naked eye and can indicate possible failure modes, faults, defects, or inefficiencies within a system or material.
If you are a building owner or facilities manager, IR is a great tool to enhance your P/PM or predictive maintenance program.
By detecting anomalies early, maintenance personnel correct problems before the component fails, causing damage, safety hazards, and/or production downtime.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70B ยง 11.17.5 suggests that every commercial and industrial building in the United States should have an IR survey at least once a year.
