Thermal imaging and thermography guides and resources
Guides and articles about using Fluke thermal imaging cameras for inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
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Learn how infrared cameras measure heat signatures and use color palettes, spatial resolution, and proper focus to create a thermal image.
Using infrared cameras to troubleshoot motor problems as well as monitoring motor conditions for preventative maintenance in power generation, manufacturing and commercial plants.
The return on investment (ROI) you can expect from adding an infrared camera (also known as a thermal imager) to your inspection tool bag depends on many variables. First and foremost it depends on whether you are an industrial plant manager or a contract
Moisture DetectionWith the growing concern about mold damage and associated health problems, inspectors are becoming increasingly vigilant in checking for areas of moisture within the confines of the building envelope. Weather related damage and flooding, and subsequent mold growth, have also escalated the need for tools that can facilitate fast and accurate moisture investigations.
Scientists collect a variety of critical information and data to better understand erupting volcanoes, including temperature measurements from handheld thermal imagers
National Geographic details geysers, other hydrothermal features in production
Today, test tools using Herschel's infrared discovery enable technicians in many fields—electricians; plant technicians; heating, ventilation and plumbing contractors; and automotive technicians—to detect and fix problems otherwise invisible.- Electrical Systems
Thermal cameras provide a return on investment
Guide to integrating thermal imaging into your preventive maintenance program. Get ROI on using thermal cameras for inspections.Beyond the basics: Have you ever wondered about the efficiency of your fireplace?
This comprehensive article gives information on the amount of training a thermographer should have in different industries, and what the better educational courses cover.
How to find hot spots in electrical systems using a thermal camera. Learn what to look for and understand what causes emissivity anomalies during inspections.- Learn what to look for when inspecting a motor with a thermal imager, also called an infrared camera. Also, follow-up actions to take and more.
Understand what the NFPA 70E standards for arc flash PPE assessment means for thermographers using thermal imaging camera.
Adventurer Nik Halik used Fluke Ti450 and TiX560 Infrared Cameras to measure temperatures of the Marum Volcano's roiling lava - from inside the caldera.
Why the right tools matter for maintaining a U.S. oil refinery
Information on the role of thermal imagers in preventive maintenance programs, including cost savings, return on investment (ROI), and the inspection process. Included are common examples of infrared camera applications.
The quality of a thermal image is much more than just aesthetics. It is critical to pinpointing specific areas of concern. A simple way to look at it is: IMAGE QUALITY = focus + optics + spatial resolution (pixels + field of view)
If you troubleshoot or maintain equipment in an industrial setting, staying safe depends partly on the environment and partly on you.Learn how IR-Fusion™ works, how blending is accomplished and how this new technology can greatly improve the detail to infrared images to help you identify the exact locations of infrared points-of-interest.
- Diagnose and solve building problems such as heat preservation, humidity/moisture invasion, roof moisture damage, poor air conditioning system performance, structural damage and mold detection.
Guide to key features in thermal imaging software and how to get the most out of your infrared camera.Thermography detects equipment issues in automation: portable thermal imaging in automated process environments with measurement best practices.
Use a thermal imager to detect problems at many of the test points in a chiller: Control Panel, Compressor, Motor, Bearing and Chilled Water Supply.
Since data is crucial to most organizations' operations, it must be preserved, protected and accessible at all times. Periodic inspections of data centers are very important to ensuring the reliability, continuity and sustainability of the systems they house.
- Benco Dental is the largest independent, family owned dental distributor in the United States, with more than 1,200 associates serving over 30,000 customers with locations across the U.S.
Why are those infrared images blurry?
Ensuring that a soon-to-be-launched prototype printer works without any hiccups when it reaches consumer hands is an already daunting task. But when you're doing this for the world's largest printer manufacturer, the task takes on an entirely different magnitude.
- Infrared Inspection of Roofs
Thermal imaging, at its most basic, gives you the ability to spot problems early from a safe distance, simply by scanning the area with an infrared camera (also called a thermal imager).
How thermal cameras use infrared thermography.
Opportunities for qualified, certified thermographers are increasing every day. Some of this is growing out of the demand for preventive maintenance programs in all kinds of industries
The great thing about thermal imagers is that, in addition to the standard lens that comes with the camera, many are compatible with several optional lenses.
Learn the what to consider when choosing thermal imaging software, including specific features to process and edit images and compare images over time.
Thermal imaging inspection reports communicate findings and produce action, such as a repair order or further monitoring of equipment. This article includes information on what to include in a report—a summary, thermal and digital (visible light) images,
If you’re just starting out in thermal imaging, you may be surprised at how easy it is to use a thermal imager, also known as an infrared camera.
Thermal cameras provide a return on investment
Learn how for some use cases, a telephoto, macro or wide angle lens can prove invaluable. Plus, find out why ‘smart lenses' are better than the alternative.
Whether you choose a simple point-and-shoot model or a high-end thermal imager with all the bells and whistles, here are some key features and specs you should consider:
In infrared imaging, precise focus means a lot more than just getting a clear image. It can mean the difference between catching or overlooking a problem.
Once you’ve collected thermal images of all your equipment with your infrared camera, the challenge is how to stay on top of them.
How Continental Carbonics Products used a Fluke thermal camera and thermal multimeter to implement a reliability program at their dry ice plants.
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Add thermal inspections to your services
Seeing a motor’s heat signature under normal operating conditions—with at least 40 % of design load—can tell you a lot about its condition.
Transformer infrared inspections can show you abnormal thermal overload patterns in cooling tubes which can be escalated for troubleshooting.
The latest technology available combines a digital multimeter with a thermal imager and adds wireless capabilities so measurements can be taken from a safe distance, saved and even stored in secure data centers for later analysis.
