FAQs
What is thermography?
The term thermography comes from two words - therme meaning "heat" and graphein meaning "to write." Thermography literally is writing with heat or more accurately in the case of a thermal imaging device you are capturing a heat photo. It is a technique for detecting and measuring heat emitted by various regions of a natural or manufactured target and recording that heat energy as a visible photo.
Are there different kinds of thermography?
While there are a variety of applications for thermography in the physical world thermographic surveys will generally be one of two types -qualitative or quantitative. A qualitative survey is primarily a photo representation of the different levels of radiant heat emitted by a target surface. A quantitative survey will include the qualitative photo as well as an actual measurement of the target surface temperature.
Why should I use a certified thermographer?
Thermography is a combination of art and science. It involves photographic skill as well as an understanding of some essential engineering principles. A competent thermographer has a good eye behind the camera as well as an understanding of basic heat transfer concepts. We understand that a certificate itself does not guarantee excellence in performance. However using the services of a certified thermographer, tested by a competent industry authority, assures the customer that a minimum level of understanding, commitment and competency has been achieved.
What is Infraspection Institute?
Infraspection Institute is the oldest independent infrared training and certification authority in the world. Their Certified Infrared Thermographer program began in 1983. Infraspection does not manufacture or sell infrared equipment so their training is presented without marketing bias. They have trained and certified nearly 10,000 thermographers at Levels I, II and III worldwide. Infraspection supports practicing thermographers with educational, certification and support services. They also publish industry wide accepted standards for thermographic surveys and reports. To link to Infraspection Institute click here.
Does an IR camera work like an xray device?
No! An IR camera does not shoot out 'rays' like an xray machine. A thermal imager is a safe detection device. Depending on the quality of the imaging device it will detect and measure IR radiation emitted from a surface and then convert it through the internal hardware of the camera into a user friendly photo.
What are the advantages of using thermography?
Thermography provides a non-contact and non destructive means of testing a target's heat patterns. The results found may be helpful anytime a knowledge of heat differentials or heating trends would be informative. Therefore it is a vital part of any predictive/preventative maintenance program. An IR survey can be performed remotely and while equipment is "hot" and in service. An IR survey is mobile and capable of measuring many target points. The data accumulated during a survey is measurable and recordable.
The term thermography comes from two words - therme meaning "heat" and graphein meaning "to write." Thermography literally is writing with heat or more accurately in the case of a thermal imaging device you are capturing a heat photo. It is a technique for detecting and measuring heat emitted by various regions of a natural or manufactured target and recording that heat energy as a visible photo.
Are there different kinds of thermography?
While there are a variety of applications for thermography in the physical world thermographic surveys will generally be one of two types -qualitative or quantitative. A qualitative survey is primarily a photo representation of the different levels of radiant heat emitted by a target surface. A quantitative survey will include the qualitative photo as well as an actual measurement of the target surface temperature.
Why should I use a certified thermographer?
Thermography is a combination of art and science. It involves photographic skill as well as an understanding of some essential engineering principles. A competent thermographer has a good eye behind the camera as well as an understanding of basic heat transfer concepts. We understand that a certificate itself does not guarantee excellence in performance. However using the services of a certified thermographer, tested by a competent industry authority, assures the customer that a minimum level of understanding, commitment and competency has been achieved.
What is Infraspection Institute?
Infraspection Institute is the oldest independent infrared training and certification authority in the world. Their Certified Infrared Thermographer program began in 1983. Infraspection does not manufacture or sell infrared equipment so their training is presented without marketing bias. They have trained and certified nearly 10,000 thermographers at Levels I, II and III worldwide. Infraspection supports practicing thermographers with educational, certification and support services. They also publish industry wide accepted standards for thermographic surveys and reports. To link to Infraspection Institute click here.
Does an IR camera work like an xray device?
No! An IR camera does not shoot out 'rays' like an xray machine. A thermal imager is a safe detection device. Depending on the quality of the imaging device it will detect and measure IR radiation emitted from a surface and then convert it through the internal hardware of the camera into a user friendly photo.
What are the advantages of using thermography?
Thermography provides a non-contact and non destructive means of testing a target's heat patterns. The results found may be helpful anytime a knowledge of heat differentials or heating trends would be informative. Therefore it is a vital part of any predictive/preventative maintenance program. An IR survey can be performed remotely and while equipment is "hot" and in service. An IR survey is mobile and capable of measuring many target points. The data accumulated during a survey is measurable and recordable.
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