Tag: Thermography

This board had not been inspected before. A contactor failed (luckily it did not cause a fire) due to the way it was wired. ESTABLISHED in Victoria 2013, Thermospec is the one-stop Australia-wide thermal imaging specialist. Operating only the best quality German-made Testo 885 thermal cameras, the qualified thermographers bring decades of experience as A-grade electricians – taking care of the whole job, start to finish, every time. Thermospec director John Tarenidis said the company can tailor its thermography services to best suit the client’s business to help minimise risks. “We offer a range of thermal imaging inspection services to scan your electrical and mechanical equipment,” Mr Tarenidis said. “We can safeguard your assets and eliminate costly downtime by providing…

Early fire detection EVERYONE knows about serious risk fire poses for mining operations – especially when there is a risk of rapid-fire propagation or even explosion. Thermal imaging systems can be successfully used for early detection of fire risk, often even before the fire starts. The principle is based on non-contact temperature measurement. Thermal cameras measure the surface temperature of the region of interest (ROI) and, based on a gradual rise in temperature are able (using appropriate software) to assess the risk that may arise before any further manifestation occurs. This evaluation occurs automatically and continuously which is why the Applied Infrared Sensing recommends the SAFETIS system for mining operations. The SAFETIS thermal imaging system is an excellent improvement of…

THERMOGRAPHY gives mine operators the ability to diagnose a multitude of problems; from a crack in a conveyor roller to the heat escaping from a poorly insulated pipe. In recent years the price of the technology has plummeted causing the industry to explode, but it hasn’t come without growing pains along the way. Over the last 30 years, thermography, or thermal imaging, has become a regular part of the maintenance, predictive diagnosis and condition monitoring on most mine sites around the world. Thermal imaging technology could detect problems invisible to the naked eye, and therefore would be able to save time, money, and create a safer environment for workers by ensuring mine equipment is not jeopardised by faulty components. A…