Saturday, June 1, 2013

The Advantages Of An Infrared Scan For Businesses

By Ladonna Chambers


Infrared scan thermography is an important element of maintaining an electrical program. Early detection of a problem will prevent interruption of the normal plant operations. Detecting a failure prior reduces down time and saves on equipment costs. It is an effective means of ensuring your business is always in operation.

Perhaps the main advantage of scanning is the lack of down time the company experiences. Profits are lost every time the business is not able to function at its normal pace. Within an electrical system there could be problematic connections, phase imbalances or wires could have poor connectivity. Certain areas may also experience an overload, which could result in mechanical failure.

Another benefit that accrues the use of scanners is employee motivation. When those who work for you are assured that their well-being has been taken care of, they will have the morale to work better hence greater output. A mishap in the switchgear for high voltage would result in serious injuries of any maintenance personnel or operators.

The normal usage of equipment leads to contamination as well as erosion. Poor installation or faulty assembly also raises resistance. With inspection and the documentation of faulty locations, it is easier to monitor any repair needs, hence schedule them for service. This is good in reducing unanticipated failure in equipment.

Various sections of the business' electrics should be inspected regularly. The main distributor panels, uninterrupted electrical source, the utility substations and the main switchboards are among the items to be checked. The generator controls, capacitor banks, transformers, feed poles and machine control boards should not be forgotten either.

Equipment that is up to date is used in the inspection. This helps give high quality detailed imagery. A report that is all inclusive and generally informative of the problems that could be encountered is prepared. This is the basis on which you base your inspection, to do away with impeding trouble areas.

Apart from being cost effective, the scan will give you an average ROI (return on investment) of about 400%, on every penny spent on inspection. An electrical component first heats up (resistance) before it burns up and fails. The problem could be corrected prior, hence saving on down time, safety and money.

The tests are conducted by a professional thermographer. Thermographers are trained to thoroughly examine the electrics of any business. In addition, the thermographer and his team can provide assistance with any repairs that are required.

The inspection of any electrical equipment is done with the infrared scan thermography. Resistance is deemed to signal fault. This could be an overloaded or imbalanced circuit, a loose connection, faulty breakers, damaged switches or faulty fuses; all this result in a failure of machinery.

An infrared scan inspection can be carried out a minimum of once per year. It is to pinpoint any potential problem areas before failure. It is an ideal inspection method for electrical poor connections, defective components or overloaded circuits. Detecting a potential failure in electrical equipment and taking the necessary corrective action is an effective way of maintaining an electrical system.




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