Infrared Thermography for Combustible Dust Programs

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Permalink Reply by David Osmun on July 14, 2009 at 10:40am

Thanks Andy, that is very interesting. We have the infrared thermography conducted for electrical program here. Looking at the pictures, how do you know the problem areas for C-dust?

Permalink Reply by Andy Purvin on July 14, 2009 at 10:42am

Technically, the problems aren't "FOR" C-Dust. But if there area areas that accumulate more dust, immediately repairing "Hot Spots" in those areas greatly reduce the likelihood of an ignition source.

Permalink Reply by Jeffrey Nichols on July 14, 2009 at 10:50am

Andy, We have used thermal guns to pinpoint and read temperatures, but this is a great idea. I can see great benefit for my customers from this technology, thanks for posting! -Jeff Nichols http://industrialfireprevention.blogspot.com/

Permalink Reply by John Astad on July 14, 2009 at 9:04pm

Excerpt from a webinar that I thought I'd share Fascinating topic. Thanks for sharing Andy.

Modern Thermography for Facility Management

Is it possible to reduce the risk of electrically induced fires by 50% and reduce the cost of motor breakdown's and downtime?

This webinar will shed some light over a solution for preventive maintenance and fault identification in industrial applications as tool for cost saving/avoidance and performance improvement.

Learn how new technology which combines the traditional IR-image with a visual image in a single image simplifies the understanding of Thermography, and opens up the technology to all maintenance engineers. IR- Fusion ® images will show facility managers energy losses in the building envelope, in HVAC conducts and equipment, important information needed to reach a better energy efficiency.