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Infrared Inspection of Electrical Systems
IR Inspection of Electrical Systems is a two-day theory and application course for the use of thermal imaging to locate and evaluate problems in electrical distribution systems. This is a non-certification course focused on a single application. Course attendance may be applied to training requirements for thermographer certification.
Course overview
Course code: APPELEC
This course covers infrared theory, heat transfer concepts, equipment operation and selection, standards compliance, image analysis, and report generation. Students are trained to identify and document thermal patterns caused by improper design, workmanship, or material failure. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own imager for individualized training or to learn how to use it more effectively. Course tuition includes all course presentations, Student Reference Manual, and Certificate of Completion.
Course benefits
- Small class sizes
- Wide range of equipment provided
- Experienced instructors
- Comprehensive course notes
What will you learn?
- Identify and document thermal patterns caused by improper design, workmanship or material failure.
- Attendees are encouraged to bring their own imager for individualized training or to learn how to use it more effectively.
Upcoming sessions
Types of learning
In-person training at one of our venues, with hands-on equipment and direct access to your instructor.
Fully online and self-paced, working through narrated multimedia units with trainer support.
Who should apply
- Those who have little or no experience with thermography
- Those who are considering purchasing a thermal imager
- Those who have recently purchased a thermal imager
Curriculum
Basic Infrared Theory
- Heat transfer
- Electromagnetic spectrum
- Emittance, reflectance, and transmittance
- Atmospheric transmission
- IR wavebands, imaging systems, and lens materials
Infrared Equipment
- Selection criteria
- Range and level settings
- Image and data recording
- Self-directed learning activities for hands-on use
Electrical System Inspections
- Theory and thermal signatures of problems
- Airborne inspection of transmission lines
- Ground-based inspection of distribution systems
- Substation inspections
- In-plant inspection of transformers, bus, switchgear, fuses, circuit breakers, cable trays
- Standards for inspection
- end user and thermographer responsibilities
- safety practices
- data gathering and report preparation
Implementing an IR Predictive Maintenance Program
- 9 steps to setting up a program
- Integrating with other predictive technologies
- Cross-verifying with other predictive technologies
- Why programs fail, how they succeed
- Generating standards-compliant reports
