About Infrared Thermography
Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera
to "see" and "measure
" thermal energy emitted from an object.
Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible because its
wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it's the part of
the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Unlike visible
light, in the infrared world, everything with a temperature above
absolute zero emits heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit
infrared. The higher the object's temperature, the greater the IR
radiation emitted. Infrared allows us to see what our eyes cannot.
Infrared thermography cameras produce images of invisible infrared or
"heat" radiation and provide precise
non-contact temperature measurement capabilities. Nearly everything
gets hot before it fails, making infrared cameras extremely
cost-effective, valuable diagnostic tools in many diverse applications.
And as industry strives to improve manufacturing efficiencies, manage
energy, improve product quality, and enhance worker safety, new
applications for infrared cameras continually emerge.
Infrared Building Inspections
Infrared Building Science is the application of (IR) thermographic
inspection techniques as a powerful and noninvasive means of monitoring
and diagnosing the condition of buildings. EcoClean's Certified
Infrared Thermographer (CIT) and use of an IR camera provides immediate documentation
of plumbing and building envelope water leakage as well as post-flood
and fire water-damaged material assessment.
Advantages of Infrared For Building Diagnosis
- Trace hard-to-find moisture sources quickly and easily.
- Inspect with minimal building
disassembly.
- Minimize disturbance of occupants.
- Capture thermographic images instantly.
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