Predictive Maintenance
Thermal Imaging is a method of producing visual images from invisible thermal radiation. It's role as a maintenance aid for fault-finding is becoming increasingly more important. Thermal imaging provides an instantaneous means of identifying problem areas, which can therefore be rectified quickly and efficiently.
Building Sciences
Infrared in building offers a fast, non-invasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of the building. It can be used as an important tool in diagnosing building envelope water leakage, structural damage, and excessive moisture or mould growth.
Roofing Inspections
Infrared roof inspections work on the principal that different components of the roof have different thermal properties. During the day the sun heats the roof, then after the sun sets the roof begins to cool. If there is a leak of fault in the roof membrane the insulation inside will become wet. This insulation will therefore have a higher thermal mass than the dry roof section. As a result the wet area will retain heat energy longer than other areas providing us with a clear picture of the damaged area. Although the actual temperature change may only be between 2 & 4 degrees, this allows us to differentiate between damaged and undamaged areas.
Veterinary / Medical
It has become increasingly apparent the benefits thermography can bring to the diagnosing conditions in animals. It is possible to detect irregularities on the skin, inflammations, frayed nerves, and muscle or ligament damage. Thermography provides a non-invasive method to detect hot spots, as this technique provides a visual map of skin temperature gradients. Many veterinarians have discovered the benefits that thermal imaging provides in analysing and diagnosing animals with certain conditions.
Energy Efficiency
The need for energy efficiency has never been as critical as the need now. Our dependence on fossil fuels as an energy source has had a devastating effect on our environment. The release of carbon dioxides into our atmosphere far surpasses the levels that our planet can process through natural means. At Thermal Consultancy we are committed to reducing energy consumption by improving energy efficiency. An Energy Audit carried out by us complete with an infrared energy report, will identify and highlight opportunities for efficiency improvements.