IR – STEAM & MACHINERY

Overview

Steam systems contain a lot of thermal energy by their very nature. The different thermal properties of water vapour vs. steam, of good insulation vs. poor insulation, and other variances allow the thermographer to quickly identify problem areas.

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Steam Trap Survey

Steam traps hold back water vapour and allow steam to pass through them. The effects of a defective steam trap go beyond the huge financial loss incurred from inefficient steam generation. A failure can increase boiler operating rates, reduce boiler life, impact the environment, raise fuel costs, and influence overall plant integrity.

Steam Line Insulation

This is a steam line with poorly installed insulation. This image demonstrates two things. First, even shiny cladding will provide a thermal signature of the problem if the temperature rise and differences are adequate and the insulation is poor. Second, energy is lost from steam systems by improperly operating steam traps, insulation, etc. and this wasted energy results in increased operating costs. Maximizing the thermal efficiency of a steam system in a large generation facility will pay for an infrared program many times over.

Steam Trap Comparison

The inset image shows a passing steam trap in comparison with the two good steam traps in the larger image. Improperly operating steam traps rob steam system efficiency and increase the erosion in piping and equipment.

Functioning Recovery Valve

This image shows a recovery valve that is properly seated and not passing. The temperature change across the two sides of the valve in this large steam line is very obvious

$Infrared Thermography or IR imaging scanning can observe conditions on power systems, refractory insulation problems, determine build up in process vessels, building envelopes, heat loss in homes. IR scanning is great for developing a PMP on boiler systems and other frequent equipment needing observations. Infrared excels to look at in-floor heating prior to concrete coring or cutting. IR also detects for electrical panels and power supply units such as bearings in motors heat signatures We are located in the Edmonton Area and cover all video inspection work in Western Canada, Alberta and the Oil Sands in Fort McMurray.$

Passing Recovery Valve

Infrared Thermography or IR imaging scanning can observe conditions on power systems, refractory insulation problems, determine build up in process vessels, building envelopes, heat loss in homes. IR scanning is great for developing a PMP on boiler systems and other frequent equipment needing observations. Infrared excels to look at in-floor heating prior to concrete coring or cutting. IR also detects for electrical panels and power supply units such as bearings in motors heat signatures We are located in the Edmonton Area and cover all video inspection work in Western Canada, Alberta and the Oil Sands in Fort McMurray.

Functioning Recovery Valves

This image shows two recovery valves that are properly seated and not passing. The temperature changes across the valves in this large steam line are very obvious.

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IR – STEAM & MACHINERY

Overview

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