Thermal Imaging is effective at identifying building safety, sustainability, and performance issues.
All objects and surfaces with a temperature above absolute zero (minus 273C) emit thermal radiation. Thermal radiation is similar to visible light, but typically at infrared wavelengths that the eye cannot detect.
Infrared cameras convert thermal radiation into a visible light (thermal image) picture. Thermal imaging is a non-invasive, non-contact testing method that can be used to detect a broad range of building, mechanical and electrical issues before they become otherwise apparent. Thermal imaging is also used for a large and growing number of other applications including medicine, health screening, security, surveillance, agriculture and irrigation.
BENSS’ Thermographers are accredited by the ITC (Infrared Training Centre) in Sweden, and there are many examples where we can assist our clients with thermal imaging services.
- Leaks / Blockages / Corrosion
- Tank Levels & Sediment
- Building Heat Loss / Insulation
- Damp / Water Ingress
- Leaking Seals
- HVAC Leaks / Blockages
- Overheating Pumps & Motors
- Production Line Friction
Building Envelope Surveys
BENSS provides Thermal Imaging, Building Envelope Surveys for all commercial, industrial and residential constructions. Our Thermographers image internal and external surfaces, including ceilings, walls, floors, roof surfaces, windows, doors and access hatches. Accessible plant and equipment is included with a typical survey.
A typical survey, planned and conducted by an experienced thermographer, can identify a number of previously unrecognised issues including heat loss, air leaks, missing or incorrectly installed insulation, water ingress, leaking door or window seals, rising damp, or structural damage.
Where issues have already become apparent, thermal imaging can help identify the source and extent of a problem.
Image: Office ceiling showing uninsulated areas (black) and insulation (blue).
Image: Leak to chilled water pipe (black), below metal cladding and insulation.
Pipe & Tank Surveys
Many of our clients operate larger commercial or industrial sites, often with significant pipework systems and connected tanks.
Our Thermographers can typically conduct surveys to investigate and report on a range of issues.
- Leaks
- Corrosion
- Sediment Build-Up
- Insulation
- Tank Levels
- Overheating
Mechanical & Electrical Surveys
Mechanical or electrical breakdowns can lead to significant lost production time and repair costs, personal injury, or environmental damage.
BENSS provides thermal imaging of operational plant, equipment and machinery and can often detect a number of potential mechanical problems, including overheating bearings, impact zones, friction or uneven wear to drive belts, or leaking gaskets or seals.
Surveys of electrical boards and connections can detect components that are overheating or not functioning, or wiring defects and their location.
