Abstract:

It was in 1998 that Mr. Allinson (Jack) launched his fifth (5th) career as an Accredited Marine Surveyor specializing in Recreational Yachts and Small Craft.

The key deliverable of this business is a written report that elucidates either the “Condition and Value” of the subject vessel or its suitability for a specific work event.

The need for this information is paramount regardless of whether clients are individuals who are purchasing, selling, financing or insuring a boat, a claims adjuster who is processing a damage claim, or a leasing company (on hire vs. off hire condition).

It soon became apparent to Jack that using Non Destructive Testing equipment coupled with repeatable standard procedures were the keys to success at gathering the right information to form a defensible opinion.

In 2003, Jack added infrared imaging to his existing arsenal of NDT equipment and after six years of applied experience he introduced a series of seminars on Applying Infrared Thermography to Marine Surveying.

In 2011 Jack teamed with Infraspection Institute to co-author the published Standard for Infrared Inspection of Recreational Yachts & Small Craft Constructed of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic and Composite Materials.

Join Jack as he guides you through over ten years of practical experience in “Applying Infrared Imaging to Marine Surveying”.

Abstract:

5900 feet below the surface, deep in the shaft of a platinum mine, is not the ideal place for a catastrophic motor failure, especially when the application prevents water from flooding the mine shafts.

There are those who assume that preventive motor maintenance is the best protective strategy for preventing motor failure and costly downtime.

However, a South African mining company has found predictive maintenance to be a better alternative – and with good reason.

The company was able to save thousands of dollars that it would have had to spend on repairs, resulting from an imminent and potentially catastrophic motor failure.

Abstract:

To date, infrared thermography has been primarily promoted as a tool for breast screening, but it has the potential to provide much needed unique information regarding inflammatory conditions in all areas of the human body, including but not limited to cardio-vascular health, visceral health and muscular-skeletal dysfunction.

Inflammation is recognized and accepted as a major contributor to all chronic diseases.

This paper will review the function and physiology of the skin and its bidirectional communication with the vital systems of the body and how this information translates into recognizable and measurable thermal patterns.

Also discussed are how thermal patterns in different areas of the body can be interpreted to provide unique insights for the benefit of the individual patient as well as their healthcare provider.

Abstract:

Breast Thermography has been around for several decades with varying degrees of positive and negative promotion, research, and support.

In the conventional medical industry, breast thermography is still the black sheep of breast screening modalities.

There are several reasons for this but one of the most predominant factors is that most doctors are not aware of, nor understand, the role that breast thermography can play in the entire women’s health and wellness avenue.

Another factor that plays a big part in the mixed popularity and acceptance of breast thermography is the way it has, and still is, being portrayed by some individuals and organizations.

This misinformation of the technology’s abilities has compounded the mistrust of the effectiveness and usefulness of breast thermography by the conventional medical establishments.

With all this going on, it is no wonder that patients are stuck in the middle with no support from any side of the breast thermography controversy.

Have we gotten so enthralled in the battle that we have forgotten the core mission of saving lives and families?

In this paper, I will attempt to explain what is required from everyone if we are to truly use this technology as a tool to help women. This information is meant for all: young and old, doctor and patient, grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and everyone we love.

Abstract:

Ultrasound and infrared technologies are a perfect match when conducting inspections of switchgear over 1000 volts.

At this voltage class and higher, thermal anomalies as well as corona and tracking conditions can occur, all of which threaten the reliability of the equipment being inspected.

Typical switchgear at this class includes, load interrupter switches, breakers, transformers, motor controls and terminal transition cabinets.

This presentation will present case studies that highlight over ten years of switchgear inspections performed by Jim Brady of Brady Infrared, including thermal images.

Corona and tracking sound files will be integrated into this presentation to show their relationship to problems that occur in this type of electrical equipment and how the use of ultrasound and infrared technologies can be used together to easily identify potential failures in metal-clad switchgear before they become catastrophic.

Abstract:

Safety and reliability of a company’s electrical distribution system should be discussed in tandem.

This presentation will demonstrate the need for a multiple technology approach when considering the health and reliability of the life blood of a company: The Electrical Distribution System.

Learn the success stories and the tools that we have used through the last two decades to increase reliability and reduce risk of injury and equipment failure.

The presenter has nearly twenty years of experience in electrical maintenance, thermography, and ultrasonic technologies.

We will discuss the need for electrical testing, infrared, ultrasonic, and electrical safety in a facility.

Also, case studies and success stories that we have found over the years with the different technologies will be presented.

Abstract:

There are many pitfalls to look for when performing an infrared survey.

Over the past 15 years I have a seen multiple hazards in the field.

Simple steps to identify potential hazard before they cause injury and/or possible death should be the first step when performing your survey.

Additional safety factors will include structural hazards, equipment malfunctioning, early warning signs, as well as environmental and climate issues.

Which safety concerns should be reported and who should be notified?

One example will be a safety issue we reported to the end user that resulted in the equipment manufacturer changing how the electrical switchboard was made.

“Is the qualified assistant even opening the panels in the right sequence or are they putting you in harms way?”

Abstract:

While an enormous amount of infrared applications have been developed over the years, roof moisture surveying remains one of the most difficult for thermographers to understand.

This is largely due to the fact that roof composition can vary widely with waterproofing materials, insulation, and decking.

For best results, the thermographer must understand the thermodynamic characteristics for each individual type of roof construction and factors such as weather over the past 48 hours, ambient conditions at the time of the survey, solar insolation, and what is going on thermally under the roof.

The farther one can get from the subject of any infrared imaging survey, while maintaining a high enough spatial resolution to achieve the needed image quality, the more useful the data become.

This is true for infrared imaging of roofs as well. There are four vantage points from which to survey a building roof; under-roof, on-roof, elevated vantage point and aerial. All four have their advantages and disadvantages.

This paper will discuss maintenance of roofs in general, techniques of NDT for finding moisture in roofs, and the methodologies, advantages and disadvantages of each type of roof moisture survey technique.

Abstract:

The most significant component of energy loss in our homes and businesses is through the surfaces that separate us from the weather (the building “envelope”).

Weaknesses or imperfections in the thermal boundary allow for heat transfer by both conduction and air movement (air leakage).

We will identify typical thermal patterns seen when performing building diagnostics and will include thermal images of insulated, uninsulated, and partially insulated building envelopes, both with and without the use of a blower door.

This presentation will focus on the interpretation of thermographic images and anomalies in those images when using IR to evaluate the integrity of the “Thermal Envelope”.

With an understanding of energy movement across the thermal boundary, we can show how to assess the building envelope and provide solutions for energy conservation to the homeowner.