Short Course 2: Current Standards and Specifications Affecting IR Thermography

As thermography has matured, standards have appeared governing the conduct of infrared inspections, infrared test equipment and thermographer training.  Worldwide, there are several organizations that publish standards and specifications for thermography.  While some standards and specs share similarities, there are key differences between them.  Following published standards reduces liability, increases credibility, and helps to ensure repeatability for future inspections.  This course will focus on several key standards and specifications affecting practicing thermographers today.

Learning outcomes

This course will enable you to:

• identify the various standards and specs related to infrared thermography
• recognize key differences among current standards
• select appropriate standards for infrared inspections
• apply standards for infrared equipment
• determine necessary steps to ensure standards compliance

Intended audience

This material is intended for thermographers seeking to identify and utilize current published standards.  Course is applicable for in-house and contract thermographers as well as program managers.

Instructor

R. James Seffrin is a Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® and Director of Infraspection Institute located in Burlington, NJ. He has over 39 years experience in performing infrared inspections for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and residential applications. He is a co-author of several industry standards and is qualified as an expert witness on the subject of thermography. 

Notes

Course price includes an electronic copy of PowerPoint handouts.

Price

Course FREE to full-conference attendees, all others: $99.00