How Are Infrared Surveys Beneficial To Your Business? - Infrared surveys are performed with the use of heat sensors and FLIR cameras. At first, it may be confusing for businesses who are deciding whether to go ahead with this type of inspection. But when looking at the list of benefits, the decision is simple. Cutting risks, lowering costs, and improving energy efficiency are just a few of the advantages of conducting an annual inspection.
How Are Infrared Surveys Beneficial To Your Business?
By Samuel Arthur
Jan 5, 2012 - 5:26:07 AM
Before
looking at the list of benefits that come with an infrared survey, is
it important to understand how the inspection will actually be
conducted. So how does it all work? An infrared inspection
uses FLIR cameras (Forward Looking Infrared) which can detect
infrared radiation. All objects emit this, even people, and this is
invisible to the naked eye. Through specialized equipment radiation
information can be collected and then analysed – detecting any
problems.
Infrared
thermography is now a very useful tool and
FLIR cameras
and are used for such things as inspecting ships. FLIR are the
biggest manufacturer of infrared cameras. The cameras are used to
carry out infrared thermography, which is non-intrusive. Therefore,
no equipment has to be interfered with during the process. There are
various different types of survey that can be carried out to suit
your business, including building, electrical,
mechanical, petrochemical and energy efficiency surveys.
Having
an infrared survey is beneficial in many ways. On the whole, it can
save you money. One of the ways it can do this is by lowering
insurance rates – insurance companies will recognize the
undertaking of an inspection as loss prevention. By having an
infrared survey annually, some companies may reduce annual premiums.
Another
way it can cut costs is through energy conservation. For example, an
inspection can spot hot or cold air infiltration, allowing businesses
to rectify the problem with insulation. This results in saving money
through heating and air conditioning and increasing energy
efficiency.
Another
advantage of an infrared survey is good risk management. An
inspection can predict faulty equipment, letting you know if a repair
or replacement should be put in place. It is also a good idea to
check new equipment, to make sure it has no faulty components and
that it is reliable. Reliability of equipment is imperative for the
production to keep moving. It could save you money too. When the
production cycle stops or is halted due to a breakdown, this can
trigger a drop in profits. So wouldn't it be better to pre-empt this?
By having an inspection the necessary action can be taken before a
major breakdown occurs.
Lastly,
health and safety is another huge benefit of an
infrared survey.
It can eliminate or reduce accidents that will put people's lives in
danger. This is a very important factor for any company, as an injury
caused by faulty equipment can result in anything from a minor
injury, to fires, or even explosions. This could prove very damaging
as it could lead to loss of life, lawsuits and costly insurance
premiums.
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