How an Infrared Survey works for you

This post will explain how an Infrared Survey can save you money, go green and assist in solving other unique problems. Most commonly, a home or business owner contacts us to perform a survey on their home or business. An estimate of the time required to complete the survey is given, and the survey is performed.

The survey is carried out when the largest temperature delta possible is present, thereby giving the best possible thermal contrast for the imaging. The temperature delta is simply the difference between the interior and exterior temperatures of the structure. If the survey is for equipment maintenance/inspection, this is not necessary.

Infrared and non-infrared images are captured throughout the survey. Commonly the owner will be present throughout the procedure. This allows for any particular items of concern to be investigated fully, and known issues pointed out. Following the survey, Advanced Energy Solutions provides a full report outlining the areas of interest/concern. The owner can then contact the appropriate repair or inspection service to proceed with investigation of issues.

Issues commonly noted during a survey:

Electrical problems

Unconditioned air infiltration

Water intrusion/leakage

Ductwork problems

Insulation problems

Uneven air distribution

Etc

An Infrared Survey is not limited to the above. Other imaging and reporting can be provided to suit any customer’s requirements. Such as:

Imaging of Industrial equipment (electrical, mechanical, etc)

Hydro transmission systems

Pest Control (IR can see rodent nests, bee’s nests, etc within a structure)

Farm Survey (Barns, equipment, hay/straw storage etc)

Animals (horses, pets etc can be imaged for anomalies indicating discomfort/defect)

And many more!

See our other posts for examples if IR images and survey results.


Contact us via Email and get a sample report or set up a custom survey to suit your needs!

See the Advanced Energy Solutions article Thermal Imaging for home comfort

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Thermography Reveals Bathroom Water Damage

Water leakage can be damaging and extremely costly to homeowners.  Often owners are unaware of minor leaks and damage untill the become a serious problem.  Here are some pictures of a shower surround which has been leaking a small amount of water from a corner joint.   The damage shows up clearly of the thermal images from several feet away. 

On closer inspection it was noted that mildew had been forming inside the joint, but the images show far more.  The extent of the water migration becomes quite apparent.

Image showing the damp area

Changed to Greyscale for better view

Temperature variance now scaled- Note heat plume area from vent (borders problem area)

Due to the fact that a furnace duct was causing some interference with the image (noted bottom left heat source)  the vent was closed off and imaging repeated later that day.  The extent of the water/mildew damage was verfied from basement access and can be repaired before further damage occurs.

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Advanced Energy Solutions

The Site has finally been activated.  First a little background; Advanced Energy Solutions is based in Goderich Ontario Canada. 

Advanced Energy Solutions provides professionial Thermography (Infared Imaging). The images capture what human eyes cannot see. No other method of non-destructive testing reveals what Thermography can.

Advanced Energy Solutions uses world-class FLIR infared imaging equipment.

The services most commonly provided are:

1. Home imaging- Energy Loss, Electrical components, Water intrusion, mould, general air movement etc.

2. Industrial imaging- Heat Loss, electrical imaging (too vast to list), motors, gearboxes etc.

The services provided by a thermographer extend far beyond the above as well;

- Imaging of Hydro transmission lines and substations

- Imaging of pets, farm animals etc provide locations of temperature anomolies indicating a problem

- Pest control (animals cannot hide from infared)

- Lost pet location

- Custom IR inspections

- Anything else you can think of...



Update see my new post on the equipment;  FLIR i7 used by Advanced Energy Solutions.

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