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Change Routes with the Season

October 21, 2024

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Tip written by: Infraspection Institute

To everything there is a season. The same is true for infrared inspection routes within facilities where equipment or systems are operated seasonally.

Traditionally, many facilities perform infrared inspections on an annual basis. While this approach may detect deficiencies within operating systems, systems not under load due to seasonal or operational conditions cannot be effectively inspected.

Examples of seasonally operated equipment include heating/cooling systems, production machinery, and the electrical distribution system. Effective infrared inspections of seasonally operated equipment begin at the planning stages and should include the following:

  • Develop an inventory list of equipment to be inspected
  • Group seasonally operated equipment into dedicated routes
  • Ascertain operating times for subject systems
  • Schedule infrared inspections for the beginning of operating season
  • Inspect subject systems while under normal load

Be certain to perform a follow up inspection for all detected exceptions once necessary repairs have been completed. As always, remember to observe all necessary safety precautions before, and during the infrared inspection.

The topic of route based infrared inspections and how to properly organize inspection routes are two of the many topics covered in the Infraspection Institute Level I Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course. For more information or to register for a course, visit Infraspection Institute or call us at 609-239-4788.

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