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Ideal for beginner infrared camera users

Level I Thermography Certification Training — NEWARK, DEL. — June 9-12, 2020 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) Course fee: $1,995. Potential discounts: Early registration, Military, UD alum, PMI member, 2 or more (group).

This course is geared to the new infrared camera user and focuses on how thermography is used for a variety of condition-monitoring and predictive maintenance applications. Attendees completing all training course requirements and a thermography field assignment will receive a Level I Infrared Thermography Certification.

Course benefits

  • Receive an introduction to thermal imaging and measurement systems for predictive maintenance applications. No experience in thermography is necessary.
  • Collect quality data and accurate temperature readings, and account for measurement effects such as distance and emissivity using infrared cameras.
  • Interpret thermograms and make informed decisions using heat transfer concepts to analyze thermal images, and learn to use the latest in infrared inspection report generation and analysis software.
  • Avoid costly mistakes - learn to distinguish between hot spots and reflections, direct vs. indirect readings and qualitative vs. quantitative thermography.
  • Challenge yourself with field applications labs that closely simulate real-world infrared applications. Gain the foundational skill set needed to navigate throughout the Excel application with confidence.

Outline

  1. Introductions
  2. Certification Overview
  3. Introduction to Thermography
    1. Definition of Thermography
    2. How it compares to Night Vision
    3. Benefits of Thermography and how it can be applied
    4. Examples of common applications
  4. Camera Operation
    1. List the image parameters that cannot be changed in post processing software
    2. Discuss the importance of optical focus
    3. Discuss the concept of thermal tuning and thermal contrast
    4. Understand the camera's measurement range limits
    5. Apply common measurement tools
    6. Relate image measurement parameters
    7. Explain the relationship between object size and distance
  5. IR Science
    1. Thermal Science Fundamentals
      1. Explain the difference between heat and temperature
      2. Identify common heat measurement units
      3. Explain the difference between absolute and relative temperature scales
      4. Demonstrate how to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature differentials
    2. Fundamentals of IR Science
      1. Define qualitative and quantitative thermography
      2. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum
      3. Identify infrared wave bands with emphasis on usefulness
      4. Identify what objects emit infrared energy and how this is affected by temperature
  6. Measurement Techniques
    1. Camera calibration
    2. Compensation for effects of the surroundings
      1. Explain the concept of reflected apparent temperature
      2. Describe the difference between a specular and diffuse reflector
      3. Describe which camera settings correct for atmospheric transmission losses
    3. Emissivity
      1. Discuss how emitted radiation relates to temperature
      2. Demonstrate knowledge and practical ability of how to measure emissivity
      3. List which factors affect emissivity of a target
    4. Describe which camera settings correct for atmospheric transmission losses
  7. Heat Transfer
    1. Define heat transfer
    2. Explain the difference between Steady State and Transient heat transfer
    3. Identify various thermal patterns
    4. Explain wind speed effects on temperature and differentials
    5. Identify a thermal capacitance application
  8. Overview of Inspection Report Creation
  9. Practical Applications of Thermography
    1. Electrical Applications
    2. Mechanical Applications
    3. Building Diagnostics and Home Inspection Applications

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Details

Start: June 9, 2020
12:00 AM
End: June 12, 2020
12:00 AM
University of Delaware

501 South College Avenue, Newark, DE, USA

501 S College Avenue
19716 Newark DE
United States

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