The need of home energy audits is increasing day by day. The is requirement of maintaining the correct temperature is the requirement of each and every homeowner. There are several devices and equipment available in the market which are used everywhere to maintain the appropriate temperature. The requirement of these devices is to maximize the difference between the temperature of the interior and the surrounding. But having all those devices do not assure that you will get the desired results. There may be many defects in the home which does not allow those devices to function properly. A lot of money is gets wasted due to the high energy consumption of these devices.

Thermal imaging cameras, also known as infrared cameras, are well known for their applications in medical care, firefighting, and astronomy. However, these thermal imaging devices can also be used with great success by commercial roofing inspectors to identify leaks, defects, moisture, and mold. A trained thermographer will be able to interpret these infrared scans and suggest remedial action for these common roof problems.

Energy Conservation

A recent article in National Geographic Magazine explores the possibilities of energy conservation and the trials that a few volunteers went through as they tried to cut their carbon emissions by 80%.  An important aspect in energy conservation is the ability to minimize energy lost from buildings.  Infrared inspections play a large role in helping determine where energy loss is in any structure. 

 Recently in Nashville, Tennessee, several residents noticed that their energy bills had doubled and even tripled over the last year.  A local news station investigates with an infrared camera.

There has been no better time in history to start an infrared thermography program than now.  Low cost high quality systems are available from numerous manufacturers. Hand held imaging radiometers such as these are replacing commonly used point radiometers by plant personnel.

"Some states have created tax incentives to encourage the development of markets for energy efficiency and renewable energy."

Taken from : The US Department of Energy Web Site

Infrared thermography is one of the fastest growing forms of non-destructive testing in the world today. The ways in which we can use this technology are only limited by our imagination. The basic  premise  behind this discipline is that all objects above absolute zero(-459 F, -273 C) give off invisible infrared radiation when a suitable medium is present (a gas or a vacuum).

Thermal Infrared Imaging has proven to be an ideal inspection method for all types of predictive maintenance in the electrical field.  Infrared gives us the ability to “see” and measure temperatures on defective components and the normal wear, chemical contamination, corrosion, fatigue and faulty assembly in many electrical systems.