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Methodology for Predictive Maintenance Using UV Cameras

From Ofil Ltd.
 

 

Ofil has gathered case studies from its worldwide customers and used them to draw a flowchart for UV-camera operators. Mastering thermography (IR) is not enough when doing UVigraphy (UV inspection), and a new set of considerations needs to be met.


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Product Announcements
Ofil Ltd. - Become a UViGrapher - an Expert in UV Inspection
CITI Corona Inspection Training Institute the only school that encompasses all corona aspects. Sponsored by Ofil, CITI qualifies UV inspection specialists and provides them with acknowledged industry... (read more)
Ofil Ltd. - CITI - Corona Inspection Training Institue
Now is the time to become a certified UV inspection professional - UVigrapher. Now, more than ever, it is needed to alert about hidden fatal signals, those which can only be perceived by UVigraphers. (read more)
Extech Instruments Corp. - FLIR i40 Infrared Camera 120x120p + visual camera
As the entry model in FLIR's best-in-class i-Series infrared cameras, the new FLIR i40 is built for in-house predictive maintenance, electrical and plant diagnostic and condition monitoring work. The... (read more)
Extech Instruments Corp. - FLIR i50 Infrared Camera 140x140p + visual camera
As the mid-level offering in FLIR's best-in-class i-Series infrared cameras, the new FLIR i50 delivers robust capabilities for in-house predictive maintenance, electrical and plant diagnostic and... (read more)
Extech Instruments Corp. - FLIR i60 Infrared Camera 180x180 + visual camera
Are you still looking for a reliable IR camera to detect and predict catastrophic failure earlier, save costs and time by avoiding machine repair, downtime, lost production and unnecessary overtime?... (read more)
Ofil Ltd. - Corona Inspection-Detection-Reporting Equipment
Corona and arcing on transmission and distribution over head lines are major reliability concern. Ofil Ltd. has developed a range of UV inspection products that assist utilities maintain high... (read more)
Ofil Ltd. - UVolle - Compact Daytime Corona Camera
Light daytime corona camera handy and ready for daily use in distribution and substations. A bi-spectral UV-Visible imager for inspection, detection and capture of nearby corona and arcing in full... (read more)
Ofil Ltd. - DayCor® Rom - UAV - Airborne Detection Systems
NEW - UV imagers for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Ofil offers now complete airborne inspection systems that provide corona detection capabilities using the DayCor® technology in gyro stabilized... (read more)
Flir Systems Incorporated - Infrared Training Center Course Availability
FLIR, the global leader in infrared cameras, announced today the courses being offered during the second half of 2008 by its Infrared Training Center located in Billerica, Massachusetts. (read more)
Atlas Inspection Technologies, Inc. - IEEE Infrared Windows for Electrical Inspection
Atlas Inspection Technologies offers IRISS brand VPFR50 infrared window viewing panes available in 2", 3", and 4" view diameters. All are IEEE compliant and backed by a lifetime manufacturer's... (read more)

Topics of Interest
Infrared (IR) thermography is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for predictive maintenance. It is a cost effective solution available in varying capabilities, depending on how many... (Read More)
Downtime at Computer Centers is not an option! The equipment is expensive and even more important, the downtime created by a failure can be extremely costly - much more than the average office... (Read More)
A picture says a thousand words; infrared thermography is the only diagnostic technology that lets you instantly visualize and verify thermal performance. FLIR's infrared cameras show you thermal... (Read More)
When working in the field, an IR Technician often needs to quickly analyze his surroundings to determine the severity and safety of the issue being analyzed. Once an infrared image has been gathered,... (Read More)
Process heaters are the most critical pieces of equipment in the refining and petrochemical industry. Age-old methods of on-the-line monitoring and inspection include visual checks, recording and... (Read More)