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Orlando, Florida
January 18 - 21, 2009

 

Short Course 1

 

Selecting, Specifying and
Purchasing Thermal Imagers

 

Description

Aside from the thermographer, test equipment is the greatest limiting factor in an infrared inspection. This course provides attendees with an understanding of how to properly select, specify, and purchase thermal imagers. This course focuses on understanding key differences between thermal imagers and key performance characteristics which determine imager performance. Course demonstrates the importance of proper equipment selection and usage and how to effectively compare different makes and models. Course is a must for anyone wishing to select proper equipment for a specific task or purchase.

Learning outcomes

This course will enable you to:

  • select infrared equipment appropriate for specific applications
  • identify key objective specifications for thermal imagers
  • ascertain relevant performance specs for thermal imagers
  • understand how to evaluate imagers based on actual performance
  • compile a simple and effective matrix to properly compare imagers

Intended audience

This material is intended for anyone wishing to select infrared equipment for an application or to specify and purchase a thermal imager. Course is designed for in-house and contract thermographers as well as PPM and PDM professionals.

Instructor
R. James Seffrin is a Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® and Director of Infraspection Institute located in Burlington, NJ. He has over 24 years experience in performing infrared inspections for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and residential applications. He is a co-author of several industry standards and is qualified as an expert witness on the subject of thermography.

Price
Course FREE to full-conference attendees, all others: $99.00

 

Who Should Attend   How You Will Benefit
     
  • Thermographers
  • Process Control Supervisors
  • Maintenance Managers
  • Loss Control Specialists
  • Reliability Engineers
  • P/PM and NDT Personnel
  • Manufacturers
  • Quality Assurance Inspectors
 
  • Education
  • Learn New Technology
  • Networking
  • See Latest Developments
  • Share Ideas
  • Discover New Applications & Techniques
 
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