1. Basic Infrared Theory

• Heat transfer
• Electromagnetic spectrum
• Emittance, reflectance, and transmittance
• Atmospheric transmission
• IR wavebands, imaging systems, and lens materials

2. Infrared Equipment

• Selection criteria
• Range and level settings
• Image and data recording
• Class demonstrations (open enrollment classes)
• Hands-on use in class OR self-directed learning activities (distance learning classes)

3. Infrared Electrical System Inspections

• Theory and thermal signatures of problems
• Seven types of detectable defects
• Conducting an inspection
• Safety practices
• Confirming exceptions
• Data recording
• Standards for inspections

4. Infrared Mechanical System Inspections

• Theory and thermal signatures of problems
• Rotating equipment
• Power transmission components
• High-temperature insulation
• Steam systems, process equipment, heat exchangers, storage vessels
• Active thermographic inspection techniques
• Safety practices
• Confirming exceptions
• Data recording
• Standards for inspections

5. Infrared Roof Inspections

• Theory and component construction
• Insulation and material characteristics
• Inspection techniques
  • ground based / aerial
• Weather variables and influences
• Required site conditions
• Safety practices
• Thermal signatures of latent moisture
• Verification of data
• Data recording
• Alternate methods of moisture detection
• Standards for inspections

6. Infrared Building Inspections

• Theory and component construction
• Insulation and material characteristics
• Inspection techniques
  • interior / exterior
• Weather variables and influences
• Required site conditions
  • creating sufficient Delta T
• Thermal signatures
  • missing & damaged insulation
  • air leakage
  • latent moisture
  • pest damage
• Mold detection
• Other tools
• Verification of data
• Data recording
• Standards for inspections

7. Implementing an IR Predictive Maintenance Program

• 9 steps to setting up a program
• Integrating with other predictive technologies
• Cross-verifying with other predictive technologies
• Why programs fail, how they succeed
• Generating standards-compliant reports