IR/INFO 2022
Orlando, Florida
January 16 – 19, 2022
Short Courses & Workshops
Short Course 1: IR Report Writing – How to Simplify the Task and Substantially Increase Profits
Short Course 2: The Pandemic and the Digital Future of Your Business
Short Course 3: Arbitration vs Litigation as a Contractual Choice
Short Course 4: Hands-On Workshop – How to Calculate Spot Measurement Size for Your Imager
Short Course 5: Infrared Thermography for Optical Gas Imaging
Speakers
 John (Jack) N. Allinson, II BSc, AMS Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer J.N. Allinson Associates, Inc. Green Cove Springs, FL Ph: 904-521-4822 www.allinson.com email: jna2@allinson.com | Point and Shoot vs Shoot then PointAbstract: Based on our experience conducting “Marine Surveys/Inspections”, we have observed that technological advances and methods of accurately communicating information have “targeted”…“Audio and Visual photography”. We don't see the world around us in a rectangle or a square, so why limit ourselves to that perspective for capturing photos and videos? The visual field of view (FOV) for most of us is approximately 170-180 degrees including peripheral vision. 360-degree cameras have two (2) 180˚ FOV lens on opposing sides of the camera. Simultaneous images are captured through each lens and then stitched together resulting in 360˚ FOV photos or videos of everything that is going on around you. We believe that it is “more likely than not” that cameras capture high resolution 360˚ photos and videos will become a standard in both photography and videography. These mediums will be key “documentation tools” for supporting “Defensible” opinions. |
 Joe Anderson, COO Reliability X, The DNA of Success! 4926 Abbey Road Coplay, PA 18037 Ph: 877-752-5899 Web: www.reliabilityx.com Email: joseph.anderson@reliabilityx.com | Two Perspectives for Adding Value: Getting Value from Vendors and Giving Value to ClientsAbstract: This presentation will give two different perspectives on value. From one perspective, as a maintenance manager as to how to get the most value from your vendors and suppliers and a second, from a vendor perspective on how to bring value to your clients. This presentation will be insightful for maintenance and reliability practitioners and those on the other side trying to sell their services. |
 Noah Bethel, CMRP PdMA Corporation 5909-C Hampton Oaks Parkway Tampa, FL 33610 Ph: 813-621-6463 x124 Web: www.pdma.com Email: noah@pdma.com | Permanently Installed Technology: The Major Advance in Motor TestingAbstract: The benefits of electrical motor testing are well documented. Traditionally performed with portable test equipment, electric motor testing is on the brink of a revolution. Retiring employees, pandemic work from home response, or just advances in technology and a desire for improved reliability are all legitimate reasons for the surge in interest for permanently installed electric motor test equipment with remote access. This article will explore each of these reasons and more to highlight the benefits of permanently installed electric motor testing technology. |
 Ryan Bliss, Founder/Chief Pilot Infrared Aerial Dorset, VT Ph: 603-521-4736 Web: www.infraredaerial.com Email: ryan@infraredaerial.com | Using Drones for Solar InspectionsAbstract: Renewable energy is the fastest growing energy sector in the U.S. and solar energy is the second largest contributor to new energy growth. Utility scale solar installations in the U.S. set a record in 2020 at 14GW and that number is expected to grow by more than 200% by 2030. Drone pilots/thermographers are in high demand to keep up with this rapid growth. In this lecture you will learn about the equipment required and analytics software used to perform aerial inspections of solar plants, how to fly in controlled airspace, the various types of anomalies, the benefits of aerial inspections of solar installations and how to secure work in this space. Boost your corporate sales revenue by learning how to perform aerial inspections of solar power plants. |
 James Brady, Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer Brady Infrared Inspections, Inc. 935 Pine Castle Court Stuart, FL 34996 Tel: 772-288-9884 Web: www.bradyinfrared.com Email: jbrady@bradyinfrared.com | Infrared Thermography and UAS DronesAbstract: During the past ten years, advances in technology and lower equipment costs have driven interest in the use of unmanned aerial systems to an all-time high. Since our investment in UAS Drones in 2018, we continue to find applications for their use on infrared thermography projects. Integrating them into our business has not gone without trail and error, but ultimately, they have proven to be an excellent tool for data collection. This presentation will look at technical considerations for camera and drone functions as well as data collection. We will also look at some of the applications we have successfully completed using UAS Drones. |
 Bart Bruni, Level II Certified Infrared Thermographer State Certified Termite and Pest Operator Bruni Infrared, Inc. 326 Northlake Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Ph: 954-454-5357 www.BruniInfrared.com | Increase Your Recurring Income with UAV Environmental ServicesAbstract: At the end of the day, we are all in the service business, which provides us with a great opportunity for creating recurring income. UAV environmental nondestructive IR applications have expanded from commercial and household leaks to termite & pest or controlling the population of giant invasive Pythons. The environmental sector has many branches and is growing exponentially. To name a few: termite & pest control, agriculture, soil moisture evaluations, non-indigenous species control, building restoration services for high-rise and low-rise commercial buildings, interior and exterior subsurface moisture with mold testing, all sides of the parapet walls scan, roof moisture scans, disinfectant applications for outdoor venues, and more. This paper will explore the possibilities of environmental IR applications that have the potential for recurring income. It will also discuss what you need to know about tips before you invest and what the expected ROI would be to get started with a business plan for this exciting sector. |
 Valentino P. DeRocili, Ph.D. Level III Thermographer Compliance Environmental, Inc. 150 South Bradford Street Dover, DE 19904 Ph: 302-674-4427 x 101 Web: www.compliancecanhelp.com Email: vderocili@compliancecanhelp.com | Performing Electrical Inspections to Broaden Your Thermography Services PortfolioAbstract: This presentation will explore the use of infrared thermography as a diagnostic tool to strengthen preventative maintenance of electrical systems. Examples from completed infrared inspections of electrical systems will be presented to learn from past experience and field situations. Basic electrical terminology will also be discussed to provide a foundation for performing infrared inspections. |
 Matthew Ferguson, President Facility Intregrations 42 Park Lane Circle Newnan, GA 30265 Ph: 678-525-0690 Web: www.facilityintegrations.com Email: matt@facilityintegrations.com | Electrical Discharge Detection as a Complement to Infrared ThermographyAbstract: Infrared Thermography is well-known in industry for its ability to detect electrical diefects. One limitation of IR is that line of sight must be established with a surface that is being heated as a result of the discharge. In cases where gaining line of sight is not possible, detecting electrical discharge has historically been much more difficult. Facility Integrations’ Spark-EDD (Electrical Discharge Detection) makes it possible to detect, plot, and distinguish between sparking, arcing, and partial discharge – even such things as bearing housings, couplings, guards, etcetera. In this presentation, we will discuss the basics of how the Spark-EDD device works, some of its broad applications, and case studies showcasing some exciting capabilities of Spark-EDD. |
 Ed Kochanek, US Director of Sales – Condition Monitoring Teledyne / FLIR Nashua, NH Ph: 609-932-8795 Web: www.teledyneflir.com Email: ed.kochanek@teledyneflir.com | Fixed Thermal ImagersAbstract: Did you know that using a fixed thermal camera has never been easier? The temperature data that come from these cameras can be shared easily across multiple platforms and third party software. This presentation will detail the numerous new applications and the software platforms with which you can now use a fixed thermal camera. |
 Adrian Messer, Manager of US Operations UE Systems, Inc. Ph: 864-224-4517 Cell: 914-282-3504 Web: www.uesystems.com Email: adrianm@uesystems.com | 5 Ways to Reduce Energy Waste Using Ultrasound TechnologyAbstract: Did you know that an energy efficient facility can be directly linked to its reliability and success? Are you aware of how important it is to consistently report and document results to generate awareness and effectively reduce your energy usage? What about how important it is to be proactive instead of reactive to prevent problems from happening in the first place? Common sense will have you answer these questions with, “Yes,” but the way you run your facility could be suggesting otherwise. This presentation will convey 5 easy ways to reduce plant energy waste and inefficiencies using ultrasound technology, and demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) savings with each application. |
 Craig Nelson, CESW, CESCP JM Test Systems, Inc. 2001 Bates Drive, Suite 320 Waxahachie, TX 75167 Ph: 225-925-2029 x3122 Web: www.jmtest.com Email: craignelson@jmtest.com | The Importance of Risk Assessment and Risk Control in the WorkplaceAbstract: Included in the NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Standard are requirements for Risk Assessment and Risk Control. While this standard is focused on electrical safety, the concepts contained in it adapt well to the workplace in general. A primary objective is to determine if the risk justifies doing a task at all. This requires correctly and accurately identifying and evaluating the hazards and risks. Once done, risk control methods are implemented to reduce risks to acceptable level. This process must be part of every job planning process and included in every job briefing, and becomes a part of every company’s workplace culture. |
 Arturo Nunez Senior Manager Asset Monitoring Mistras Group, Inc. 195 Clarksville Road Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Ph: 609-716-4162 www.mistrasgroup.com email: arturo.nunez@mistrasgroup.com | Web Application for Asset Monitoring Using Acoustic EmissionAbstract: This presentation shows some examples of remote monitoring of assets using acoustic emission, considerations for communications and data transfer from the monitoring system to a secure server periodically and automatically, the need to check the integrity of the hardware continuously and provide automatic notifications when a hardware issue occurs. This presentation shows some of the processes used to implement cloud monitoring solutions, provide visualization tools that provide useful and timely information for the end user and that can assist with the visualization of increasing damage over time. The use of data analytics and machine learning tools to expedite the analysis process and identify abnormal data patterns is also discussed. |
 John W. Pratten III, President Proactive Maintenance Consultants, LLC Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Ph: 612-554-2664 www.pmcmn.com Email: jwp@pmcmn.com | Pre and Post Activity Recommended for a Good Thermal InspectionAbstract: This presentation will discuss a few ideas of things to consider when preparing for a thermal inspection whether the inspection is being conducted down the street or halfway across the country. Once the thermal inspection is complete, we will offer a few suggestions in processing the information and discuss the importance of a quality report. This presentation will provide an overview of image fusion along with its benefits and several examples of how it can be used to enhance the quality of one’s infrared inspection reports while reducing report writing time. |
 Gregory R. Stockton, President Stockton Infrared 8472 Adams Farm Road Randleman, NC 27317 Ph: 800-248-SCAN (7226) www.StocktonInfrared.com Email: greg@stocktoninfrared.com | Using Thermal Infrared Imaging to Monitor Underground Piping in District Heating and Cooling SystemsAbstract: Supply steam and condensate return lines, hot water lines, chilled water lines, supply water mains, storm water drains, and sewer lines can be monitored for leaks and/or faulty insulation by cleverly using thermal infrared (IR) thermal imaging. Surveys of distribution piping systems provide actionable data of faults for asset management, predictive maintenance and planning purposes, with the benefit being improved reliability and reduced energy usage. Methodologies, techniques and equipment needed to be successful will be discussed during this interesting presentation. |
 Howard Vics Northeast Thermography Medical Imaging Clifton Park, NY Ph: 518-983-6564 Web: www.medthermography.com Email: info@medthermography.com | Before Things Break Down, They Get HotAbstract: When you put anything under stress, its temperature increases. Thermography allows us to see, as a visual image, the differences in temperature across the surface of an object. Medical Thermography maps the thermal patterns of the human body, allowing us to identify inflammation and the body's inflammatory response. Thermography is an elegant, safe and effective way to "read" the body and the story it is telling. Ultimately, the value of a trained and experienced thermographer is in their ability to identify and interpret thermal patterns. This is true whether you are looking at houses, the hull of a boat, the hooves of a horse, an electrical panel box or the skin of a human being. This presentation will discuss how medical thermography is being used as a health discovery tool, as an adjunctive tool in medical diagnostics, and how it is used as a component of proactive health management. Presented will be examples of the thermal patterns associated with various conditions, including (but not limited to): stroke risk, reduced cardiac function, toxin build up, liver stress, endocrine and adrenal system stress, digestive system issues, musculoskeletal imbalance, and breast disease. |
 George Williams, CEO Reliability X, The DNA of Success! 4926 Abbey Road Coplay, PA 18037 Ph: 877-752-5899 Web: www.reliabilityx.com Email: george.williams@reliabilityx.com | Incorporating PdM Technologies Into Equipment Maintenance StrategiesAbstract: This presentation will discuss the incorporation of PdM technologies into maintenance strategies. We will follow two paths in the discussion. First, we will discuss how to identify predictive tools to address failure modes when using methods such as FMEA or RCM. Second, we will discuss how to incorporate PdM technologies in a facility which has not utilized these methodologies. Additionally, we will cover best practices for removing tasks now address by PdM technologies, how to incorporate outsourced data collection, and how to use CMMS functionality to create condition based PMs from collected PdM information. |
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