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Infrared thermography is a non-contact method of detecting thermal patterns on building surfaces. It can identify areas needing repair by revealing temperature differences caused by moisture, poor insulation, or other issues. An infrared camera detects infrared radiation emitted or reflected by a target and creates images called thermograms. Proper equipment, training, environmental factors, and methodology are required to perform building inspections using infrared thermography. It is best used as a preliminary assessment together with other testing methods.

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Kenneth Lee

Infrared thermography is a non-contact method of detecting thermal patterns on building surfaces. It can identify areas needing repair by revealing temperature differences caused by moisture, poor insulation, or other issues. An infrared camera detects infrared radiation emitted or reflected by a target and creates images called thermograms. Proper equipment, training, environmental factors, and methodology are required to perform building inspections using infrared thermography. It is best used as a preliminary assessment together with other testing methods.

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Use of Infrared Thermography

for Building Inspection


Seminar on Building Diagnostic and Inspection Testing & Certification

Association of Engineering Professionals in Society Ltd

K.K. Lee, Kenneth


Introduction
y Theory
y Equipment
y Survey
y Conclusion

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Definition

y Infrared thermography is a science of


obtaining and analysis of thermal data or
information by non-contact thermographic
equipment.

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Definition
y Real time
Capture fast moving targets
Capture fast changing thermal patterns
y Non-contact
Remote sensing
Keep out of danger
Does not affect the target
y Two-dimension
Comparison between areas
Thermal patterns can be visualized for analysis
Good overview of the target 4
Spectrum

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Emissivity

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Kirchhoffs Law
y Emissivity
y Reflectivity
y Transmissivity

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Opaque

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Reflective Object

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Transmissive Object

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Conduction
hot cold
y Q = conductive heat transfer (J)
y t = time (s)
y A = area (m2)
y L = thickness (m)
y T1 T2 = T (K or C)
y k (or ) = thermal conductivity (W m-1
K-1)
y Q/t = heat flow (W)

Q/t = k x A x (T1 T2) / L


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Conduction

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Thermogram

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Thermogram

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Thermogram

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Thermogram

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Thermogram

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Thermal Imager

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Equipment System
y Compact and Amplified
lightweight Processed
y From shoulder- Displayed
supported to hand-held Eyepiece
video camera
LCD viewer
y Lenses
Memory card
y Focus
Digital photos
y Detector
y Electrical signal

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Basic Performance

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Basic Performance

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Basic Performance

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Lenses
Standard lens normally 25 (FOV)
y Telephoto Wide-angle
y Less than 25 Greater than 25
y Fewer things can be More things can be
included included
y High rise building E&M inspection in
inspection limited space

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Lenses

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Operation
y Focus
y Range
y Span
y Auto-ranging
y Level
y Palettes
y Spot
y Area
y Isotherm
y Emissivity
y Distance
y Ambient temperature
y Reflected temperature

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Software

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Quantitative Analysis

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Problems
y Workmanship Environment
y Material Usage
y Weather Design
y Application method Accident
y Aging Maintenance record
y Regular checking

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Target Building

y External or internal
y Shape
y Size
y Distance
y Materials
y Texture
y Thickness of finishes
y Stains

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Training
y In-house training
y Manufacturer tutorial
y Regional agent tutorial
y Infrared training organizations
y Academic background
y Oversea seminars

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Equipment
y FOV and IFOV Lenses
y Thermal sensitivity Picture in picture
Accuracy
y Thermogram resolution
Memory
y LCD display and its
File format
resolution
Weight and size
y Detector
Environmental data
y Temperature range
Battery
y Spectral range Back up
y Thermal fusion Accessory

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Equipment
y Infrared camera Thermocouple
y Lenses Thermo hydrometer
y Tripod Goniometer
y Digital camera Hammer/tapper
y Distance measuring Range finder
device Personal protective
y Telescope equipment
y Anemometer

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Methodology
y International standards
y National standards
y Regional standards
y In-house method
y Governmental requirements

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Environment
y Time
Day time
Evening
Peak time
Non-peak time
Availability of access
y Weather
Sunny
After Raining
Wind
Cloudy
y Season
Summer
Winter

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Environment
y Background noise
Metallic panel
Glass cladding
y Obstacles
Advertisement
Road sign
Lighting pole
Trees
scaffolding
y Heat sources
Air conditioner
Fluorescent lighting

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Environment
y Cold sources
Leakage of conditioned air
Moisture
y Activities
Cold storage
Restaurant
Crematorium
Hospital
y Structural
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Limitation
y Surface texture
y Temperature
y Shape
y IR camera use
y Emissivity
y Viewing angle

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Conclusion
y Application of infrared thermography is
common in external wall inspection
(qualitative).
y It is a good option to have a preliminary
condition of building external wall.
y Assist with other tests is suggested such
as tapping, pull-off tests (tile, mortar,
coating), etc.
y Canopy
y Quantitative analysis
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Thank You

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