The first step in evaluating a building’s energy use involves an energy audit. This consists of various home performance tests that identify opportunities to reduce energy use. More HVAC contractors ...

Of the most commonly used inspection techniques, infrared inspection is probably the least understood. Companies fail to appreciate its value because they don't fully understand exactly what it is and ...

Hearing the demand to reduce escalating energy costs for homeowners and small businesses, Flemming Lund three years ago added infrared energy audits to his home inspection business, Apex Home ...

The principles behind infrared inspection of printed-circuit boards (PCBs) are relatively straightforward. Simply stated, a faulty circuit produces more or less heat than a good one does. Assuming you ...

Infrared thermography has emerged as a pivotal non‐destructive technique for enhancing the energy performance of buildings. By utilising thermal cameras to capture surface temperature distributions, ...

Predictive maintenance (PdM) involves monitoring equipment over time for conditions that indicate impending failure, determining whether corrective action is required and, if necessary, taking action ...