Infrared Scanning and Infrared Inspections for Power Systems

What Causes Electrical Equipment to Overheat?

Overheating and high-resistance connections can cause equipment to fail, leading to massive power outages and costly repairs. In extreme cases, it can even lead to fires.

So why do power systems overheat? There are several reasons, among them atmospheric conditions, faulty equipment, and wrong design that leads to the lack of a proper heat dissipation system. Overheating may be also caused by any accidental fault of the circuit, for example, short-circuit or spark gap.

Among the most common causes of power system issues, you may also find a lack of maintenance, poor connections, unbalanced loads, and a large demand on the system. Due to the accumulation of heat, the system reaches an equilibrium of heat accumulation versus dissipation at a much higher temperature than expected.

Why Infrared Testing is Important?

Infrared testing is essential as a preventative maintenance tool when it comes to helping companies detect infrared anomalies in their power systems. Infrared light is invisible to the human eye, but it can be detected by special infrared cameras. These cameras create images of heat, allowing technicians to locate areas of high heat within power systems. High levels of heat can indicate overloaded circuits or failing equipment, both of which can pose a serious risk of fire or electrical shock.

By regularly performing infrared inspections, companies can take steps to prevent these hazards before they cause problems. In addition, infrared inspections can also be used to identify potential sources of fire, electrical hazards, code violation, & equipment in need of electrical maintenance. By taking proactive measures to address these hazards, infrared inspections can help keep businesses and homes safe from fire dangers.