Elektro thermography - Level 1

This course will provide participants with: : knowledge and understanding of the use of thermal information ? gathering, storing and interpreting thermal energy for subsequent analysis : knowledge of elementary concepts such as temperature, heat, reflection, and infrared radiation. : knowledge of the technical possibilities and limitations of a thermography camera. : a foundation in how to use infrared cameras in various areas of usage
: sufficient training to satisfy the requirements in NEK 405-1 for electro-thermographer certification in electrical installations. : the foundation needed to take a NEMKO or DNV exam

Personnel who wish to gain a foundation in the use of infrared cameras, for all areas of use. The course meets the requirements set out in NEK 405-1 regarding thermography qualifications. This makes the course particularly relevantt for those wishing to become certified thermography specialists for NEMKO or DNV.

• Heat and radiation
• Definition of temperature, heat and thermal energy
• Heat transfer

• conduction, convection and radiation

• Thermodynamic laws, radiation laws and Black-Body theory
• The electro-thermal spectrum
• Infrared measuring techniques
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Temperature measurement

• Making corrections for ambient factors

• Error factors in measurements
• The thermography camera’s technical possibilities, limitations, and measurement functions.
• General use of instruments for thermography
• Measurement fields and dynamics
• Thermal focusing and optical focusing
• Summary of areas of usage
• Electrical work, construction, mechanics, etc.
• Reporting of data
• A report’s contents and structure
• Filing records