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Featured Tips are exclusive articles for our Knowledge Briefs subscribers. They are updated and rotated weekly, written by Snell instructors and consultants for those interested or involved with infrared thermography and electric motor testing (EMT).

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

How to Inspect High-Temperature Systems

Refineries, chemical plants, and power plants all have (in addition to “normal” electrical and mechanical systems) unique highly specialized, appli

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Mechanical IR Safety

High-Vis clothing is a good choice. Be visible!

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Always Be Aware Of Your Surroundings

There are a great number of things you need to remember as a thermographer: the general rules of thumb about conditions, remembering to check image

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Electronic Devices and IR Camera Cleaning and Disinfecting

With the recent outbreak of the Covid19 Virus, it is apparent that the commercial industry, for the most part, lacks any protocols for cleaning and

Infrared - Buildings

How to determine if Insulation is Present in an Exterior Wall

As thermographers, we know how heat flows. We can look at some objects and immediately discern the direction of heat transfer.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Reliability 101; Basics of Criticality Analysis

Awhile back we published a quick “how to” on route building.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring (Español)

Identificando altas resistencias de conexión eléctrica

Calentamiento espiral causado por conductores rotos o cortados (encima).

Think Thermally de The Snell Group (Français)

Prenez conscience de votre environnement

Il y a un grand nombre de choses dont vous devez vous souvenir en tant que thermographe : il faut tenir en compte les règles générales concernant l

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

Determining CT Ratios

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Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Identifying High Resistance Connections

Spiral Heating caused by broken or snipped conductors (above).