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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).

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

What is a RIC and What Can I Utilize it for?

A RIC, “Rotor Influence Check” is one of the test methods utilized for de-energized motor testing.

Infrared - Buildings

The Costs of Heating and Cooling a Structure

We all live and work in buildings.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Being Safe During Mechanical Inspections

Much is written about electrical safety as it applies to infrared inspections.

Think Thermally par The Snell Group (français)

Les Métaux dissemblables et la haute résistance sur les connexions serties

Lors d’une inspection thermographique d'un équipement électrique, il existe de nombreuses connexions auxquels une résistance élevée peut se dévelop

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

What is a Normal and Low Influence RIC

In motor testing, the Rotor Influence Check, or RIC as we have come to call it, is one of the tests applied in motor acceptance as well as route-ba

Infrared - Condition Monitoring (Español)

Evaluando el programa de termografía

Frecuentemente comento lo mucho que disfruto de mi trabajo, de conocer nuevas personas, hablar de termografía infrarroja y de sus variadas aplicaci

Infrared - Buildings

Be Proactive with your Roof Maintenance

The average lifespan of a low-slope roof in the United States is about ten years, yet it should be 20 to 30 years. Why such a discrepancy?

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Consider Thermography to Inspect High Temp Equipment

In addition to “normal” electrical and mechanical systems, refineries, chemical plants, and power plants all have unique highly specialized applica

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

The Condition “Wind-Forced Air Leakage”, How Does it Work?

One of the best things about Spring each year is the feeling of renewal.