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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 - Buildings

Using Infrared with HVAC Systems

The use of thermal imaging in building applications (both residential and commercial) is fairly well known, and it’s one of the topics covered in o

Think Thermally de The Snell Group (Français)

Vérification de la fonctionnalité de vôtre caméra infrarouge

>La vérification de la fonctionnalité d’une caméra infrarouge, également dénommé la « vérification des canaux lacrymaux », est que

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

Knowing More About Motor Nameplate Information

The more you understand the motor, as well as the motor circuit for that matter, the better your analysis of test data will be when conducting cond

Infrared - Buildings

Understanding the Phenomenon called the “Stack Effect”

During the discussion of heat transfer theory in our Level 1 Thermographic Applications training, convection is discussed in great detail.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Using IR to Conduct Outdoor Electrical Inspections

Infrared thermography has been used to inspect electrical systems since the 1960s. Even with all the limitations of the technology (i.e.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Inspecting High Heat Devices and Equipment

Refractory is the type of insulation used in high heat applications such as boilers and furnaces.

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

Understanding Insulation Class and Temperature

Understanding the differing insulation classes, and limitations for each is an essential part of an effective reliability program.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring (Español)

Como evitar interferencias con los patrones térmicos en equipos mecánicos

Los efectos térmicos de la acumulación de polvo y suciedad en las superficies de los equipos no solo podrían afectar el patrón térmico al momento d

Infrared - Buildings

Finding the Presence of Undetected Moisture in Buildings – Part 3 of 3

In the last part of our three-part series, we will discuss insulation materials and summarize what we have learned about destructive elements that

Think Thermally de The Snell Group (Français)

Que cache les couvercles de panneau ?

Une erreur courante de certains programmes de maintenance est de contourner les inspections infrarouges des panneaux d'alimentation et d'éclairage,