Infrared
Thermographic
Surveys
Identify potential loss exposures in
your business-critical
electrical equipment.
Your challenges
Why are these surveys important?
Electrical problems that are not identified and
repaired at an early stage may result in property
losses. It is important to have a reliable means of
properly identifying loss exposures in your electrical
systems, motors, gearboxes and other mission-critical
equipment. Infrared Thermographic (IR) inspections are
the single most preventative measures a business
can implement.
The untimely shutdown of electrical distribution
equipment and primary mechanical systems often
results in lost production, increased operating costs,
dissatisfied customers and lost profits. Implementing
an Infrared Thermographic imaging programme can
achieve overall cost savings. In fact, such a programme
can deliver savings many times greater than the amount
required for development and implementation.
What are Infrared Thermographic Surveys?
How can we help you?
As a vital electrical maintenance procedure, Infrared
Engineering is one of the most effective and efficient
non-destructive testing programmes available.
Infrared Thermographic Surveys help to detect areas
of abnormal temperature, diagnose problem areas
and determine their severity in electrical systems and
mechanical equipment.
At TÜV SÜD, we provide the latest techniques and
technologies to identify potential loss exposures. Our
wide range of Infrared Thermographic Survey services
includes infrared and airborne ultrasound technology,
comprehensive reports, severity and impact ratings,
ultrasonic testing, arc-flash testing, thermographic
imaging analysis and immediate delivery of findings.
TÜV SÜD
Your business benefits
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Minimise interruptions from equipment downtime – by
detecting electrical and/or mechanical causes of failure
and identifying invisible threats.
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R educe cost and losses – by precisely identifying
critical loss exposures and implementing costeffective solutions.
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Gain peace of mind – with our consistent infrared
global technical expertise, state-of-the-art equipment
and work product.
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Infrared and airborne ultrasound technology
TÜV SÜD employs infrared and airborne ultrasound
technology to detect abnormal or unexpected
thermal patterns that may cause equipment failure
(i.e.“invisible” threats).
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Comprehensive reports
Our formal comprehensive reports not only locate
problems with extreme precision but also recommend
cost-effective solutions.
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Severity and impact ratings
We provide severity and impact ratings for each
finding. This includes a summary of findings, equipment
inventory listing, trending and business impact
analysis, all of which is made available through our
online data management system.
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Ultrasonic testing
Ultrasonic testing is an additional tool that enables
us to identify critical loss exposures such as internal
and external tracking/arcing problems in high voltage
equipment that are not detectable when using
infrared imaging.
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Thermographic imaging analysis
Thermographic imaging analysis is used to diagnose
problem areas and determine their impact and severity.
It also enables us to pinpoint abnormal temperatures
and resolve variances and deficiencies.
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Immediate delivery of findings
Clients can access comprehensive on-site reports
through our online client data management system.
These include a quantifiable operational cost-saving
action plan as well as severity and impact ratings for
each finding.
Why choose TÜV SÜD?
TÜV SÜD is renowned globally for its independence
and engineering expertise. We assess each project
objectively and with absolute expertise to ensure
reliable and realistic reports on which our clients can
base their decisions. Our international team comprises
experts from a wide range of engineering disciplines.
The services we provide are based on our
interdisciplinary expertise in business and real estate,
detailed technical know-how and familiarity with
national and international standards and regulations.
Through our long-standing experience and participation
in the development of international technical directives
and standards, we are able to apply state-of-the-art
measuring instruments, efficient tools and extensive
technical knowledge.
Choose certainty. Add value.
TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety and sustainability
solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection,
auditing, certification, training and knowledge services.
Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we hold
accreditations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle
East, Asia and Africa. By delivering objective solutions
to our customers, we add tangible value to businesses,
consumers and the environment.
Related services
TÜV SÜD provides the following related services:
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F ire Protection Engineering and Natural
Hazards Analysis
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Boiler & Machinery Engineering Inspections
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Client data management system
TÜV SÜD AG Westendstr. 199, 80686 Munich, Germany
+49 89 5791 0 riskmanagement@tuv-sud.com www.tuv-sud.com/riskmanagement
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