http://www.irapps.com Uses of Infrared Thermal Imagers & Thermometers Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:41:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.irapps.com/thermal-imaging/qirt-2012-thermophysics-articles/ http://www.irapps.com/thermal-imaging/qirt-2012-thermophysics-articles/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:40:43 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1361 Thermophysics Articles at QUIRT 2012 QIRT-2012-165 Development of a communication interface to determinate the thermal diffusivity as a function of temperature by infrared thermography P.R. Correa, T.M. Pereira, M.N. Veloso and D.M. Zezell QIRT-2012-169 Infrared thermography methodology for the non-invasive characterization of thermal behaviour of FCR-Composite materials in a fire S. Sánchez-Carballido, C. Justo-María, J. [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermal-imaging/qirt-2012-thermophysics-articles/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/thermo/ir-monitoring-of-biogas-storage-tanks/ http://www.irapps.com/thermo/ir-monitoring-of-biogas-storage-tanks/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:54:37 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1418 Remote Gas leak Detection Meer, Belgium — FLIR Systems announces that its FLIR GF320 Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera offers unmatched advantages for non-invasive monitoring of leaks from biogas storage tanks. Optical gas imaging using the FLIR GF320 offers tangible benefits compared to traditional biogas leak “sniffers” because it can scan a broader area much [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermo/ir-monitoring-of-biogas-storage-tanks/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/irt/ir-temperature-measurement-in-a-claus-sulphur-reactor/ http://www.irapps.com/irt/ir-temperature-measurement-in-a-claus-sulphur-reactor/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:51:40 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1400 Temperature Measurement for Claus Sulphur Recovery Units Claus Reactor Crossection – Image: Delta Controls Shreveport LA, USA — The Model HIR “looks” into the sulfur reaction furnace of a Claus sulfur recovery thermal reactor and senses the amount and spectral distribution of the infrared energy being emitted by the refractory hot face. The sensed energy [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/irt/ir-temperature-measurement-in-a-claus-sulphur-reactor/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/thermo/irisss-new-training-director/ http://www.irapps.com/thermo/irisss-new-training-director/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:54:17 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1376 Jim Seffrin Brings nearly 30 years of experience to the IRISS team Bradenton FL, USA —IRISS has announced that Jim Seffrin has been appointed Director of Training. As a recognized leader in the science of infrared technology, Jim will also serve as a subject matter expert to the IRISS sales team and their customer base [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermo/irisss-new-training-director/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/qirt-conference-open-archives/ http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/qirt-conference-open-archives/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:04:36 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1364 QIRT Conference Archives, Papers & More… Online — An international conference, the first one Quantitative Infrared Thermography (QIRT’92), was held on the premises of École Centrale de Paris , in Château-Malabry, France. During the conference, the QIRT Working Group was established. Since then, there have 11 QIRT conferences (see below). The most recent edition, QIRT [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/qirt-conference-open-archives/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/irt/fast-pyro-for-measuring-co2-laser-heated-surfaces-above-35-c/ http://www.irapps.com/irt/fast-pyro-for-measuring-co2-laser-heated-surfaces-above-35-c/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:24:44 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1291 2 – 5 µm Waveband & 3 ms Response is Ideal Sensor Franklin Lakes NJ, USA — Process Sensors Corporation (PSC) is proud to release its new and fast, improved high accuracy, PSC Model MB35 sensor series, to its line of precision non-contact infrared pyrometers. Pyrometer Series PSC Model MB35 with Temperature Range starting at [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/irt/fast-pyro-for-measuring-co2-laser-heated-surfaces-above-35-c/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/thermo/irinfo-2013/ http://www.irapps.com/thermo/irinfo-2013/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:19:49 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=1282 13-16 January 2013 | Orlando FL, USA Burlington, NJ, USA — IR/INFO 2013 is a unique gathering created by thermographers for thermographers. Whether you are returning or are a new guest, expect to hear success stories, learn proven techniques, and discover interesting case histories. Learn about business opportunities, results of technological research, and equipment updates. [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermo/irinfo-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/nist-radiation-thermometry-short-course-2012/ http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/nist-radiation-thermometry-short-course-2012/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:10:23 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1273 15-19 October 2012 Gaithersburg MD, USA — The NIST Radiation Thermometry Short Course is offered every 2 years and covers the fundamentals of radiometric physics and instrumentation associated with determining temperature from observations of thermal radiation from materials. Participants will gain a good understanding of temperature measurement using thermal radiation, proper uncertainty analysis, treatment of [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/nist-radiation-thermometry-short-course-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/thermo/volcano-monitoring/ http://www.irapps.com/thermo/volcano-monitoring/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:49:56 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1250 Monitoring Volcano Activity Monitoring of volcanic areas by thermal infrared imaging networks yields substantial and instantaneous data on volcanic activity. Thermal imaging networks contribute valuable information used e.g. for advance warning systems and disaster control. Thermal imaging cameras are very helpful tools for monitoring the geologic activities in volcanic areas. Continuous and comprehensive thermal analysis [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermo/volcano-monitoring/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/standards/other-potential-thermography-standards-resources/ http://www.irapps.com/standards/other-potential-thermography-standards-resources/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:14:21 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irweb.info/?p=721 In the free, downloadable paper described in an earlier news article, The Role of Standards & Calibration in IR Thermography there is a long list of possible sources of other standards either now and, more likely, in the not too distant future. The list was culled from various sources on the Web and is listed [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/standards/other-potential-thermography-standards-resources/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/thermo/thermographer-training-scholarships/ http://www.irapps.com/thermo/thermographer-training-scholarships/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:48:56 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1232 Infraspection Institute Announces Memorial Scholarships for Veterans Burlington NJ, USA — Infraspection Institute has announced the launch of the Christopher Seffrin Memorial Scholarships for Veterans. Named in honor of the Infraspection Institute’s late Co-Director, the scholarships are available to veterans of the US Armed Forces who enroll in Infraspection Institute’s Level I, II and/or III [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermo/thermographer-training-scholarships/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/thermo/recoverir-focuses-on-energy/ http://www.irapps.com/thermo/recoverir-focuses-on-energy/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:42:51 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1221 Randleman NC, USA — During their aerial infrared assessments in many cities (including New York, Boston, Detroit, etc.), RecoverIR unveiled many issues from their fully integrated aerial thermal images. They found: Energy Thieves, Hidden Solar Inefficiencies Neighborhood Weatherization Problems RecoverIR has a variety of techniques and technologies which will allow for the identification of moderate-energy-theft, [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermo/recoverir-focuses-on-energy/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/flir-ir-application-stories-automation/ http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/flir-ir-application-stories-automation/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:01:33 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1208 Thermal Imaging Applications Reports From FLIR Systems FLIR regularly publishes application stories where users and potential users can read how some of their customers are using FLIR infrared cameras and thermal imaging solutions. FLIR regularly publishes application stories where you can read how our customers are using FLIR infrared cameras and thermal imaging solutions. Thermal [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/flir-ir-application-stories-automation/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/spectral-emissivity-in-infrared-apps/ http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/spectral-emissivity-in-infrared-apps/#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:22:14 +0000 Ray Peacock http://irweb.info/?p=542 A Paper & Presentation at the 2010 IR/Info Conference in Orlando Florida, USA in January 2010 (NOTE: This article is identical to the original Abstract except that the format has been altered slightly to make is more reader-friendly online) By G. Raymond Peacock Publisher & Editor MeasurementMedia Division of Temperatures.com, Inc. Southampton, PA  18966 USA [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/emissivity/spectral-emissivity-in-infrared-apps/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/irt/pyrobus-ir-temperature-sensors-help-prevent-fires-dust-explosions/ http://www.irapps.com/irt/pyrobus-ir-temperature-sensors-help-prevent-fires-dust-explosions/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:03:22 +0000 calexelectronics http://www.irapps.com/?p=1195 In Flour Milling Leighton Buzzard,UK — Calex has designed a temperature monitoring and alarming system for a leading flour milling company to help prevent fires and explosions. Grain passes through a series of pairs of rollers that grind it progressively more finely into flour. The rollers are finely adjusted to an optimum separation; if they [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/irt/pyrobus-ir-temperature-sensors-help-prevent-fires-dust-explosions/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/optical-gas-imaging-camera-detects-ethylene-gas-leaks/ http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/optical-gas-imaging-camera-detects-ethylene-gas-leaks/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 06:29:27 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1191 FLIR Systems GF306 applications report & video Croissy-Beaubourg, FRANCE — FLIR Systems has released an applications report and video that demonstrates how process operators at the Borealis high-pressure, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant in Stenungsund, Sweden are using a FLIR GF306 optical gas imaging camera to detect potentially dangerous gas leaks. In the LDPE production process, [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/optical-gas-imaging-camera-detects-ethylene-gas-leaks/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/irt/modelling-a-historic-oil-tank-fire-allows-an-estimation-of-the-sensitivity-of-the-infrared-receptors-in-pyrophilous-melanophila-beetles/ http://www.irapps.com/irt/modelling-a-historic-oil-tank-fire-allows-an-estimation-of-the-sensitivity-of-the-infrared-receptors-in-pyrophilous-melanophila-beetles/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 21:02:19 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1188 by Helmut Schmitz1*, Herbert Bousack2 1 Institut für Zoologie der Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany, 2 Peter Grünberg Institut, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany Abstract Pyrophilous jewel beetles of the genus Melanophila approach forest fires and there is considerable evidence that these beetles can detect fires from great distances of more than 60 km. Because Melanophila [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/irt/modelling-a-historic-oil-tank-fire-allows-an-estimation-of-the-sensitivity-of-the-infrared-receptors-in-pyrophilous-melanophila-beetles/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/irt/jenoptik-launches-new-variocam-hd/ http://www.irapps.com/irt/jenoptik-launches-new-variocam-hd/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:18:32 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1167 Jena, Germany / Jupiter FL, USA — Jenoptik is pushing thermal imaging quality one more step further towards photorealistic image quality. The new VarioCAM® HD records radiometric images and images sequences of 1024 x 768 pixel resolution at a frame rate of up to 30 Hz and offers much more. Setting new standards for thermographic accuracy [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/irt/jenoptik-launches-new-variocam-hd/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/infraspection-institute-announces-passing-of-christopher-seffrin/ http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/infraspection-institute-announces-passing-of-christopher-seffrin/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:01 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1163 Burlington NJ, USA — It is with heavy hearts that Infraspection Institute announces the death of its Co-Director, Christopher Seffrin. Chris peacefully passed away at his home on April 25th while surrounded by his family. An Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® since 1988, Chris was a co-founder of Jersey Infrared Consultants and a practicing thermographer [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/uncategorized/infraspection-institute-announces-passing-of-christopher-seffrin/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/calibration/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards-2/ http://www.irapps.com/calibration/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards-2/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:26:31 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1141 Conference Title: Harnessing Light: Optical Science and Metrology at NIST PRESENTATION: Cryogenic infrared radiometer for transferal of NIST radiometric standards. Proc. SPIE 4450, 168 (2001); doi:10.1117/12.431249 BY: Blake G. Crowther Utah State Univ. and Optical Research Associates (USA), Deron K. Scott, Andrew L. Shumway, and Alan Thurgood, Utah State Univ. (USA), Richard D. Williams Aerojet, [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/calibration/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards-2/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/thermo/standards-calibration-in-ir-thermography/ http://www.irapps.com/thermo/standards-calibration-in-ir-thermography/#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:23:40 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1131 A presentation at the 2012 IR/INFO Conference in New Orleans LA, USA, January 2012 Abstract Standards play a big role in infrared thermography, but there are several kinds of them. Some are about the thermal imaging instruments themselves, their calibration and performance; and others are about using the instruments. There are still others about the [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/thermo/standards-calibration-in-ir-thermography/feed/ 0