E9 can perform Thermal Surveys of your plant, electrical distribution and building fabric. A thermal survey can show up faults before they become a problem allowing planned maintenance of the equipment rather than waiting for parts to fail.
As such thermal surveys are most effectively used as part of your overall Planned Preventive Maintenance regime. A systematic annual survey can show up changes over a period of time allowing you to identify those peices of equipment which require attention.
Thermal surveys can be used for a number of different purposes.
Electrical systems :
A survey is conducted of the electrical system particularly wiring junctions and control panels.
Hot spots in the system can be an indicator of faults
Help prevent fires, accidents and breakdown of equipment
Can identify undersized wiring
Many insurance companies offer a reduction in premium to companies which have regular electrical surveys
Mechanical Equipment :
Worn or stressed mechanical equipment, such as motor bearings will tend to get warm. As the wear increases the temperature of the bearing will increase.
This change in temperature can be spotted during regular thermal surveying.
Identify areas of energy waste
Furnaces and ovens :
Identify weak spots in refractories allowing maintenance before the refractory breaks down
Identify poor insulation of ovens and furnaces leading to enrgy loss
Building Fabric :
Thermal imaging can spot leaks in roofs long before they are noticeable to the human eye
Test the integrity of bunds
Check for leaks from underground pipework and drains
Building energy efficiency surveying
Grant Funding
E9 work hard to find funding programmes which may assist companies with environmental projects. We work with a number of partners to identify programmes of funding and assistance which could provide financial assistance for projects such as a Thermographic Survey.
If you want to find out about potential funding in your area then simply download the form below and fax it back to us. We will then be able to assess if there are any programmes in your area for which you may be eligible.. Once you have returned the form we will contact you to discuss your eligibility.
