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5/27/2010

INFRARED
Basics , Business and the
Opportunity!
Presented by:
Peter Hopkins

IR Theory
Level II Thermography, HERS Rater, ICC Code Certified Inspector

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Infrared Thermography Infrared Thermography

• Infrared radiation is not detected by the human eye. • Infrared radiation is not detected by the human eye.
• Infrared instruments sense infrared waves (heat). • Infrared instruments sense infrared waves (heat).
Microwaves
Visible Infrared • Objects with temperatures above absolute zero produce some
X-Rays
Ultra- Radio form of infrared energy (0 Kelvin = -273.15˚C = -459.67°F)
Violet
UHF VHF •The amount of radiation is temperature related (i.e. -IR
radiation increases with temperature).

Visible
Infrared IR Theory

IR Theory
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Infrared Thermography
• Infrared radiation is not detected by the human eye.
Lets talk BUSINESS
• Infrared instruments sense infrared waves (heat).

• Objects with temperatures above absolute zero produce
some form of infrared energy
•The amount of radiation is temperature related (i.e. -IR
radiation increases with temperature).

“See what we cannot see”
IR Theory

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For many businesses, Why not take your
greatest tool …
2009 was a tough year! your brain,
How was it for you? and use it in
conjunction
with a technological tool
Like an infrared camera,
and come up with a
plan to make your
business more profitable
and recession-proof.

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Necessities of Life Explain
 According to www.Answers.com
 The Reason I bring this up!
› What are the necessities of life?
› After 14 years in the Home Inspection
 Food
business, riding a wonderful wave. I
 Water
discovered my business was completely
 Clothing dependant on Real Estate & Economic
 Shelter Trends.
› I have a business that is not a necessity
but rather a product of a trend. If there
are no buyers, my business suffers.


Something for you to Consider Back to the Basics?

 Is your job related to a TREND or a NECESSITIES
temporary economic condition? Food is typically prepared to a temperature,
 The idea is to think of the future… water is preferred at a temperature, clothing
maintains a temperature and shelter protects
 What happens when money runs
you from a temperature……
out, where will you be?
all of these things in one way or another are
deeply impacted by something we cannot
see. “Infrared”


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See what you cannot! See what you cannot!

 If infrared instruments see what we  Keep in mind, it is not the food,
cannot (temperature), why not water, clothing or shelter specifically
make a business with something that that we are talking about,
can see what affects the necessities  It is the products and services that
of life? are necessary along the way that
will require the attention of IR:
Manufacture, Distribution,
Mechanical, Electrical etc.


Starting a Business in a Down Economy?
Currently the method of
Is it a Good Idea? Starting an IR Business
› Big companies who started during a
recession  Buy a Infrared Camera
 Hyatt Corp: 1957 (Today, 365 hotels, 25
countries)  Get Level I Training (certification)
 Burger King: 1954 (11,100 locations, 65
countries)  Go home, prepare a brochure, buy a
 IHOP: 1958 (1,300 locations in US) phone number and…
 FedEX: 1973 (7.5 million shipment a day)
 Microsoft: 1975 (60 billion in revenue per
year)
 CNN: 1980 (1.5 billion people watch CNN)
 GE: 1876 (Third largest company in world) THE WILL
 HP: Born at the end of the Great Depression
Source: http://w w w.insidecrm.com/features/businesses-started-slump-111108/


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There is a BETTER WAY!
The Opportunity!
 Consider Business Coaching with
proven leaders! This can help

THE


The Opportunities are endless RESIDENTIAL
APPLICATIONS

Limited only by your imagination


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HVAC REVIEW
HVAC Room Differential
Cooling differential Test
One common method of testing operation of a/c unit is to use a spot
radiometer like Raytek MiniTemp to determine cooling differentials.
Now, see how easy it is with Infrared, and how much more accurate.

Or have you Supply air Room or
Gas & Liquid
considered Register return air line
trying this temp temp measurements
method?


HVAC REVIEW
Cooling differential Test Which A/C is working properly?

WHICH AIR CONDITIONER IS
PROVIDING BETTER COOLING
DIFFERENTIAL?


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Blower Door Testing w/IR Building Moisture


Building Moisture Building Moisture

Visible stains present in
ceiling, no other damage
noted in room Pitched
Roof from
Thermal Imaging the Inside
performed and
moisture is
mapped

Confirmed with
moisture meter
100%


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Building Moisture
Qualitative Infrared
Moisture in sheetrock
Thermographic Survey
of Moisture wall coming from attic

94.0°F

cedar
ceiling 92

90

88

Drain line leak, confirmed with 100% moisture
86 Note: Meter link technology
85.8°F


Residential Building IR Heat Loss
3 3 .3 °C

32

30

Voids in
Insulation 28
and
Thermal
Envelope
2 6 .1 °C


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Easy test everyone
can do “without an
IR Camera”



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TERMITES

High Pressure Heat System


Radiant Heating
1 6 6 .2 °F

160

140

120

100

DOUBLE PANE VS SINGLE PANE
80
Can you tell which one is single?
7 6 .4 °F
Hint: Hot outside!


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Product Evaluations

CALIBRATE
YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
OR OVEN


Concrete Block Walls
Empty Cells

Grouted Cells

(Structural
Defects, Heat
Loss and
Insulation Q/A)
FLAT ROOF INFRARED

Insulated Cells


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THE “IR WOW” FACTOR Just one more application…
What is it and how do I get it? CSI: Infrared
The Case: Dog not supposed to get on
If you have learned to operate an infrared camera furniture…looks guilty….the Verdict…
- you have it… Imagine bringing your camera along with
you everywhere. What kind of attention do you think GUILTY!
you will get? SENTENCING:
The dog now
is serving
USE THE IR “WOW FACTOR” time in the
• Since “a picture is worth a 1000 words”…use that! Use those State
images to build your web site and update it frequently with new PET i tentury!
content. Display the images with pride.
• Talk up infrared wherever you go…think it, breath it, sleep it, and
eat it.
• Take advantage of the “WOW FACTOR” and use it in your
marketing and advertising.

Need a Break?
Camera Science and Lab Next How to Pick a Camera


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THE INFRARED CAMERA (an extension of you)
• Choose an infrared camera that will not put
limitations on what you can do.

• Realize that your infrared camera is an investment THERE ARE MANY NICE
in your future and needs to be carefully considered
as a business investment. INFRARED CAMERAS
• Buy the best camera that you can and make sure it
AVAILABLE TODAY!
hurts to pay for it. You will likely be more motivated,
work harder and get more work when it HURTS!


What to consider when buying a camera: Thermal Sensitivity
Will it limit you ability to grow your business?
Features and other considerations:
Intended use, portability, ergonomics, front and back-end
electronics, software compatibility, expandability, ruggedness, Is the detector
technical support, training and finally...cost. sensitive enough
The three main detector specifications are: to see the slight
Type and Wavelength differences in
Is the detector cooled or uncooled? What type of detector materials? What temperature
wavelength will be required.
Thermal Sensitivity sometimes
Is the detector sensitive enough to see the slight differences in temperature needed for the
sometimes needed for given application?
Spatial Resolution
application?
Does the detector have enough pixels to make the picture I need? How much
signal degradation will I get from using a wider or longer lens?


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Spatial Resolution
Two ways to integrate IR into your business…
Does the 640x480
detector have • Add-on to your business
enough pixels to Add-on is a natural fit as you already have contacts in the
make the picture industry and you can just add another application easily.
I need?
320x240
How much signal • Stand-alone business
degradation will I If you create a separate service, infrared is its own and not
get from using a 160x120 included within the scope of any other work, so you can
wider or longer charge separately.
lens?
120x120


Did you know there are free rental cameras
available at the Resource Center?


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5/27/2010

Free Online Training
Flir B360 Infrared Camera

www.infraredtraining.com

T Series Basics (includes B Series 200/250/360/400)
Training Videos
Description: http://us.fluke.com/Fluke/usen/Training/Demos/default.htm
This course will introduce you to the FLIR Systems T Series
infrared cameras. This includes information on all the T series
variants including T200/250, T360/400, B200/250, and B360/400.
This course is a self paced on-demand web course, you can start
as soon as you enroll and you can stop and continue where you left
Building Envelope:
off at any time. http://assets.fluke.com/cw/ChipWade_Player6.html
We will discuss the controls of the camera as well as the user
interface, and show you how to operate your camera and your
report and analysis software.
Who should take this course: This course is intended for users of Fluke 3D-IR
the FLIR Systems T Series infrared camera or anyone interested in http://assets.fluke.com/thermalimaging/titoolsenglish.html
purchasing one.
Prerequisites: This course is designed for T Series users. No prior
knowledge of thermography or the T Series is required.
Availability: This course is a self paced web based training course
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can begin as soon as
you enroll.


Testo 875
http://www.testosites.de/thermalimager/en_US/

Pocket Guide “Free”
http://www.testosites.de/export/sites/default
/thermalimager/en_INT/local_downloads/te
sto_thermalimager_pocketguide.pdf

And how are you going to get it?


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