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Infrared Courses
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The following infrared application classes and webinars are offered by The Snell Group. Please see our Infrared Course Schedule for a list of available dates and times.
On-site Training
All Infrared Courses listed below can be administered for one set price as a customized on-site training class at your location. There are many advantages to hosting an onsite including:
- A lower total training cost for groups with six or more participants.
- The ability to integrate hands-on field work with your plant’s equipment.
- A lower student to teacher ratio, maximizing the attendees learning experience.
To receive a quote on a customized on-site training class, please contact us, or call us at 1.800.636.9820 (toll-free in the US and Canada) or at +1.802.229.9820.
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Public Courses
- Level I – Thermographic Applications - Learn the principles of how to Think Thermally®, basic heat transfer theory, electrical applications, mechanical equipment, building systems, roof inspections, use of thermal imaging equipment and proper image acquisition. Includes the Snell Certification Standard.
- Level II – Adv. Thermographic Applications - Essential training for the professional thermographer, Level II offers greater depth and analysis on surface heat transfer, temperature measurement techniques, prioritizing findings, procedures and camera operation. Includes the Snell Certification Standard. Pre-requisite: Level I
- Level III - Best Practices - Review industry best practices, standards, writing procedures and personnel certification issues. This course also covers how to prepare for the ASNT Level III T/IR method exam. Designed for supervisors and managers of thermography programs. Includes the Snell Certification Standard. Pre-requisite: Level II
- Electrical Applications - Gain a better understanding of thermography applied to electrical applications including types of faults, failure modes, in-depth discussion of electrical applications plus a number of case studies. Inspection methodologies, analysis techniques and reporting are also covered. Suggested pre-requisite: Level I
- Building Systems - This course focuses on building diagnostics and envelope analysis used for troubleshooting energy, moisture and construction related problems in all types of structures. Building inspection methodologies, analysis techniques and reporting is also discussed. Suggested pre-requisite: Level I
- Mechanical Equipment - Covers in-plant mechanical systems including motors, rotating equipment, fluid and storage systems, high temperature applications and mobile equipment. Inspection methodologies, analysis techniques and reporting are also discussed. Suggested pre-requisite: Level I
- NDT of Materials – Level I - This course follows the ASNT Level I recommended curriculum and focuses on the non-destructive evaluation of materials/composites using active thermography and the Thermal Wave EchoTherm® System from Thermal Wave Imaging. (On-site courses using other IR imaging equipment are available.) An optional day is reserved for individuals with qualifying work experience who wish to take an ASNT-based three-part certification examination.
- NDT of Materials – Level II - This advanced course follows the ASNT Level II recommended curriculum and focuses on the non-destructive testing of materials using active thermography and the Thermal Wave EchoTherm® System from Thermal Wave Imaging. (On-site courses using other IR imaging equipment are available.) An optional day is reserved for individuals with qualifying work experience who wish to take an ASNT-based three-part certification examination.
- Analyzing Products & Processes - A two-day course that teaches the concepts of applying various infrared imaging technologies to monitor products and processes for solving problems related to quality, production, consistency and breakdown. Covers applications related to glass, metals, and automotive industries.
Webinars
- A Brief History of Infrared Thermography - Learn about the pioneers of thermography and help preserve its past. All proceeds from this webinar are donated to the William Herschel Society which supports the historic Herschel Museum located in Bath, England.
- Buying an Infrared Camera - A webinar that will help you understand the important factors to consider when purchasing an infrared camera.
- Determining Your Camera's Measurement Resolution - This advanced webinar designed for Level II thermographers and IR program administrators focuses on how to determine the measurement resolution of an infrared camera.
- Electrical Inspections Using Infrared - An overview of inspecting electrical systems including conditions needed, typical patterns detected and ways to prioritize findings.
- How to Establish a Certification Program - Learn about what it means to be certified as a thermographer as well as the options available for creating a certification program at your facility.
- Emissivity and Its Impact on Thermographers - This webinar will address the basic theory behind emissivity as well as cover an overview of where emissivity issues can impact a thermographer during electrical, mechanical, building and roof inspections.
- IR for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings - An introduction to using IR for residential and commercial building applications. July 9th live webinar is updated with new material and images.
- Infrared Camera Resolution - An in-depth look at infrared camera resolution for those considering purchasing equipment.
- Infrared Standards for Building Applications - The focus of this presentation will be on the key concepts and recommended practices of conducting a variety of thermographic building inspections with associated thermal images. This webinar has been approved for 1 ASHI Continuing Education Credit (CE's) from the American Society of Home Inspectors.
- Infrared Windows and Viewports - This webinar will detail the important factors to consider including cost, safety, placement and use of windows.
- Inspecting Buildings in Cold Weather - An overview of using IR to locate areas of heat loss in buildings located in cold-weather climates.
- Inspecting In-Plant Electrical Systems - This presentation provides an overview of how to inspect in-plant electrical systems, safely and effectively.
- Inspecting Utility Substations - Inspecting outdoor electrical substations is one place where using an infrared camera can give you a fast return on your investment. This webinar will provide you with an overview of where to get started and how to get the job done right.
- Infrared Thermography for Home Inspectors - Learn about how infrared can assist home inspectors by increasing the effectiveness of their services.
- IR for Facilities Maintenance - Infrared thermography is proven to be one of the best all around tools for commercial facilities maintenance. Whether or not you already own equipment, this webinar will give you an idea of what can be done and how to get started.
- Low-Slope Roof Moisture Inspections - Learn the conditions needed for IR inspections, the various roof systems encountered and the patterns detected.
- Locating Levels in Tanks, Vessels and Silos - An overview of how infrared can help locate levels in tanks, vessels and silos.
- Mechanical Inspections Using Infrared - An overview of inspecting mechanical equipment, safely and effectively, including conditions needed, typical patterns detected & limitations of the technology.
- Overview of Infrared Camera Specifications - Learn more about your typical camera spec list to give those purchasing equipment a better idea of what features are important to consider and which ones are not.
- Reporting Procedures for Thermographers - This webinar will discuss what should be included in a report including a general discussion of software image processing and reporting tools that most programs have available.
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