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Motor Talk

Reliable Data Correlation with IR and Electric Motor Testing

The Snell Group | Aug 11, 2022

There are many technologies available to monitor critical assets and increase reliability. We have found the use of infrared with energized electric motor testing (EMT) is a perfect match. When testing an asset from the MCC bucket or starter, pre-scanning with infrared will identify any..

Buildings

The Keys to Interpreting a Thermal Signature in a Building

The Snell Group | Aug 05, 2022

At a first, inspecting buildings with thermography might appear to be a rather straightforward endeavor. While this is partially true, there are some points to be considered. Heat transfer in buildings can be dynamic and understanding the thermal conditions and how they change during the inspection..

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Cámaras termográficas en Drones

The Snell Group | Jul 13, 2022

Al considerar en la actualidad la disponibilidad de esta tecnología, me doy cuenta de los grandes avances tecnológicos, y como la tecnología sigue avanzando rápidamente. Recuerdo en el pasado leer en historietas de Dick Tracy, acerca de tecnología en ese entonces futurista, como relojes con radio ..

IR Talk

If you don’t USE IT, you’ll LOSE IT.

The Snell Group | Jul 01, 2022

>After most folks attend a Level I Thermography course, they’re very excited to go out and find problems and practice what they’ve learned. Obviously from the standpoint of their employer, this is a good thing but it’s also imperative for one’s continuing education. Like any other..