Barre, VT, January 9, 2024: The Snell Group is excited to announce that Jeremy Kays has come on board in the position of VP of Global Operations. Starting in 2024, The Snell Group will be expanding its team of experts and support in the reliability sector. Jeremy’s focus will be on the service industry and growing the extensive line of services that The Snell Group offers.
Probably the most common question we get asked during training, especially in a building applications class, is “What emissivity setting should I use?” Why this happens is actually not very surprising as long as the manufacturers insist on putting easily searchable emissivity tables in the menu system of many infrared cameras or continue marketing equipment as “easy point and shoot” systems, these questions will certainly keep coming. Thermographers seem to gravitate toward this particular menu item like moths to a porch light.
Of the most common types of inspections conducted by thermographers, electrical inspections are the most prevalent type and also the most inherently dangerous. With quality training, and through taking the proper procedures and precautions, the danger level can be reduced. If the thermographers are going to be in the area, a pre-meeting should be held to discuss the operations and what production should be included. Create a checklist to ensure proper procedures and make sure every aspect is covered.
Abby has been with The Snell Group since June 2023. She lives in Marietta, Georgia where she was born and raised. Abby graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations with a minor in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.
Having a “Motor Management Program,” at your facility, is essential to proper maintenance and monitoring of operational assets as well as proper testing and storage of all your spares. In this article we will address some critical aspects of Motor Management, with an emphasis on spare motors. Some of the key components for success of motor management are:
While an infrared camera’s standard lens is likely fine for most circumstances, the option to add a telephoto or wide-angle lens can prove useful in certain building inspection situations. First, if you are new to infrared and think you might have the need for an optional lens, know that not all camera models are designed for one, so be sure to check this before you buy. These are also optional accessories so be sure it fits within your budget.
When presented with a limited budget, it can be difficult to procure all the necessary assets to support your plant's operational needs as well as the equipment for monitoring your current assets. A good option to enable savings and provide more diverse equipment is to procure used instruments. Having more properly functioning equipment that is older is better than having a few new instruments.
Les systèmes de lubrification et systèmes hydrauliques sont d’excellent sujets pour les inspections thermographiques. Avec une caméra infrarouge, vous pourriez vérifier plusieurs problèmes potentiels, notamment avec :
Le chemin d’écoulement du fluide de lubrification
Les vannes soit peuvent fuir ou être mal installées et sont capables de laisser les fluides lubrifiants couler dans le sens contraire. Les conduites et la tuyauterie à haute température indiquent le débit des fluides.