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Performance Standards

Performance Standards and Specifications for Thermography

Although thermography has gained wide acceptance for use in P/PM, Condition Monitoring and Forensics, thermographers often are unaware of the existence of published standards and specifications regarding infrared inspections.

The following is a partial list of currently distributed performance standards and specs along with the organizations who publish them. Contact these organizations directly to obtain copies.

• American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA
• ASTM C 1060-97 Practice for Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings
• ASTM C-1153-97 Practice for the Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing Systems Using Infrared Imaging
• ASTM E 1316-97 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
• ASTM E 1862-97 Standard Test Methods for Measuring and Compensating for Reflected Temperature Using Infrared Imaging Radiometers
• ASTM E 1933-97 Standard Test Methods for Measuring and Compensating for Emissivity Infrared Imaging Radiometers
• ASTM E 1934-97 Standard Guide for Examining Electrical and Mechanical Equipment with Infrared Thermography
• Infraspection Institute, Burlington, NJ
• Guidelines for Infrared Inspection of Building Envelopes and Insulated Roofs
• Guideline for Measuring Distance/Target Size Values for Quantitative Thermal Imaging Cameras
• Guideline for Measuring and Compensating for Reflected Temperature, Emittance and Transmittance
• Guidelines for Infrared Inspection of Electrical and Mechanical Systems
• International Electrical Testing Association, Morrison, CO
• Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems
• Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems
• National Fire Protection Association, Quincy MA
• NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Proper conduct of an infrared inspection and interpretation of data require thorough training and certification by a recognized training agency. For more information on training and certification, contact Infraspection Institute at 609-239-4788 or online at www.infraspection.com