What is thermography
Thermography is an infrared imaging technique useful for detecting variations in an object or area’s heat signature. Thermographic cameras show what is called a “heat zone,” or the heat signature. The images are essentially colour-coordinated, with the intensity and colour in different parts of the image demonstrating the temperature variation throughout the image.
How does thermography work?
Thermographic cameras produce images of heat given off by radiation. The cameras detect radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Since infrared radiation is emitted by almost everything, thermography makes it possible to see something (even invisible gasses) with or without light. Temperature rises with the amount of radiation emitted, which is what creates the visible heat zone showing variations in temperature.
Because warm objects stand out well against cooler backgrounds, using a thermal imaging camera makes it much easier to see objects and surfaces that are different temperatures than their surroundings. This makes thermal imaging especially useful for things like surveillance, medical imaging, and non-destructive testing.
Our services
OIL & GAS
OPTICAL GAS IMAGING & QUANTIFICATION
Ion Thermal Imaging utilizes the latest Intrinsically Safe Technology to provide our clients with the most accurate picture possible. Our technicians specialize in conducting:
-Baseline Tests
-Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)
-Methane Reduction Projects
EQUIPMENT EVALUATIONS
Avoid downtime by ensuring your equipment is up to par and operating efficiently. Our equipment evaluations designed for proactive maintenance can help clients stay ahead by inspecting and identifying:
-Rotating Equipment
-Fouling in Heat Exchangers
-Sand Monitoring in Tanks and Separators
-Fire Tube Cracking
-Corrosion and General Wall Thinning
TANK FARMS
Mitigate the risk for spills and contaminations by evaluating the safety, efficacy, and structural integrity of tanks and tank farms. Our technicians can help with:
-Sand and Sludge Build-up Evaluations
-Leak Detection
-Liquid Levels
-Tank Venting
Commercial Buildings
BUILDING EVELOPE
Ensure your business is safe, sound, and efficient with our building envelope inspections. Ion Thermal Imaging can inspect and evaluate almost any building from the ground up:
-Evaluate breaks in building envelope
-Insulated Window (Argon Gas) Evaluations
ROOFING INSPECTIONS
Identify problem areas before they have a chance to get worse.
-Evaluate flat-top roofs for water penetration
TROUBLESHOOTING
Get to the bottom of what’s causing you problems. Our talented team has experience and knowledge well-suited to troubleshooting and making the right recommendations for most common building problems:
-Cold/Hot Spot Evaluations
-Insulation Evaluations
-Plumbing and Electrical Issues
ELECTRICAL
COMBINED HEAT AND POWER (CHP)
Our certified electrician can conduct panel checks, wiring inspections, and troubleshoot most CHP issues.
HOT SPOT DETERMINATION
Find and diagnose electrical hot spots in commercial buildings, oil & gas settings, and nearly any other environment.
rotating equipment
IDENTIFY MAINTENANCE NEEDS
Limit unplanned downtime, determine preventative and proactive maintenance schedules, and identify hotspots in rotating equipment to keep things running smoothly.
MANAGE WEAR
Our imaging services can provide a visual representation of areas of high friction and wear, allowing for closer monitoring and on-schedule repairs and replacement.
AVOID FAILURES
Spot and react to problem areas early, mitigating the risk of catastrophic failure.
aerial surveillance
AERIAL INSPECTION
Ion Thermal Imaging is a one-stop solution for inspection and evaluation. Our team includes a Transport Canada certified helicopter and drone pilot, enabling us to provide:
-Aerial Roofing Inspections
-Farmland Evaluations
-Pipeline Right-of-Way check
LIMITED ACCESS INSPECTION
The technicians at Ion Thermal Engineering have solutions to even the most difficult or complex scenarios. With our video-capable drone, we can inspect areas with limited or no access from the safety of the ground.
regulatory compliance
CONSULTATIVE APPROACH
We work with clients on an individual basis to help them understand and interpret laws and regulations, and how they apply to the client’s specific operations. Our team of experts are well-versed and up-to-date on current legislation, regulations, mandates, and directives. Using our knowledge and existing government relationships, we can liaise with governing bodies to help forge relationships between regulators and our clients.
-Liaison with Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission (BCOGC), and Saskatchewan Minister of Energy Resources (MER).
Through a consultative approach, we can help our clients with:
-Development and implementation of Fugitive Emissions Management Programs (FEMP)
-Baseline Evaluations
-Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)
-Guidance on Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) Directive 17, Directive 60, and Directive 084
INSURANCE RISK EVALUATIONS
The team at Ion Thermal Imaging stands in our client’s corner. Using our knowledge with facility risk assessments, we can work with client's insurance providers to demonstrate due diligence regarding risk mitigation through an effective monitoring program to reduce insurance premiums.
-Building Maintenance (i.e. roofing repairs, building envelope evaluations)
-Rotating equipment maintenance
-Electrical evaluations to reduce risk of fire scenarios
-Reduce methane and other volatile gas emissions