Cella Cast IR Ratio Thermometer Measures Molten Metal Temperatures

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Temperature is one of the most crucial process variables in foundry operations. Molten metal which is too hot will damage the sand cores. A temperature which is too low will lead to poor metal flow and may result in bubbles or cavities. The pour temperature also has an impact on the physical properties of the [...]

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Real-time Detection of Carbon Monoxide & Other Toxic Gases

Equipment
FLIR GF346

Carbon monoxide (CO) detection & more with a revolutionary, new thermal imaging camera The new FLIR GF346 , a revolutionary thermal imaging camera, is capable of finding carbon monoxide and other toxic gases / vapours including acetonitrile, acetyl cyanide, arsine, bromine isocyanate, chlorine isocyanate, chlorodimethylsilane, cyanogen bromide, dichloromethylsilane, ethenone, ethyl thiocyanate, germane, hexyl isocyanide, ketene, [...]

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Monitoring active volcanoes

Infrared Thermography

Italian Catania institute has set up permanent infrared camera monitoring at major volcanic sites in its region. If an infrared camera is the instrument to detect and measure hot spots, it must be the perfect tool to survey the biggest and most impressive hot spots on earth: volcanoes. Italy is home to at least two [...]

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NEW – FREE Vendor Directory for IR Products & Services

Calibration

List your organization (organisation) here It is free for those who sell, service, or provide training or measurement services in the fields of  Infrared Thermography and /or Infrared Temperature Measurement. Our policy is really simple: We accept all valid entries and edit or reject those that appear poorly written or obviously the efforts of a [...]

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A Type-S radiation thermometer for steel mills

Calibration

A Type-S radiation thermometer for steel mills Proc. SPIE 5073, 85 (2003); doi:10.1117/12.498828 by: G. Raymond Peacock Temperatures.com, Inc. (USA) Conference Date: Tuesday 22 April 2003 Conference Location: Orlando, FL, USA Conference Title: Thermosense XXV Conference Chairs: K. Elliott Cramer, Xavier P. Maldague Abstract:

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Infraspection Institute Infrared Thermography Practice Standards

Infrared Thermography
Infraspection Institute Logo

The Infraspection Institute provides training, certification, & support services for thermographers worldwide, in fact it was the first organization to do so in North America. Their original set of Guides for Thermographers were updated a few years ago, renamed standards and are expanded and reviewed regularly, especially as new applications emerge. They are one of [...]

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Spectral Irradiance and Radiance Responsivity Calibrations Using Uniform Sources (SIRCUS) Facility at NIST

Calibration

Spectral Irradiance and Radiance Responsivity Calibrations Using Uniform Sources (SIRCUS) Facility at NIST, Proc. SPIE 5542, 363 (2004); doi:10.1117/12.559577 Conference Date: Wednesday 04 August 2004 Conference Location: Denver, CO, USA Conference Title: Earth Observing Systems IX Conference Chairs: William L. Barnes, James J. ButlerCiting Articles (8) By: Steven W. Brown, George P. Eppeldauer, Joseph P. [...]

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Thermal Imagery Sheds Light on Wolf Disease

Emissivity
two wolves at ease

USGS scientists are examining thermal imagery of wolves as one step in assessing impacts of Sarcoptic Mangeon the survival, reproduction and social behavior of this species in Yellowstone National Park. All research animals are handled by following the specific requirements of USGS Animal Care and Use policies. 2801_up_close Psychedelically colored wolves depicted by thermal imaging [...]

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Cryogenic infrared radiometer for transferal of NIST radiometric standards

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Cryogenic infrared radiometer for transferal of NIST radiometric standards Proc. SPIE 4450, 168 (2001); doi:10.1117/12.431249 Conference Date: Wednesday 01 August 2001 Conference Location: San Diego, CA, USA Conference Title: Harnessing Light: Optical Science and Metrology at NIST Conference Chairs: Carmina Londono Alerts Tools Share Abstract Blake G. Crowther Utah State Univ. and Optical Research Associates [...]

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Infrared sensors measure the temperature of gas cylinders during filling

Infrared Thermometry
Gas Filling-400

Calex pyrometers including PyroCouple model PC151MT-0 Leighton Buzzard, England — Calex pyrometers including PyroCouple model PC151MT-0 have been used for over 7 years by a major provider of packaged gas to measure the temperature of gas cylinders during filling. The temperature reading has several uses in quality control and also helps ensure safety. When a [...]

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FLIR Application Stories on Infrared Gas Imaging

Equipment

The FLIR organization has published app stories where one can read how their customers are using FLIR infrared cameras and thermal imaging solutions – Listed below are some of them. Visit the webpage www.flir.com/thermography/eurasia/en/content/?id=23996 to see more expanded descriptions and possibly some additional stories. New ones are added from time to time. App Story About: [...]

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NIST-traceable radiometric calibration transfer standard

Calibration

Cryogenic infrared radiometer for transferal of NIST radiometric standards Proc. SPIE 4450, 168 (2001); doi:10.1117/12.431249, by Blake G. Crowther Utah State Univ. and Optical Research Associates (USA) Deron K. Scott, Andrew L. Shumway, and Alan Thurgood Utah State Univ. (USA) Richard D. Williams Aerojet, A GenCorp Co. (USA) Conference Date: Wednesday 01 August 2001 Conference [...]

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Sakuma–Hattori equation

Calibration
S(T) = \frac{C}{\exp\left(\frac{c_2}{\lambda _x T}\right)-1}

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakuma%E2%80%93Hattori_equation). The text and links are exactly as written on the date given below (including misspellings). The only changes have been minor format changes to make the page more easy to read online. The Sakuma–Hattori equation is a mathematical model for predicting the amount of thermal radiation, radiometric flux or [...]

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Power Station Slag Monitoring in Coal-Fired Boiler

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BoilerSpection-Camera-mounts-to-Furnace

Lumasense’s BoilerSpection™ Results: More Efficiencies LumaSense Technologies, Inc. has introduced a unique thermal-imaging system that uses high-quality video and data analysis software to help coal-fired power plants run their boilers and produce power more efficiently. The LumaSense BoilerSpection™ is a heavy-duty, radiometric thermal imaging system that allows operators to see through combustion flames, providing clear [...]

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WI 130 Thermography Basics

Infrared Thermography
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Online  — This interactive presentation provides an introduction to infra-red thermography and the associated background science . It explains, by way of 65 slides, many of the basic terms associated with the activity. Four main areas of industrial application are discussed, and practical examples from each of these areas are presented. This ninety-minute presentation is [...]

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