Noncontact Temperature Measurements in Steel Manufacturing

Infrared Thermography
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Review of noncontact process temperature measurements in steel manufacturing Author: G. Raymond Peacock LTV Steel Co., Inc. (USA) Abstract Accurate and reliable temperature measurement is necessary for the efficient production of steel and steel mill products. Many steel processing operations such as continuous casting, hot rolling and continuous annealing require the use of non- contact [...]

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Review of temperature measurements in the semiconductor industry

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Review of temperature measurements in the semiconductor industry By Richard L. Anderson,  SEMATECH (USA), Proc. SPIE 1392, 437 (1991); doi:10.1117/12.48937 Conference Date: Monday 01 October 1990 Conference Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA Conference Title: Advanced Techniques for Integrated Circuit Processing Conference Chairs: James A. Bondur, Terry R. Turner

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ISO Infrared Thermography & Thermometry Standards

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Geneva Switzerland –  The ISO is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies organized to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world. Below is a list of the key ones relating to Thermal Infrared Thermography and Thermal Infrared Radiation Thermometry (Pyrometry)  with summary descriptions and links to the ISO website where [...]

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Infrared Thermometry Tutorial

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For those who haven’t looked,, the ZyTemp organization’s web site has a very user-friendly, basic tutorial on Infrared and how Infrared Thermometer work without getting into mathematical details. The English is not perfect, but the ideas and concepts come across very well, in our opinion. We have edited it slightly below to make the language [...]

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Review of noncontact process temperature measurements in steel manufacturing

Infrared Thermometry

A paper from the proceeding of the SPIE ThermoSense XXI Conference, Tuesday 06 April 1999;  Orlando, FL, USA Chairs: Dennis H. LeMieux, John R. Snell, Jr.;  Author  G. Raymond Peacock , LTV Steel Co., Inc. (USA) ABSTRACT: Accurate and reliable temperature measurement is necessary for the efficient production of steel and steel mill products. Many [...]

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A powerful case for infrared windows?

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ROI case study Seattle WA, USA — A regional power generation facility had been tasked by their insurance carrier to perform regular preventive switchgear maintenance. Regular downtime was not a practical option as the processes required for live inspections were tedious and demanded more manpower and resources than were available. The power company was also [...]

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Skill TV: Hot technology infrared:

Infrared Basics

Here’s a little-known 9 minute Skill TV video from YouTube.com featuring Greg Stockton of Stockton Infrared Services explaining some of the advantages and benefits in the uses of Infrared Thermography. (http://youtu.be/LM89FGnRl44) Mr. Stockton is one of the leading practitioners of IR Thermography through his companies: Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services (SITS) and its many specialty divisions [...]

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Free Downloadable Blackbody Calculator

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Calculator in MS Excel format Newton MA, USA –  Bodkin Design & Engineering offers a free downloadable blackbody calculator at its IRBlackbody.com website: www.irblackbody.com.

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Check Out InfraMation & Their NEW Website!

Infrared Thermography

Boston MA, USA — Expand your infrared expertise and marketability and learn the latest thermal imaging techniques and applications from the best in the business at InfraMation 2011. This is your opportunity to network with peers, explore innovative developments, and build new professional relationships at the largest gathering of infrared camera users in the world. [...]

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FLIR Application Stories

Infrared Thermography
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FLIR System’s Collection of IR Application Stories Boston MA, USA –  FLIR Systems regularly publishes application stories where you can read how their customers are using FLIR infrared cameras and thermal imaging solutions. We think that is a valuable online asset and commend FLIR for doing so. They are reported here in groups, with links [...]

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IR/INFO 2012: Call For Papers

Infrared Thermography

Abstracts Due by July 31 | Meeting: January 22 – 25, 2012 New Orleans Burlington NJ, USA — Now in its 23rd year,  Infraspection Institute’s annual Advanced Training Conference, Technical Symposium and Technology Expo, IR/INFO 2012 will be held January 22 – 25, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE: This is a new location! Venue: [...]

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InfraR&D 2011 Conference Proceedings…

Infrared Thermography
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Croissy-Beaubourg, FRANCE  -  FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced the availability of the Conference Proceedings for InfraR&D 2011 – its popular international event for thermographers working in Research & Development, Industry and Automation. Since 2005, this conference has truly grown up and has become acknowledged as one of the leading European events for thermographers to [...]

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Helping Detect Material Failure in Carbon Composite Bike Frames

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Croissy-Beaubourg, FRANCE –  FLIR Advanced Thermal  Solutions has released a new application report that describes how Carl  Messtechnik (Dinsladen, Germany) is using FLIR thermal imaging cameras to  conduct pulse thermography quality tests to detect defects in bikes made from  carbon fibre reinforced materials. Modern bike frames, especially those  at the higher priced end of the [...]

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Infrared Energy Loss Scans

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Thermal Images of Insulation Deficiencies Infrared Energy Loss Scans From:linasdapkus Source www.chicagoinfraredthermalimaging.com

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NEW BOOK: Thermal Infrared Sensors

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Covers: Theory, Optimisation and Practice DUBLIN, IRELAND –/BUSINESS WIRE/–Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new report “Thermal Infrared Sensors: Theory, Optimisation and Practice” (John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Jan 2011, Pages: 324) by Helmut Budzier , Gerald Gerlach, to their offering. The problems involved in designing optimal infrared [...]

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