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Level I Thermography

Curriculum of Infrared Thermography Level I Course

The curriculum of Level 1 Infrared Thermography Course suits the needs of ASNT’s designed training module for Level I Thermal / Infrared Certification. The course teaches trainees by conducting audio, visual, and kinetic presentation classes. Each student gains expertise in the operation of infrared thermal equipment and an understanding of its features and specifications.
 
In conclusion of this course, every trainee must show their abilities, not only in operating their infrared device, but also in accurate temperature measurement, inspection, and data finding. Students can receive the certification only after passing the written exams.
 
There is a restricted number of students in each class to ensure the best level of interaction between trainer and trainees.

Preface

  • Normal view on the application of Infrared Thermography
  • Course logistics and curriculum outline
  • Instruction and student introduction session
  • Comprehending certification and requirements

Basic Infrared / Thermal Physics

The Basic Physics of Matter

  • Matter – Definition and basic principles
  • Energy – definition and basic principles

Heat and Temperature

  • What is it and how it’s measured/expressed
  • Basic relation of heat temperature and energy

Heat Transfer

  • Conduction Fundamentals
  • Fourier’s Law (concept)
  • Conductivity/Resistance Basics
  • Practical application of conductivity in thermography
  • Convection Fundamentals
  • Newton’s Law of cooling
  • Practical application of convection in thermography
  • Radiation Fundamentals
  • The Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Plank’s Law
  • Wien’s Law
  • Stephan Boltzmann Law

Radiosity

  • Reflection, Transmission, Emission
  • Radiometry and Imaging
  • Spatial Resolution Concepts

Infrared Equipment Operation

  • How your imager works
  • Equipment overview/features
  • Operation of equipment
  • Controls
  • Lenses
  • Getting a good image
  • Clarity (focus)
  • Thermal Focus
  • Dynamic Range
  • Recognizing and Dealing with Reflections
  • Recognizing and Dealing with Convection

Temperature Measurement

  • Measurement functions
  • Performing accurate temperature measurement
  • Performing emissivity measurements
  • Avoiding errors
  • Small spot size
  • Distance
  • Atmospheric Attenuation

The Environment and Support Equipment

  • Environmental Data
  • Support Equipment for Infrared Inspections

Applications

  • Medical/Veterinary
  • Qualitative vs Quantitative Inspections
  • Optical Gas Imaging
  • Electrical Inspections
  • Mechanical Inspections – Friction
  • Thermal Resistance – insulation & refractory
  • Thermal Capacitance – roof moisture surveys
  • Physical State – Gas/Liquid, Liquid/Solid
  • Process Inspections
  • Fluid Flow
  • Steam
  • Vessel levels
  • Aerial UAV/UAS Drone Inspections
  • Building Inspections
  • Flat-roof Inspections
  • Miscellaneous – student-selected applications

Reports / Software

  • Introduction
  • Software programs
  • Making Reports
  • Making Templates
  • Printing reports

Level 1 Examination

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