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Infrared Thermography Technician
The function of analyzing thermal imaging isn’t just a simple aspect of looking at a camera with colors and deciding what might be hot or cold. Thermal imaging provides a trained viewer an immense amount of immediate gradient information about ambient and radiant temperature information, but one has to know what he or she is looking for to make sense of it. Granted, a thermal imager, technically referred to as an infrared camera, does display graphical interface readings, and those used to read computerized metrics will have an easier time learning such tools. However, once one gets interested in fine-tuning the details, related data, and trend information, then specific training and skills come into play.
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The very basic level, which can be applied by a layperson as well as a trained thermographer, is to simply understand what the equipment can do and how to operate a thermal imager successfully. This involves going through all the settings and dials to understand what each one provides, does, and changes. By accomplishing this level, a person with a basic understanding of the tool can develop enough familiarity to screen capture as well as understand general reading information.
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The difference between the layperson and the trained thermographer comes in understanding what the information from the thermal imaging equipment is identifying in terms of problems or concerns that need to be addressed once spotted. Problem diagnosis involves a far more advanced level of image analysis that requires a level of competency and experience to consistently diagnose thermal issues accurately and reliably. In fact, the full capability is not recognized until one passes certification as a bona fide professional thermographer.
The path of a certified thermographer requires a notable amount of time commitment in studies and cost, but the career path for a certified practitioner returns the effort and investment with dividends career-wise. And, for the recipients of the service, the thermal analysis performed is technically accurate, consistently high quality, and extremely valuable for industrial and safety operations.
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A typical training regimen for certification included a serious application of theory, some physics, and a significant amount of practical training in real-world scenarios and test situations. The goal is to develop a confidence level in skills through simulations that become increasingly challenging to interpret correctly. However, by the time the student is reaching the more challenging test cases, their skills have also been honed significantly to meet the minimum criteria for passing successfully as well. Studies also include work in thermodynamics as well as different transference methods of energy and how that changes temperature readings, both visible and on the infrared scale.
The basic level of thermography focuses primarily on correct image interpretation. Students learn their equipment, how to use and produce results, and are scored on a pass/fail system for completion.
The second level of thermography builds on practical experience and prior training, focusing more on the calibration of imaging equipment, advanced data interpretation, and basic supervision of thermal imaging teams within industrial settings.
Finally, the third level of thermography training and certification focuses on policy development and inspection methodology as well as serious situational interpretation and crisis management. The training also aims to develop overall program management candidates with a solid depth in training others, managing their testing, and presenting program growth proposals as an imaging program lead or point person.
Connors Industrial is more than just an equipment seller. Our thermal technicians are fully vetted and certified, and provide a variety of services, from guidance to installation to field training to monitoring services as well for clients. Because our teams have such a depth in training and technical knowledge, Connors Industrial continues to lead the thermal imaging industry in-field application and practical testing for multiple industry sectors. Call or email to find out more information about our thermal technician services and support.
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