IRTCAT-1 Infrared Thermography ISO18436-7

This course will prepare you for Certification as an Infrared Thermographer Category 1, learning the fundamentals of infrared thermography and its applications.

Description

This course prepares you to either use Infrared Thermography or be confident to understand how it can be used by others in a preventive maintenance program. 

  • You will learn the fundamentals of infrared energy and the camera, and you will learn about the most common applications.
  • With the assistance of the Mobius Institute interactive simulations, 3D animations, and a wealth of case studies, you will not require a great memory to learn all the facts and concepts.
  • As a result, you will understand the ‘science’ of infrared thermography.
  • You will understand how the camera functions and learn about plant equipment’s mechanical and electrical failure modes so that you can accurately and confidently detect and diagnose a wide range of fault conditions.
  • You will come away from the course with the knowledge and confidence to be successful as an infrared thermographer or understand its applications.

    Detailed topic list:

    • Reactive, preventive, condition-based, proactive
    • How to decide between them
    • Vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis, wear particle analysis, and electric motor testing
    • Detecting faults, root causes, and quality control
    • Understanding the difference between heat energy and temperature
    • The laws of thermodynamics
    • Heat transfer modes – conduction, convection, and radiation
    • The thermal capacity of different materials
    • The fundamentals of conduction
    • Conductive heat transfer rate
    • Thermal conductivity of different materials
    • The fundamentals of convection
    • Compensating for the “wind cooling effect”
    • The fundamentals of radiation
    • Emitted, reflected, and transmitted radiation
    • Radiation wavelengths and the electromagnetic spectrum
    • Emissivity and the Stefan-Boltzmann Law
    • Incident and excitant radiation
    • Understanding the infrared camera Lenses and lens materials
    • Capturing and controlling the image with temperature range, level and span
    • Colour palette selection
    • Error source recognition, prevention, and control
    • Calibrating the thermal camera
    • Environmental and operational conditions
    • Image storage and management
    • Hazard awareness Standards and guides
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • The basic principles of diagnostics
    • (ISO 13379) and prognostics (ISO 13381) Machinery engineering principles
    • Electrical application – fuses, transformers, switchgear, transmission lines etc
    • Mechanical application – pipes, tanks, refractories, heat exchangers etc
    • Civil applications – windows, air leaks, construction integrity etc
    • Process applications – steam traps
    • Fault classification
    • Providing actionable information

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Prerequisites

No prior experience is required for studying the course.

Certification requirements:

  • Training course completed.
  • Passing 2- hour, multiple choice, closed book exam with minimum 70%
  • 6-months of work experience, verified by an independent person.

Fee

IRT- CAT 1 enrolment cost per student:
AUD $2,350 GST =$2,585, includes:
 - 4 months on-line course access
 - Colour Printed Course Manual with FREE local or International Delivery.
 - Certification for 5 years

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