IRTCAT-1 Infrared Thermography ISO18436-7

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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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.

IRT-CAT 1 enrolment cost per student: $2,900
Includes printed Course Study Guide, On-line Exam, 5 year's Certification Fee, and express delivery within Australia.
Fee with 10% GST = $3,190