Supply steam and condensate return lines, hot water lines, chilled water lines, supply water mains, storm water drains, and sewer lines can be monitored for leaks and/or faulty insulation by using aerial thermal infrared (IR) imagery. Distribution piping systems can be flown over rapidly and inexpensively to provide thermal data for asset management, predictive maintenance (PdM) and planning purposes. As a result of finding and repairing leaks in these systems, energy usage can be reduced with all the related benefits.
Greg Stockton, President, AITscan, a Division of Stockton Infrared