IR thermometry boosts safety and accuracy of HVAC maintenance.
Author(s) : EVANS S.
Type of article: Article
Summary
The author notes the often tedious and time-consuming nature of determining the efficiency of a HVAC system and states that today, infrared thermometers offer a faster, more effective way of diagnosing duct leaks, blocked steam traps, wet insulation, malfunctioning coils and other heat-related problems common to HVAC systems. The author describes how IR thermometers work and explains their use during installation and maintenance.
Details
- Original title: IR thermometry boosts safety and accuracy of HVAC maintenance.
- Record ID : 2001-1732
- Languages: English
- Source: Plant Eng. - vol. 54 - n. 2
- Publication date: 2000/02
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Indexing
- Themes: Thermodynamic measurements
- Keywords: Infrared; Measurement; Thermometry; Design; Temperature; Performance
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