InfraMation 2008 Proceedings

InfraMation 2008 (560 pages) - Table of Contents

Monitoring Treatment Effects in Osteomyelitis With the Aid of Infrared Thermometry
Kamayni Agarwal, Peer-Severin Spyra, Helge Beck Doerenberg- Medical Center, Bad Iburg/Germany; University Medical Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf/Germany

Monitoring Effects of Sympathicolysis with Infrared-Thermography in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (CRPS)
Kamayni Agarwal, Peer-Severin Spyra, Helge Beck Doerenberg-Medical Center, Bad Iburg/Germany; University Medical Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf/Germany

Infrared Thermography as Part of Quality Control in Vessel Construction
John (JACK) N. Allinson, II, J.N. Allinson Associates, Inc.

Using High-Speed Infrared Imaging as a Tool to Design Materials with Further Improved Machinability
Arriola Aldamiz, P.J. Arrazola, M.A. Davies, A. Cooke and B. Duttered, Mondragon University, CicMargune,University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Lessons Learned at New Jersey International Bulk Mail Center (NJI & BMC) in Aerial IR Roof Survey
Sam Somayazula and Dilip .A. Pandya, USPS NJI & BMC, Jersey City, NJ

IR – Benefits – Thinking Outside of the Box
James E. Black Jr. FirstEnergy Corp. - Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station

Thermal Imaging Extracting Faults In The Sand Mining Industry
Mark Blanch, Thermal Inspection Services Pty. Ltd.

How “Sweet It Is” Using Infrared Thermography
Mark Blanch, Thermal Inspection Services Pty. Ltd

Cladding Lack of Adherence in Facades of Buildings
Fernando Cerdeira Pérez and M.E. Vázquez Alfaya University of Vigo

Electric Snow Melt System Evaluation Utilizing Infrared Imaging
Paul Christoferson Madsen, Kneppers & Associates Inc.

Detection of Moisture within Building Enclosures by Interior and Exterior Thermographic Inspections
Antonio Colantonio, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Scott Wood, Building Science Institute

Health Monitoring of Plasma Facing Components in Fusion Devices using Lock-in Thermography
X. Courtois, A. Durocher CEA, IRFM, F-13108 Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, France

SRF, HRF, SSR. What Do These Acronyms Really Mean?
Raphaël Danjoux , Infrared Training Center, Danderyd - Sweden

Guess the Real World Emittance
Joe DeMonte, TEGG Corporation

How to Reduce Data Errors on Infrared Surveys
Harley Denio, Oregon Infrared

Detection of Steam Extraction Failure within a Condenser Using Infrared Thermography
Joseph DeSoto, Results Specialist Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Hybrid Ventilation in the Harm A. Weber Academic Center: A Late-Summer Case Study
Lee Durston, BCRA Inc. Building Science, Dianne Ahmann, Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory

Application of IR - NDT to Different Aeronautical Plastic Materials
José-Manuel Flores-Bolarín, Rafael Royo-Pastor, Universidad Politécnica de Valenci

Location of Defects in Pipelines Using Thermal Infrared Imagery
C. Clienti, D. Corallo, A.L. Geraci, A. Risitano

The Secrets of Bushing Oil Level
Mark B. Goff, P.E., Tennessee Valley Authority

Underground Leak Detection: An Opportunity for Technology Integration
Mark A. Goodman, UE Systems, Inc.

CNA Saves its Clients More Than $80 Million over 3 Years of IR Surveys from March 2005 through 2008
Thomas A. Gray, CNA Insurance

Reducing Hydraulic System Temperatures
Deborah Hays, Dmax Ltd.

Go Green with Thermal Imaging
Peter Hopkins, SoCal Infrared

Infrared Imaging in Engineering Applications
Emily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M University

Thermography Enhances the Capabilities of Laser Transmission Welding
Peter Jaeschke, Dirk Herzog, Michael Hustedt, Laser Zentrum Hannover e. V., Hanover, Germany

Thermographic Analysis of Laser Pulsed Water Jets
Peter Jaeschke, Dirk Herzog Laser Zentrum Hannover e. V., Hanover, Germany

Infrared Thermography – Building Sciences Assessment Tool
JL Skiter Kowalski Sr., AQM NOLA LLC / AQM Consultants, LLC

Scheduling and Planning—Key Ingredients for Successful IR Surveys (If you fail to plan—plan to fail)
Ken Leonard, Progress Energy, Raleigh, North Carolina, Robert Madding, Infrared Training Center, FLIR Systems, Inc.

Energy Calculations using Infrared Thermography
Stewart Little, Alan Little IRT Surveys Ltd. (UK)

The Old Lady and the Shrew IR Thermography for Rodent Detection
Randy A. Loew, Clean Air Service, Incorporated

Pin Fin Array Endwall Heat Transfer Measurements Using Infrared Thermography
1st Lt M. Eric Lyall, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate

Finding R-Values of Stud Frame Constructed Houses with IR Thermography
Robert Madding, Infrared Training Center, FLIR Systems, Inc.

Night Sky Radiant Cooling – Influence on Outdoor Thermal Imaging Analysis
K.-P. Möllmann, F. Pinno, M. Vollmer, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Energy Certification – Establishing Thermography in the “Green” Building Market
Geary Morris & Jerry Lawrence, American Infrared Consultants, LLC

Breast Thermography and Clinical Applications
Alexander Mostovoy, Thermography Clinic Inc.

Using Thermography in the Evaluation of the NightCool Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept
Neil Moyer, Florida Solar Energy Center

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety for Thermographers
Venus Newton, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

Seeing Heat: Bringing Thermal Imagery Understanding to Children
Barbara L. O’Kane

The Thermal Diffusivity of Dentin Using Infrared Thermography
Thiago Martini Pereira, Denise Maria Zezell Center for Lasers and Applications /Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, IPEN – CNEN/SP. Walter Miyakawa Photonics Division- Institute for Advanced Studies IEAv/CTA

Measurements Thermophysical and Thermofluid Dynamic Properties of Materials by Means of IR Thermography
Elisa Pichini, Gianluigi Bovesecchi, Andrea Pandurino

Thermography of Window Panes – Problems, Possibilities and Troubleshooting
F. Pinno, K.-P. Möllmann and M. Vollmer, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Infrared Imaging of Acoustically Levitated Combusting Fuel Droplets
Alex D. Purl, Alex J. Hunt , Emily M. Hunt, Energetic Materials Laboratory

Ship’s Steering Gear Motor Problem Diagnosed Using IR Technology
Paul Radford, BC Ferry Services Inc.

Looking Outside the Box
Elizabeth Rasnick, Pete Sessa and Associates

Practical applications of Infrared Thermography in the rescue, recovery, rehabilitation and release of wildlife following external exposure to oil
Judith Reese-Deyoe, Raven Infrared

Stem Cell Use in the Surgical Treatment of Tennis Elbow
Herbert Sandick, Retired Orthopedic Surgeon

IR Thermographic Inspection of complex Electrical Equipment in High rise buildings over 40 Floors
Iqbal Shaikh

Utilization of Thermal Infrared Technology on Wildfires in Alberta
Steve Simser, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Forestry Division, Forest Protection Branch

Structural Leak Testing Utilizing a Spray Rack and Infrared Thermography
Larry Steinbronn, Shive-Hattery Architecture + Engineering

Thermographic investigation of leg skin behavior after stocking spray application
Testagrossa Barbara, Acri Giuseppe, Tripepi Maria Giulia, Vermiglio Giuseppe University of Messina (ITALY)

Arc Flash Concerns & Detecting Early Signs
Mark N. Theyerl, Substation Maintenance Consulting LLC

Using Infrared Techniques for the Condition Assessment of Isolated Phase Bus Duct
Mark N. Theyerl, Substation Maintenance Consulting LLC

Calculating Radiating Heat Losses ‘The Quick and Dirty Method’ Part 3 – Power Percentile Calculations
Bill Venn Hot Flash Thermography

Cheese Cubes, Light Bulbs, Soft Drinks: An Unusual Approach To Study Convection, Radiation, and Size Dependent Heating and Cooling
M. Vollmer, K.-P. Möllmann, F. Pinno Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Use of Infrared Imaging Techniques to Understand and Quantify Expanded Polymer Molding Operations and Part Quality
Graham V. Walford, Walford Technologies, Inc. , Jaret J. Frafjord and Steve P. Dekanvich BWXT Y12

Thermal Imaging/Infrared Scanning. It Delivers!
Malcolm West ,Thermal Inspection Services Pty. Ltd.

InfraMation…A Journey from “Down Under”… More than just a Vacation / Holiday!
Malcolm West, Thermal Inspection Services Pty. Ltd.

Glaciers of Kilimnjaro
Marek Witoszek, Entire Building Services Ltd.

Infrared Thermography in the Imaging Diagnosis of Inflammatory State of the Epicondilitis of the Arm Bone to Application in Surgery
Mariusz Zieliński, The Polish Navy Academy

Evaluation of Plasma Facing Components Thermal Performance by Infrared Thermography
Alain Durocher, F.Escourbiac, M.Richou and N.Vignal CEA, IRFM, F-13108 Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, France

Heat-Loss Patterns in National Football League Players as Measured by Infrared Thermography
Daniel Garza MD, Brice Rolston BA, Tyler Johnston BA, MS, Gannon Sungar BS, Jeff Ferguson BS, MS, Gordon Matheson MD, PhD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Infrared Imaging for Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Using an IR camera to identify life-threatening emergencies
Brioschi ML, Silva FMRM, Matias JEF, Dias FG, Vargas JVC. Legal Medicine, Surgical and Mechanical Departments of Paraná Federal University (Brazil)