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Infrared thermography for temperature measurement and non-destructive testing
Rubén Usamentiaga1, Pablo Venegas2, Jon Guerediaga3
1Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Oviedo, Campus de Viesques 33204 Gijón, Asturias, Spain. rusamentiaga@uniovi.es.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 12, 2014
Summary
Infrared thermography utilizes object temperature to detect health issues, mechanical malfunctions, and heat loss. This review covers its use in temperature measurement and non-destructive testing, including recent advancements.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Infrared radiation emission is primarily dependent on an object's temperature.
- Infrared thermography leverages this principle for diverse applications.
- Key uses include medical diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and building thermal analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of infrared thermography.
- To focus specifically on temperature measurement and non-destructive testing (NDT) applications.
- To discuss recent developments and advances in these fields.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and research on infrared thermography.
- Presentation of fundamental principles of infrared thermography.
- Explanation of common procedures for temperature measurement and NDT.
Main Results:
- Infrared thermography is a versatile tool for non-contact temperature assessment.
- It is effective for identifying subsurface defects and material integrity in NDT.
- The review highlights significant progress in sensor technology and analytical methods.
Conclusions:
- Infrared thermography offers valuable insights in both precise temperature measurement and NDT.
- Continued research is advancing the capabilities and applications of infrared thermography.
- The technology plays a crucial role in various industrial, medical, and structural monitoring contexts.
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