Infrared Thermography – CAT II Training Main Topics:

Thermometry Fundamentals

• • Temperature scales and conversions
  • Absolute and relative temperatures
  • Classes and benefits of contact thermometers
  • Classes and benefits of non-contact thermometers
  • Identifying and reducing errors

Advanced IR Theory

• • Units for measuring radiant power
  • Relationship between power and temperature
  • Planck’s blackbody curves

Temperature Measurement Error Sources & Corrections

• • Calibration
  • Reflectance
  • Emittance
  • Transmittance
  • Target Width/Distance Ratios

Traceable Temp. Limits: How Hot is Too Hot

• • Delta T classifications
  • NETA, Mil Spec, and other standards
  • Absolute temperature classifications
  • ANSI, IEEE, NEMA standards for electrical systems
  • correction formula for load and ambient temperature
  • Developing limits for your equipment

Preparing Quantitative Reports

• • Data to gather
  • Report procedures
  • Image processing software capabilities
  • Report generation software capabilities

Thermography Level 2 examination

The Thermography - Level 2 examination is an open-book exam consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions.

The certification is issued to students achieving an exam score of 80% or higher.