Thermal Energy Survey
Manufacturing Operations

Thermo Guard provides accurate, thorough and efficient inspections of manufacturing processes and buildings for opportunities to reduce energy waste. Our Thermal Energy Survey programs provide significant pay back in energy savings. Additionally our inspections are completed more efficiently, safely and thoroughly then can be done by conventional means.

After the inspection clients receive comprehensive reports covering suspect equipment that include.Equipment Database

Equipment identification and location
Equipment descriptions and nomenclature
Date of inspection for historical record keeping
Description of each anomaly
Estimated energy losses for failed steam traps

Comprehensive Color Report

Side-by-side thermal and visible images for accurate identification of damage/defects
Visible images aid equipment identification on shop floor
Infrared images isolate problem location on equipment to aid future repairs

Repair Guidance

We established repair priorities, note probable causes, and provide recommendations for corrective action

Following are detailed descriptions of Thermo Guard’s Thermal Energy Survey program’s various energy related inspections. An energy inspection survey for one or more of the following areas can identify significant opportunities to reduce your company’s energy consumption.

Energy Equipment Inspections

Processes dependent on steam heating of equipment have many pportunities to lose energy due to hidden equipment failures. A Thermo Guard inspection makes these hidden problems visible. The inspection includes the following energy generating and consuming equipment.

Boilers for temperature anomalies

Jackets Exhaust piping Refractory linings

Steam distribution system to identify
- Failed open steam traps
Wet or damaged insulation
Process oven shells: for temperature anomalies to indicate failed refractory and uneven heating.
Process insulation: on tank jackets, presses, and piping for failure, leaks or moisture
HVAC units: and accessible distribution ductwork for wet or damage insulation

Building Envelope Inspections

A thermal survey of the building envelope detects and records anomalies of the wall, door and window assemblies, showing inward and outward losses of energy. Inspection items include:

Interior and exterior wall surfaces to detect

Heating and cooling leaks
Water damaged or missing insulation
Warm electrical wiring inside wall that could lead to fire hazards

Windows - Discover leaks around window frames
Doors – Identify crimped insulation and seal failures
Exterior electrical junction boxes and fuse panels for loose or corroded connections

Roof Inspections

Roof inspections, performed at night, provide information about roof condition in addition to energy loss areas. Thermo Guard’s thorough roof inspection will locate wet and missing insulation, wet roofing membrane and flashing problems. This inspection includes:

Visual field inspection of roofing components documented with 35mm photographs of damaged areas or items of concern
IR scan of entire roof surface
Summary of present condition, along with recommended repair considerations
Marking moisture damaged areas with high visibility paint
Day time panoramic photographs of the roof area