to be featured at ThermoSense XXV
to be featured at ThermoSense XXV
ThermoSense XXV, will be held again in Orlando on April 21-25, 2003 and will cover the rapidly expanding use of infrared thermal imaging into virtually every major industry.
SPIE will offer four related half-day short courses aimed at preparing attendees to grasp the significance of a growing list of practical applications, and to turn them to use in their own disciplines.
Short course topics planned for the conference include:
Transient Thermographic NDE (SC185)
Transient infrared (IR) thermography is a powerful method of nondestructive testing (NDT) used by the aerospace industry. This short course provides an overview of fundamentals of NDT (TNDT) including cutting-edge test technologies and data-processing algorithms. A review of the properties of a subsurface defect and its host material are presented. Differences of using pulsed and harmonic wave thermal excitation are discussed. TNDT techniques are described and applied by creating defect maps. The course includes demonstrations of two-and three-dimensional thermal models that also illustrate their limits. Examples relate to composite and layered structures used in the aerospace industry, although the same principles apply to most structures. Special attention will be paid to standard and advanced data processing that provides a better reliability of defect detection.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will enable you to:
• gain a practical understanding of the underlying mathematics.
• understand and minimize the effect of factors such as surface preparation,
input power, and noise on inspection results
• apply simple rules to determine the feasibility of an application for
thermographic inspection
• statistically compare test data obtained with different NDT techniques
• understand principles of defect thermal characterization
• be capable of evaluating NDT problems and evaluating techniques which
may be used to solve them
• acquire knowledge of thermal NDT basic theory, which may be useful in
preparation for Level II and III exams
• understand the benefits and applications of thermographic NDT techniques
for the evaluation of composites and layered structures
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Students, engineers, scientists, and researchers interested in NDT will benefit
from this course. Some prior background on IR thermography is helpful.
INSTRUCTORS
Vladimir Vavilov is a professor at Tomsk
Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia. He speaks English fluently. Dr. Vavilov
is a member of European Working Group on Quantitative Infrared Thermography
and has, for years, worked with scientists and researchers from many countries
fostering international cooperation in the development of TNDT techniques. He
holds several patents and has numerous publications on the topic of TNDT.
Steven Shepard is the President of Thermal Wave Imaging, Inc., where he is involved in applying and automating Thermographic NDE methods for aerospace and industrial applications. Previously, he led the High Speed IR Imaging group at the U.S. Army TACOM. He has numerous patents and publications in the field of thermographic NDE.
EVENT INFORMATION
ORLANDO 2003
Orlando, FL
April 22, 2003 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
CEU .35
Member Price: $205.00 USD
Non-member Price: $240.00 USD
Infrared Thermography Applications in Power Generation and Distribution
This
course will provide attendees with a working knowledge of typical and advanced
applications of infrared monitoring in the Power Generation and Distribution
industry. The course will be focused on proven applications, and will include
instruction in preparing effective and reliable reports and cost-benefit calculations
to achieve and maintain management support for the program.
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· Demonstrate thermography applications which can increase the reliability of power plants and transmission equipment
· Describe infrared applications in electrical, mechanical, and steam systems
· Demonstrate infrared techniques which improve heat-rate efficiency in generation facilities
· Identify substation and transmission components and their common failure modes
· Describe methods to monitor effectiveness of cooling systems including cooling towers and heat sinks
·
Calculate reliable and accurate
cost-benefit methods to justify a predictive maintenance program
· Compose standard reports for infrared inspections quickly and accurately
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Managers, engineers, consultants and technicians performing or overseeing predictive maintenance programs, particularly in the power generation industry, are directly targeted with this training. Engineers and managers with other responsibilities in power generation or transmission will benefit from the comprehensive overview of industry applications. Students, educators, and individuals from other industries will gain from the knowledge of advanced and evolving applications in this rapidly changing industry.INSTRUCTOR:
Richard N. Wurzbach, Maintenance Reliability Group, LLC, Brogue , PA 17309
Rich Wurzbach has over 10 years of experience in the development of Predictive Maintenance programs and the applications of diagnostic technologies for industrial equipment. His expertise lies in the applications of Infrared Thermography and Oil Analysis, and the integration of various diagnostic technologies for equipment assessment. His past experience includes work at the Three Mile Island, Limerick, and Peach Bottom Nuclear Plants. He also has worked in food processing and industrial manufacturing in the applications of Predictive Maintenance and Maintenance Optimization. He served as the Chairman of Thermosense XIX and XX, and is an EPRI certified Level III Infrared Thermographer. He was responsible for the development of the Peach Bottom Oil Analysis Laboratory, and designed numerous innovative products to improve the practice of oil sampling and analysis. He is a Vibration Institute Level I Analyst, and has served as session chair for the Predict Technologies Oil Analysis Conference. He is the founder of Maintenance Reliability Group, LLC. He earned a Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry from Millersville (PA) University in 1988, and has extensive coursework in Engineering at Widener University (PA).
EVENT
INFORMATION
ORLANDO 2003
Orlando, FL
April 22, 2003 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
CEU .35
Member Price: $205.00 USD
Non-member Price: $240.00 USD
Night Vision Field Applications: The New Imagers (SC184)
This short course traces the evolution of night vision devices through image intensification and thermal imaging devices. Field applications of the new compact, high performance thermal viewing devices will be explored. The curriculum includes a brief review of the basic principles of infrared imaging, and discusses of how these principles are reflected in instrument design and performance. Examples of performance parameters are illustrated with application problems in law enforcement, search and rescue, firefighting, security and surveillance, and plant maintenance. Samples of the new wave of infrared thermal viewing instruments are available to allow "hands-on" operating experience.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will enable you to:
• know how to check instrument performance against manufacturer'spublished
specifications
• understand how to plan and carry out a thermographic field mission
• know how to select the most appropriate instrument for the job
• understand how basic heat transfer concepts apply to interpreting thermograms
• list and understand the significant performance parameters of infrared
imaging equipment
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is intended for technologists and managers who wish to learn how
image intensification and infrared thermography are applied to solving problems.
They will be familiarized with currently available commercial infrared thermal
imaging instruments.
INSTRUCTOR
Herbert Kaplan has developed and conducted
numerous training courses in the practical use of infrared sensing and imaging
instruments. He has authored various publications and articles on photonics
subjects including his recently published text, "Practical Applications
of Infrared Thermal Sensing and Imaging Equipment, Second Edition" (SPIE
Tutorial Text Vol. TT34). A practicing thermographer for more than 35 years,
he is past chairman of the "ThermoSense" Working Group of SPIE and
past chairman of the ThermoSense conference.
EVENT INFORMATION
ORLANDO 2003
Orlando, FL
April 21, 2003 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
CEU .35
Member Price: $245.00 USD
Non-member Price: $280.00 USD
NOTE:
Course price includes the textbook, Practical Applications of Infrared Thermal
Sensing and Imaging Equipment, Second Edition, by the instructor (SPIE).
FEA for Heat Transfer Analysis in Thermography and Hardware Design (SC543)
The course will present the use of finite element analysis (FEA) to perform heat transfer analysis. FEA is a numerical solution method with wide applicability. It allows solutions to problems that are difficult or impossible to solve explicitly. It is readily performed using commercially available software. Stress will be placed on the use of heat transfer analysis to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and application of infrared thermography. Application to product troubleshooting, improvement, design and testing will also be illustrated. This will not be a software training course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will enable you to:
• formulate the approaches
to take in applying FEA for their needs
• justify the application of FEA
• summarize their expectations from the application of FEA
• describe their needs for FEA and heat transfer analysis
• identify situations where FEA can help
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The course will be of interest to practicing thermographers, those who supervise them, or those who use their services. Students working in process, product, and R&D applications where temperature and heat transfer are issues will also find the course of direct interest. No prior knowledge of FEA is necessary. The course is appropriate for anyone that currently recognizes that they have a heat transfer problem. If specific problems of interest to students are submitted by Feb. 1, a simplified version may be included in the course content. Submissions can be sent to SC543@spie.org.
INSTRUCTOR
Jack Kleinfeld, P.E. is the founder of Kleinfeld Technical Services, Inc., specializing in Infrared Thermography, Finite Element Analysis, and Process Engineering. He has presented technical papers on the applications of FEA for heat transfer and its utility for extending the scope, effectiveness, efficiency, and utility of infrared thermography. He has successfully presented training classes and seminars on other subjects. He is a member of the Thermosense Program Committee. He holds Bachelors and Masters of Engineering degrees from CCNY/CUNY.
EVENT INFORMATION
ORLANDO 2003
Orlando, FL
April 22, 2003
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
CEU .35
Member Price: $205.00 USD
Non-member Price: $240.00 USD;
Last Updated on 5 February 2003
By G. R. Peacock