Energy Systems

• Obtain thermal profiles of fouling deposits and surface temperatures that will provide experimental model verification.
• Study temperature profiles for NO_x to evaluate the effectiveness of various fuels.
• Examine the condition of refractory-lined vessels.
• Monitor combustion chamber heat exchanger tube condition and surface temperatures in situ.
• Provide a quick, positive method for locating and observing blocked tubes, ash, and slag formation dynamics.
• Perform surveys of advanced high-temperature alloys.

Environmental Solutions

• Locate areas of suspected hazardous waste spills.
• Monitor potential underground storage tank leaks.
• Perform hazardous waste container surveys to determine level of contaminant in containers.

Nondestructive Evaluation

• Determine subsurface structural (corrosion) defects.
• Diagnose the quality of welds and joints.
• Nondestructively evaluate structural integrity and detect hazardous residue levels in conveyance systems and storage vessels during decontamination.

Preventive/Predictive Maintenance

• Scan moving machinery and energized electrical panels under load.
• Locate areas of higher resistance or load imbalance.

HVAC Equipment Inspection

• Detect water, steam, and gas leaks.
• Determine performance of burners, condensers, compressors, and cooling towers.
• Survey steam tubes and insulation for hot spots.

Energy Efficiency

• Thermal energy leaks.
• Areas of missing or poor insulation.
• Areas of worn, missing, or faulty weather stripping.
• Condition of roofing and exterior wall insulation systems.
• Radiant heating wires or pipes.

Potential Innovative Uses

• Veterinary applications.
• Medical applications.
• Grain elevator evaluation.