Who is Thermografisch & Adviesbureau Uden BV?

Thermografisch & Adviesbureau Uden BV is an independent office which uses infrared thermography in the most extensive way you can imagine.

Our aviation department is been specialised during the last few years in regards to aviation maintenance.

Equipment

We only use calibrated and certified infrared camera’s with the highest resolution. For example: P640 with a high definition 640 x 480 detector PM 695 PM 575 T400

Employees

All our inspectors have a Level I and Level II certificate through the Infrared Training Centre, which guarantees a professional assessment of the infrared images.

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Boston, USA

What is Thermography?

Water and composite materials have different thermal properties. When out of thermal balance (equilibrium), after a heating or cooling process, a temperature difference is observed between water and composite. An infrared camera enables the temperature distribution on the inspection surface to be observed.

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Advantages of Thermography

It shows a visual picture so temperatures over a large area can be compared

It is capable of catching moving targets in real time

It is able to find deteriorating (i.e. at higher temperature) components prior to their failure

It can be used to measure or observe in areas inaccessible or hazardous for other methods

It is a non-destructive test method

It can be used to find defects in shafts and other metal parts -53,8°C

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Other examples of Thermography

Door area heaters and heated blankets

Detecting moisture in Landing gear doors and Thrust Reversers

Identifying electrical components or wiring that are “powered”

Identifying “hot spots” in electrical components

Overheated or bypassing hydraulic components

Dectecting moister in flaps (see picture)

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Themselves or outsourcing?

Themselves:

Advantages:

-Preparation and inspection will be done by yourselves

Disadvantages:

- Acquisition of the correct infrared camera

- All users needs to have the correct education / training

- Every year: calibration of the camera

- No experience

Themselves or outsourcing?

Outsourcing:

Advantages:

- No charges for the acquisition of the camera, education and calibration of camera

- Directly after the inspection you receive a professional report

- Experience in thermography during the last 12 years

Disadvantages:

- Subordinated to another company which should do the inspection

More information?

Take a further look at our website and do not hesitate to contact us in case of questions or more information.

Thermografisch & Adviesbureau Uden BVAviation DepartmentAttn. Mr. R. Grispen (r.grispen@thermografie.nl)P.O. Box 7665400 AT UDEN (The Netherlands)+31 413 25 60 59www.thermography.nl