SPECIAL REPORT: ECOBUILD 2011


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he building sector accounts for 40% of the EU’s energy consumption and offers the single largest potential for


greater efficiency. Infrared has proven itself to be an exceptional ally for those responsible for minimising energy waste. It is the perfect technology for visualising energy loss and for identifying the structural faults that cause it. FLIR is the world leader in this


technology. One of the reasons why it has achieved this status is its continuous and parallel development of both infrared camera hardware and analysis and reporting software. The combination is powerful and highly effective. At Ecobuild 2011, FLIR will


demonstrate its wide range of infrared cameras that has been specifically developed for the building and energy management sector. These models are designed for the quick diagnosis of building conditions and easy non-invasive and non-destructive testing of fabric and structures. Within the range there is an infrared camera to suit every building application and budget.


The choice starts with the FLIR i5 and i7, the smallest, lightest and most affordable infrared cameras on the market. They are incredibly easy to use and require no former experience. It really is a matter of point, shoot and detect energy loss or poor insulation, for example.


Next stage up is the FLIR B-Series, also compact troubleshooting cameras but with high resolution and more features such as Picture-in-Picture, a function for overlaying the IR image onto the visual image whilst retaining all measurement data. This range also introduces Meterlink™, a wireless connection that


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allows a clamp meter or moisture meter to relay its readings direct to the to FLIR camera. For the professional thermographer the FLIR range has four choices. Models in this series provide thermal sensitivity of <50mk and contain features such as dewpoint and insulation alarms, interchangeable lenses, IR video streaming, copy to USB and thermal fusion. The top end models also support Panorama, a clever image-stitching capability that allows every pixel to be transferred to a composite image complete with its radiometric data. The FLIR B620 and B660 are top-of-


the-range models that provide every feature for the thermal imaging expert. Their 640 x 480 pixel resolution provides thermal sensitivity of <30mk. Features include 3.2 megapixel visual camera, contrast optimisation, radiometric IR video streaming, built-in GPS and digital zoom. All cameras in the range come, as standard, with FLIR QuickReport software that allows the user to organise and analyse radiometric images and present them in a report in just three easy steps. FLIR also provides a free online tool for evaluating infrared images, WebViewer. For advanced analysis of building structures, FLIR BuildIR software is the ultimate package. It quantifies building related problems such as structural and insulation defects, thermal bridges and moisture ingress and includes ten professional, pre-designed report templates for easy and comprehensive report creation. These include the energy cost comparison report that allows the easy calculation of the achievable cost savings when the identified structural problems are fixed. www.flir.com/GB/


SERVICES SHOWN AT ECOBUILD


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ne display at the forthcoming ECOBUILD exhibition in Docklands’ Excel that will be of interest to almost everyone in the construction industry is Stand S2234 of BSRIA Instrument Solutions. BSRIA style themselves ‘The Built Environment Experts’ and, as testing in the construction industry becomes ever more complicated, they provide a most


comprehensive service to builders of all sorts and sizes. Concerned with the hire,


calibration and sale of the most advanced testing equipment, the BSRIA stand will provide answers to the thorny problems surrounding Building Performance Evaluation.


BSRIA is the official Distributor for more than 30 of the leading names in Test and Measurement equipment. Especially featured will be the Thermal Imaging Cameras from FLIR, most excellent both as a general diagnostic tool and as an aid to evaluating problems in electrical systems together with the innovative Wi5 wireless data collection system developed by BSRIA Instrument Solutions in conjunction with the manufacturer. The BSRIA product can sit unobtrusively in a home for a couple of years monitoring without the need of intervention, and can then be removed without the need for redecorating. As important as the hardware is the expertise of the staff available to give advice on the best instrument for any given purpose and also whether outright purchase, hire for outside use or calibration by BSRIA personnel will best serve the potential user’s needs. As testing requirements become ever more stringent, so does the need for information on the latest equipment to supply performance evaluation. www.bis.fm Email: alan.gilbert@bsria.co.uk


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