CASE STUDIES
Thermal imaging detects insulation defects
detects G
ubba Cold Storage offers its customers cold storage facilities for a wide range of products, from plant seeds to
pharmaceuticals. Every p y product has its own prescribed storage requirements so it is essential that Gubba’s 11 cold storage units maintain an accurate, consistent temperature, 24/7. Not only is this important from a customer service standpoint but also to optimise the cost of operation.
For this reason, Gubba has invested in FLIR thermal imaging to prevent any insulation failures or electrical faults compromising temperature regulation and uniformity increasing energy consumption.
and uniformity or y
Historically the company did not conduct anyy the compa preventivemaintenance for insulation leaks; they were simply repaired when they
hen they y became evident.
Although the company was swift to act there was always the danger that moisture ingress would
disturb the required relative humidity. Also, the moisture would condense and freeze which would ultimately weaken the structure of the unit’s wall and diminish its insulation properties.
A chance meeting with FLIR at an exhibition proved the turning point.
Gubba Cold Storage’s owner, Gubba Prashant, explained: “I soon discovered that it’s possible to scan large areas to look for insulation problems, find moisture beneath the insulation surface and y one of FLIR’s
much more. So, we decided to buy
handheld thermal imaging cameras and we haven’t looked back since.”
The company chose a FLIR entry-level
troubleshooting camera and it is now in regular use to spot both insulation defects and electrical problems in their infancy. Engineers can now scan electrical cabinets, components and
connections to get an instant picture of potential trouble.
Mr Prashant added: “We use ou r FLIR camera extensively for safety checks in electrical panels and chiller rooms across various cold storage b uildings. When it shows us an electrical cable that is much hotter than its environment, we instantly intervene to prevent the problem becoming serious.”
He confirms: “A significant reduction in energy costs ha ve also resulted from the r epairs we have been able to do based on the information from our FLIR camera.”
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