1. Introduction: Status Quo of Electric Device Operation and Maintenance
The reduction in the number of power operation and maintenance personnel has led to an increase in the per capita workload, resulting in greater work intensity and longer hours. Consequently, management has become less efficient and comprehensive, making it difficult to meet the company’s requirements for high-quality development.
2. Infrared Thermal Imaging Application in Power Industry – Coal Storage/ Transportation
1) In coal storage yards, coal warehouses and other places, heating or even spontaneous combustion of coal piles may occur due to poor ventilation. Abnormal points can be detected at the smoldering stage of coal piles using a TE365 dual-spectrum explosion-proof bullet camera or TE464T1 dual-spectrum explosion-proof PTZ camera to eliminate the hazards.
2) During coal transportation via the conveyor belt, the belt is prone to tearing due to friction with foreign objects. To mitigate this risk, the FC series bullet camera can be installed above the conveyor belt. This setup allows for discovering the position of the belt with an abnormal temperature at the initial stage when the conveyor belt is worn to prevent further damage and avoid major economic losses.
3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Application in Power Industry – Belt Conveyors and Magnetic Separators
It visualizes the device’s operating status, efficiently detects its thermal defects, provides real-time early warning of high temperature, and accurately locates faults to improve inspection efficiency.
4. Infrared Thermal Imaging Application in Power Industry – Boiler Outer Wall
1) In the process of thermal power generation, the boiler is one of the most critical facilities and is key to achieving full power generation.
2) The AT31/61 motorized focusing thermal camera can be employed to monitor the boiler outer wall in real time. It detects localized “hot spots” on the wall to assess the boiler’s health status and timely detect wear, providing a visual reference for maintenance.
5. Raythink Thermal Imaging Equipment Recommendations
6. Conclusion
Infrared thermal imaging technology effectively addresses the challenges of inefficient manual maintenance in power generation systems. It enables early detection of hazards like coal pile smoldering, conveyor belt tearing, and boiler wall defects, enhancing inspection efficiency and accuracy. By replacing traditional manual checks, it reduces workloads for personnel, ensures stable operation of key equipment, and provides strong support for high-quality development of power companies.
