Electrical Inspections 
Using Infrared Thermography and Airborne Ultrasound.


Monitor Emissions Inc. differentiates itself from competitors by utilizing multiple technologies in our inspections. Our "non-contact" Electrical Inspections are a prime example. We use Ultrasound for identifying electrical Corona, Tracking, and dangerous Arching before capturing Infrared Thermal Images for analysis. With our regular monitoring of your electrical assets, we can detect electrical issues before they become a hazard.

One of the most important features of Monitor Emissions Inc. Electrical Inspections is our incredibly safe Arch-Flash Risk Free Procedure. We complete an initial equipment scan with Airborne Ultrasound before opening any electrical cabinets, and our Infrared Scanning does not come any closer than 18 inches away from any electrical components during image capture.

Our Infrared Cameras find excess heat caused by increased resistance so issues can be corrected before breakdown failure. Found Electrical Issues include: loose connections, imbalanced circuits, defective break­ers, damaged switchgear, faulty fuses or fuse clips, overloaded circuits, material defects and a range of other conditions that will eventually lead to excess heat and component failure.

Infrared is primarily used on low and medium voltages (24VDC – 1000VAC)

In electrical applications Airborne Ultrasound can detect Electrical Corona which exists above 1000 VAC and doesn’t generate any heat. Therefore, an Infrared Inspection (Checking for Hot Spots) alone cannot find the presence of Electrical Corona which if left unattended develops into Tracking and dangerous Arcing situations. Ultrasound Analysis provides a much more comprehensive electrical inspection when used in combination with Infrared Thermography to identify corona, tracking, arcing, and resistance problems in any electrical equipment.

Typical electrical components that are inspected include: Electrical MCCs, Junction Boxes, Transformers, Substations, and Major Electric Motors.