New Guidelines for Infrared Inspections! NFPA 70B 2023

NFPA 70B 2023

NFPA 70B - Recommended Practices for Electrical Equipment Maintenance 2023 Edition Update!

Infrared Thermography of All electrical equipment has been made Mandatory at intervals not exceeding 12 months and "shall be used when required to verify temperature differences (Delta T)".

This type of testing includes electrical equipment and components with similar loading characteristics as well as comparisons between equipment and ambient air temperatures (Section 7.4 NFPA 70B 2023).

    • Additionally, depending on current condition, some electrical equipment may require inspection at intervals not exceeding 6 months!

Maintaining complete and accurate test records is essential for proper identification, comparison, locating areas of possible concern, and future reference.

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NFPA 70B Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Thermography & Electrical Equipment

As identified by the updates in the NFPA 70B 2023 Standard, inspections utilizing Infrared Thermography (IR) are key to conducting and maintaining effective E.P.M. (Electrical Preventive Maintenance).

When it comes to performing electrical tests on many of the components and equipment installed in the industry today, Infrared Thermography is listed as the first one to be completed!

  • Fuses, Circuit Breakers, & Switches
  • Metal Cable Tray
  • UPS Systems
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems
  • Photovoltaic Systems

Inspection and testing should always be completed and documented by highly trained and certified industry professionals!

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Jaxson Industries - Infrared Thermography (IR) Assessments

Infrared Thermography (IR) Assessments

Infrared Thermography (IR) has proven to be an invaluable tool for assessing the condition of electrical equipment utilized in facilities worldwide especially when it is part of an E.P.M.P. (Electrical Preventive Maintenance Program).

IR inspection is routinely used to detect loose connections, hot spots, damaged components, and more in electrical equipment.

How does IR work?

Whenever there is a defect such as a loose connection in a piece electrical equipment, the resistance and heat generated at that point increases and is often the first sign or indication that a problem may exist which could ultimately lead to failure of the equipment.

The increase in heat and resistance are the primary reason for the failure of electrical components and equipment damage.  IR inspections and testing can detect this increased heat signature that is often invisible to the naked eye.

IR thermography allows for detailed analysis and comparison of the specific heat patterns for each piece of equipment. The information collected is used for identification of potential failures or problem areas and often provides the time needed to complete the corrective actions needed before the defects lead to costly equipment failure and downtime.

The most common failure modes of electrical equipment are loose connections, overloading, circuit breaker defects, damaged switches or fuses, and material failure.

All of these failures are detectable by the IR inspection and testing and can eliminate or reduce the potential safety risk to personnel for injury as well as the total cost and impact of the corrective action, equipment downtime, and also avoiding complete damage.

We provide our clients with complete system scans and analysis by industry certified electrical thermographers.

  • Baseline Equipment Scans
  • Preventive Maintenance Scans
  • Corrective Action Scans
  • Routine Facility Scans

Completing routine Infrared (IR) thermography of your facilities electrical equipment can ultimately provide many added benefits such as:

  • Enhanced Personnel Safety
  • Improve Overall Reliability
  • Reduce Operating Costs
  • Identify Areas of Concern
  • Confirm Corrective Actions

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