Thanks to its inherent unmatched advantages in detection and maintenance, infrared thermal imaging is widely applied across various links and equipment of power systems, including power transmission, transformation and distribution in China. Do you know how infrared thermal imaging is used for inspection in the power industry? Below is relevant content compiled by the editors of Kaimorui.

Inspection Applications of Infrared Thermal Imaging in the Power Industry

Photovoltaic Panel Inspection

Affected by environment, temperature, service life and other factors, high‑voltage photovoltaic panels may suffer from failures such as hot spots, micro‑cracks, snail trails, power reduction and Potential‑Induced Degradation (PID). Traditional manual inspection is low‑efficiency. Equipment faults are mostly judged based on maintenance personnel’s experience, which is prone to errors. Besides, inspection work for photovoltaic power stations becomes extremely difficult and hazardous under harsh natural conditions in remote areas.

Circuit Fault Inspection

Routine inspections are mainly carried out on transmission line conductors, ground wires, tower components on upper sections of transmission towers, auxiliary facilities and other spare parts. Select appropriate testing equipment such as pan‑tilt infrared thermal imaging cameras for inspection according to line operating conditions and inspection requirements.

24‑Hour All‑Weather Inspection for Transmission Towers

Transmission line corridors feature complex terrain. Some sections across rivers or located in steep mountainous areas barely have access roads. Conducting regular inspections on transmission towers to keep track of line operation status, as well as changes in surrounding environments and line protection zones, constitutes heavy daily work for power‑supply enterprises.

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