Standard Guides:WeldingPipingASMEAPIAsset Matrix
Infrared Thermography
SpecializedSurface & Visual • IR

Infrared Thermography (IR)

Method Overview

Non-contact temperature distribution analysis to detect thermal anomalies, insulation voids, and structural delaminations.

Core Method Specifications

Technique IDIR
AcronymIR
CategorySpecialized
ModalitySurface & Visual
Default Report TemplateIR-Standard-Template

Target Applications & Governing Standards

1 Scopes Configured
Pressure Vessels
ASTM C1060 API 530
Target Assets / Components:
Refinery HeatersFired Furnace WallsRefractory Linings
Detectable Defects & Anomalies:
• Hotspots• Refractory Thinning• Insulation Voids

Technique-to-OEM Compatibility Matrix

Verified manufacturers, instrument models, and diagnostic portals supporting IR.

7 Verified OEMs
FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems

Global leader in thermal imaging cameras and infrared inspection payloads for handheld and drone systems.

Modalities:IRDVT
OEM Profile Teledyne FLIR Support
OEM Site
Skydio

Skydio

Autonomous AI-powered inspection drones (Skydio X2/X10) equipped with 360° obstacle avoidance, thermal cameras, and automated 3D scan mapping for critical infrastructure.

Modalities:VTDVTIR
OEM Profile Skydio Enterprise Support
OEM Site
Percepto

Percepto

Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box (Air Max & Air Mobile) and AIM software platform for continuous automated visual and thermal inspection of industrial sites.

Modalities:VTDVTIR
OEM Profile Percepto AIM Knowledge Hub
OEM Site
Easy Aerial

Easy Aerial

Tethered and autonomous drone monitoring systems designed for long-endurance security and structural visual testing (DVT) of energy assets.

Modalities:VTDVTIR
OEM Profile Easy Aerial Client Portal
OEM Site
Fluke Corporation

Fluke Corporation

World leader in industrial test tools, thermal imaging cameras, and vibration analysis equipment.

Modalities:VTVAIR
OEM Profile Fluke Support Center
OEM Site

Testo

OEM Manufacturer for IR inspection systems.

Verified Partner

Optris

OEM Manufacturer for IR inspection systems.

Verified Partner
ASME Sec V & ISO 9712 Qualified
Rent IR Instruments OEM Hardware CatalogPost IR Project Scope
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