UTILITY INFRARED SURVEYS

IDENTIFY DEVELOPING PROBLEMS ACROSS SUBSTATIONS AND OVERHEAD SYSTEMS

SYSTEMWIDE COVERAGE WITH FIELD-READY REPORTING

Electrical utility assets operate under heavy load, weather exposure and aging infrastructure. Accurate Infrared helps utilities identify abnormal heating associated with loose or deteriorating connections, overloaded components and developing equipment problems before they become emergency repairs.

We coordinate with utility personnel to survey substations, distribution equipment and overhead systems while they are energized and operating. Critical findings are communicated promptly, and the final report gives maintenance teams the location, equipment identification, thermal and visual imagery, temperature data and practical repair recommendations.

PLAN THE ROUTE

We work from utility maps, GIS information, one-lines and asset lists to organize efficient coverage.

SURVEY SAFELY

Experienced thermographers inspect energized assets from appropriate working distances and locations.

MAKE FINDINGS USABLE

Results are tied back to recognizable equipment and locations so crews can plan repairs efficiently.

FIELD EXAMPLES

Representative imagery from real field assignments. Client, vessel and location details are intentionally withheld.

Thermal image of heating at an energized utility cable termination

TERMINATION

Connection-level findings help crews prioritize follow-up within a larger distribution survey.

Thermal image of overhead utility equipment and conductors

OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT

Wide-field thermal coverage documents overhead components while keeping system context visible.

UTILITY EQUIPMENT WE INSPECT

• Substation bus and connections
• Switches, cutouts and disconnects
• Transformers and bushings
• Lightning arresters and protective components
• Conductors, jumpers and pole-top connections
• Other energized utility assets within the agreed scope

GROUND ROUTES, AERIAL COVERAGE AND REPEATABLE PROGRAMS

Substation work can be performed with utility staff or coordinated across multiple locations as a planned route. For overhead systems, Accurate Infrared can deploy a two-person field team to follow mapped lines, safely document suspect components and record findings for follow-up. Aerial inspection options can also be coordinated when they are the practical choice for the system and terrain.

We support one-time surveys, seasonal programs and recurring preventive-maintenance cycles. Before mobilization, we confirm the system boundaries, route information, access, escorts, safety requirements, asset-identification method and reporting expectations.

READY TO PLAN A UTILITY SURVEY?

Send us the substations, circuits or geographic area you want covered. We will help turn the system information into a practical inspection plan.

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