What is BS EN 16714-2- Infrared camera for thermographic testing about?
EN 16714 is a European Standard series that discusses non-destructive testing (NDT).
BS EN 16714-2 is the second part of the series that specifies the properties and requirements of infrared cameras used for thermographic testing for non-destructive testing.
BS EN 16714-2 gives also examples of excitation sources, the properties and requirements are described in application standards for active thermography. The main aim of BS EN 16714-2 is to enable efficient and timely detection of flaws that contributes to higher quality of products and materials.
Who is BS EN 16714-2- Infrared camera for thermographic testing for?
BS EN 16714-2 on thermographic testing is helpful to:
- Infrared/thermal camera manufacturers
- Thermographic testing equipment and component manufacturers
- Manufacturing industry
- Electronic and electric industry
- Medical industry
- Laser industry
- Aerospace and Defence industry
- Operators and maintenance personnel of industrial plants and equipment
Why should you use BS EN 16714-2- Infrared camera for thermographic testing?
NDT of components, materials, or systems using imaging of temperature fields, gradients, and/or patterns at the object's surface is referred to as thermographic testing. Thermographic testing is thus a preventive maintenance technique to detect flaws in structures.
Guidelines in BS EN 16714-2 provide you with specifications and requirements of infrared cameras used for thermographic testing for non-destructive testing. As a result, you can ensure that the camera’s response to infrared radiation is optimal. With BS EN 16714-2-compliant infrared camera’s you can effectively take into account emissivity, distance, ambient temperature and relative humidity, resulting in more accurate thermograms.
As a result, the precise and timely detection of flaws can be possible before overall product failure occurs which further contribute the production of high-quality products. Timely detection can ultimately prevent downtime and loss of production.
