Furnace Inspection

Detailed insights to refractory, equipment & melting process at extreme temperatures

The earlier problems in thermoprocessing plants are detected and identified beyond doubt, the easier, more plannable and more cost-efficient it is to solve them. For this purpose, state-of-the-art inspection devices are equally important as specialist knowledge and the relevant experience necessary to interpret results correctly and develop the appropriate solutions.

Modern diagnostics by use of self developed high-end equipment and optimised devices
Monitoring and documenting of the oven conditions and the modes of equipment operation as seen from several perspectives and up to 1800 °C
Selection of the appropriate inspection method from a comprehensive portfolio, customised to your requirements
Independent interpretation of the results by recognised specialists performing more than 80 inspections per year

Inspection service from SPIE FIOS - safe and cost-saving

Inspection of production facilities during operation

The appropriate combination of the various inspection methods and the use of state-of-the-art equipment opens up previously inconceivable opportunities. We are thus setting new standards in furnace diagnostics.

Our objectives:

Your advantages:

In-time-analysis of the actual conditions of the facility
Verification of the functionality and effectiveness of components
Technological optimisation of the melting process
Periodic inspections for a continuous documentation of the facilities wear rate

Thermography

The additional visualisation of the temperature field in the furnace offers a new dimension in furnace diagnostics.

Use of calibrated, high-resolution cameras (up to 1800 °C)
Very high thermal image resolution and contrasts in imaging
Real (photo) and thermography images are taken simultaneously
Video sequences show areas with suboptimal energy use as well as harmful flow patterns

Typical applications:

Documentation

The results of our inspections are routinely summarised in a standardised documentation. This includes:

Following the inspection, you will receive the complete documentation as well as an evaluation of the results. We will also give you solution-oriented recommendations for the further operation and maintenance of your furnace, tailored to your requirements.

Visualization of the temperature profile in the furnace chamber

Use of calibrated, high-resolution cameras (up to 1800 °C)
Very high thermal image resolution and contrasts in imaging
Real (photo) and thermography images are taken simultaneously
Video sequences show areas with suboptimal energy use as well as harmful flow patterns
Detection of violation of the critical temperature limits of the refractory