Use of Infrared Thermal Imaging in Indoor Environmental Investigations
Infrared thermal imaging has been increasingly used to identify wet building materials that can be sources of mold growth and degraded indoor environmental quality. However, infrared cameras are also an important tool in the evaluation of AHUs (Air Handling Units systems), which are the primary pathways for the distribution of contaminants in a building. Through identification of temperature differentials, infrared cameras can be used to pinpoint areas of unwanted pressurization or depressurization within a building, negative pressure indoors with respect to outdoors, and problems with AHU system components. Infrared cameras can be used to rapidly identify areas of concern so that an in-depth evaluation and corrective action can be taken to correct degraded indoor environmental quality.
IR thermal imaging is a useful tool in the rapid determination of moisture intrusions, building envelope failures, building air pressures, and air flows. These parameters are important factors to consider when evaluating indoor environmental quality.
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