Thermographic Inspections & Thermal Imaging Services
At Susquehanna Marine Surveys, we provide professional thermographic (infrared) inspection services for a wide range of applications. Using advanced FLIR technology, we can detect temperature variations that reveal hidden issues such as moisture intrusion, electrical faults, insulation failures, or mechanical wear—problems often invisible to the naked eye.
Our thermal imaging services cover all marine vessel applications—both recreational and commercial—including electrical systems, hull structures, and machinery. We also perform thermographic evaluations for intermodal container and cargo inspections, as well as residential, marina, and commercial buildings, identifying concerns in structures, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
Inspection areas include:
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Vessel structure: hulls, keels, cabins, decks, and superstructures
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Machinery: engines, generators, accessory motors, and related components
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Cargo claims: identifying heat signatures related to damage or contamination
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Electrical systems: 110VAC and 12VDC circuits, fuse and breaker boxes, wiring, and connections (marine, residential, and commercial)
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HVAC systems: performance and efficiency assessments for marine, residential, and commercial environments
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Buildings: marina structures, residential homes, and commercial facilities
The cost of a thermographic inspection is determined by the type and size of the inspection required. To discuss your project and receive a personalized quote, please call (717) 497-8974.
Bob Stefanowicz, AMS, is a Certified Level I Thermographer and utilizes professional FLIR imaging equipment to ensure accurate, high-resolution thermal data for every inspection.
About Infrared Thermography
Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to “see” and “measure” thermal energy emitted from an object.
Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it’s the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Unlike visible light, in the infrared world, everything with a temperature above absolute zero emits heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit infrared. The higher the object’s temperature, the greater the IR radiation emitted.
Infrared allows us to see what our eyes cannot. Infrared thermography cameras produce images of invisible infrared or “heat” radiation and provide precise non-contact temperature measurement capabilities.
Nearly everything gets hot before it fails, making infrared cameras extremely cost-effective, valuable diagnostic tools in many diverse applications. And as industry strives to improve manufacturing efficiencies, manage energy, improve product quality, and enhance worker safety, new applications for infrared cameras continually emerge.
Information provided by FLIR
