THERMOGRAPHIC SURVEYS

THERMAL IMAGING SERVICES FOR GENERATORS UK

WBPS provide thermal imaging to diagnose fault in diesel generator installations throughout the UK.

WHAT IS A THERMOGRAPHIC SURVEY?

A thermographic survey is an inspection method used to detect potential problems in electrical equipment. We use thermal imaging cameras to take pictures of the equipment, which we then analyse to identify areas of potential concern. This type of survey is often used on electrical generators, as it can help to identify potential problems before they lead to a failure. Thermographic surveys can also be used on other types of electrical equipment, such as transformers and switchgears. By identifying potential problems early, thermographic surveys can help to prevent downtime and improve safety.

Thermal imaging is an extremely useful tool for electrical and mechanical fault finding. It requires no contact being made with operational equipment which means that surveys can be carried out without interruption to your live and operation critical power support system. Thermographic surveys on generation equipment can show:

  • Corroded or loose connections
  • Imbalanced Loads
  • Bearing failure
  • Cooling system problems
  • Pump failure
  • Insulation Damage
  • Blocked or poorly ventilated equipment
  • Deterioration due to age
  • Control panel HV / LV faults

We also have access to the latest in Fluke thermal imaging technology and can provide a comprehensive thermographic survey of your entire backup power system.

A typical survey of electrical equipment might include:

  • Motors and motor control panels
  • Control equipment
  • Engine
  • Alternator
  • Cable runs
  • Substations
  • Transformers
  • Switches, fuses and circuit breakers
  • Distribution boards

SURVEYING FOR SAFETY AND RELIABILITY

When it comes to power generation, safety is of the first importance. There is no higher priority that ensuring the safety of your team. Thermographics are one of the many techniques we employ to ensure that your generators are running safely, within their parameters for heat generation.

WB Power Services have been powering the UK’s businesses and projects since 1983. Our team are the most experienced in the UK at identifying and minimising the risks involved in high power environments. You can trust WBPS to provide the best and most up to date services to comply with and exceed health and safety requirements.

The other key reason for using thermographics is to identify a power failure before it takes place, helping to maintain a reliable power supply over the long term, and reducing the cost of downtime and equipment failure.

EVENTS

The short-term nature of events such as festivals, gigs and sports means that generators are often installed and removed quickly. Despite their short-term nature, corners cannot be cut when it comes to monitoring and maintaining the power supply and thermographic surveying helps to ensure that even generators sets that are on-site temporarily are properly commissioned and installed.

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HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Healthcare providers and hospitals cannot afford any downtime due to equipment failure. Going offline could represent a risk to patient safety and ultimately a risk to life. Thermographic surveying is a key part of the regular maintenance and upkeep of generator sets which can assist in keeping the hospital up and running 24/7.

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DATA CENTRES

The loss of data is a “never happen” event in data centres. This means both prime power and backup power must be available, and in particular backup generators must be available to come online the moment they are needed. Thermographics, as part of an overall maintenance and inspection package, helps us to understand what’s going on inside backup generators under load, so that when the time comes, there’s a reliable source of backup power.

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CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERS

In the world of construction, deadlines are continually looming, and overrun can add real risk of project failure, not to mention escalating costs. With the cost of downtivme and failure so high, thermographic imaging is part of our arsenal of tools to ensure that generators are kept online and providing power to the project.

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DIESEL GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

All our maintenance work is undertaken by teams of experts, including engineers, project managers, consultants and logistics coordinators, who are directly employed by us. There are no sub-contractors or middlemen, just specialists with a wealth of knowledge and know-how.

Find Out More DIESEL GENERATOR SPARE PARTS

Here at WBPS, we can provide vital diesel generator spare parts, ready for quick despatch when you need them most. With supply agreements in place with most of the major manufacturers and ancillary component suppliers, we can access just about all the spare parts needed for regular maintenance and servicing. Everything from a simple handle or switch, through to a complete acoustic canopy can be made available through our network of suppliers.

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Find Out More LOAD BANK TESTING

We can provide a complete electrical load testing service both resistive and reactive up to 10mW through our range of load test machines, with documentation provided for quality control purposes. We can also help to test resistive and reactive load banks, as well as load bank hire.

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Find Out More DIESEL GENERATOR RELOCATION

The combination of our experienced engineers and a modern, dedicated transport fleet means that should a client require the relocation of an existing generator; we are ready to complete the removal, efficiently and safely. Once the set has arrived at it’s new location, we can also help with re-commissioning and installation works.

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Find Out More DIESEL GENERATOR FUEL POLISHING

WB Power Services can offer fuel polishing services, using state-of-the-art techniques, including chemical treatment and filtering, that not only removes any unwanted particulates but is also kind to the wider environment. Regular fuel polishing also ensures that a generator will operate at maximum efficiency for longer periods.

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Find Out More DIESEL GENERATOR REPAIRS & UPGRADES

Our team has full capability, training and work to certified ISO standards to completely strip and rebuild any type of engine from basic generators through to twin bank diesels, CHP units and locomotives too. All components we use in the refurbishment of an engine are to the manufacturer’s OEM specification.

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Find Out More POWER QUALITY SURVEYS

Our engineers are available to conduct power quality surveys throughout the UK. Using the very latest techniques, we can carry out a complete survey of the electrical system and make the necessary recommendations to restore a power supply to its most efficient function.

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Find Out More THERMOGRAPHIC SURVEYS

Thermal imaging is an extremely useful tool for electrical and mechanical fault finding. It requires no contact being made with operational equipment which means that surveys can be carried out without interruption to your live and operation critical power support system. We also have access to the latest in Fluke thermal imaging technology and can provide a comprehensive thermographic survey of your entire backup power system.

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Find Out More DIESEL GENERATOR REMOTE MONITORING

Remotely monitoring the operation of a diesel generator power system can help to reduce downtime and inefficient operation. Using the very latest telemetry systems, we can remotely monitor the operation of a generator while operating in an unmanned location. Engineers will be alerted to a failure or potential issue relating to the functions of the generator via an online operation or via SMS message. This means that a field-based service engineer can be despatched to the site and ensure that the set is back up and running with the minimum of inconvenience.

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YOUR SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE TEAM

We have a dedicated team of experts to look after maintenance, as well as engineers, project managers, consultants and logistics coordinators who are all directly employed by us. They put their expertise to work for you, providing high specification equipment that is bespoke to your needs and budget.

PAUL HAKIN Business Development Manager
CLARE NEWTON Business Development Manager
JOHN WALKER Key Account Manager
MIKE DALE Key Account Manager
RICHARD CARTER Service Operations Director
PHIL HAMBLETT Renewables Operations Director

NEED MORE HELP?

Buying a generator can be a daunting buying process to navigate, especially if it’s not your field of expertise. To give our buyers confidence in their decision and enable them to be more informed when talking to our (or any) sales team, we have put together a number of useful resources which will help you on your journey.

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