| What is the NIR Borescope? The NIR Borescope (NIR-b) is a short wavelength radiometric infrared borescope imaging camera, designed to produce high definition (656 x 494 pixel) thermal images, along with providing accurate temperature measurement from any point in the image. The camera can measure temperatures in the range 600 to 1800°C (1112 to 3272°F) and is suitable for a wide range of furnace interior applications.
What advantages does the Borescope have?Building on more than twenty years experience with infrared technology Land has continued to widen its range of temperature measurement solutions by launching the NIR Borescope. With the NIR Borescope it is possible to use the proven technology of NIR Thermal Imager to accurately profile the temperature of the entire furnace with only a small opening in the wall. Thermal imaging inside refractory lined furnaces,boilers and glass melt tanks normally requires the plant operator to cut large openings in the refractory to enable viewing of the critical area. This can cause significant wasted energy from heatloss and can be difficult to keep the opening free from debris. The NIR-b has a 90° viewing angle, through a narrow opening to overcome this.
Why traditional methods of monitoring are highly limited? The NIR-Borescope offers significant advantages over some of the traditional methods of furnace monitoring, including Visual Inspection (can take hours to complete and isn’t continuous), a Visual Camera (does not provide a temperature reading) or using Thermocouples (regular failure or loss of connections).
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