INTRODUCTION:
BuShea, Seelig & Associates (BSA) was formed in 1978 to provide Professional Engineering Services to our commercial, utility and industrial clients. During the past 20+ years, BSA has determined that Predictive Maintenance Programs (PMP) and problem solving technologies such as thermal imaging would provide our clients with the latest tools to increase plant reliability, safety and bottom line economic return. To this end, Florida Electrical Resources (FER) was formed. FER’s fast paced growth caused us to combine our efforts, thus we formed TEAMWORKnet, Inc. (TWN), which is comprised of the following divisions: BuShea, Seelig & Associates (BSA), Florida Electrical Resources (FER), CADnet and PCnet. TWN also owns a percentage of a wireless communications company called MCIS. Through TWN, we provide a fully coordinated service organization for our clients. FER now provides a full line of Predictive Maintenance Programs.HISTORICAL MAINTENANCE PERSPECTIVE:
- Breakdown Maintenance - Traditional
- Preventive Maintenance - Post WWII
- Predictive Maintenance - Newest Method
TYPICAL PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES:
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- Thermal Imaging Survey
- Electromagnetic Testing
- Eddy-Current Analysis
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- Ultrasonic Detection
- Vibration Analysis
- X-ray and Gamma Radiography
- Transformer Oil Analysis and Testing
- Breaker - Relay Testing
- Visual Testing
- Leak Testing
DAMAGE PHOTOGRAPHS:
Through our experience in the utility and industrial industries we have witnessed a number of mishaps that led to considerable economic loses. We have included photos from some of these experiences.DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!
USE A PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PMP) UTILIZING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY TO SEE IT BEFORE IT HAPPENS.
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FER QUALIFICATIONS AND MITIGATION SERVICES:
FER is a full service testing and mitigation services company. Our company utilizes only highly qualified field engineers to do the thermal imaging and analytical work. Please visit our web page (www.TEAMWORKnet.com) for the resumes and Infrared School Certification of individuals who perform these services for FER. We utilize the newest thermal imaging camera technologies on the market, the Inframetrics SC1000 & PM380, and the associated Thermogram, ThermaCAM, and Thermonitor analytical software.Our work for clients covers a wide variety of thermal imaging needs, as can be seen from our client list under Tab 2.0, and the Application Chart under Tab 3.0. From these diverse backgrounds we have discovered that most of our clients have a fundamental need to satisfy an insurance carrier's policy requirements, while meeting their own maintenance needs. Standard insurance coverage for most industrial plants typically have requirements that infrared thermal imaging surveys be performed on an annual basis. Therefore, FER has developed a thermal imaging survey report that comports with all insurance company requirements, while providing detailed information for our industrial clients. The thermal imaging reports are visually accurate, through the combined use of infrared thermography and standard digital image photography. Please see sample thermal images under Tab 6.0. Our full reports also include a detailed and concise presentation and analysis of the equipment under study.
FER provides a certified, degreed Engineer to do the Thermal Imaging Surveys, thus providing added benefit to the client in the field of electrical system analysis and review. In the area of mitigation work, FER can offer a wide range of services from problem correction recommendations to the actual repair services if required. Under Section 1.4, are some sample damage photographs to show the destructive power of neglected electrical systems. Although thermal imaging is only a part of predictive maintenance programs, it is your first line of defense.
Over the past year, FER has added a number of new features to our thermal imaging services. We have added a new sign-off / checklist page to the back of each thermal image. This feature helps management or the insurance companies verify that the mitigation work has been completed. Another feature is the use of clamp-on ammeter readings taken on each phase of the electrical system to verify suspected imbalances or loading problems of the equipment under study. For improved color and visibility of the thermal images, FER has upgraded its printing capabilities to a color laser printing system. All of the above features enhance our product while providing our clients with the latest in thermal imaging technologies.
