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Energy losses are common in commercial buildings and industrial

facilities. While there can be a number of culprits, such as air

leaks or systems running inefﬁciently, many energy losses can be

detected through inspection with thermal imaging.

Identifying and ﬁxing these problems requires the right

equipment—such as an advanced thermal imager, which identiﬁes

infrared hot and cold spots—and the proper training to understand

where to look. This Fluke Thermography Find-It Guide highlights

the top six sources of energy losses in commercial buildings and

industrial facilities, and how to identify cost saving opportunities.

6 TIPS TO CUT

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL

ENERGY COSTS

A FLUKE THERMOGRAPHY FIND-IT GUIDE

The tools of choice for industrial, commercial

and building professionals.

Built tough for the job site and assembled with pride in the U.S.A.,

Fluke thermal imagers help you maximize project efﬁciency and

insight. For your maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting

tasks, trust nothing but Fluke.

To ﬁnd out which Fluke thermal imager is right for you, or to

locate a distributor in your area, call us at: 1-800-760-4523 (U.S.) or

1-800-363-5853 (Canada) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT.

The tools of choice for industrial, commercial

and building professionals.

Built tough for the job site and assembled with pride in the U.S.A.,

Fluke thermal imagers help you maximize project efﬁciency and

insight. For your maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting

tasks, trust nothing but Fluke.

To ﬁnd out which Fluke thermal imager is right for you, or to

locate a distributor in your area, call us at: 1-800-760-4523 (U.S.) or

1-800-363-5853 (Canada) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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6 TIPS TO CUT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ENERGY COSTS A FLUKE THERMOGRAPHY FIND-IT GUIDE Energy losses are common in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. While there can be a number of culprits, such as air leaks or systems running inefficiently, many energy losses can be detected through inspection with thermal imaging.
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1. Building envelopes The building envelope includes a facility’s structure as well as the climate controls within. The envelope separates the outside environment from the inside, and it’s frequently imperfect. What to scan: • Roofs. In addition to looking for moisture issues, scan the roof surface and follow thermal differences to identify possible air leak entry and exit points. • Walls between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, including outside walls.
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. Motors and generators Overheating and malfunctioning motors and generators typically indicate mechanical or electrical inefficiencies that contribute to energy waste and sometimes failure. What to scan: • Airflow. In fan-cooled motors, restricted airflow can cause overheating, which can manifest on the entire housing. • Electrical unbalance. Look for load imbalance and single phasing which can contribute to unexpected loss. • Bearings.
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5. HVAC systems Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are usually some of the biggest energy consumers within commercial and industrial facilities. What to scan: • Ductwork and registers. Check for duct leakage and improper/inadequate installation. Pro tip Buildings with constant-air-volume systems often have air leaks that can cause as much as 33 % energy loss. Considerable savings can be achieved with duct-sealing and insulation remedies. • Fans and blowers.