Infrared thermography assists in identifying heat losses in school buildings

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5812505

Zannini, F

Infrared thermography, a quick, positive and economical method of identifying infiltration and exfiltration of air around windows, construction joints, and foundations of school buildings, is discussed. The method can be successfully utilized to detect problems with the heating and ventilating systems and to detect moisture beneath the roofing membranes which lowers the R factor of the insulation. The cost to complete and document an infrared thermographic survey of an elementary school building varies between 2 cents and 5 cents per square foot. Infrared thermography also has the capability to detect heat losses in many areas which normally appear to be efficient in retaining heat within the building.

• Research Organization: Warwick School Dept., RI
• OSTI ID: 5812505
• Report Number(s): CONF-800958-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States) Journal Volume: 254
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320103* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- School
Municipal
& Other Public Buildings-- (-1987)
AIR INFILTRATION
BUILDINGS
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
ENERGY LOSSES
HEAT LOSSES
INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
LOSSES
MEASURING METHODS
MOISTURE
R FACTORS
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
THERMOGRAPHY