News from Steam Leak FindIR™	May 8, 2007/issue 2
LATEST NEWS The President of Stockton Infrared, Gregory R. Stockton, will present his most recent white paper “How aerial infrared can be used as an asset management tool for the operators of district heating systems” at the IDEA Conference in Scottsdale, AZ in June. (See “Main Article”) PAPER SUMMARY: The imagery from aerial infrared thermal surveys of facilities, complexes, campuses, military bases and cities can be used for many purposes. Systems like supply steam and condensate return lines, hot water lines, chilled water lines, supply water mains, distribution piping, storm water drains and sewer lines can be monitored by looking at surface temperatures/patterns. In the case of district heating systems, the distribution system can be flown rapidly and inexpensively to provide thermal data for asset management planning and predictive maintenance (PdM). As a result of finding and repairing leaks in the steam system and by finding under-insulated lines, energy usage can be reduced with all the related benefits. Please visit the show to hear the complete presentation and come see us at our exhibitor’s booth, 4A.	In this issue: • latest news • main article • ir library • did you know?
MAIN ARTICLE The IDEA (International District Energy Association) will conduct its annual 98th Annual Conference & Trade Show “Setting the Pace, Leading the Way” June 17 – 20, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Keeping with IDEA’s long tradition of high quality industry meetings, the conference will feature technical and business discussions on development, financing, marketing, and design and construction of district energy systems, especially district cooling systems. Program highlights include: More than 30 presentations and panel discussions from across industry segments, emphasizing experience through case studies and practical solutions to common business issues. Conference tracks will include District Cooling; Infrastructure Design and Development; System Management, Operations and Maintenance; Combined Heat and Power; and System Optimization, Metering and Controls. For more information, about IDEA or the upcoming conference, visit http://www.districtenergy.org/.
IR LIBRARY For more white papers on aerial infrared thermography, please visit www.aitscan.com/published.php. To learn more about infrared thermography and is various applications, please visit www.stocktoninfrared.com. Tired of searching the yellow pages for a qualified electrical infrared contractor and then spending MORE time to determine if they are qualified? Save Time, Achieve Peace of Mind – visit www.connectir.com. For an investment of ONLY about 5 minutes of your time, you can receive a list of qualified thermographers matched to your unique specifications PLUS pricing. ConnectIR™, the infrared industry’s first bidding website.	DID YOU KNOW? Return on investment makes infrared inspections an easy decision. Payback on infrared inspection is 4: 1 -source Maintenance Technology Magazine. Payback on infrared inspection is closer to 20: 1 -source Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company.
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