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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 7 Part 2 of 2.pdf

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In this experiment we see that the difference between the apparent<br />

temperature on the unpainted side and actual temperature is an error <strong>of</strong> 106<br />

ºF. If we were to conduct a similar experiment with a high-temperature<br />

infrared sensor, and examine steel at 2,000 ºF, the error between the actual<br />

and apparent temperatures could be more than 400 ºF. Of course, neither<br />

black paint or tape could survive 2,000 ºF. It’s <strong>of</strong>ten useful to use a narrow<br />

spectral band similar to the wavelength <strong>of</strong> the object’s radiant energy.<br />

Wien’s displacement law helps us determine the peak wavelength <strong>of</strong> the<br />

object’s peak radiant energy for an object at a certain temperature.<br />

λ max = b / T<br />

where:<br />

λ max = peak wavelength <strong>of</strong> radiant energy<br />

b = 2897 μm/ °K<br />

T = temperature (Kelvin)<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

http://reliableplant.com/Read/14134/emissivity-underst-difference-between-apparent,-actual-ir-temps

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