Ex Inspections & Thermographic Surveys

INSPERA provides Ex equipment inspections and thermographic surveys for oil & gas, offshore, marine, and industrial operations.

Our services help clients identify installation defects, equipment deterioration, and abnormal heat patterns. We provide documented findings and practical recommendations to support equipment integrity, maintenance planning, and corrective action.

Ex Equipment Inspections

Inspection of equipment installed in hazardous areas, with checks suited to the equipment type, protection concept, and agreed inspection scope.

Our scope may include:

Visual, close, and detailed Ex equipment inspections.

Equipment marking and identification checks.

Review of equipment suitability against hazardous-area classification records.

Inspection of enclosures, cable glands, seals, and cable entries.

Checks of accessible earthing and bonding arrangements.

Identification of damage, deterioration, and potentially unauthorized modifications.

Review of equipment records and previous inspection findings.

Ex equipment registers and corrective action tracking.

Thermographic Surveys

Thermal imaging of accessible electrical and mechanical equipment to identify abnormal temperature patterns and support further investigation.

Our scope may include:

Electrical panel and distribution equipment surveys.

Thermal checks of cable terminations and electrical connections.

Surveys of motors, bearings, and selected mechanical equipment.

Identification of localized heating and temperature differences.

Recording of operating conditions relevant to the survey.

Thermal and supporting visual images.

Prioritized findings and maintenance recommendations.

Follow-up surveys after corrective work.

Clear Reports and Practical Recommendations

Deliverables may include equipment registers, inspection checklists, photographic records, thermal images, and findings reports. Each report identifies the inspection coverage, relevant conditions, limitations, and recommended follow-up actions.

Discuss Your Inspection Requirements

Contact INSPERA to define the equipment scope, site requirements, and reporting needs for your next inspection or survey.

INSPERA — Inspect. Assure. Perform.