Case studies

With relentless heat, high humidity, and frequent dust storms, Saudi Arabia’s electrical infrastructure faces immense challenges. Aging 13.8 kV utility equipment required a safer, more effective inspection strategy to prevent failures and arc flash incidents. Partnering with IRISS, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) deployed CAP-ENV-12-PD infrared and ultrasound electrical inspection systems, enabling non-intrusive, real-time condition monitoring.

Infrared inspection windows for mining are essential for ensuring safety and reliability in high-voltage environments, especially in demanding conditions like phosphate mining. A major U.S. mining operation faced challenges inspecting its 4,160V motor/pump systems safely and needed a durable, compliant, and maintenance-friendly solution. Partnering with Connected Power Phosphate Services, the mine implemented IRISS CAP-ENV Series infrared inspection windows, allowing for closed-panel thermal inspections that enhance safety and enable more efficient condition-based monitoring.

One of our distribution partners was approached by a client who relocated into a new purpose-built manufacturing facility.

One of North America‘s leading bottled water companies approached IRISS for assistance in optimizing their asset life cycles.

Infrared thermography is a widely accepted preventive maintenance technology both for land-based facilities as well as maritime applications.

Forces of Globalization encourage virtually all industries to remain competitive through innovation and a quest for efficiency and reliability.

Vandolah Power faced critical inspection challenges when UV exposure rendered their factory-installed generator breaker windows opaque, preventing essential equipment monitoring. By upgrading to IRISS FlexIR infrared windows, they restored full inspection capabilities, improved safety and reliability, and reduced maintenance time—all with a durable, lifetime-warrantied solution.

The Middle East based state owned utility company used the IRISS Sonus PD instrument to test for partial discharge in their medium voltage switchgear and accessories.

The Senior Facilities Engineer decided to be proactive and conduct an Arc Flash assessment survey on all substations and switchgear.

A national retailer’s data center enhanced electrical reliability by implementing IRISS CAP-CT-12 infrared windows, enabling safer and more frequent inspections of critical switchgear. This proactive upgrade reduced downtime risks, improved safety, and positioned the facility for industry-leading maintenance efficiency.

Many believe that Crystal IR Windows are the best choice for inspection windows.

Recently, the chief electrician of a large offshore drilling company realized the problems his staff were having performing safe and efficient infrared inspections on their electrical equipment.