Tennessee Government Thermal Imaging

Customer Profile:

The State of Tennessee is comprised of multiple buildings, which are electrically maintained under a service contract held by Stones River Electric, Inc. Through this contract, Stones River Electric has helped educate the State of Tennessee to the benefits of thermal imaging. Considering the 5.7 million square feet to maintain, utilizing thermal imaging to detect possible electrical problems before they become more serious is critical for proper maintenance with minimal expense.

Customer Issues:

• Inability to detect electrical complications before they become emergency situations.
• Loss of productivity due to major electrical repairs requiring downtime of departments and/or entire facilities.

Project Objective:

As part of this contract, we provide a value added service via thermal imaging of all electrical equipment in the primary facilities. Through thermal imaging, we are able to detect excessive heat, which in turn damages electrical components, drives, and motors. Once a problem area is discovered, Stones River Electric will make recommendations for preventative maintenance.

Results:

Through our thermal imaging efforts, Stones River Electric has detected numerous electrical deficiencies, which could have led to more serious problems that would have shut down major equipment, floors, or entire facilities. This has allowed the State of Tennessee to keep each department open and operational, fulfilling its responsibility to its citizens. As with all facilities, preventative maintenance is the least expensive method in maintaining the building’s electrical equipment. In addition to saving costs from avoiding major electrical repairs, other costs are avoided such as, diminished employee productivity and increased liability exposure.