Thermovision as a non – destructive method of technical condition assessment: case study in a smart building

Abstract

Currently, more and more emphasis is placed on building energy-efficient buildings from the highest quality materials to keep heat and energy losses as low as possible. Relatively, such buildings are much more expensive than traditional buildings due to the technology that is used in them. This applies to HVAC systems, renewable energy sources and etc. This paper presents the correctness of the thermal insulation of the Energis intelligent building at the Kielce University of Technology with the use of a thermal imaging camera. Measurements and photos were taken outside and inside the building, in the winter, in the late afternoon. This research topic was undertaken because few works and articles offer thermal imaging studies of smart buildings. The analysis of the thermograms showed differences between the surface of the windows and the walls from the inside, and additionally a place in the room in which you can see how cold is trying to penetrate the interior. The study provided data on thermal insulation of the tested building, its assessment and correctness of execution.