Thermal imaging uses an infrared camera to measure equipment surface temperatures.
Objectives of Thermal Imaging:
- Identifying thermal variations, which may indicate issues such as:
- Hot bearings
- Valve leaks
- Plugged coolers
- Electrical faults
- Comparing thermal signatures with duplicate equipment
- Establishing baseline thermal signatures for future trending
Thermal Imaging Targets:
- Pump and motor
- Bearing housings
- Seal flush systems
- Motor leads
- Ancillaries
- Check/bypass valves
- Lube oil system
- Heat exchanges
- Other
Benefits of Thermal Imaging:
- Identifying problems before they become serious
- Improved reliability and uptime
- Reduced unscheduled outages
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Baseline establishment for future trending
- Quality assurance of new installations or repairs