00:00:14.720 mechanical systems for many facilities 00:00:17.57000:00:17.580 machinery is the heart of production 00:00:19.75000:00:19.760 unexpected failures can interrupt 00:00:21.76900:00:21.779 production idle workers and cause 00:00:24.32000:00:24.330 widespread damage 00:00:25.72000:00:25.730 fortunately infrared thermography can 00:00:28.28000:00:28.290 detect a number of problems with in 00:00:29.74900:00:29.759 operating mechanical systems as 00:00:33.17000:00:33.180 mechanical devices operate heat is 00:00:35.24000:00:35.250 generated excess forces caused by 00:00:38.39000:00:38.400 friction misalignment or improper 00:00:41.12000:00:41.130 lubrication are accompanied by a rise in 00:00:43.31000:00:43.320 temperature in some cases this increase 00:00:46.43000:00:46.440 in operating temperature may be present 00:00:47.99000:00:48.000 for up to several weeks prior to a 00:00:49.43000:00:49.440 failure perform regulated by a trained 00:00:52.18900:00:52.199 thermography infrared inspections can 00:00:54.34900:00:54.35900:00:55.93900:00:55.949 operating mechanical systems these 00:00:58.25000:00:58.260 include the ability to identify 00:01:01.09000:01:01.100 excessive friction and wear detect 00:01:04.72900:01:04.739 misalignment in coupled systems document 00:01:08.33000:01:08.340 over or under lubrication of bearings 00:01:11.62000:01:11.630 pinpoint areas of refractory damage 00:01:14.86000:01:14.870 locate underground pipe leaks and 00:01:17.95000:01:17.960 monitor process heater or boiler tubes 00:01:20.69000:01:20.700 in this thermogram we see excessive 00:01:23.87000:01:23.880 heating caused by misalignment within a 00:01:25.60900:01:25.619 couple system excess force caused by 00:01:28.24900:01:28.259 even the slightest amounts of 00:01:29.63000:01:29.640 misalignment can cause large amounts of 00:01:31.81900:01:31.829 excess heat on bearings and driven 00:01:33.71000:01:33.720 equipment such excessive heating can 00:01:36.26000:01:36.270 lead to premature wear and failure of 00:01:37.88000:01:37.890 the system as well as higher energy 00:01:39.80000:01:39.810 consumption in this image we can clearly 00:01:42.74000:01:42.750 see the effects of misalignment excess 00:01:45.17000:01:45.180 heat on the pump on the left is shown in 00:01:46.99900:01:47.009 white excess heat is also noted on the 00:01:49.60900:01:49.619 motor bearing on the right 00:01:55.53000:01:55.540 detecting motor misalignment in this 00:01:58.41000:01:58.420 thermogram we once again see the 00:01:59.88000:01:59.890 excessive heating caused by misalignment 00:02:01.62000:02:01.630 within a couple system we see excessive 00:02:04.14000:02:04.150 heat on both the driven device on the 00:02:05.64000:02:05.650 left as well as the left side of the 00:02:07.29000:02:07.300 flexible motor coupling many maintenance 00:02:09.69000:02:09.700 professionals are surprised to learn 00:02:10.98000:02:10.990 that even the slightest amounts of 00:02:12.39000:02:12.400 misalignment caused large amounts of 00:02:14.19000:02:14.200 excessive heating within couplings such 00:02:16.68000:02:16.690 heat can lead to premature failure of 00:02:18.24000:02:18.250 the coupling itself resulting in more 00:02:20.28000:02:20.290 frequent outages more coupling 00:02:22.32000:02:22.330 replacements and higher maintenance 00:02:24.69000:02:24.700 costs worn pillow block bearing 00:02:30.23000:02:30.240 thermography can also be affected and 00:02:32.43000:02:32.440 quickly identifying and properly 00:02:33.69000:02:33.700 lubricated or worn bearings this pillow 00:02:36.42000:02:36.430 block bearing located on a large paper 00:02:38.40000:02:38.410 machine has heated to the point that it 00:02:40.38000:02:40.390 is actually causing the steel structure 00:02:41.85000:02:41.860 to become warm properly lubricated 00:02:44.76000:02:44.770 healthy bearings should operate close to 00:02:47.34000:02:47.350 room temperature 00:02:48.74000:02:48.750 once again thermography can be performed 00:02:51.69000:02:51.700 quickly without interrupting production 00:02:53.72000:02:53.730 thermography is especially suited for 00:02:55.98000:02:55.990 remote inspections such as roller 00:02:57.78000:02:57.790 bearings on elevated conveyor belt 00:02:59.85000:02:59.860 system steel transfer ladles thermal 00:03:03.66000:03:03.670 imaging is also useful in detecting 00:03:05.34000:03:05.350 thermal deficiencies such as refractory 00:03:07.41000:03:07.420 breakdown in large vessels on the Left 00:03:10.32000:03:10.330 we see a refractory line steel transfer 00:03:12.60000:03:12.610 ladle at work in a foundry 00:03:14.67000:03:14.680 the thermal image shows a uniform 00:03:16.65000:03:16.660 temperature gradient across the surface 00:03:18.27000:03:18.280 of the ladle with no pronounced hot 00:03:20.10000:03:20.110 spots 00:03:20.90000:03:20.910 however the ladle on the right is a 00:03:23.31000:03:23.320 different story a large hot spot here 00:03:25.92000:03:25.930 indicates refractory breakdown within 00:03:27.93000:03:27.940 the lining of the ladle left undetected 00:03:30.30000:03:30.310 a failure of the refractory can cause 00:03:32.82000:03:32.830 molten steel within the ladle to melt a 00:03:35.00900:03:35.019 hole in a ladle shell and release tons 00:03:37.50000:03:37.510 of molten steel onto the factory floor 00:03:39.21000:03:39.220 in this case thermography provides early 00:03:43.02000:03:43.030 detection that helps to avoid 00:03:44.69900:03:44.709 catastrophic failure and personal injury 00:03:48.92000:03:48.930 defective insulation on equipment 00:03:51.62000:03:51.630 insulated process equipment can also be 00:03:54.09000:03:54.100 inspected with thermography in this 00:03:56.31000:03:56.320 image of an industrial drying oven we 00:03:58.50000:03:58.510 see evidence of missing and damaged 00:04:00.27000:04:00.280 insulation which allows excess heat loss 00:04:02.82000:04:02.830 from a section of the roof uneven 00:04:05.97000:04:05.980 heating in process equipment not only 00:04:07.53000:04:07.540 wastes energy but can also be 00:04:09.33000:04:09.340 uneven or improper heating of the 00:04:11.16000:04:11.170 manufactured product in some cases 00:04:13.55000:04:13.560 uneven heating may compromise product 00:04:16.08000:04:16.090 quality in this facility thermal imaging 00:04:19.14000:04:19.150 is an integral part of reducing energy 00:04:20.72900:04:20.739 loss and maintaining product quality 00:04:25.58000:04:25.590 underground steam line link thermography 00:04:28.59000:04:28.600 can also be useful in detecting leaks in 00:04:30.71900:04:30.729 heated or cooled underground piping 00:04:32.49000:04:32.500 systems here we see a hot spot caused by 00:04:35.34000:04:35.350 a leak within a varied steam system 00:04:36.93000:04:36.940 located beneath the sidewalk this 00:04:39.48000:04:39.490 infrared inspection is being performed 00:04:40.89000:04:40.900 at night from ground level when a leak 00:04:43.86000:04:43.870 develops in a steam system steam or 00:04:45.90000:04:45.910 condensate is lost to the surrounding 00:04:47.49000:04:47.500 earth if the leak is sufficient for heat 00:04:50.12900:04:50.139 to reach the surface of the ground the 00:04:52.11000:04:52.120 thermal imager can help detect the 00:04:53.55000:04:53.560 location of a leaking pipe detect 00:04:56.85000:04:56.860 ability of pipe leaks is dependent upon 00:04:58.53000:04:58.540 several factors including pipe 00:05:00.27000:05:00.280 construction burial depth operating 00:05:03.00000:05:03.010 temperature and the amount of loss the 00:05:05.12000:05:05.130 ghost tomography cannot determine the 00:05:07.40900:05:07.419 cause of a hotspot excavation of the 00:05:09.62900:05:09.639 suspect area is required however 00:05:11.73000:05:11.740 thermography can help to eliminate 00:05:13.74000:05:13.750 unnecessary and costly excavation by 00:05:16.86000:05:16.870 directing efforts only to problem areas 00:05:20.27000:05:20.280 underground steam line leaks one 00:05:23.43000:05:23.440 alternative to performing infrared 00:05:24.96000:05:24.970 inspections from ground level is to use 00:05:26.79000:05:26.800 an aircraft such inspections can be 00:05:29.37000:05:29.380 performed quickly for large areas such 00:05:31.35000:05:31.360 as industrial facilities or 00:05:33.08000:05:33.090 municipalities this composite thermogram 00:05:36.27000:05:36.280 shows evidence of multiple leak sites in 00:05:38.27900:05:38.289 an industrial park here leaks are 00:05:41.07000:05:41.080 indicated by the large amorphous shapes 00:05:43.62000:05:43.630 along the path of the Buried steam lines 00:05:45.69000:05:45.700 which are evidence by the straight white 00:05:48.57000:05:48.580 lines infrared inspection of steam traps 00:05:54.02000:05:54.030 steam is an odorless colorless tasteless 00:05:56.96900:05:56.979 gas which is often used to transport 00:05:58.95000:05:58.960 heat energy within industrial facilities 00:06:01.46900:06:01.479 in most facilities steam is produced in 00:06:04.26000:06:04.270 a boiler or steam generator once steam 00:06:07.05000:06:07.060 reaches the desired temperature and 00:06:08.94000:06:08.950 pressure it is piped to various 00:06:10.37900:06:10.389 locations where it is used once steam 00:06:13.23000:06:13.240 leaves the boiler it begins to cool this 00:06:15.81000:06:15.820 cooling causes condensate to form within 00:06:17.88000:06:17.890 the steam lines as condensate builds 00:06:20.43000:06:20.440 steam temperature decreases causing more 00:06:22.70900:06:22.719 common 00:06:23.15900:06:23.169 to form left unchecked this process will 00:06:26.39900:06:26.409 continue until all of the steam has 00:06:28.11000:06:28.120 returned to water in order to maintain 00:06:30.39000:06:30.400 steam system efficiency condensate must 00:06:32.96900:06:32.979 be quickly removed from the steam system 00:06:34.58900:06:34.599 in order to do this an automatic 00:06:36.83900:06:36.849 mechanical valve called a steam trap is 00:06:39.45000:06:39.460 utilized to discharge condensate while 00:06:41.93900:06:41.949 retaining live steam within the system 00:06:43.83000:06:43.840 in this image set we see three inverted 00:06:46.73900:06:46.749 bucket traps referring to the thermogram 00:06:49.43900:06:49.449 the trap on the Left shows no apparent 00:06:51.89900:06:51.909 temperature differential across the trap 00:06:53.76000:06:53.770 this may be due to cycling of the trap 00:06:56.01000:06:56.020 or a constant leak here 00:06:59.12900:06:59.139 contact ultrasound can be used to 00:07:00.99000:07:01.000 confirm the traps operating condition 00:07:04.64000:07:04.650 improper fluid flow in this thermogram 00:07:07.67900:07:07.689 we see an electrical transformer with 00:07:09.20900:07:09.219 several cold cooling fins this thermal 00:07:11.64000:07:11.650 pattern is indicative of an internal 00:07:13.58900:07:13.599 blockage within the radiator tubes such 00:07:16.23000:07:16.240 a condition causes the transform to run 00:07:17.90900:07:17.919 hotter than its design limits and can 00:07:19.89000:07:19.900 cause premature aging and failure of the 00:07:21.89900:07:21.909 transformer in this case thermography 00:07:24.39000:07:24.400 quickly provides evidence of this 00:07:25.98000:07:25.990 condition without ever having to make 00:07:27.92900:07:27.939 contact
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