Thermal Imaging (Case Three)
Case Three: Noise In Mechanical Room
Building Type: Water Treatement Plant
Equipment Type: End suction base mount pump
Complaint: In this case there was no complaint from the customer. In fact they didn’t know it was a problem. During commissioning activities, being conducted elsewhere in the plant on a different system, it became evident to me that the pump didn’t sound right. It was a newly installed pump. Although the noise was barely noticeable, it was unusual. It is good to get in the habit of turning your camera on as soon as you enter the building. I wouldn’t advise looking through the camera while walking around the building, but I would advise taking the short time to take a large perspective of the building. You may just notice something that is out of your scope but could save the client time and money. Both of which they appreciate. In this case, Image Pair 1, thermal imaging indicated a failing bearing in the new pumps.
Image Pair 1
Digital Image of Pump
Thermal Image of Pump