Nondestructive evaluation of steam traps

Gary L. Orlove

doi:10.1117/12.342296

19 March 1999 Nondestructive evaluation of steam traps

Gary L. Orlove

Proceedings Volume 3700, Thermosense XXI; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.342296
Event: AeroSense '99, 1999, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Many thermographers have touted infrared thermography as an effective maintenance tool for evaluating steam traps for years. However, several investigators have raised questions about thermal measurement's effectiveness in this application. This paper explores and compares infrared thermography and ultrasonic detection methods for steam trap testing and provides guidelines for a successful trap survey.

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Gary L. Orlove "Nondestructive evaluation of steam traps", Proc. SPIE 3700, Thermosense XXI, (19 March 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.342296

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