May 2021
Valves, Pumps and Turbomachinery
Use infrared thermal imaging for pump system condition monitoring and early failure detection
Thermal imaging technology has evolved over the years, and investment costs have decreased significantly.
The Authors
Keith Brashler is a Pump Specialist in the Consulting Services Department for Saudi Aramco. He earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Washington State University. Brashler has 34 yr of rotating equipment experience in oil and gas, power generation, nuclear, and pulp and paper, with an emphasis on pump and system troubleshooting.
Yasser Alshahrani is a Pump Engineer at Saudi Aramco. He has 7 yr of rotating equipment experience and is a Certified Vibration Analyst: ISO Category II. Alshahrani earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering and an MS degree in engineering management from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals.
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