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Thermographic analysis is right up there with megger logs and vibration analysis and should be part of your machinery history records. It is worth every pfennig.
A good thermographic surveyor with marine experience will observe every piece of machinery you specify and provide you with digital color photographs to document the signature of each component. This, along with vibration analysis, gives you a baseline for condition monitoring. Thermographics are superb for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
I have been anxiously awaiting the price of infrared imaging devices to drop a bit further to the point I can justify purchasing one of my own. If you like using an infrared thermometer for routine observation you will fall in love with a color calibrated imager. Fluke is getting very close with their new models.
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