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In 2003 Jack started applying infrared thermal imaging to Marine Surveying using a FLIR model E2 imaging radiometer. While the imager measured temperature, it initially did not save images in a format that could be analyzed with post processing. Jack had the unit upgraded to save images in radiometric format. The imager was acceptable until Jack acquired a FLIR P65HS in 2006. The P65HS remains Jack’s go to imager. In addition to better sensitivity and resolution than the E2, the P65HS records radiometric images in a burst mode at up to 30 images per second.

In 2014 Jack acquired the “1st generation” FLIR ONE for IOS. The imager’s small form, technology, and attractive price point were impressive yet the sensitivity, resolution, and frame rate were not very useful for marine surveying. In 2015 Jack acquired the “2nd generation” FLIR ONE for IOS and has found it to be a useful adjunct to the FLIR P65HS. Join Jack as he reviews how he uses the “2nd generation” FLIR ONE for marine surveying.

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If times get tough…the tough get going. If the recent decade has not presented you or your company with some tough economic times, then you are blessed and highly favored. For the rest of us faced with maintaining a high reliability standard to ensure a competitive bottom line for our company, the following information should be helpful in getting the most out of your electric maintenance budget.

This presentation will identify the three keys for basic application of technology to trend and troubleshoot your electric motors and teach standard communication protocols for identifying the root cause of electric motor faults.

Also covered are methods of dealing with reliability needs following the large reduction of personnel resources through retirement along with how to evaluate technologies and philosophies like test access panels, automation, and integration to maximize the efficiency of your onsite resources and provide secure easy access to offsite resources for analysis.

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When Logos first started writing software to automate the infrared inspection process, we looked at how to make the inspection process and data gathering faster and simpler for the thermographer.

Next, we looked at the thermographers work product, the infrared report, and what the end customer would like to see. Many of the initial ideas we had were correct, but many of them were wrong.

I will list what features have been very successful and what have been flops. I can highlight from our perspective: “What are customers interested in”, “what sales and marketing points are important to emphasize”, and “IR competitive advantages”.

Hopefully, you can learn from our mistakes and improve your infrared business model in the process.

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Asset Management has introduced a few key concepts which require a shift from focusing on initial investment to optimizing the life-cycle cost. The basis for such decisions is rooted in a risk-based and science-based approach to understanding the requirements of the asset throughout its useful life. The risk-based approach drives prioritization and optimization; whereas, the science-based approach honors the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) experience as well as seeking meaningful data to drive decisions. Both must be applied in the concept and design phases to be effective.

Shifting the Project Management Office (PMO) and the Capital Engineering Process from a mindset of initial cost, scope and schedule to a more holistic approach that considers the requirements and performance throughout an asset’s life, requires a shift in the governance structure. Stakeholders with any level of responsibility for these assets are being called upon to contribute their experience in the concept and design phases. This is core to Front End Planning (FEP) and Design for Reliability (DfR). Building a program to drive these changes requires a governance structure that supports, funds and allows time for the input of these stakeholders and captures their input via a continuous improvement cycle.

The ISO 55000 Asset Management Standards are based upon four fundamentals which support this shift by demonstrating how asset management is everyone’s responsibility.

This presentation focuses on how the PMO Governance Structure must be holistically based upon these fundamentals and supported by programs and tools such as Design for Reliability (DfR), Front End Planning (FEP) and Life-Cycle Costing (LCC). It is imperative to build a governance structure that supports a culture where the early input of all stakeholders is valued and applied. Just like safety and quality have grown to be everyone’s responsibility, so must asset management.

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Medical Thermography has been around for several decades with varying degrees of positive and negative promotion, research, and support. Current trends show that there is a slow but steady growth and awareness happening within the conventional medical industry. In order for this important imaging modality to get broader recognition and acceptance throughout the conventional medical industry, more reputable imaging centers need be established.

This paper will discuss what is needed for anyone wishing to establish a reputable medical thermography imaging center that will benefit both patients and doctors. From office space to equipment requirements to training and certification, it will also touch on sales strategies and the expected return on investment for a start-up imaging center.

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High energy prices and global competition dictate a need to reduce energy waste and improve system efficiencies whenever possible. Steam, aside from being one of the most costly utilities in plants, is an essential component to product quality in many processing industries. A major contributor to waste and inefficiency is leaks: both to atmosphere and through valves and steam traps.

Ultrasound technology is used by maintenance and reliability professionals around the world to identify leaks in steam traps and valves. Factors such as organization, planning, technology implementation, inspection methods, test procedures, recording, and reporting of results must all be considered. This presentation will discuss the principles and practices of an effective ultrasound steam system inspection, and how to successfully perform an ultrasound steam trap survey.

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Whether you’re the Host Employer hiring a contractor to perform Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Services or you’re the Contractor performing these services, it is critical that you know who is responsible for what in terms of Arc Flash and Electrical Safety. Host Employers must know the requirements to help them identify whether or not a Contractor understands and is following safe electrical work practices.

Host Employers must also know their role and responsibilities when dealing with an Outside Contractor. We will share ideas on how to effectively manage Electrical Safety Requirements with your Contractors.

Since our clients are both Host Employers and Contract Employers we are familiar with the challenges faced by each party. As a Contractor, it’s critical that you have a clear understanding of your responsibilities and that you follow the requirements of NFPA 70E each and every time you service your client. You do not want to learn about the details of these requirements from your customer. Instead, be a leader in Electrical Safety. Knowing and following these requirements is not only the right thing to do, it’s good business. In this presentation, we’ll review the requirements of NFPA 70E and give you strategies on how to put them into practice. We’ll also discuss how to use these requirements to grow and protect your business.

Host Employers and Contract Employers must rely on one another to ensure maximum safety and efficiency. This presentation will help them set, and meet, proper expectations when dealing with each other.

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Hydraulic systems are an integral part of many mobile and fixed machines. Because hydraulic components generate heat during normal operation, they are excellent subjects for thermal imaging. Quite often, failures in hydraulic systems are accompanied by a change in operating temperature. When hydraulic components are visually accessible, thermal imaging and non-contact thermometry can provide valuable data for system diagnostics. This paper will discuss the theory and operation of hydraulic systems, common system failures, and the proper application of thermal imaging for hydraulic system diagnostics.

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Price is often what customers use to compare products and/or services. However, if the true goal is to get the lowest cost, then focusing on price is myopic.

We will discuss the necessity to Enhance or “Dollarize” the value of your organization and your service offerings and the importance of instructive, informative, and compelling discussions with your customers and potential customers relative to the value of what your service offerings are really worth to them.

We will cover the importance of how to prepare and present the extraordinary value and benefits you provide and in the process win “Customers for Life” – “Never Get Reduced to Fighting a Price Battle” – “And Become a Trusted Professional Problem Solving Resource for Your Customers”. The end result of which is the enhancement of profitability for your customers and your organization.

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Strap your thermal imaging camera on the drone you got for Christmas and you are in the aerial thermal imaging business! If only it were that simple.

There are many obstacles to starting a UAV-based business. Challenges include, but are not limited to: lack of public awareness, equipment limitations, and the government’s attempt to regulate an emerging technology that is not fully mature. Despite these challenges, the market potential for existing and new ideas that combine thermal imaging and UAVs is endless.

This presentation will introduce a number of areas where thermography and UAVs already intersect. I will then share my experience starting the UAV-based thermal inspection division of our business which is focused on the solar energy industry. Examples of solar module anomalies will be presented along with additional comments about the details of delivering a comprehensive field inspection which end users would find valuable.

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