NF ISO 18434-2
Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machine systems - Thermography - Part 2 : image interpretation and diagnostics
This document provides specific guidance on the interpretation of infrared thermograms as part of a programme for condition monitoring and diagnostics of machine systems.In addition, IR applications pertaining to machinery performance are addressed.This document is intended to:— provide guidance on establishing severity assessment criteria for anomalies identified by IRT;— outline methods and requirements for carrying out thermography of machine systems, including safety recommendations;— provide information on image interpretation, assessment criteria and reporting requirements.
This document provides specific guidance on the interpretation of infrared thermograms as part of a programme for condition monitoring and diagnostics of machine systems.
In addition, IR applications pertaining to machinery performance are addressed.
This document is intended to:
— provide guidance on establishing severity assessment criteria for anomalies identified by IRT;
— outline methods and requirements for carrying out thermography of machine systems, including safety recommendations;
— provide information on image interpretation, assessment criteria and reporting requirements.
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1 Domaine d'application
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2 Références normatives
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3 Termes et définitions
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4 Surveillance de l'état thermique
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5 Choix de l'équipement
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6 Collecte des données
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7 Convention d'identification de l'emplacement des paliers de la machine
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8 Critères de gravité
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9 Lignes directrices relatives à l'interprétation des images
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10 Diagnostic des problèmes thermodynamiques
- Annexe A Exemples de cas
- Bibliographie
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