Paper mill boosts reliability centered maintenance program with cost savings generated by its infrared window program

A paper mill in Georgia had run a very successful infrared inspection program for a number of years via a local, contract thermographer working with the mill´s in-house electricians. Although the program had a good track record, senior management was concerned about the potential impact of NFPA 70E requirements, and how best to comply with them. The plant commissioned a cost-benefit analysis - and this paper will present the results and recommendations from this study.