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We all know there can be potential problems with insulation covering pipes. The insulation can become water logged or contaminated with other substances, which lessens its ability to insulate. The insulation is, in the majority of cases, covered with stainless or aluminium cladding with a low emissivity, great for energy saving and as a hard-wearing outer material for protecting pipes, but inconvenient for thermography. The question remains: Can we see potential problems in insulation using a thermal imaging camera without any other equipment if the aluminium or stainless is dirty or covered in a process by-product, grease, or other material? If we are looking at a new install, we will have problems due to the low emissivity of the cladding causing hot and cold reflections, or both, depending on the environment it is in. During a recent Level 2 training course held in the UK at a petrochemical plant, this exact problem was discussed with onsite engineers and trainers, and a possible low-cost solution was tested.

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