Condition monitoring for rotating equipment is a decades-old field. The most basic practice is to take vibration measurements of machine shafts or bearing casings. The magnitude and phase relationships of this vibration are compared with historical values to infer changes in condition. The other major data inputs are lube oil analysis, motor electric current, infrared thermography and ultrasonic measurements.
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