Best Practices for Ultrasound Imaging: What we learned @SMRP Conference
Ultrasound instruments listen for high frequency sounds that are not heard in the range of normal human hearing. Typical applications include compressed air & gas leak detection, electrical...
View ArticleHow Vibration and Ultrasound can work together in a PdM Program @PlantServices
Combine vibration monitoring and ultrasound for more cost-effective predictive maintenance The best overall machinery monitoring program is one that utilizes multiple, integrated monitoring...
View ArticleUltrasound Assisted Lubrication Best Practices. What we learned @SMRP from...
As many as 60 to 80 percent of all bearing failures (catastrophic, functional and premature) are lubrication-related, whether it’s poor lubricant selection, poor application, lubricant contamination or...
View ArticleLabeling ultrasound data collection points
To facilitate the initial learning curve, a labeling system was implemented to help technicians collecting data identify bearings that were part of the initial survey. These descriptors were laminated...
View ArticleComplementary Condition Monitoring Boosts Reliability
As Published by COMPRESSORtech2 Magazine October 2016 issue by Karl Hoffower – Condition Monitoring and Reliability Expert for Failure Prevention Associates Combining ultrasound and vibration sensing...
View ArticleSimple Ultrasound Condition Indicators for Lube Techs
The basic concept of CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) is to monitor the condition (CM) of a machine over time and use conditional data to predict the need for maintenance to take action (PdM). Let’s...
View ArticleUltrasonic Signature can Provide early Warning of Mechanical Failure
Rotating equipment produces a sound (ultrasonic) signature during operation. This signature can be measured and trended over time. As the machine components begin to fail a change in the ultrasonic...
View ArticleUsing Ultrasound Technology for Acoustic Bearing Lubrication Monitoring
Bearings produce less friction when they are properly lubricated. But how do we know? How can you be confident that friction forces are where they should be? How can you confidently apply just the...
View ArticleUltrasound to the Rescue! A Case Study on How Ultrasound Prevented Motor...
As Published by Maintenance Technology Magazine March 2017 issue Ultrasound ‘heard’ and confirmed electrical arcing in the termination-junction box of this vertical-turbine-pump-system’s motor. When...
View Article5 Key Things to Consider when Using Ultrasound to Find Electrical Faults
Most electrical cabinets are not hermetically sealed. Scan your ultrasound detector around the panel sides and ventholes to detect discharges like arcing, tracking, and corona. Not all electrical...
View ArticleUltrasound Provides Inspection Insight
On a recent plant visit, our solutions provider Bob Dunn with I&E Central, Inc. used the SDT 270 ultrasound instrument and a contact sensor to inspect and capture waveforms on a series of valves on...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know About Air Leaks
Compressed air is one of the three highest cost utilities in use at your plant. It is also one of the least maintained in terms of system leaks. Leaks are expensive and wasteful, but most often...
View ArticleUltrasound Success Story on a Commercial Aircraft
Problem: Maintenance had no way of diagnosing if a hydraulic actuator had failed or not. On commercial aircraft, actuators are used to move many important pieces of the aircraft (A/C). If an actuator...
View ArticleBenefits of Ultrasound for Condition Monitoring
May 2017 – Processing Magazine This validated condition monitoring technology is versatile and inexpensive with a low learning curve. Solving asset reliability issues becomes stymied when leadership is...
View ArticleOnline Vibration, Ultrasound & Temperature Data Integration and Monitoring
In today’s modern world information is found all around us and it is available at the simple push of a button; 24/7/365. Machine condition monitoring systems (online systems) have been around for quite...
View ArticleA Lubrication Condition or a Mechanical Condition?
When monitoring your bearing lubrication with ultrasound, it is important to watch for very high values in your condition indicators (total RMS and Peak values). After applying grease, both values...
View ArticleMonitoring Plain Bearings With Ultrasound
For rotating machines, it is necessary to reduce friction most of the time to increase efficiency, decrease power losses and support loads. The element of choice is the well known team of bearing and...
View ArticleA Better Black Liquor Process – Vacuum Leak Inspection
Reposted from ReliabilityWeb One method of detecting vacuum leaks is to use airborne ultrasound detection, a technology already widely used for positive leak detection in compressed air systems. But...
View ArticleIs your Application FIT for Ultrasound?
I often hear the question, “what can I detect with ultrasound?”. The fact is, ultrasound is such a versatile condition monitoring technology we tend to ask it to do things beyond its capabilities. And...
View ArticleOne Condition Monitoring Technology is Not Enough!
Condition Monitoring Expert Tip #4 by Mobius Institute This tip is sponsored by IMVAC (International Machine Vibration Analysis Conference) There is no doubt that technologies such as vibration...
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