Tag: Ultrasound
Video: Using Ultrasound to Inspect and Monitor Slow Speed Bearings
Slow-speed bearings, which in many plants are critical assets, can be very challenging to inspect. However, by using ultrasound technology, the inspection and condition...
What led to this condition?
Everything is fine? That shouldn’t make us invisible18 pumps under the responsibility of a Condition Monitoring team, demonstrating an almost identical behavior, with identical...
SONAPHONE® DataSuite Software: DataSuite V replaces DataViewer
SONOTEC launches SONAPHONE DataSuite V for the SONAPHONE digital ultrasonic testing device.The former DataViewer is now available in the modular SONAPHONE Web and App...
Videos: Using Grease Caddies for Ultrasound Assisted Lubrication
60 to 80% of bearing failures are lubrication related. Thus, identifying lubrication issues at an early stage is key to avoiding bearing failures. Many...
Ultrasound for bearing inspection
Chris Johnson provides an introduction into some of the benefits ultrasound for condition monitoringPierre Langevin patented the first technological application of ultrasound during World...
Ultrasound for Reliable Electrical Assets
Foreword from the Editor in ChiefSeveral years ago, I sat in on a workshop that showed the connection between IR and Ultrasound, and how...
Asset care and Reliability in the Mining industry using Ultrasound
Author:
Thomas J Murphy C.Eng.
SDT Ultrasound SolutionsUltrasound applications are diverse and yet many people “know” about it for one or two applications. “I knew it...
3 Ways to incorporate Ultrasound into lubrication testing
When a bearing lacks proper lubrication, damaging friction can occur. Ultrasound equipment allows inspections to read the decibel (dB) levels of under or over-lubricated...
Top 4 Dangers of Steam Systems
Steam systems rely on dozens of moving parts to operate properly. If even one piece of an asset malfunctions, it could spell disaster for...
On-condition Lubrication and Bearing Health Using Ultrasound
The measurement of ultrasound with portable devices to provide an objective assessment of the health of a bearing has been well-documented over the last...
