ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE

The airborne sensor can also be used to detect Electrical Arcing and Corona discharge, both of which can be detected in High Voltage Switchyards. Lower voltage applications such as control and distribution panels can also be easily checked.

Ultrasonic Analysis can also monitor the following areas, although we tend to use the previously covered technologies:

VALVE MONITORING

A contact sensor is used to check if a valve is fully closed or fully open - partially opened or leaking valves generate fluid turbulence that can create ultrasonic emissions. Usually a temperature reading is collected from the Inlet and Outlet sides of the valves to assist with the diagnosis.

STEAM TRAP MONITORING

As with valve monitoring ultrasonic signals are detected using a contact probe. These are typically generated if a trap fails allowing live steam to pass into the condensate return line. Considerable savings can be made by reducing steam loss in your plant.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

Ultrasonic emissions are produced when moving mechanical parts come in contact with each other. The use of an ultrasonic contact probe enables a quick check to be made of the mechanical condition and lubrication level. This is suitable for applications where data collection time needs to be kept to a minimum e.g. monitoring a large numbers of slow speed bearings.

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