Ultrasound for Preventative and Predictive maintenance Gary Rees

Ultrasound for Preventative and Predictive maintenance Gary Rees UE Systems Europe

Objective Introduce Ultrasound technology and demonstrate how you can save energy, time & money!

Agenda UE Systems Who we are and what we do Ultrasound technology & applications How & where the technology works Ultrasound at YOUR PLANT How Ultrasound can be implemented

Who are we and what do we do • Founded in 1973 in Elmsford New York, USA • 43+ years experience with ULTRASOUND • We are a global company: Europe UE Systems Europe, based in the Netherlands North America 11 regional offices in USA, Canada & Mexico South America Regional support managers Spanish Asia UE Systems Asia, based in Hong Kong + over 200 local distribution partners worldwide!

How & where the technology works PULSE ECHO ULTRASOUND DIVISIONS POWER Medical applications Tickness gauge Flaw detection in solids Cleaning Welding and cutting AIRBORNE AIR & STRUCTURE BORNE

How & where the technology works What we need to produce Ultrasound

How & where the technology works Leak detection Electrical inspection Valve inspection Mechanical inspection Custom solution

How & where the technology works Leaks: Why leak detection? -> Economics: leaks cost money -> Environment: CO 2 reduction & special gasses -> Safety: Flammable gasses Our digital Ultraprobes can report the cost per leak! 1 - find it 2 - tag & record 3 - report!

How & where the technology works Valves: Inspection using our A-B-C-D method Listening and recording d. B levels at 4 test points will give accurate information if the valve is leaking A leak in flow direction after the valve will create turbulence, fluids or gasses A A=33 d. B B C D B=48 d. B C=59 d. B D=42 d. B

How & where the technology works Steam traps: Very expensive to build and operate! Check steam traps regularly to cut energy cost & optimize efficiency Testing steam traps while in operation: • Test for correct operation (modulating valves) • Test for leakage when in closed condition • Determine location of sound emission (confirming diagnoses) • Report the steam loss into yearly cost reporting

How & where the technology works For evaluating steam traps we need: Ultrasound & temperature + Analyze the condition and report the yearly losses with our Data management software (DMS) & Spectralyser software + GOOD BAD

How & where the technology works Mechanical inspection: CBM of bearings & lubrication optimization Infrared Start Failure Structure Borne Ultrasound Oil analysis EARLY WARNING OF BEARING FAILURE Audible noise Vibration P P 1 P 2 P 3 Contact heat P 4 LUBRICATION DOMAIN P 5 Proactive Domain Predictive Domain OPTIMIZING BEARING LIFE! (DMS & GREASE CADDY) P 6 Fault Domain Max time for planning F

How & where the technology works Using ultrasound technology for trending bearing condition: -> Indicating early warning of failure -> Identifying lubrication condition -> Avoiding over lubrication Friction between mechanical components will cause a sound energy The d. B levels can be used to evaluate condition and set alarm levels at each condition with the help of DMS software: Baseline +8 d. B = Lubrication alarm Baseline +12 d. B = Microscopic damage Baseline +16 d. B = Visual damage 88 d. B Example: GOOD BAD 70 d. B

How & where the technology works Condition based lubrication -> avoiding over lubrication! The right amount of grease based on the condition at that moment 1 - Getting your lubrication report from DMS, go out and perform lubrication 2 - The Grease Caddy 401 will tell you things regarding lubrication: – When to stop lubricating. – How many strokes used. – Cost of the lubrication process

How & where the technology works Electrical discharge: Will cause the air to vibrate and create a sound Infra. Red = RESISTANCE problems Ultrasound = DISCHARGE and MECHANICAL problems This applies for any type of equipment and can be detected from a distance! Inspect switchgears at the air gaps before opening doors IMPROVING SAFETY STANDARDS FOR THE INSPECTOR: 1 - Ultrasound from a distance 2 - Open doors and 2 nd scan 3 - IR on resistance problems Find more and be safe!

How & where the technology works The Ultraprobe will find early stages of: -Corona -Tracking -Arcing -Mechanical looseness Up to 30 meters with help of the Ultrasonic Waveform Concentrator

Ultrasound at your plant Introduction training On site, ½ a day introductory training Type specific training 2 ½ day training to implement a workable program at you plant Level 1 training Certified In-depth training on the technology and instruments

Benefits -> Easy to use and quick to learn! -> 1 instrument for many applications -> Training and support available to you at all times -> Regular updates on enhancing software reporting -> DMS & Spectralyser software update & license free! -> 5 year factory warranty The Ultraprobe series will produce results and be highly cost effective for you! Ultraprobe 15, 000 WWW. UESYSTEMS. CO. UK Ultraprobe 10, 000 Grease Caddy 401 Ultraprobe 9000 Ultraprobe 3000

Summary UE Systems Who we are and what we do Ultrasound technology & applications How & where the technology works Ultrasound at YOUR PLANT How it can be implemented

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