Ultrasound
Case Studies and Stories
Use Ultrasound to Detect Faults in Slow-Speed Gears
When using ultrasound for slow-speed systems, there are some things to consider. The first is our alarm levels. Slow-speed bearings will have a relatively…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Five Minute Facts
Ultrasound: Is the Sound Good or Bad?
How many of you have walked through your plants and heard a strange noise coming from somewhere? You may have noted that it didn’t sound good. When you hear those noises…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Five Minute Facts
Add Ultrasound to Your Toolbox
What is in your toolbox? Before we talk about ultrasound, we have to look at the bigger picture. How many times have people gotten excited about a certain technology and...
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Two Minute Tips
Leak-Testing Flanged Couplings
There are a lot of flanged couplings used in heat exchanger condenser systems. Finding vacuum or pressure leaks here is challenging
- Allan Rienstra
- SDT International
Two Minute Tips
Some Considerations When Using Ultrasound for Slow-Speed Systems
When using ultrasound for slow-speed systems, there are some things to consider. The first is our alarm levels. Slow-speed bearings will have a relatively…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Five Minute Facts
Ultrasound Rescues a Super Dryer for Wood Chips
As we were listening to the eighth bearing, we heard a faint ticking sound. The display indicated 2 dB. The guys on site were not worried, as it was only 2 dB. I rephrased this to say…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Two Minute Tips
Preparing Your Steam Trap for Winter: Why It’s Important
The seasons are changing as your factory is performing seasonal upkeep to prepare for the coming winter. For steam systems, unit heaters will typically be switched on as workers will go about their regular duties. However, winter causes unique changes...
- Adrian Messer
- UE Systems
Articles
Getting Started
Welcome to the home of condition monitoring; CBM CONNECT! The site is designed to provide you with educational articles, videos, and podcasts...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Nine Minutes of Knowledge
The Critical Angle of Ultrasonic Electrical Inspection of Transmission Line
Electrical ultrasound inspection is one of the most unique applications, as it is not dependent on decibel levels as much as the patterns the anomaly produces. However, limited approach restrictions can make it difficult to get…
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
