Ultrasound
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
10 Minute Talk
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
Five Minute Facts
Enclosed Cabinets with Ultrasound Inspection
What is one of the biggest problems around the world for electricians? Electrical workers come in contact with arc flashes and explosions from equipment. What regulations can you implement to stop these fatalities...
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
Five Minute Facts
A Dog’s Sense of Hearing or Smell Teaches Man a Valuable Lesson
Workers at a hydrofracking pad had a dog routinely visit the site, and one day the dog alerted them to a leak. The workers did not smell the leak or hear the leak; the dog’s hearing and smell was the reason the leak was detected. Should all sites use trained dogs to detect leaks? Watch this five-minute fact to find out...
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
10 Minute Talk
Five Towns Underground Leak Detection Survey: Using Infrared and Ultrasound
Five Towns is a large 55+ community with 1701 condo units and 6 pools. The maintenance manager detected a leak, and the test came back inconclusive. See how the leak was fixed using infrared and ultrasound systems...
- Drew Walts
- IRISS
