Highlights
CRYSOUND Acoustic Imager’s Impact on Compressed Air Leak Detection
Compressed air, the versatile force of industry, powers tools, automates manufacturing and propels various machines. The fourth most important utility, along with electricity, water and gas, its omnipresence is accompanied by high energy costs, making it [...]
Reinventing Industrial Inspections with the CRYSOUND Acoustic Imager
When it comes to industrial inspections, precision, adaptability and agility are factors that should always be considered together. That's why SDT Ultrasound Solutions recently introduced a new addition to its product range, boasting a wide range [...]
The CRYSOUND Acoustic Imager, not just for compressed air leak detection
Don't limit your ultrasound equipment to managing compressed air leaks, when they're capable of so much more. Indeed, acoustic imaging cameras such as the CRYSOUND Acoustic Imager go beyond conventional air leak detection, extending its capabilities [...]
Ultrasound measurement on slewing ring and expertise after replacement
For years, the reclaimer at a paper mill in north-western France had worked reliably, pivoting on three pinions mounted on reducers. The reclaimer is used to collect wood chips from a pile and convey them by [...]
Mechanical equipment, where ultrasound comes into its own
Recently, the maintenance team at a mill in north-west France shared with SDT an unusual but crucial piece of feedback on mechanical fault detection using ultrasound, highlighting how this method surpassed the capabilities of vibration analysis [...]
The Future of Industrial Lubrication: How SDT’s Ultrasound Technology is Revolutionizing Maintenance Practices
Introduction In the world of industrial manufacturing, the importance of lubrication cannot be overstated. From radial and axial bearings to complex gearboxes, lubrication plays a pivotal role in ensuring machinery runs smoothly and efficiently. However, traditional methods [...]
Why Replacing Sealed Bearings based on Time is a waste of effort?
But Run to Failure is not an Option Nearly all facilities Electric Motors are dominated by Seal For Life Bearings, the shear number poses an challenge to Asset Strategies. The default strategy often chosen is to [...]
Critical Centrifuge Bearing Monitoring
A centrifuge uses centrifugal forces, generated at high RPMs to separate solids and liquids. At Greenfield Ethanol, they use centrifuges in their manufacturing processes. They are critical to their operations. This centrifuge in question [...]
Mastering Ultrasound Monitoring with the CONMONSense Sensor Range: A Breakthrough in Asset Reliability
For industrial maintenance and condition monitoring practitioners, precision and reliability are paramount. The SDT CONMONSense range of sensors is a game-changing solution, opening up a new era of ultrasound monitoring. With advanced technology and unparalleled features, [...]
Hydro-Cyclone Surveillance, Antapaccay Mine, Preventing Sanding & Blockages
This is a Hydro-Cyclone. It separates things. Solids from liquids, solids from solids, or even liquids from gases. The principle is simple enough. A slurry enters the inlet pipe. Centrifugal force pulls large stuff to the [...]
SDT International SA Announces Transition to High-Performance Leak Detection Solution in Partnership with HANGZHOU CRYSOUND ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
SDT International SA, a global leader in ultrasound solutions for energy management and condition-based maintenance applications, is pleased to announce its transition to a new cutting-edge solution in collaboration with HANGZHOU CRYSOUND ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. This [...]
10 Minute Acquisition Time – Monitoring an Extreme Slow Speed Wastewater Decanter with Ultrasound
This large wastewater decanter centrifuge is tasked with continuously separating solid materials from liquids at a Canadian Pulp & Paper Mill. Enormous quantities of water are used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process. For [...]
Diagnosing Bearing Failure During Re-Lubrication Tasks w/LUBExpert (Part 2)
Bearing Failure 2 – Suspected Bearing Failure Discovered with LUBExpert Dynamic during Ultrasonic Greasing Task, Confirmed in UAS3 Reported by Rob Dent CMRP,CRL & Gilles Lanthier The outer race bearing defect was found by the Partnered Ultrasound Team [...]
Diagnosing Bearing Failure During Re-Lubrication Tasks w/LUBExpert (Part 1)
Bearing Failure 1 – Failure Discovered w/LUBExpert Confirmed w/Vibration Analysis Reported by Torki Ibrahim MSc, PMP®,MLA I,MLT II,Ultrasound level I & Khaled Almarwany Torki, a lubrication engineer at a cement manufacturer recently completed his Live Online Level One [...]
Greenfield Ethanol Failure Cause Analysis
Continuously Monitored using Vibration & Ultrasound Analysis This BF-9401 Area Pulling Fan plays an integral role in Greenfield Ethanol’s manufacturing process. It is a critical component to their Thermal Oxidizer Equipment. If this fan goes [...]
Conducting Steam Trap Surveys
for Heating Systems in 20th Century Buildings A local private school conducts annual maintenance checks on their steam heating system during the Christmas Holidays when the students all go home. Their goal is to ensure [...]
Compressed air leaks and screw pumps inspection in a Cameroonian power plant
Dibamba Power Development Company is a heavy fuel oil power plant, the first independent power producer in Cameroon. Operating in the power generation sector in Cameroon and part of the Globeleq Group, the company's vision is [...]
Junior Reliability Technician Compares Experiences Using Vibration & Ultrasound
We had the opportunity to sit down with our fellow co-worker Trevor Bruinix this past week. Trevor is one of SDT’s Junior Reliability Technicians. His primary job responsibilities are ultrasound and vibration data collection and analysis [...]
SDT Ultrasound saves production losses by inspecting vital steam delivery system
Since 1999, Adam De Gioia has been a fitter and turner working in a range of different industries from water/wastewater, pharmaceutical, hydraulics, food manufacturing, mining and oil & gas. Starting his own company; ‘Final Drive Engineering [...]
Detecting internal leaks in oil and gas valves is often a critical issue!
Valves are widely used equipment in the industry to control the flow of oil and gas and are employed in many processes, such as exploration, production, transportation, and refining. The need for efficient storage and transportation [...]
Best techniques for controlling valves on board ships
In order to find out if a valve is working properly with ultrasound, measurements should be taken upstream of the valve, on the valve’s body and downstream of the valve. By following the below equation, it [...]
Tightness Matters
Valves play an important role in the industrial environment ashore, as well as on board ships and offshore installations. In many cases, shipboard valves that are blocked, passing or cavitating have a high accident, [...]
Case Study: Diagnosing Bearing Failure w/ LUBExpert Static & Vibration Analysis
Torki works as a senior lubrication engineer at a cement manufacturer. He recently completed his Live Online Level One Ultrasound Certification with SDT Ultrasound Solutions and has since been applying what he learned during the course [...]
Is That a Screwdriver in Your Ear?
Advanced Inspection of Reciprocating Compressors with Ultrasound We’ve known for more than twenty years that ultrasound provides the earliest warning signals for mechanical failure. If you can hear compressor valves knocking with a screwdriver you are [...]
