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The LEAKChecker is designed to detect and pinpoint these leaks with precision, helping industries save on energy costs and improve operational efficiency. This article explores the financial and operational impact of industrial leaks, the advantages of using the LEAKChecker, and real-world applications of this powerful tool. The financial impact of industrial leaks Leak...

These ultrasound detectors are designed for every application and budget, making ultrasound technology accessible to everyone. From pinpointing leaks to optimizing lubrication, SDT’s Checkers are the perfect tools for fast, effective troubleshooting. Let’s explore each Checker and discover which one is right for you. LEAKChecker: Pinpoint pressure and vacuum leaks Leaks...

The reclaimer is used to collect wood chips from a pile and convey them by buckets. However, quite unexpectedly, the structure supporting this equipment collapsed. Fortunately, the company had implemented a monthly preventive maintenance program to monitor the condition of these slewing rings. It was at this point that the company made a key decision. They decided to re...

They’re an essential component in many mechanical systems and manufacturing environments. Typically, maintenance and reliability teams must shutdown the plant, disassemble, and perform a thorough visual inspection of a coupling to look for signs of mechanical wear. Having to disrupt production to perform these inspections is made worse by the number of manhours it takes ...

They recognize that total electrical systems failures are often 10 times more expensive than planned maintenance. Not to mention all the potential safety risks associated with a run-to-failure strategy with electrical assets. Ultrasound is an effective way to pinpoint common electrical system defects such as arcing, tracking, partial discharge, and corona.

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 the components of their steam heating system are functioning correctly before the students return for the cold season from December to February. Overview This schools steam powered heating system is...

It involves meticulous selection of lubricants, proper storage and filtration, vigilant monitoring of bearing health, and prevention of over- and under-lubrication. In the pursuit of operational excellence, the importance of effective lubrication supervision cannot be overstated. Fortunately, thanks to technological advances, new lubrication management tools have emerge...

However, despite the prevalence of planned maintenance systems across a significant portion of classed vessels, the industry still grapples with the transition towards more advanced maintenance strategies. This article aims to explore the challenges and solutions given by innovative ultrasound-based technologies within the broader context of vessel condition monitoring. ...

Perfectly in line with the SDT mission, the LUBExpert ON-GUARD respects your assets and your work, gives you flexibility by conducting grease replenishment remotely and makes bearing replenishment simple by eliminating the need for extensive training. “Under the strategic direction of the whole SDT Family, SDT Ultrasound Solutions proudly unveils the LUBExpert ON-GUARD....

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 down, production is severely hindered, and possibly even stopped all together. Understanding the Asset The asset is a New York Blower with a 250hp motor that rotates 1780 rpm. The fan rotates...

The fourth most important utility, along with electricity, water and gas, its omnipresence is accompanied by high energy costs, making it the most voracious consumer of all. Let’s break it down: when investing in an air compression system, barely 25% is spent on the initial installation, while 75% is spent on the energy required to compress the air. A crucial question t...

That’s why SDT Ultrasound Solutions recently introduced a new addition to its product range, boasting a wide range of features that perfectly meet these needs. The CRYSOUND Acoustic Imager is a device that is transforming the way we hunt compressed air leaks, gas leaks, partial discharges, and maintain crucial assets in demanding industrial environments. Unrivaled Adapt...

Indeed, acoustic imaging cameras such as the CRYSOUND Acoustic Imager go beyond conventional air leak detection, extending its capabilities to a variety of industrial gases. And it’s precisely at a time when industries are facing the challenges of operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, that CRYSOUND can make a real difference. A Broad Spectrum of Indus...

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 to his job as a lubrication engineer. Torki was kind enough to share this lubrication case study with us. He co-authored it with his co-worker, vibration analyst, Khaled Salman Almarwany. The initial task wa...

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 too late. But, there is a fundamental difference in philosophy between what ultrasound inspection proposes to accomplish and what one can hope to achieve with his screwdriver. Ultrasoun...

It is in this spirit, and that of the ongoing pursuit of excellence in ultrasound technology and improved reliability, that SDT Ultrasound Solutions presents its extensive training schedule for the year. These training sessions, designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, correspond to different levels of expertise and specific industry needs....

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, these sensors provide a consistent, robust, and cost-effective means of tracking the health of your critical assets. The Power of Ultrasound in Your Hands The CONMONSense sensors are part of the SDT Ultrasou...

Centrifugal force pulls large stuff to the sides and gravity lets them fall through the exit pipe. The vortex in the middle lifts smaller, lighter stuff through the top exit pipe. Mines use hydro-cyclones in nests to separate sand particles from liquids in a slurry. If the sand particles become too large the cyclone clogs. A clogged cyclone is a safety risk, and results...

This collaboration marks a significant step in SDT International SA’s ongoing commitment to providing customers with the most innovative and high-performance solutions. The new solution, replacing the previous offering, represents a remarkable advancement in compressed air leak and partial discharge detection technology within industrial environments. This solution is t...

This centrifuge in question rotates at 5250RPM, and it has a suspected bad bearing. The following Figure 1 & 2 depicts the bearing & the asset. Jonathan Dion, of Greenfield Ethanol previously reported monitoring a critical fan with a bad bearing up until his plants next scheduled shutdown. He successfully managed to extend that fans lifespan for a full calendar year b...

The more severe the failure, the longer it takes to restore systems. To predict electrical component failures in all systems, including substations, MCC gear, transformers, etc.; maintenance teams use condition monitoring technologies like ultrasound inspection. The earlier an issue is identified, the more time there is to schedule maintenance. Because it is significant...

Locating and eliminating electrical defects in a timely manner helps manufacturers cut down on unplanned downtime and safety risks. Electrical failures can cause short circuits, fires, transformer explosions, and major damage to integral components within a facility. A common electrical fault that is detected using ultrasound is corona discharge. Corona discharge is cause...

Where is partial discharge (PD) located? Reliability managers must remain focused on safeguarding physical and human assets. Employees have the right to arrive in a safe working environment and to return home unharmed. Ultrasonic technology helps detect fault conditions, such as partial discharges, which can lead to dangerous early stage service interruptions. It should ...

Industrial gases are used for various industrial and manufacturing purposes. Most commonly, the gases used are oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen. These industrial gases are used in many different industries such as petrochemicals, power generation, mining, oil and gas, metals, biotechnology, electronics, and aerospace. Their purposes also rang...

Title might make some of the readers to "google it", maybe even to ask themselves what does it have to do with Reliability or Condition Monitoring, but I simply like the metaphor and I am sure that at least one person will look at the title with a smile.

"Environment Shapes Behavior"​, Jacque Fresco If, by now, you got the big picture and right mindset, it is time to gather the right team. It would be nice to write here that it is all ok and easy -- nothing to worry about -- but that would not be true. There is a lot to worry about, a lot of things can go wrong, and it is far from easy. Honestly, it can be a nightmare...

Improving steam systems is a concern for every industry. The petrochemical industry, agribusiness, pulp&paper, energy producers and many others need clean steam in an efficient network. Converting water to steam requires a great deal of energy. This means that steam is an expensive resource which should be considered an investment worth protecting. Steam is an expensi...

By collecting data quickly and economically it answers a simple and fundamental question: is my machine ok? This segment involves “masses”and explains the saying that: “Ultrasound is simple when You want it to be, complex when You need it to be”. The “complex part” of Ultrasound gives answers to more complex questions, once asked. For those who consider rotating ...

Monitoring the condition of your bearings to predict when they will fail has been made joyfully easy with the SDT270 Ultrasonic Data Collector. The principle is simple: All bearings, regardless of condition, produce ultrasound. Ultrasound is produced by normal or excessive friction forces. It could be produced by impacting, rubbing, and misalignment or imbalance defec...