Best Practices for Ultrasonic Compressed Air Leak Detection

Steam traps play a critical role in maintaining efficient steam systems, but leaks and failures can lead to significant energy loss and costly repairs. Ultrasound technology offers an effective solution for detecting these issues, providing valuable insights for preventative maintenance. This article will discuss how combining ultrasound with visual inspection and temper...

Leaks can form practically anywhere in a plant. This includes pressurised systems and systems under a vacuum. Leaks can occur internally through valves and steam traps, in heat exchanger and condenser tubes or to the atmosphere. While it is important to locate potential safety hazards from leaks, the loss of gases through leaks can be very costly.

Vibration analysis has been for many years the technology of choice for maintenance professionals to monitor the condition of rotating assets. However, in the last years ultrasound has also emerged as a very popular technology for condition monitoring. The question that many are now asking themselves is: which one is best? Ultrasound or vibration? In this article we will...