10 Minute Talk
The Power of Two: Infrared and Ultrasound CBM Technologies
Combining ultrasound and infrared testing methods is the safest and most un-intrusive way of testing that allows inspectors to easily see, hear, and record areas of concern that have been difficult to detect before...
- Adrian Messer
- UE Systems
Five Minute Facts
Use HD Technology to Detect Bearing Damage
Loss of production is a problem for any site, but the cause can be detected and corrected early with HD technology. In this case study, bearing damage in a pump of a cooling system was detected and corrected before...
- Ettore Di Pasquale
- SPM Instrument Srl
Two Minute Tips
Three Into One: Triaxial Vibration Monitoring
This quick tip helps explain why triaxial accelerometers are a useful solution in vibration monitoring where multi-axis vibration measurement is required...
- Chris Hansford
- Hansford Sensors
Five Minute Facts
Inside-Out Lubrication Extends Chain Life
The majority of chains fail from the inside. They lengthen or kink due to wear and corrosion inside the pin and bushing area…
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Five Minute Facts
Determining CT Ratios Through 3 Methods
When performing energized motor testing on medium and high-voltage motors, you do not want to attach amp probes. It is important to calculate the ratio of step down from the primary current to the user current. You will use CT ratios...
- Don Donofrio
- The Snell Group
Five Minute Facts
How Ultrasound Technology Was Used To Locate Low-Level Leaks in Heat Exchangers
Ultrasonic leak detection has been used for a variety of applications ranging from energy reduction by locating compressed air leaks to quality assurance inspections, such as locating wind noise and water leaks in automobiles...
- Adrian Messer
- UE Systems
Two Minute Tips
Determine Your Oil Analysis Test Packages
Oil analysis test packages should be carefully considered. Different equipment have different test profile requirements...
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
10 Minute Talk
Transmission Measurements and Selective Radiance
Emissivity, reflections, and transmission rates for IR windows can cause confusion and frustration without the proper knowledge, experience, training, and skills. This quick tip will simplify the very complex subject of IR window transmissions…
- Rudy Wodrich
- IRISS
Case Studies and Stories
Automotive Manufacturer Compares In-House Third-Party Motor Testing. Guess Which One Saved the Most Time and Money?
Catching motor problems before they fail saves your plant headaches, not to mention a ton of money they would have lost through unplanned shutdowns. View the lessons learned by manufacturers who needed reliability programs...
