RDI Technologies
Five Minute Facts
Motion Amplification in Oil and Gas Pumps
Motion amplification is an extremely versatile technology in the oil and gas industry. Paul Barna of RDI Technology presents examples of how it can be used on pumps and pipes…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Two Minute Tips
Frequency-Based Filtering on a Mining Conveyor
Paul Barna of RDI Technologies demonstrates how to use the filters feature of motion amplification technology to look at different parts of a mining conveyor. This allows you to find issues you may overlook with other technologies…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Five Minute Facts
Motion Amplification 101: Camera Settings
Paul Barna of RDI Technologies demonstrates the features of the camera and software used in motion amplification, and the data we need to enter before taking a measurement in the field…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Two Minute Tips
The Role and Benefits of Motion Amplification in Reliability
Motion amplification is great for complex systems, such as those used in oil and gas, and it sits higher on the DIPF Curve than many other technologies. Motion amplification allows us to measure large and small fields of view, and it is totally non-contact for maximum safety…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Five Minute Facts
Motion Amplification vs. Traditional Condition Monitoring
Paul Barna of RDI Technologies explains the main differences between motion amplification and traditional condition monitoring, focusing on issues you may miss if you’re only using traditional condition monitoring…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Two Minute Tips
Motion Amplification 101: Spectra and Waveforms
With motion amplification software, your cursor becomes a virtual sensor. When looking at regions of interest (ROIs), you can drag and drop so that the software can calculate the waveform and spectrum from the x and y coordinates…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Webinars
Oil & Gas Industry Focus: Motion Amplification Through Your Lens
The oil and gas industry has historically inspired innovation and technological advancement. As techniques for extracting, moving, and refining fossil fuels improve, and as technology-driven demands increase, the pressure to keep up with these advances can be daunting.
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Interviews
Motion Amplification in Action: A Closer Look
Jeff Hay, the CEO of RDI Technologies, discusses Motion Amplification; a camera based technology invented by RDI. Jeff believes that the camera is the sensor of the future because visualization is faster, safer, and makes the complex more simple. Since starting RDI, he has created and patented multiple methods for using camera technology to visualize and measure motion.
- Jeff Hay
- RDI Technologies
Five Minute Facts
Motion Amplification Case Study: Structural Looseness
This case study features a convection oven fan used in the customer's production process. Multiple welds and other repairs were made prior to the inspection. A service team was called in to balance the fan, but with Motion Amplification it quickly became clear that there was a serious structural issue.
- Andrew Dougherty
- RDI Technologies
