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InfraInfraredred & & UltraUltrasoundsound
Two Proven TechnologiesTwo Proven Technologies‘‘To Help Keep Your Plant To Help Keep Your Plant
Running’Running’
Increase your Equipment ReliabilityIncrease your Equipment Reliabilitywithwith
InfraInfraredred Technology Technology
What is InfraWhat is Infraredred??
Infrared is a form of electromagnetic radiationInfrared is a form of electromagnetic radiationEverything above -273 Everything above -273 ooC (absolute zero) emits infrared radiationC (absolute zero) emits infrared radiationThe heat we feel from the sun is infrared energyThe heat we feel from the sun is infrared energy
Advantages of InfraAdvantages of Infraredred
Allows you to ‘see’ heatAllows you to ‘see’ heatCost effectiveCost effectiveFast, non-invasive & safe to implementFast, non-invasive & safe to implementMinimal downtime as a result of electrical and Minimal downtime as a result of electrical and mechanical problemsmechanical problemsEffective prioritization of repairsEffective prioritization of repairsImproved employee safetyImproved employee safetyEnergy savings Energy savings Wide range of applicationsWide range of applications
The InfraThe Infraredred Camera Camera
The Infrared Camera sees the total energy emitted by The Infrared Camera sees the total energy emitted by an object and translates it to temperature.an object and translates it to temperature.
InfraInfraredred Image Interpretation Image Interpretation
EmmissivityEmmissivity
A common misapplication of theA common misapplication of theInfrared Thermometer relates to Infrared Thermometer relates to its Distance-to-Spot Ratio.its Distance-to-Spot Ratio.
A typical D:S ratio of 12:1 meansA typical D:S ratio of 12:1 meansthe area of measurement’s the area of measurement’s diameter is 1’ if you are 12’ away diameter is 1’ if you are 12’ away from the object being measured.from the object being measured.
The size of the laser spot isThe size of the laser spot isnot the size of the actual areanot the size of the actual areabeing measured.being measured.
InfraInfraredred Thermometer Thermometer
Industrial InfraIndustrial Infraredred Applications ApplicationsBearingsBearingsElectrical PanelsElectrical PanelsTransformersTransformersMotors & DrivesMotors & DrivesCompressors & PumpsCompressors & PumpsPower SuppliesPower SuppliesFloor HeatFloor HeatLiquid StorageLiquid StorageHVAC, Computers & more…HVAC, Computers & more…
Other InfraOther Infraredred Applications Applications
Home & Building Heat LossHome & Building Heat LossVeterinaryVeterinaryMedicalMedicalSearch & RescueSearch & RescueFire & Heat DetectionFire & Heat DetectionSecuritySecurityMoisture & Water Leak DetectionMoisture & Water Leak DetectionPlumbing BlockagesPlumbing BlockagesAnimal or Insect InfestationsAnimal or Insect InfestationsAviation & MarineAviation & Marine
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UltraUltrasound Technologysound Technology
What is What is UltraUltrasound?sound?
Human range (16Hz to 18KHz)Human range (16Hz to 18KHz)Industry Applied range (20KHz to 100KHz) is Heterodyned Industry Applied range (20KHz to 100KHz) is Heterodyned for Audible Human rangefor Audible Human rangeDiagnostic Ultrasound is for Medical ImagingDiagnostic Ultrasound is for Medical Imaging
Advantages of Advantages of UltraUltrasoundsound
Directional & LocatableDirectional & Locatable Useful in Many EnvironmentsUseful in Many Environments Early Warning Failure IndicationEarly Warning Failure Indication Wide Range of ApplicationsWide Range of Applications Supports Other TechnologiesSupports Other Technologies
The The UltraUltrasonic Probesonic Probe
An Ultrasonic Probe hears electrical & mechanical An Ultrasonic Probe hears electrical & mechanical problems as well as airborne disturbances.problems as well as airborne disturbances.
PF-CurvePF-Curve
UltraUltrasonic Applicationssonic Applications
Pressure & Vacuum LeaksPressure & Vacuum Leaks Compressed Air & Gas Compressed Air & Gas
LeaksLeaks Heat ExchangersHeat Exchangers Boilers & CondensersBoilers & Condensers Tanks & PipesTanks & Pipes Valves & Steam TrapsValves & Steam Traps
Electrical EquipmentElectrical Equipment SwitchgearsSwitchgears TransformersTransformers InsulatorsInsulators Junction BoxesJunction Boxes Circuit BreakersCircuit Breakers
Mechanical InspectionMechanical Inspection BearingsBearings Lubrication ProblemsLubrication Problems Pumps & MotorsPumps & Motors Gears & Gear BoxesGears & Gear Boxes FansFans CompressorsCompressors ConveyorsConveyors
AutomotiveAutomotive RailRail MarineMarine AviationAviation
Leak DetectionLeak DetectionElectrical InspectionElectrical InspectionMechanical InspectionMechanical Inspection
Application GroupsApplication Groups
UltraUltrasonic Leak Detectionsonic Leak Detection
Compressed Air SystemsCompressed Air SystemsSpecialty Gases - Argon, Nitrogen, OxygenSpecialty Gases - Argon, Nitrogen, OxygenUnderground/ Behind WallsUnderground/ Behind WallsVacuum LeaksVacuum LeaksValves & Steam TrapsValves & Steam Traps
Estimating Air Loss CostsEstimating Air Loss CostsOrifice Diameter (fractional & thousands)Orifice Diameter (fractional & thousands)
1/64"1/64" 1/32"1/32" 1/16"1/16" 1/8"1/8"PSI atPSI at 1616 3131 6363 125125OrificeOrifice Discharge in cu-ft/min of free airDischarge in cu-ft/min of free air
7070 0.3000.300 1.201.20 4.794.79 19.219.28080 0.3350.335 1.341.34 5.365.36 21.421.49090 0.3700.370 1.481.48 5.925.92 23.723.7100100 0.4060.406 1.621.62 6.496.49 26.026.0
$/MCF$/MCF MCF/dayMCF/day $/day$/day $/yr$/yr 30 leaks30 leaks0.080.08 2.13122.1312 $0.17$0.17 $62.23$62.23 $1,866.93$1,866.93
@ 90 PSI@ 90 PSI 1/64"1/64" 1/32"1/32" 1/16"1/16" 1/8"1/8"$/Day$/Day $0.02$0.02 $0.17$0.17 $0.68$0.68 $2.73$2.73$/Year$/Year $15.56$15.56 $62.23$62.23 $248.92$248.92 $996.54$996.54
Underground LeaksUnderground Leaks
Ultrasonics along with Ultrasonics along with Infrared Imaging has Infrared Imaging has successfully located Floor successfully located Floor Heating System leaks Heating System leaks embedded in 8” of concreteembedded in 8” of concrete
The line was pressurized The line was pressurized with air to 50 psi so the with air to 50 psi so the Ultrasonics could pinpoint Ultrasonics could pinpoint the leak for quick repair.the leak for quick repair.
Heating loops were Heating loops were mapped on floor.mapped on floor.
Valves & Steam TrapsValves & Steam Traps
Valves Effect Flow; Valves Effect Flow; Leakage can effect the Leakage can effect the efficiency of the systemefficiency of the systemDetermine if the valve Determine if the valve flow is upstream or flow is upstream or downstreamdownstreamTest all types of valves, Test all types of valves, even while operational.even while operational.Determine if a trap is Determine if a trap is operating properly.operating properly.
Bad Compressor ValveBad Compressor Valve
Good ValveGood Valve
Bad ValveBad Valve
Inverted Bucket TrapInverted Bucket Trap
Normal TrapNormal Trap
Failed OpenFailed Open
UltraUltrasonic Electrical Inspectionsonic Electrical Inspection
Inspect enclosed systems Inspect enclosed systems while energizedwhile energizedScan switchgear ‘before’ Scan switchgear ‘before’ opening to inspect with opening to inspect with infraredinfrared
Prevent ‘Arc Flash’ injuryPrevent ‘Arc Flash’ injurySort equipment for further Sort equipment for further inspectioninspection
Electrical EquipmentElectrical Equipment
SwitchgearSwitchgearTransformersTransformersInsulatorsInsulatorsRelaysRelaysBreakersBreakersPower SuppliesPower Supplies
Arc FlashArc Flash
Arc flash can kill.Arc flash can kill. There are many causes of arc flash. It can There are many causes of arc flash. It can occur in any electrical equipment regardless of occur in any electrical equipment regardless of voltage. voltage. There are conditions, that produce the There are conditions, that produce the potential for arc flash within enclosed cabinets, potential for arc flash within enclosed cabinets, that can be detected before flashover or arc that can be detected before flashover or arc flash incidents can occur. flash incidents can occur. These conditions are arcing, tracking and These conditions are arcing, tracking and corona.corona.
Arc Flash ConditionsArc Flash Conditions
CoronaCorona
Destructive dielectric breakdown Destructive dielectric breakdown that results in a fault in the insulator.that results in a fault in the insulator.
Only occurs at 1000V or higher, and Only occurs at 1000V or higher, and is undetectable by infrared is undetectable by infrared inspectioninspection..
The main concern in low voltage The main concern in low voltage systemssystems
TrackingTracking
ArcingArcing
High Voltage Components High Voltage Components are well enclosed, making are well enclosed, making for poor or sometimes for poor or sometimes impossible infrared impossible infrared inspectioninspection
Transformers & Power SuppliesTransformers & Power Supplies
Good Good TransformerTransformerLoose Loose TransformerTransformerGood Power Good Power SupplySupplyShorting SupplyShorting Supply
FFT FFT (dB vs frequency)(dB vs frequency)
Time Series Time Series (dB vs seconds)(dB vs seconds)
UltraUltrasonic Mechanical Inspectionsonic Mechanical Inspection
Slow Speed BearingsSlow Speed BearingsCondition Based LubricationCondition Based LubricationHistorical TrendingHistorical Trending
Bearing InspectionBearing InspectionVery effective on Slow Speed ApplicationsVery effective on Slow Speed ApplicationsTypes of testing performedTypes of testing performed
ComparisonComparisonHistorical TrendingHistorical TrendingSpectrum AnalysisSpectrum Analysis
Good BearingGood BearingSuspect BearingSuspect BearingReceiving LubricationReceiving Lubrication3 min. Post Lubrication3 min. Post Lubrication
Bearing TestingBearing Testing
8 8 dBdB Lubrication RequiredLubrication Required12 12 dBdB Minor Damage (microscopic Minor Damage (microscopic faults)faults)16 16 dBdB Damage (Visual faults)Damage (Visual faults)35+35+dBdB Failure Imminent Failure Imminent
Levels of SeverityLevels of Severity
Base on dB level above baselineBase on dB level above baseline
UltraUltrasonic Grease Caddysonic Grease Caddy
redredIRISIRIS infrainfraredred & & ultraultrasonic inspectionssonic inspections
Seeing the World in a Different LightSeeing the World in a Different Light&&
Hearing Your ConcernsHearing Your Concerns
InfraInfraredred & & UltraUltrasound Servicessound Services
Onsite InspectionsOnsite Inspections Scheduled visitsScheduled visits Baselines readings after bearing & equipment Baselines readings after bearing & equipment
installsinstalls Historical trending & reportingHistorical trending & reporting
Fixed ApplicationsFixed Applications Permanent device applicationsPermanent device applications PLC & PC Tie-insPLC & PC Tie-ins Alarming, Trending & ReportingAlarming, Trending & Reporting
Equipment Sales & TrainingEquipment Sales & Training
Contact InformationContact Information
Office – 250 998 4546Office – 250 998 4546Mobile – 250 640 7834Mobile – 250 640 7834e-mail – e-mail – [email protected] or [email protected] Web – Web – www.rediris.ca or www.redirisltd.com
