Predictive Maintenance Service, LLC
ULTRASOUND DETECTION
Pinpoint Predictive Maintenance provides the following ultrasound services:
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Compressed/Vacuum air and gas leaks
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Steam traps/valves
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Gas compressor packages (cooling lines, valves, pumps, flanges, piping leaks)
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Grease lubrication
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Underground fluid leaks
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Bearings, pumps, motors
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Pump cavitation issues
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Electrical arc flash prevention (arcing and tracking detection)
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Corona (partial discharge)
Inspections are non-intrusive, and performed during production.
UE Systems UP15,000 Ultrasound Instrument
Checking compressed air system for leaks with Long-Range Module.
Using my air leak cost estimator spreadsheet for reciprocating compressors.
Using ultrasound for checking sub-station for corona discharge.
Visual representation of electrical arcing in the ultrasound range of frequency.
White area is the result of ionization due to corona discharge (basically...).
Note: Ultrasound unit is further away from electrical equipment than appears in picture.
High-Voltage tracking damage.
