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Infra red & Ultra sound. Two Proven Technologies ‘To Help Keep Your Plant Running’. Increase your Equipment Reliability with Infra red Technology. What is Infra red ?. Infrared is a form of electromagnetic radiation Everything above -273 o C (absolute zero) emits infrared radiation
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Infrared & Ultrasound Two Proven Technologies ‘To Help Keep Your Plant Running’
What is Infrared? • Infrared is a form of electromagnetic radiation • Everything above -273 oC (absolute zero) emits infrared radiation • The heat we feel from the sun is infrared energy
Advantages of Infrared • Allows you to ‘see’ heat • Cost effective • Fast, non-invasive & safe to implement • Minimal downtime as a result of electrical and mechanical problems • Effective prioritization of repairs • Improved employee safety • Energy savings • Wide range of applications
The Infrared Camera • The Infrared Camera sees the total energy emitted by an object and translates it to temperature.
Infrared Image Interpretation Emmissivity
Infrared Thermometer A common misapplication of the Infrared Thermometer relates to its Distance-to-Spot Ratio. The size of the laser spot is not the size of the actual area being measured. A typical D:S ratio of 12:1 means the area of measurement’s diameter is 1’ if you are 12’ away from the object being measured.
Industrial Infrared Applications • Bearings • Electrical Panels • Transformers • Motors & Drives • Compressors & Pumps • Power Supplies • Floor Heat • Liquid Storage • HVAC, Computers & more…
Other Infrared Applications • Home & Building Heat Loss • Veterinary • Medical • Search & Rescue • Fire & Heat Detection • Security • Moisture & Water Leak Detection • Plumbing Blockages • Animal or Insect Infestations • Aviation & Marine
Increase your Equipment ReliabilitywithUltrasound Technology
What is Ultrasound? • Human range (16Hz to 18KHz) • Industry Applied range (20KHz to 100KHz) is Heterodyned for Audible Human range • Diagnostic Ultrasound is for Medical Imaging
Advantages of Ultrasound • Directional & Locatable • Useful in Many Environments • Early Warning Failure Indication • Wide Range of Applications • Supports Other Technologies
The Ultrasonic Probe • An Ultrasonic Probe hears electrical & mechanical problems as well as airborne disturbances.
Ultrasonic Applications • Pressure & Vacuum Leaks • Compressed Air & Gas Leaks • Heat Exchangers • Boilers & Condensers • Tanks & Pipes • Valves & Steam Traps • Mechanical Inspection • Bearings • Lubrication Problems • Pumps & Motors • Gears & Gear Boxes • Fans • Compressors • Conveyors • Electrical Equipment • Switchgears • Transformers • Insulators • Junction Boxes • Circuit Breakers • Automotive • Rail • Marine • Aviation
Leak Detection Electrical Inspection Mechanical Inspection Application Groups
Ultrasonic Leak Detection Compressed Air Systems Specialty Gases - Argon, Nitrogen, Oxygen Underground/ Behind Walls Vacuum Leaks Valves & Steam Traps
Underground Leaks Ultrasonics along with Infrared Imaging has successfully located Floor Heating System leaks embedded in 8” of concrete Heating loops were mapped on floor. The line was pressurized with air to 50 psi so the Ultrasonics could pinpoint the leak for quick repair.
Valves & Steam Traps Valves Effect Flow; Leakage can effect the efficiency of the system Determine if the valve flow is upstream or downstream Test all types of valves, even while operational. Determine if a trap is operating properly.
Bad Compressor Valve Good Valve Bad Valve
Inverted Bucket Trap Normal Trap Failed Open
Ultrasonic Electrical Inspection Inspect enclosed systems while energized Scan switchgear ‘before’ opening to inspect with infrared Prevent ‘Arc Flash’ injury Sort equipment for further inspection
Electrical Equipment Switchgear Transformers Insulators Relays Breakers Power Supplies
Arc Flash • Arc flash can kill. • There are many causes of arc flash. It can occur in any electrical equipment regardless of voltage. • There are conditions, that produce the potential for arc flash within enclosed cabinets, that can be detected before flashover or arc flash incidents can occur. • These conditions are arcing, tracking and corona.
Arc Flash Conditions Corona Only occurs at 1000V or higher, and is undetectable by infrared inspection. Tracking Destructive dielectric breakdown that results in a fault in the insulator. Arcing The main concern in low voltage systems
Transformers & Power Supplies FFT (dB vs frequency) Time Series (dB vs seconds) High Voltage Components are well enclosed, making for poor or sometimes impossible infrared inspection Good Transformer Loose Transformer Good Power Supply Shorting Supply
Ultrasonic Mechanical Inspection Slow Speed Bearings Condition Based Lubrication Historical Trending
Bearing Inspection Very effective on Slow Speed Applications Types of testing performed Comparison Historical Trending Spectrum Analysis
Good Bearing Suspect Bearing Receiving Lubrication 3 min. Post Lubrication Bearing Testing
Levels of Severity Base on dB level above baseline • 8 dB Lubrication Required • 12 dB Minor Damage (microscopic faults) • 16 dB Damage (Visual faults) • 35+dB Failure Imminent
redIRISinfrared & ultrasonic inspections Seeing the World in a Different Light & Hearing Your Concerns
Infrared & Ultrasound Services Onsite Inspections • Scheduled visits • Baselines readings after bearing & equipment installs • Historical trending & reporting Fixed Applications • Permanent device applications • PLC & PC Tie-ins • Alarming, Trending & Reporting Equipment Sales & Training
Contact Information Office – 250 998 4546 Mobile – 250 640 7834 e-mail – hmogus@rediris.ca or info@rediris.ca Web – www.rediris.ca or www.redirisltd.com