InfraInfraredred & & UltraUltrasoundsound

Two Proven TechnologiesTwo Proven Technologies‘‘To Help Keep Your Plant To Help Keep Your Plant

Running’Running’

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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

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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 – hmogus@rediris.ca or info@rediris.ca Web – Web – www.rediris.ca or www.redirisltd.com