Ultrasonic Testing
What Is It?
Ultrasonic testing provides a quick and accurate method for equipment condition analysis and leak detection. Many facilities have systems involving compressed air or other gas, steam, and electrical systems. Ultrasonic sensors enable Power Hydrodynamics technicians to detect and pinpoint problems problem areas by helping you:
Identify Costly Air, Steam and Vacuum Leaks
We can also perform Air Production Cost Analysis and Quantification of Air Leakage Costs. Undetected air leakage can exaggerate air requirements which can lead to over-sizing equipment. Once air leaks have been addressed, they can be corrected at little cost by a maintenance team.
Identify Costly Air, Steam and Vacuum Leaks
- Locate Systems Losses
- Locate Leaks in Exhaust Systems, Heat Exchanges and A/C Systems
- Track and Monitor Motor Bearing Wear
- Expose Electrical Tracking and Corona Effects
We can also perform Air Production Cost Analysis and Quantification of Air Leakage Costs. Undetected air leakage can exaggerate air requirements which can lead to over-sizing equipment. Once air leaks have been addressed, they can be corrected at little cost by a maintenance team.
Who Should Be Tested?
Municipalities, Water/Irrigation Districts, Agricuture Operations, Industrial Plants, Auto Repair, and Commercial Landlords.
Why Get Tested?
With ultrasonic technology, early warning signs and defects can be detected, preventing costly repairs, safety-related injuries, and unscheduled downtime.
When To Be Tested?
Ultrasonic testing is frequently performed as part of a regular schedule maintenance on an annual basis or when a problem that can be detected by ultrasonic testing is suspected. Most systems should be evaluated at least once a year.
Infrared Testing
What Is It?
Infrared testing is a tool that can be used to detect problems with electrical connections as well as a number of problems that can be detected by thermal imaging.
Infrared testing is a non-destructive technique for detecting “hot spots,” that are temperature differentials that may indicate problems such as loose electrical connections or excessive friction in machinery and mechanical systems. Defective or leaky steam traps and clogged steamed lines, as well as many other conditions which can lead to failure or energy loss can also be detected.
By utilizing a camera-like device a large area is surveyed and infrared emissions are detected and converted into a visual display. Equipment is scanned while in operation, so there is no need to stop production while testing.
Some of the most frequent uses for infrared imagining analysis by Power Hydrodynamics includes:
Infrared testing is a non-destructive technique for detecting “hot spots,” that are temperature differentials that may indicate problems such as loose electrical connections or excessive friction in machinery and mechanical systems. Defective or leaky steam traps and clogged steamed lines, as well as many other conditions which can lead to failure or energy loss can also be detected.
By utilizing a camera-like device a large area is surveyed and infrared emissions are detected and converted into a visual display. Equipment is scanned while in operation, so there is no need to stop production while testing.
Some of the most frequent uses for infrared imagining analysis by Power Hydrodynamics includes:
- Locate Bearing Wear and Mechanical Friction
- Locate Loose Connections
- Monitor Heating/Cooking Uniformity
- Find Boiler Tube Problems
- Evaluate Building Envelope Efficiency
- Meet Insurance Compliance elit.
Who Should Be Tested?
Municipalities, Water/Irrigation Districts, Agricuture Operations, Industrial Plants, Auto Repair, and Commercial Landlords.
Why Get Tested?
Are worn bearings grinding out hours of costly down time?
Infrared Imaging will help you find out it this is the case. Checking for hot spots in gears, motors, electrical circuits or equipment allows for preemptive action to control facility costs, extend equipment life, prevent unscheduled production downtime and increase overall profitability. Trouble spots can be pinpointed quickly, saving labor and cost and targeting plant maintenance resources where they are needed.
Infrared Imaging will help you find out it this is the case. Checking for hot spots in gears, motors, electrical circuits or equipment allows for preemptive action to control facility costs, extend equipment life, prevent unscheduled production downtime and increase overall profitability. Trouble spots can be pinpointed quickly, saving labor and cost and targeting plant maintenance resources where they are needed.
When To Be Tested?
Infrared Image testing is frequently performed as part of a regular scheduled maintenance on an annual basis.
Vibration Analysis
What Is It?
Almost all motors experience high vibration levels at some point during their life. Not recognizing and fixing the problem in a timely manner can lead to expensive repairs and costly downtime.
- Vibration Analysis will help:
- Locate Worn Bearings and Gears
- Evaluate Mechanical Resonance
- Balance Fans and Rotor
- Locate Misalignment
- Locate Electrical Problems in Machinery
Who Should Be Tested?
Municipalities, Water/Irrigation Districts, Agricuture Operations, Industrial Plants, Auto Repair, and Commercial Landlords.
Why Get Tested?
Do damaged bearings shake your equipment into expensive early replacement?
When a problem occurs, it is critical to quickly identify the source of the trouble and take corrective action. Using present-day diagnostic techniques can save you money and downtime. Vibration Analysis by a skilled Power Hydrodynamics technician can help you determine the cause of the problem to help prevent expensive repairs and costly downtime.
When a problem occurs, it is critical to quickly identify the source of the trouble and take corrective action. Using present-day diagnostic techniques can save you money and downtime. Vibration Analysis by a skilled Power Hydrodynamics technician can help you determine the cause of the problem to help prevent expensive repairs and costly downtime.
When To Be Tested?
Vibration analysis is frequently performed as part of a regular scheduled maintenance on an annual basis.
Motor Testing
What Is It?
Is your system going down? Is it the motor? The drive? The connections? The overload?
Don't take the motor apart before you know what's wrong. We can do a complete motor coil & winding test - on any size motor - and help you locate the problem.
Don't take the motor apart before you know what's wrong. We can do a complete motor coil & winding test - on any size motor - and help you locate the problem.
Who Should Be Tested?
Municipalities, Water/Irrigation Districts, Agricuture Operations, Industrial Plants, Auto Repair, and Commercial Landlords.
Why Get Tested?
Don't spend all that money on installing a new motor before you know it works! Take the guesswork out of evaluating the condition of your motor. Put Power Hydrodynamics to the test.
When To Be Tested?
Motor testing should be performed whenever you recognize a problem with you motor shutting down. Preventive maintenance can also be preformed to analyze the motor to help intercept potential problems.