Ultrasound World IV (2008)

Ultrasound World IV Program Abstracts
Ultrasound World IV was an incredible learning experience for all. Here is a selected sampling of Presentations that were offered throughout the conference.

Abstract:  We’ll explain how we started our ultrasound program and the benefits we’ve experienced. Using visual and audible examples we will show how ultrasound technology is used in our plant to identify specific problem areas, repair those areas while avoiding catastrophic failure and how it has improved cost savings in plant downtime..

Ultrasound technology has become an integral part of the predictive maintenance program at the Armstrong in Pensacola Florida plant.  Implementing the technology required a “buy-in” from upper management and since then we now have 3 certified technicians.  The success of this program has influenced 5 other Armstrong plants to initiate an ultrasonic PdM program.

Abstract: Ultrasound is growing into an integral part of our maintenance activities.  I would like to share with you many case studies of how the technology has detected the onset of lubricant degradation, the onset of mechanical failure, and the workflow that integrates ultrasound with vibration, and Infrared.

Every plant environment is a little bit different, and it will take experimentation to understand the proper fit of ultrasound into your maintenance culture.   The strategy of implementing Ultrasound in our plant is reaping benefits in many ways.  We gained benefit from a dollars and cents standpoint, but also from improving teamwork and communication between the operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

My goal is to share with you not only how the technology works, but also the power in sharing this diverse technology with a wide range of individuals to leverage the Return on Investment, (ROI).

Abstract: Ultrasound predictive maintenance is a cost effective approach to preventing unplanned downtime and improving equipment efficiencies.  For years Panama Ports had no organized predictive maintenance program.  This paper will describe how Panama Ports used ultrasound technology as part of a predictive maintenance program that has resulted in many thousands of dollars in savings on equipment, stocking of parts, improved efficiencies, extended life expectancy and asset availability.  Examples will demonstrate how we were able to improve bearing lubrication procedures, trend and analyze faulty bearings along with some unexpected side benefits that include parts stocking efficiencies and lubricant usage.

Abstract: We have a great number of technologies to choose from when it comes to nondestructive testing. Each of these technologies is fantastic on their own for troubleshooting; however, each and every one has its limitations.

While performing an electrical inspection there will be times that if you are using only one source to do the inspection, you very well could miss a dangerous potential problem.

Ultrasonic emissions from electrical apparatus have a very distinctive sound due to the unique characteristics of the electrically-induced ultrasonic emissions. An increased diagnostic capability results when ultrasonic detection is used together with infrared thermography.

In this session we will discuss using ultrasound and infrared thermography together in performing an electrical inspection survey.