Ultrasound World V (2009)

Ultrasound World V Program Abstracts

Abstract:  It has been said by wise men "the best things in life are free." This statement can be very hard to accept in today's competitive world and it can be argued there is nothing left in life that is free. Occasionally though, we see glimpses of this, that can lead to revelations which prevent catastrophe and forge relationships between contractor and customer that will last a lifetime. This paper covers a recent case study in which a simple service led to the discovery of a major deficiency that surely would have resulted in a failure in a large food processing facility. The irony of the story is the component was not part of the original inventory of components and the fault was identified simply by taking one extra step out of curiosity. The results are unmistakable that going the extra mile and giving "something for nothing" can and does pay dividends.

Bio:  Joseph D. Gierlach Jr, Vice President, Technical Training and Support, TEGG Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA 
Joe has over 20 years experience in the electronics field.   He is responsible for the development and implementation of the initial training program, development of technical experiments, development of safety program to help TEGG meet requirements for NFPA 70E, author of many technical presentations and articles.  Joe is also an instructor for ASNT Level I Certification courses and a seminar instructor for NFPA-70E. Joe is a Certified Level III Infrared Thermographer and a certified Level II Airborne Ultrasound Inspector.