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The Basics of Ferrographic Analysis

A 5 minute iPresentation Tutorial by Ray Dalley, Trico Corp

Every oil lubricated wear surface generates particles over time. These particles become suspended in the oil, which can reveal a great deal about the condition of the equipment and component parts. They can reveal whether abnormal wear is in process, which component is involved, and what might be the cause. In this iPresentation you will learn the process of Ferrographic Analysis and how the results can help to reduce the risk of catastrophic equipment failures.

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FLIR launches new infrared camera for SF6 greenhouse gas detection

Three years ago the first infrared camera for gas detection was launched by FLIR, and today infrared cameras are invaluable tools in finding and visualizing gas leaks. These award winning cameras also play an important role in companies´ environmental work, for instance, in preventing leakage of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), a gas 24 000 times more dangerous to the environment than CO₂. Now, FLIR launches the second generation infrared camera for SF₆ gas leak detection based on this technology, the FLIR GF306.

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Reliability Excellence Is Not Our Mission- US Sugar Case Study

Solutions 2.0 2010 Keynote Presentation- 1:07
by Robert H. Buker, Jr., President and CEO of US Sugar

In this keynote presentation from IMC-2010, Robert H. Buker, Jr. outlines the importance of reliability excellence. While reliability excellence might not be at the forefront of a CEO's mind, Buker, Jr. explains how you can make your case to them and make life easier for everyone. He tackles this issue from the role of a CEO, offering a unique viewpoint and insight.

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Dynamic Balancing – “Did you really want to know this much!”

A one hour long Webinar On Demand by Ron Newman, PRUFTECHNIK, Canada

Unbalance has long been recognized as one of the leading causes of vibration in rotating machines. Under ideal conditions, field balancing is a correction method that is well understood and practiced, however under difficult conditions it can quickly become a major headache. Increasing our understanding of dynamic balancing, particularly in the area(s) of quality grades, recognizing the types of rotor unbalance, resonance vs. critical speed, rigid vs. flexible rotors, and the pre-balancing inspection, will go a long way in helping resolve that problem balancing job!

Learning Points:

1) A better comprehension of the ISO Balancing Quality Grades

2) An understanding of the importance of the pre-balancing inspection

3) Calculation(s) for effective Trial Weight selection

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FLIR Lowers Infrared Camera Prices Under $1600

Portland, OR - FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced new low prices for its popular FLIR i5 and FLIR i7 thermal imaging cameras. Effective September 1, 2010, the entry level FLIR i5 will retail for $1,595. The FLIR i7 will retail for $1,995, making it the first infrared camera to meet the proposed RESNET thermal imaging inspection requirements for under $2,000. Both models are available now for immediate shipment through authorized FLIR distributors.

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Don’t throw those instructions away!

MT: Manufacturer's Literature File...where is yours?

Where are you storing your manufacturer's data sheets? On visits to various facilities we found many data sheets located inside the switchgear's empty cubical where an electrical component was recently replaced in that particular motor control center. Seems like as good a place as any to store them, right? Wrong!

What program have you put into place to file your Manufacturer's Data sheets? You know, those folded up sheets that are included with all of the electrical components you have purchased over the years. There is a wealth of information available on the sheets. Develop a central location or binder for the sheets that come with each push button, relay, contact overload heater, or any other small component that you have had to install or replace over the years. Keeping this information in one central location will result in you having a great reference tool. Soon you will begin to wonder how you ever got along without this valuable reference library.

Tip Provided by: PdMA Corporation
Tel: +1 813.621.6463

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Enhanced Electrical Diagnostics through Ultrasound Imaging

A 40 minute On Demand Tutorial by Adrian Messer, UE Systems, Inc.

Ultrasonic test instruments have long been used to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in Electrical components such as enclosed switchgear. Sensing the turbulence produced by the electrical discharge, ultrasonic detectors let the inspector hear the typical buzzing and crackling sounds associated with problems like tracking and arcing.

In some cases, problems with vibrating components like name plates, doors, and other physical components may sound similar to electrical discharge. An inspector cannot always rely on their ears as the final determination of the nature of the problem.

This brief presentation will outline how to use the recorded sound of a suspected anomaly, along with spectrum analysis software, to determine if the sound is mechanical vibration or electrical discharge.

Participate to learn:

1) Mechanical vibration and Electrical Discharge can sound very similar

2) Recording sounds can help diagnose problems

3) "White noise" content between 60 or 50 Cycle Harmonics can confirm the presence of electrical discharge

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Effective Defect Analysis: Maximizing your Vibration Setup

A one hour recorded webinar on demand by Mitch Stansloski, President of PIONEER ENGINEERING - LUDECA Inc Training Partner.

Missed vibration conditioning monitoring data can never be recovered. All too often either insufficient data is collected, or data is collected at an ineffective interval. Then when crucial trend information is needed, accurate analysis is difficult at best.

This presentation will discuss setting highly effective collection specifications, as well as determining the appropriate collection interval for several applications.

Watch this tutorial to learn:

1. How to set appropriate frequency ranges, averages, and resolution in order to avoid misdiagnosing malfunctions that could be very straightforward.

2. How to establish the appropriate collection interval which varies as a function of shaft turning speed, duty cycle, and load.

3. The new VIBXPERT II vibration analyzer and OMNITREND software will be used to present real case studies to demonstrate these concepts.

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Predictive Service Asia Introduces Tsang Chin Wah as a Senior Service Engineer

PRLog (Press Release) - CLEVELAND - Predictive Service Asia Limited, a global leader in providing predictive maintenance and engineering services, announces the hiring of Tsang Chin Wah (Awa) in its Hong Kong office. As a senior service engineer, Awa will perform infrared inspections and data collection in Hong Kong and locations throughout Asia. Awa holds an Electrician Class A0 Registration and a certificate from the Vocational Training Council of Electricians. He is also a certified Thermographer.

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Infrared Thermography Basic Level 1 Session 04

Infrared Thermography Basic Level 1 Session 03

Infrared Thermography Basic Level 1 Session 02

The Basics of Ferrographic Analysis

FLIR launches new infrared camera for SF6 greenhouse gas detection

Lubricant Storage and Handling Tips for World Class Contamination Control

Reliability Excellence Is Not Our Mission- US Sugar Case Study

Dynamic Balancing – “Did you really want to know this much!”

FLIR Lowers Infrared Camera Prices Under $1600

Ultrasonic War Stories - Motor Frying Noise

Demodulation

Don’t throw those instructions away!

Enhanced Electrical Diagnostics through Ultrasound Imaging

Identifying Electrical Vibration

Shaft alignment tolerances & base- and bolt-bound situations

Effective Defect Analysis: Maximizing your Vibration Setup

Asset Identification

Working North to South in MCC’s

Predictive Service Asia Introduces Tsang Chin Wah as a Senior Service Engineer

Infrared Thermography Basic Level 1 Session 04