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Ultrasound Technology Overview  

Ultrasound Products Detailed Descriptions

 

 

  

 

CTRL utilizes the properties of ultrasound for several applications related to energy savings, production, safety, and quality control. The technology is used for pressure and vacuum leak detection; condition based monitoring of mechanical components; detection of leaks or mechanical failure of valves and steam traps; and detection of electrical arcing and corona discharge.

 

 

 

 

Ultrasound refers to any sound with wave propagation above the range of human hearing, that is, above 20,000 Hz. Ultrasound is produced by friction, impact, and turbulence. When bearings or gears rotate, they produce friction that causes an ultrasound signal to be transmitted. A pump or compressor also produces ultrasound. In fact, all mechanical equipment produces ultrasound.

 

		Ultrasound is also produced by pressure and vacuum gas leaks. When a gas escapes through a crack or hole from the high-pressure side to the low-pressure side, the molecules become more turbulent and produce ultrasound. Likewise, electrical arcing and corona discharge produce ultrasound as the charged particles jump across a gap in a circuit, track to ground, or ionize the air.
UL101 Ultrasound Detector is being used to test bearings.

 

 

 

 

Ultrasound Technology Advantages

 

• There are several advantages for using ultrasound technology including:
• Ultrasound can be used for multiple applications.
• Ultrasound ignores ambient environmental noise.
• Ultrasound attenuates, or loses energy quickly, allowing accurate pinpointing of leaks and distinguishing the condition of individual components on equipment.
• Ultrasound travels in a narrow path and does not tend to travel around corners.
• Ultrasound detects all turbulent flow leaks, regardless of the type of gas.
• Leaks, electrical arcing, and mechanical wear first appear in the ultrasound level, even before extensive damage occurs to adjacent components.
• CTRL technology does not change the characteristics of the sound when converting from ultrasound down to the audible range. This allows for accurate assessment and diagnosis, especially for critical mechanical equipment.

 

 

 

CTRL Ultrasound Detector Kits

 

 

Several kits are available depending upon the application and budget of the user. Each kit contains a UL101 receiver, headset, carrying case, operator’s manual, and training CD. The receiver and transmitter of the kit may be standard or intrinsically safe. The intrinsically safe model is manufactured in conformance to standards that ensure the electronic device does not cause a spark in a hazardous environment. There is no performance difference between the two models.

 

 

 

 

 

UL101 Full Kit                                      000031 / 000033 – Standard / Intrinsically Safe

The UL101 Full Kit contains all of the attachments necessary for a multitude of applications. In addition to the full set of probes designed to detect and locate pressure and vacuum leaks, it includes an ultrasonic transmitter to detect leaks in non-pressurized vessels. It also includes a set of four solid probes that enable testing of internal components such as gears, bearings and valves. Due to its low cost and broad selection of attachments, the full kit represents the best value among UL101 kit configurations.

 

 

 

 

 

            UL101 Receiver                                                                

 

 

            UT2000 Transmitter                                                           

 

 

            Industrial Grade Headset                                                   

 

 

            Concentrator Set                                                              

 

 

            Acoustic Extension Probe Set                                          

 

 

            Solid Probe Set                                                               

 

 

            1-Inch Acoustic Probe                                                      

 

 

            Training CD                                                                      

 

 

            Operator’s Manual                                                            

 

 

            Carrying Case

 

 

UL101 Air Audit Kit                               000036 / 000038 – Standard / Intrinsically Safe

The Air Audit Kit is intended for the user who is primarily concerned with detecting and locating pressure and vacuum leaks.  The kit also contains a single solid probe to diagnose the condition of internal components such as valves and steam traps for bypass leaks or mechanical failure.

 

 

            UL101 Receiver                                                                

 

 

            Industrial Grade Headset                                                   

 

 

            Concentrator Set                                                              

 

 

            Acoustic Extension Probe Set                                          

 

 

            3-Inch Solid Probe                                                            

 

 

            1-Inch Acoustic Probe                                                      

 

 

            Training CD                                                                      

 

 

            Operator’s Manual                                                            

 

 

            Carrying Case                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

Power Beam

                                                          

(UL101 Receiver is not included in this kit)              

 

 

                                                               

 

 

SoundCTRL Equipment Analysis & Data Acquisition System              

SoundCTRL is a pc-based application for analysis and data acquisition of ultrasound test data. A PDA (Pocket PC) is connected to the UL101 for recording the output. While recording, the amplitude of the input signal is displayed in real-time, so the user of Ultrasound Technology can instantaneously determine the condition of the component under test.

 

 

Pocket PC License – SoundCTRL is installed to a PDA for recording and analysis       

 

 

PC License – SoundCTRL is installed to desktop for analysis and comparison             

 

 

-          Real time waveform display.

 

 

-          Automatic date-time stamp.

 

 

-          Root Mean Squared (RMS) – calculates the average amplitude of the signal.

 

 

-          Coarse & Fine Crackles – calculates distinct anomalies in the signal for determining early signs of wear.

 

 

-          Wave Files – creates 20-second wave files that are saved and uploaded to a desktop or InCTRL. Each wave file is only 312 kB in size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRL Ultrasound Signal Analysis Software

Following is a detailed description of each software application designed for recording and analysis of the output of the UL101 Ultrasound Detector.

 

 

 

InCTRL Equipment Analysis & Reporting System                    041010 / 041011 – yearly / monthly account

InCTRL is a web-based application for analysis and reporting of ultrasound test data. The user can define equipment by location and identify their test points. Once a number of test data samples are taken, each test point is assigned a threshold level for alarming. An email is sent to indicate a call to action is necessary. With detailed and summary comparison, analysis, and reports, InCTRL is critical for condition based monitoring programs.

 

 

Master User – unique account access; may be one account per location or per company; each master user is allotted 3 GB of maximum storage on the server

 

 

Additional User – unique user access; must be at least one account per location

 

 

InCTRL Connector – desktop application to upload batch samples of test data                                 

 

 

-          Simplify data collection and organization.

 

 

-          Organize data collection, planned maintenance, and schedules.

 

 

-          Flag suspect equipment.

 

 

-          Automatically notify others of potential problems.

 

 

-          Trend ultrasound test data with graphs, reports, and health assessment.

 

 

-          Compare ultrasound test data easily.

 

 

-          Share important test data with others via the Internet.

 

 

-          Create reports with key data metrics for individual pieces of equipment or entire locations.

 

 

-          Export your report data for customized reports.