The Utilization of Air Borne Ultrasonics for Energy Conservation

Abstract

The goal of energy conservation is not to reduce productive capacity in order to prudently manage expensive and finite resources. The use of ultrasonic technology in the detection of energy loss can be very cost effective and requires little or no training of personnel. Basic principles of air borne ultrasonics will be discussed for a variety of manufacturing processes. Applications and methodology will be explained in detail. Areas of application will include pressure and vacuum leakage, faulty steam traps and valves, leaking heat exchanger tubes, and impending machinery failure (faulty bearings).