Webinar: Enhanced Electrical Diagnostics through Ultrasound Imaging

September 10 · iPresentation Webinar

Led by Adrian Messer, UE Systems

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.

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

If you cannot attend - register so that you can get the link to the recorded presentation available on demand shortly after the live event.

Title: Enhanced Electrical Diagnostics through Ultrasound Imaging

Date: Friday, September 10, 2010

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST