Maritime needs for advanced alignment solutions are an essential element to prevent unnecessary incidents causing costs that can spiral to six figures and beyond. By far the most advantageous approach is to prevent unexpected misalignment problems occurring in the first place.

The ability to conduct NDT testing using Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) in areas where temperatures might be as high at 500 C, and for extended periods, not only has the potential to dramatically reduce costs, but also removes the problem of cracks closing up when materials cool.

Having a basic understanding of how an ultrasonic thickness gauge works is key to using this vital piece of equipment. Ultra-light, rugged models that take advantage of micro components mean calculating the thickness of a wide range of materials can now be carried out quickly and with a high level of accuracy.

Laser alignment technology has been around for some time, but you may still be surprised at the scale and scope of the benefits that these systems deliver.

The process of shaft alignment is relatively straightforward, particularly with the arrival of easy-to-use and highly accurate laser alignment tools.  But technology can’t replace common sense and there is one crucial factor that should always be included in the shaft alignment process – a thorough coupling inspection.

A laser device doesn’t rely on the human factor and there’s no time-consuming trial and error process.  These tools are lightweight and easy to operate and most importantly, they enable measurements that are far more accurate and reliable than those from any traditional method.  

There are numerous non destructive testing (NDT) techniques available for doing condition assessments of boilers, heat exchangers and their components but choosing the most appropriate one is crucial. 

Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) were invented by NASA and formalised by them in 1989 by which time they were already in widespread use at the organisation.  In the years that followed, this measurement system gained widespread acceptance and was adopted by the US Department of Defence, the EU and the ISO – and it is still used to this day. 

One solution when it comes to measuring energy consumption is ultrasonic flow technology.  This technology has gained widespread acceptance across many industrial sectors as a reliable and accurate way of conducting energy audits.