COURSE OVERVIEW:

The fundamental meaning of this course is the application of Airborne and Structure-Borne Ultrasound technology to detect early-stage asset degradation and energy waste. Ultrasound allows maintenance teams to "hear" high-frequency sounds produced by friction, turbulence, and ionization that are beyond the range of human hearing. This course focuses on the transition from simple "listening" to professional "acoustic analysis," ensuring that ultrasound is used as a precision diagnostic tool for mechanical and electrical health.

The scope of this training involves the physics of sound waves, focusing on the high-frequency spectrum ($20 kHz$ to $100 kHz$). Participants will examine the specific applications of ultrasound in "Leak Detection" (compressed air, vacuum, and valves) and "Mechanical Monitoring" (bearing lubrication and slow-speed rotating equipment). The curriculum emphasizes the technical "Quantification" of leaks and faults, providing a framework for calculating energy savings and identifying "Bearing Over-Lubrication" before it causes failure.

Coverage includes the use of digital ultrasound meters, acoustic imaging cameras, and sound analysis software. Attendees will explore the detection of "Electrical Anomalies" such as corona, tracking, and arcing in high-voltage switchgear. By the end of this program, participants will be able to conduct professional ultrasound surveys, interpret acoustic "Time-Waveforms," and justify maintenance actions based on the "Decibel" ($dB$) increase over baseline conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the core principles of "Airborne" and "Structure-Borne" ultrasound.
• Utilize ultrasound for "Compressed Air and Gas" leak detection and quantification.
• Detect "Vacuum Leaks" and internal "Valve Bypass" in process piping.
• Implement "Ultrasound-Assisted Lubrication" to prevent bearing damage.
• Identify "Early-Stage Bearing Failure" through decibel trending.
• Detect "Corona, Tracking, and Arcing" in electrical switchgear safely.
• Utilize "Acoustic Imaging" cameras to visualize sound sources in real-time.
• Analyze "Acoustic Time-Waveforms" to differentiate between different faults.
• Establish "Baseline Decibel Levels" for critical plant equipment.
• Calculate the "Cost-Savings" from energy leak repairs.
• Integrate ultrasound findings into the site "Condition Monitoring" program.
• Perform "Non-Intrusive" inspections of steam traps and heat exchangers.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Maintenance Technicians, Reliability Engineers, Energy Auditors, Electrical Inspectors, and Lubrication Specialists.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.