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23/09/2022
Understanding motor current signature analysis
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By continuously monitoring the current supplied to the stator, it is possible to detect many electrical faults in induction motors, including opening or shorting conditions on the stator, as well as some mechanical faults such as bearing ...
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21/01/2021
The uses of ultrasound inspection
Ultrasound is especially good at early detection of bearing faults, lubricant condition, leaks, discharge in electrical systems and steam trap monitoring. Unlike vibration analysis, it generally doesn’t require detailed knowledge of the ...
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