{"id":257248,"date":"2024-09-28T10:33:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T16:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mfe-is.com\/?p=257248"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:12:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T21:12:37","slug":"refrigeration-plants-acoustic-imaging-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mfe-is.com\/fr\/refrigeration-plants-acoustic-imaging-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Refrigeration Plants: Acoustic Imaging Used to Locate CO2 Leaks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Refrigeration Plants: Acoustic Imaging Used to Locate CO2 Leaks<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Refrigeration plants are using acoustic imaging technology, like the FLIR Si-124, to quickly and accurately locate hard-to-find CO2 leaks, reducing inspection times and operational costs.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The use of acoustic imaging cameras significantly reduces the time it takes to find leaks, which would otherwise take much longer using traditional methods like ultrasonic instruments or the human ear.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Acoustic imaging allows operators to pinpoint leaks with high precision, streamlining the inspection process and eliminating guesswork, improving overall efficiency in leak detection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>

MFE Inspection Solutions has a line of customers using acoustic imaging cameras such as the FLIR Si124<\/a> to locate hard-to-find leaks in C02 refrigeration plants.\u00a0<\/p>

Leaks within manufacturing facilities can be costly and extremely time-consuming to find using the human ear or ultrasonic audio instruments. Our customers are not only saving time but they are also saving money by using a camera that gives them a visual representation of any detected leak.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Solution<\/strong><\/h2>

After locating a pressure leak with an acoustic imaging<\/a> camera the same basic methods of verifying the leak are applied.<\/p>

Using a soapy water spray onto the visually located indication will serve as an efficient evaluation method.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Acoustic Filters & Frequency Range<\/strong><\/h3>

Before acoustic imaging, ultrasonic technologies were used to hear frequency ranges beyond what is humanly possible. These frequencies range between 20khz to 100Khz.<\/p>

Acoustic imaging cameras work within the acoustic range of 20hz to 20khz and the ultrasonic range combined. In addition, cameras like the FLIR Si-124\u00a0have filter options for both acoustic and ultrasonic frequency ranges allowing the operator to pinpoint sounds while filtering out audible background noises.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Other Acoustic Imaging Use Cases<\/strong><\/h2>

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Gas Leaks<\/strong><\/p>

  • Compressed Air<\/li>
  • Natural Gas<\/li>
  • Steam Systems<\/li><\/ul>

    Electrical Faults<\/strong><\/p>

    • Partial Discharge Testing<\/li>
    • Corona<\/li><\/ul>

      Mechanical<\/strong><\/p>

      • Rotating Equipment<\/li>
      • Belts, Bearings, and Conveyors<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>