How an app is revolutionizing steam trap testing
Halle (Saale), September 2020
SONOTEC® presents a new software application
How an app is revolutionizing steam trap testing
Is the steam trap working properly or is it defective? SONOTEC® provides answers with the new SteamExpert app. At the German IN.STAND Digital trade fair, SONOTEC® will present the new software application for the SONAPHONE® digital ultrasound testing device for the first time.
With the SteamExpert app for the mobile testing device SONAPHONE®, SONOTEC® is expanding it‘s portfolio with a software application specially developed for steam trap testing. “Our latest app for the SONAPHONE® digital test device accelerates the steam trap test workflow. Maintenance staff are guided intuitively through the entire testing process. A traffic light system can be used to immediately document on-site how the condition of the steam trap has changed. Thus, defective steam traps can be identified and replaced at an early stage. This not only saves time and money, it also increases operational reliability,” says Christian Schreiber, Business Unit Director for Preventive Maintenance.
With the latest software application, SONOTEC® completes its ultra-modern maintenance product portfolio. While the new mobile application is used directly on site on the testing device, all steam traps can be entered quickly and easily in advance on the PC, with threshold values defined and routes planned. The SONAPHONE® DataSuite software makes it all possible. The central data hub also allows trend analyzing.
Steam traps that no longer close have a significant influence on the energy efficiency and economic viability of the steam system. Leaking steam traps lead to accelerated corrosion, affect processes and product quality and can, in the worst-case scenario, cause dangerous water hammers and unplanned stoppages. Regular surveys of the functioning of steam traps is therefore essential. Digital ultrasonic testing technology helps maintenance staff to identify defective steam traps at an early stage and to replace them. Depending on the design, a functioning trap opens and closes continuously or intermittently and generates characteristic ultrasonic signals. For the collection of these high frequency signals, SONOTEC® has developed the SONAPHONE® digital ultrasonic testing device and the BS20 broadband ultrasound and temperature sensor. The modern handheld device enables maintenance personnel to test all types of trap during production and in loud environments.
In addition to testing condensate drains, the mobile testing device can also be used for leak detection in compressed air systems, rolling bearing testing on standard machines and electrical inspection of air-insulated systems.
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About SONOTEC®
Founded in 1991, SONOTEC® GmbH has developed into one of the world's leading product and solution specialist for innovative measurement technologies. With more than 170 employees and a modern corporate structure comprising three independent business units - Preventive Maintenance, Non-destructive Testing and Non-invasive Fluid Monitoring - the technology leader operates its global sales activities from the Halle (Saale) based German headquarter. The distributed portfolio includes customized ultrasonic transducers and sensors as well as testing devices and measurement solutions for a variety of different industries.
Features SteamExpert App in combination with the software platform SONAPHONE® DataSuite
- Asset Tree & Route Planning of all relevant steam traps in the DataSuite
- Store steam trap information (type, temperature, level, threshold values, photos, voice memos, etc.)
- Traffic light function for a quick overview
- Workflow optimization through predefined measuring points in the mobile app
- Trend analysis on site or on the PC
Captions
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SONAPHONE and SteamExpert app with structure-borne sound and temperature sensor BS20
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Temperature measurement with SONAPHONE on a steam trap
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Planning of the route with the DataSuite software
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Mobile special app SONAPHONE® AssetExpert for upgrading SONAPHONE® devices for route-based data capturing and onsite inspection and evaluation of asset health
Keywords
SONOTEC, SONAPHONE, maintenance, maintenance 4.0, steam trap testing, planning, inspection, report, reporting, trend, trending, analysis, documentation, software, software-hub, modular software-hub, desktop, server, cloud, application, app
Deeplinks
https://www.SONOTEC.eu/maintenance
https://www.SONOTEC.eu/preventive-maintenance/products/datasuite/
Contact details:
Stephanie Venus
Marketing Manager
Tel. +49 (0) 345 13317-823
E-Mail: stephanie.venus@SONOTEC®.de