Acoustic Ultrasound in Railroads
The CTRL UL101 has been used for quality control during manufacturing and inbound / outbound inspections of freight cars and locomotives.
The CTRL UL101 has been a tremendously helpful tool for a variety of applications in the railroad industry.
The following applications were identified for testing by the UL101 at the inbound/outbound inspection stations of a major railroad operator in the U.S.:
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Water pump assemblies
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Oil pump assemblies
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Blower end (open top deck access)
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Valve blow by
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Valve bridge lifter assemblies
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Air compressors
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General air leaks
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Ground arcing
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Turbo bearings
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Fans, cooling fans
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Solenoids on the electric fuel injectors
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Fuel suction leaks
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Lower liner air box leaks
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Cab heater fan bearings
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Gear train
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GE Exciter and Auxiliary bearings
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Main bearing assembly
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T/M Blowers
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Fan Tower on GE
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Dynamic break blower motor bearings
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Power contactor coils
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Drive gear on blowers
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A member of Boeing’s Maintenance and Ground Operations Systems (MGOS) uses the UL101 Troubleshooter to perform a bleed air check on a Boeing 757. Bleed Air Checks (Engine & Airframe) is just one of the many applications vetted and approved in the AMMs for all BCA jet aircraft.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
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Hydrostatic Testing for Weld Leaks
Air Brake System Leak Detection
Pressurization Leak Test
Freon / Refrigeration Leak Checks
Electrical Contactors for Arcing
Motor Bearings
Wheel Bearings
MAXIMIZE SAFETY
Ultrasound is the earliest indication of a potential failure in mechanical systems.
Ultrasound provides clear indication of lubrication issues and changes to the condition of rotating equipment like wheel bearings. It is more accurate and instantaneous than other technologies.
