Sound signals within an industrial facility provide ongoing feedback about the condition of equipment. However, many sound signals exist outside the normal frequency range of human hearing.
With the introduction of acoustic monitoring systems in the 1990s, maintenance engineers are able to regularly monitor and therefore diagnose problems before they lead to costly failures. For example, signs of compressed air leaks, bearing failure, electrical arcing and corona discharge, steam trap failure, and mechanical wear can all be detected through acoustic monitoring.
One of the pre-eminent advantages of using acoustic condition monitoring as compared to traditional reactive maintenance is that it enables maintenance managers to schedule repairs strategically rather than when the equipment fails or breaks down. Also, by reducing the amount of unscheduled downtime due to equipment failure, an organization is able to improve the overall reliability of its equipment while providing for greater worker safety.
As smart factories continue to move toward using Industry 4.0 technologies, organizations that use acoustic condition monitoring systems will have one of the most critical tools for managing their assets and monitoring the condition of their assets.
Investing in predictive maintenance systems will enable organizations to develop a more efficient and profitable long-term operation.
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