Aug 2004


	The Ultrawave Technology Report

In This Issue:

August 2004

•	New Product Release

•	Digital Leak Surveyor Kit Downloads to Excel

•	Training - Maximize Your Experience

•	SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo

•	Air Leak Survey Tip

•	Canadian Mfg Week - Register Online

New Product Release

SDT announces two additions to the Ultrawave 170 product line this week in the form of software upgrades for the SDT 170S and 170M. They will be known as the 170S+ and 170M+ and are available immediately. Details are posted at www.sdtnorthamerica.com.

The SDT 170S+ is a digital version of the 170S. This feature gives us a midway point between the 170S and the 170M. Leak surveyors who want to record decibel values to correlate SCFM or leak rate can now do so without spending full price for the 170M. The 170S+ still does not permit the use of multi function sensors like temperature, RPM, and dBA, nor does it have the memory function of the 170M+

The SDT 170M+ has all the features and functions of the 170M with an added bonus to download memorized values to a basic text “.txt” file. This new versatility allows ultrasound inspectors to quickly gather data (ultrasonic, temperature, RPM, dBA), store it, and download it to PC. Sample reports are posted at www.sdtnorthamerica.com.

Click here for more details on the 170S+ and 170M+

Training - Maximize Your Experience

10 Steps to Maximize Your Training Experience

Training is an investment of your time and money. Like any investment, you want to get the most from the experience. With that goal in mind we make several suggestions to our students at the beginning of each class.

1. Be demanding of the instructor. Each class is taught by a qualified trainer who is both class and field savvy. Do ask questions, even if you feel you should already know the answer. It is likely that everyone else in the room has the same question and is just dying for someone else to ask it. If a particular subject was not clear the first time, ask the instructor to go over it again. Use break time to further clarify.

2. Enter into discussions with enthusiasm.

3. Give freely of your own experiences. A nice aspect of open class training is that it invites professionals from different industrial backgrounds together for shared learning. Learn from one another and go home from the class enriched by everyone, not just the instructor.

4. Stay focused by confining your discussion to the problem at hand. There will be plenty of time during breaks, lunch, and after class to discuss the latest football trades.

5. Only one person should talk at a time. Avoid private conversations while someone else is speaking. Its rude, and you may miss an important point.

6. Everyone learns at a different pace. Be patient with other members of the class.

7. Be appreciative of other’s point of view, even if you don’t agree.

8. Arrive well rested and pay attention. True or False: There’s no such thing as a bad question. (False) Bad questions address points already covered, but missed because you weren’t listening the first time.

9. Participate freely during the hands on practical portion as it is here that you will pick up critical skills, tips, and techniques.

10. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE. If you absolutely must be available to outside calls, let the trainer know at the beginning of the class, set the ringer to vibrate only, and ask to choose a seat closest to the exit. Excuse yourself from the classroom area before answering the call. Upon your return, do not expect the instructor to recover what you missed, rather take it up during a break or after class.

Following these 10 steps will ensure you maximize your training experience and the experience of your colleagues.

Click here to read more about the SDT Certification program

Air Leak Survey Tip

Often times fixing compressed air leaks can lead to new leaks being created. Zonal pressure builds in the area where the leaks were repaired causing more strain on marginal leaks. In a matter of a few days or weeks microscopic leaks grow into large money wasters.
Therefore it is recommended to do a 2 week check up after leaks are repaired. This will achieve two goals:

1. Ensure that the tagged leaks were fixed properly
2. Ensure that new leaks from zonal pressure increases are found and tagged

So be proactive and close the loop on future leaks by encouraging a 2 week follow up after leak work orders are completed.

Click here for FREE resources for your compressed air survey program

Digital Leak Surveyor Kit Downloads to Excel

Looking for a digital leak detection that can store and generate reports in Excel or Word? The 170M+ Leak Survey Kit is specially configured with the accessories required to do the job right, plus a simple PC interface that transfers your days work directly to MSWord or Excel.
Use the SDT Leak Survey Handbook to access valuable resources about leak detection, as well as correlate the decibel value of a leak to SCFM.
The super sensitive internal airborne sensor of the SDT170 with the precision indicator is well shielded from ambient plant noise. Plug in the Flexible Sensor to get at those hard-to-reach areas and use the Extended Distance Sensor for overhead ceiling piping. The proprietary shape of the EDS focuses ultrasonic signals making long range detection possible.

View a sample report from leak survey of baghouse

SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo

Join us for the 2004 SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo!

September 30 – October 1, 2004
Washington, DC

Visit SDT North America at booth 224 and discover what's new in Ultrasonic Technology for tightness testing hatch covers, predictive and preventative maintenance in the engine room, bearing condition monitoring, leak detection, and much, much more.

The Sherlog TA is the only type approved ultrasonic method for pure tightness testing and data logging of survey results. Document your survey with Sherlog TA.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Maritime Executives
Managers/Directors of Engineering and Technology
Naval Architects
Marine Engineers
Ocean Engineers
Shipbuilders/Boatbuilders
Industry Regulators

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

Over 50 technical papers and presentations on all applications of maritime technology
Attend the popular Ship Production Symposium
Exchange ideas and network with leading maritime professionals
Visit over 160 booths at the Expo, serving the shipbuilding, design, technology, and production sectors of the industry.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Ship Production
T&R Presentations
Ship Structure
Hydrodynamics
Propulsion
Operations
Ship Design
Small Craft
Offshore

Click here for early bird registration before September 7th!

Canadian Mfg Week - Register Online

Canadian Manufacturing Week is the single biggest event in Canada where industriy professionals gather to show whats new in predictive maintenance and reliability technology. The show runs from September 28-30th at the International Center, Toronto, Canada.

Join SDT North America at booth 631 and see LIVE demonstrations of SDT's Ultrawave 170MD Ultrasonic Data Collector. View solutions for your Condition Based Lubrication Program, Acoustic Greasing Methods, Compressed Air Leak Detection, Steam Trap Inspections, Electrical Inspections, Mechanical Condition Monitoring, Integration to Vibration Analysis and Infrared Thermography Programs, Level 1 Certification Training Programs and much more.

Reed Exhibitions makes it easy to register online and avoid time wasting lineups at the show.

Register before September 3rd to save 100% off the admission costs.

Click here to register online for CMW2004

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