Steam Traps Ultrasound Testing

Detecting Failed Steam Traps using Ultrasound

Ultrasound technology is the go-to industry standard tool for detecting failed steam traps. Faults are easily detected when the machine is online.

Using Ultrasound, Technicians can hear:

• The opening and closing of a steam trap;
• Silence when a steam trap is stuck in the closed position;
• Turbulent flow when a steam trap is stuck in the open position;
• Mechanical clattering when a steam trap’s valve is fluttering open and shut.

For a complete Steam Trap Inspection, technicians can combine ultrasound measurements with a temperature reading using advanced ultrasound instruments.