Compressed air systems are energy-intensive and require significant amounts of electricity to operate .
locating hidden compressed air leaks in time .
• Increases operational efficiency by preventing unplanned downtime through early detection of air and gas leaks . costs can quickly accumulate into significant amounts . Thirdly , compressed air leaks can also affect the performance of pneumatic tools and equipment , reducing their effectiveness and leading to downtime for repairs and maintenance .
An Acoustic Solution that Meets the Needs To avoid problems like impaired product quality , increased operating costs and consumer safety risks , food and beverage manufacturers need to regularly inspect compressed air systems to ensure that they are functioning correctly and free from leaks . Using an acoustic camera helps identify even very small leaks promptly , improving the system ’ s efficiency , reducing operating costs , and ensuring the quality and safety of food and beverage products . An acoustic camera also
FLIR Si124 Acoustic Imaging Camera
allows for accurate leak detection from a long distance even in a noisy environment typical for the industry , without having to halt operations . Further benefits include the AI-driven automated distance , leak size and cost estimates , which greatly facilitate predictive maintenance decisionmaking in the food and beverage industry .
Benefits of using an acoustic camera for air leak detection in the food and beverage industry :
• Saves time , energy and costs by
• Scans large areas quickly and pinpoints critical problems accurately , even from a distance and in noisy environments .
• Ensures product quality and compliance to the regulation and controls the production facilities and equipment are subject to .
• Requires minimal training and is easy to incorporate into the maintenance cycle .
• Allows for inspections to be carried out without halting operations .
• Provides real-time results and actionable data for maintenance and repair plans through machinelearningdriven analytics .
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Effective predictive maintenance inspections of compressed air systems are essential for ensuring the quality and safety of food and beverage products .
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