SonaVu Acoustic Imaging Camera

SonaVu Ultrasound and Acoustic Imaging

SonaVu Ultrasound and Acoustic Imaging is multi-frequency acoustic imaging camera. Equipped with 112 highly sensitive sensors, the SonaVu unlocks limitless applications for electrical asset reliability, compressed air and gas leaks, asset reliability and energy conservation. The SonaVu can pinpoint abnormal conditions from 50 meters away. It’s a robust tool for inspections and reliability programs.

Using an acoustic imaging camera these defects and failure modes can be visualized and pinpointed from up to 50 meters away. And due to the visualization capabilities of SonaVu, it’s really easy to use too. With minimal device training, maintenance technicians can confidently inspect their assets for defects, long before they cause unexpected downtime.

Compressed Air Leak Management
Complete Compressed Air Leak Management System
Electrical Asset Reliability
Reducing Fugitive Emissions

Compressed Air Leak Management

If it’s been a while since your last ultrasound compressed air survey, or you’ve never even performed a compressed air leak survey at your facility, then it is likely that your compressed air system is riddled with leaks. A poorly maintained compressed air system can negatively impact product quality and slow production efficiency… not to mention majorly impact plant-wide sustainability.
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There are several reasons why a leaky compressed air system is low on the priority list for maintenance staff.

It could be because some don’t associate compressed air with energy consumption.
It could be because not all maintenance technicians are aware of the fastest and easiest way to locate compressed air leaks.
It could be because maintenance doesn’t like to take out the ultrasound detector and simply finding leaks, tag them and fix them.
It could be because we can’t find the time in our busy days to do the little things that require elbow grease like repairing some air leaks and accumulate thousands in energy savings.

Electrical Asset Reliability

Unreliable electrical machines and equipment can cost manufacturers millions of dollars in downtime and repairs. And even more threatening… they have the potential to injure and kill workers without warning. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Before an electrical asset reaches the point where a dangerous phenomenon like arc flash and arc blast can occur, there are tell-tale signs that the asset is becoming unstable. And the biggest key to avoiding these costly and dangerous electrical malfunctions is early detection.

Partial discharge is the first sign of a deteriorating electrical asset. And the effects of partial discharge produce airborne ultrasound signals, easily detectable with SonaVu™. You can find sources of partial discharge on all types of high voltage electrical assets. Switchgear, transformers, overhead lines, and underground cables to name a few.

By simply scanning these high voltage electrical assets with your SonaVu™ you will be able to locate and document the presence of any partial discharge. Indeed, regular ultrasound inspections on your electrical equipment will reveal partial discharge at its earliest stages and keep factory workers safe.