Publisher's Synopsis
This book is intended for those using, wishing to use, or wishing to understand, the use of Acoustic Emissions/Ultrasonics applied to the condition monitoring of industrial machinery. This technique provides a relatively easy way to improve monitoring of traditionally awkward items such as plain bearings, slow speed machinery, worm/wheel gears and machines of either unknown design or for which there have been no previous measurements. This is a practical book, touching on the basic theory and concepts, available equipment and practical issues relevant to the engineer as well as highlighting several case studies with which the reader can relate. The book is laid out in such a way that its chapters and sections follow a logical order for those wishing to read from cover to cover, but more importantly it can be used for quick reference purposes on a topic by topic basis.
