Cavitation Detection and Monitoring

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Pressures and temperatures are compared to the saturation conditions and the change of the static pressure is calculated for all major components.  The results are compared to experience. </div> <div> 2.  When the results of the Item 1 investigation or experience show that cavitation is possible, an in-plant survey and one-time monitoring of the cavitation noises are performed.   </div> <div> 3.  Long time monitoring is performed when there is a suspicion that cavitation only occurs during specific types of operation or upsets.  A multi-probe instrument is provided (rented or sold) which will detect cavitation noises when they occur.  </div> <div> 4.  Troubleshooting of problems includes root cause analysis and development and application of engineering solutions. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1e266430.gif" border=0 width="358" height="67" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>