Ultrasound is an essential tool for any condition monitoring program, offering unmatched capabilities in leak detection, bearing lubrication assessment, and early identification of mechanical and electrical issues. Compact, versatile, and easy to use, ultrasound instruments provide real-time insights that help prevent failures, reduce downtime, and optimize asset performance.
This book explores the wide-ranging applications of ultrasound technology across multiple industrial sectors, demonstrating how it can maximize energy efficiency and increase equipment availability in plants. Far beyond simple mechanical fault detection, ultrasound extends condition monitoring to detect:
- Bearing wear and lubrication deficiencies
- Compressed air, vacuum, and steam leaks
- Electrical issues such as arcing, tracking, and corona emissions
- Friction, turbulence, and ionization in mechanical systems
Learn how portable ultrasound devices can be used to monitor and analyze machinery, including gears, motors, pumps, and valves, while also providing energy savings analysis and inspection strategies.
Whether you are a reliability engineer, maintenance professional, or plant manager, this guide equips you with practical techniques, real-world examples, and actionable insights to make ultrasound an integral part of your proactive maintenance program.
Soliman, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed: -
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education.
With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments.
His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier.
Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS).
His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.
