Resources

AE Basics

What Is an AE Sensor (Acoustic Emission Sensor)? Principle, Applications and SelectionHow AE sensors work, where they are used and what to consider when choosing oneAE Sensor Types: Resonant, Broadband and Flexible — Differences and How to ChooseStructure, pros and cons and suitable applications of resonant, broadband and flexible AE sensorsAE Sensor vs Vibration Sensor: Differences and When to Use BothCompares what each sensor measures, its frequency range and detection timing, and how to use both togetherAE Signal Parameters Explained: Hit, Amplitude, Counts, Energy, RMSIllustrated definitions of hit, threshold, peak amplitude, rise time, duration, counts, energy and RMSAE Waveform and FFT Analysis: Reading AE Signals in the Time and Frequency DomainsWhat waveforms show, how FFT works and how spectra help identify sources and diagnose equipment

Detection Principles

How AE Detects Pipeline Leaks: From Signal Characteristics to Leak LocationCharacteristics of leak AE signals, comparison with conventional methods and locating leaks with two sensorsHow AE Detects Cracks and Damage in Equipment: From Crack Growth to Corrosion and WearHow growing cracks emit AE, judging damage progression from signal trends, and detecting corrosion and wearHow AE Detects Motor, Gear and Bearing Faults: Predictive Maintenance for Rotating MachineryPeriodic AE signals from bearing and gear defects, fault frequency analysis and why AE suits slow-speed machinery

Adoption Guide

AE Sensor Selection Guide: Checklist by Frequency, Form and EnvironmentWhat to check when choosing an AE sensor: frequency band, curved surfaces, temperature and Ex, spacing and data processingHow to Separate Real AE Signals from Field NoiseTypes of field noise and how filters, thresholds, feature analysis and baselines isolate real defect signals

Use Cases

AE Sensor Application Cases by Industry: Piping, Rotating Machinery, Batteries and Machine ToolsA brief summary of AE monitoring applied to plant piping, rotating machinery, battery processes and machine toolsView all use cases →

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