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8.3
Automatic filtering
The
SeCorr 08
can perform an automatic
filter run (post-process
-
ing) after a measurement (see chapter 7.4.1). This procedure is
used to optimise the
filters of the coherence function with the
help of statistical methods. This permits to obtain optimum
cor-
relation results.
You may perform an automatic frequency analysis for both, run-
ning measurements or already stored measurements.
8.4
Checking the microphone connections
Make sure that the microphones are firmly and securely plugged
into their sockets. Remove any dirt or rust.
8.5
Using accessories
Use Sewerin accessories and auxiliary equipment. Use a hydro-
phone for
plastic pipes. The active filter makes additional fea
-
tures available. You can use the
„teach yourself“ tape to check
the system and to keep your level of knowledge up-to-date with
a minimum of effort.
8.6
Changing the location
Use a different location for positioning the microphones. Even
remote locations can generate better results if the sound trans-
mission is improved.
8.7
Saving time
If it turns out during a measurement that it is not possible to record
a peak, all run-up efforts to collect precise data on the pipe were
in vain. Practice has shown that it might be better to start the
measurement with estimated pipe data. If it turns out that the
assumed pipe length is greater and/or the sound velocity lower
than expected, a possible peak will appear in any case within the
correlation function – which simply cannot be „overlooked“.
Also with this more practice-oriented approach, it is still required
to determine the pipe data precisely.
8 Methods of optimising measuring results