Pulsation & Vibration theory for Reciprocating Compressors
Pulsation & Vibration theory for Reciprocating Compressors
About the course
This course teaches you fundamental knowledge and understanding of pressure pulsations in piping due to reciprocating compressors in the context of API 618 analyses.
By means of several real-life case studies you are thought the details of how pulsations are caused by compressors and what their consequences can be. Associated assessment methods such as pulsation analysis using software are discussed by the instructor as well as conformity checks for the pulsations and resulting vibrations. Possible mitigation measures and good design practices are provided.
Discussions and analyses will be illustrated using the software BOSpulse. No knowledge of this software is required.
Learning Outcomes
After this course, you...• understand what pressure pulsations due to reciprocating compressors are and what consequences they can have,
• are familiar with calculation methods for analyzing pressure pulsations,
• know the basics of performing API 618 pulsation analysis,
• have an understanding of assessing associated vibrations,
• know what mitigation measures are available and when they are applicable,
• have seen several real-life cases (2 in much detail).
Who should attend this course
• Anyone working piping systems connected to reciprocating compressors,• Those involved with piping systems prone to vibrations,
• Engineers working with the API 618.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of piping systems.Discussions and analyses will be illustrated using the software BOSpulse.
No knowledge of this software is required.
Program & Details
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Pulsation & Vibration Theory for Reciprocating Compressors
1. Pressure pulsations Foundations - Part 1
2. Pressure pulsations Foundations - Part 2
3. Shaking forces due to pulsations
4. Periodic excitations in piping systems
5. Pulsation control in piping systems
6. Acoustic resonance in piping systems
7. Acoustic resonance typical problematic modes
8. Orifice plates to change modes
9. General considerations for piping systems
10. Recap of Module 1 -
Field Case - Compressor Station
1. Case Introduction
2. Operating modes
3. Result discussion
4. Damper design -
Understanding Mechanical Vibrations due to Pulsation
1. Vibration risks in piping systems
2. Types of vibrations in piping systems
3. Mechanical excitation due excitation source
4. Single DOF systems Degree Of Freedom
5. Mechanical response to pressure pulsations
6. Mechanical eigenmodes in piping systems
7. Evaluating vibration in piping systems
8. Mechanical response versus acoustic response -
Field Case - Pipe Vibrations
1. Case Introduction
2. Compressor harmonics
3. Mechanical resonance
4. System modifications
5. Conclusions
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