Fall Program: BOSpulse Foundations: Pulsation Analysis
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Starts 17 November
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HYB129
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Course Objective
"To enable BOSpulse users to have a good understanding of the software and the backgrounds associated with API 618 & API 674 pulsation analysis."
Starts 17 November
4 week program
Instructor-led Program
Live + Self-study
Remote learning
100% online program
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About the course
HYBRID
Starts 17 Nov
4 weeks
9 modules
2-3 hrs/wk
English
Limited seats
HYB129
This course teaches you the fundamentals of pulsations in piping systems and a how to assess these pulsations based on the API 618 and API 674 codes.
The course is intended for engineers involved in the acoustic and/or mechanical design of the piping upstream or downstream of a reciprocating equipment. You will be introduced to the theoretical background of pulsation analysis, and will become acquainted with conducting a code conformance analysis for reciprocating equipment using BOSpulse.
Effective mitigation methods are covered for excessive pressure pulsations and the analysis of these mitigative actions using BOSpulse. Detailed explanation of the effects of dampener configurations, bottles, and other pressure suppression methods are provided using BOSpulse.
After this course you are a confident user of BOSpulse which understands good design practices and analysis methods for water hammer phenomena in piping systems.
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Enroll directly using the ENROLL button a the top of this page. Pay by creditcard, PayPal, or bank transfer.
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Meet your instructors
the 4-week Program
Instructor & student introductions
Course details & schedule
Using the Course Forum
Certificate requirements
Learning objectives
Q&A
Introduction and Agenda
Potential problems with pressure pulsations
Physical concepts of pressure pulsations
Cyclic unbalanced forces due to pulsations
Pressure pulsations due recipocating equipment
Acoustic Resonance Part 1
Acoustic Resonance Part 2
Pulsation and vibration control
Introduction and Agenda
Setting up your model in BOSpulse
Using scenarios in BOSpulse
General workflow in BOSpulse
Elements in BOSpulse
Boundary Conditions in BOSpulse
Analyses in BOSpulse
Reviewing results in BOSpulse
Tools an databasis in BOSpulse
3D viewer in BOSpulse
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Pressure pulsations due to reciprocating compressors
Computational model of reciprocating compressors
Flow variations due to pressure pulsations
The BOSpulse solver Overview
Steady State solver in BOSpulse
Transient Solver in BOSpulse
Harmonic Solver in BOSpulse
Which solver to use in BOSpulse
Calculation routine for API studies
Adjusting solver settings in BOSpulse
Fluid models in BOSpulse
Acoustic length versus geometric length
Introduction & Agenda Modelling reciprocating systems
Multi-cylinder compressors in BOSpulse
Multi-piston pumps in BOSpulse
Introduction & Agenda
API 618 code guidelines for pulsations from compressors
Pulsation limits as per the API 618
API 674 code guidelines for pulsations from pumps
Running an API 618 analysis in BOSpulse
Running an API674 analysis in BOSpulse
API analysis results in BOSpulse
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Pulsation control methodologies
Simple bottles to reduce pulsations
Bottles with choke tubes to reduce pulsations
Gas filled damper (pumps) to reduce pulsations
Orifice plates to reduce pulsations
Introduction & Agenda Pipe stress interaction
Pipe stress interaction with BOSpulse
The structural module in BOSpulse
Exporting shaking forces from BOSpulse
Using the forces in CAESAR II
Structural analysis in BOSpulse
Modeling structures in BOSpulse
Analyzing structures in BOSpulse
Structural analysis results in BOSpulse
How to load PCF files into BOSpulse
Loading ISOtracer models into BOSpulse
Setting up a bottle with choke tubes into BOSpulse
Spherical resonator model into BOSpulse
Viewing model results into BOSpulse
Importing model geometrie in BOSpulse
Exporting models from BOSpulse
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
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Results
After this course, you...
have a solid understanding of pressure pulsation phenomena,
can perform pulsation analysis as per API 618 and API 674,
know how to use the BOSpulse software and interpret the results,
have seen numerous real-life cases of pulsation analysis in industrial piping,
know different mitigation measures and their applicability.
Who should attend this course
Users of the BOSpulse software,
Those interested in understanding the theoretical background of pulsation problems,
Engineers involved in API618 and API674 pulsation analyses.
Prerequisites:
No prior knowledge of BOSpulse is required,
A basic understanding of flow analysis is beneficial.
Level: Intermediate
Drip Schedule
The relevant items of the course, including the links for the live sessions, are provided through a drip schedule, meaning that modules will become available step-by-step as the course progresses. Some weeks include self-paced learning modules, others both self-paced as live events as per the program.
Content
The course utilizes pre-recorded lectures and self-study exercises, combined with live Q&A's and discussions. Live events are provided through MS Teams for which links are distributed from your course dashboard. Note that no downloadable manual is provided in this course as it is completely provided through our interactive portal.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh knowledge for your work projects.
Course start date: Friday, 17th November
Week 1 | Kick-off (0.5 hr) | Friday, 17th November, 10am CET (convert time-zone) |
Module 1 available in portal Module 2 available in portal | Friday, 17th November | |
Week 2 | Session A (1 hr) | Friday, 24th November, 10am CET (convert time-zone) |
Module 3 available in portal Module 4 available in portal Module 5 available in portal | Friday, 17th November | |
Week 3 | Session B (1 hr) | Friday, 1st December, 10am CET (convert time-zone) |
Module 6 available in portal Module 7 available in portal Module 8 available in portal Module 9 available in portal | Friday, 1st December | |
Week 4 | Session C 1 (hr) | Friday, 8th December, 10am CET (convert time-zone) |
After the course you receive 1-year unlimited access to all course material including recordings of the live sessions. This allows you to watch recording of lectures again whenever you need to refresh knowledge for your daily work projects.
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Join the Program
Team or Personal
Enroll directly using the ENROLL button a the top of this page. Pay by creditcard, PayPal, or bank transfer.
Need your employer to process the payment? Use the link below.
To register multiple team-members at once, use the link below.
Need a dedicated version of this program for your team? Please contact us.
FAQ
Video lectures and animations,
Calculation exercises (hand calculations),
Instructor-led live sessions with lectures, group discussions, exercises and Q&A's,
Interactive slides & quizzes,
Discussion forum with other participants & instructor.
Please note that for privacy reasons no recordings of the live sessions are made or provided.
The training material used in the live sessions, for example the slides or exercises, will be available in the EngineeringTrainer portal for a year after the date of the training allowing you to refresh your knowledge or review material if needed.
During this course you will be guided through the learning content using different interactive online formats which are not downloadable, but directly available through your account on EngineeringTrainer.com.
Summary sheets are provided at the end of each module which are available for download.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
Please note that for privacy reasons no recordings of the live sessions are made or provided.
Yes, live sessions are included in this course that allow you to interact with the instructor and ask questions. Additionally, questions can be submitted in the learning portal by the participants which are addressed in the live sessions.
To respect the privacy of the participants the live sessions will not be recorded, and as such the live sessions cannot be played back. Therefore it is important for all participants to block the time slots of the live sessions in their calendars and be present.
No software is required for participants of this course.
Self-paced Modules
If your computer and internet connection are able to play videos online and have MS Teams calls you will be able to follow the course. Note that almost all browsers are supported, except for Internet Explorer.
Live sessions
Live events are provided by means of Microsoft Teams. Hence it required to have an MS Teams account. Additionally, a webcam and microphone are mandatory for the live events. Separate earplugs are recommended as to avoid sound echo.
Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.
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