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| 2014/09/10 | Integrity Evaluation of Small Bore Connections (Branch Connections) (PDF) | Chris B. Harper, P.Eng. | Small-bore piping, small-bore connections, piping vibration, fatigue | 3 | |
| 2014/01/01 | Design Requirements for Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) | BETA | Reciprocating Compressors, vibration, application risk | 3 | |
| 2014/01/01 | Tips for Managing a Successful Vibration Project (PDF) | BETA | Vibration analysis, integrity issues, compressor, avoid vibration | 3 | |
| 2014/01/01 | Piping Vibration Design Considerations (PDF) | Chris Harper | Static design, dynamic design, AVIFF | 3 | |
| 2012/12/01 | Poor Pump Design Considerations Can Limit Operations (PDF) | Jordan Grose, COMPRESSORtech2 | Reciprocating Diaphragm Metering Pumps Installation, Rated Flow Capacity | 2 | |
| 2012/09/05 | Far Reaching Effects of Inadequate Pulsation Control (PDF) | Jordan Grose, COMPRESSORtech2 | Slamming Check Valve, Reciprocating Double Diaphragm Pump | 2 | |
| 2012/06/06 | Reciprocating Pump Design Flaws Shut Down Oil Platform (PDF) | Jordan Grose, COMPRESSORtech2 | Small Glycol Pumps, Pump Failure, Spare Pump Gear Box | 2 | |
| 2010/10/04 | Design Challenges for Reciprocating Compressors in Specialty Gas Services (PDF) | Kelly Eberle, Michael Cyca, COMPRESSORtech2 | Compressor Performance, Pressure Pulsations, Ethane, Ethylene, Consequences of Inaccurate Performance. | 2 | |
| 2008/08/01 | Torsional Vibration Case Study Highlights Design Considerations (PDF) | Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Tony King (AG Equipment) | Crankshaft Failures, Double Resonance Condition, Torsional System, Design Philosophies, Torsional Failures | 2 | |
| 2008/01/01 | New API Standard 618 (5th Edition) and its Impact on Reciprocating Compressor Package Design (PDF) | Shelley Greenfield PEng, Kelly Eberle, COMPRESSORtech2 | Control Pulsation and Vibration on Reciprocating Compressor Systems, API 618, | 3 | |
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