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- An Integrated Approach to Manage Vibration Risks
- Design Requirements for Reciprocating Compressors
- Evaluating Compressor Operating Risks
- Five simple methods to check reciprocating compressor performance
- Important Differences in Pulsation Software
- Liquid Pumping Systems (Including Liquid Pipelines)
- Noise Regulations Around the World
- Noise Risks in the Gas Industry
- Performance Monitoring Examples
- Pipe Support Stiffness, GMRC Project
- Piping Vibration Design Considerations
- Piping Vibration Examples
- Structural Vibration and Ways to Avoid It
- Tips for a Successful Project (Vibration Control)
- Transient Conditions on Small-Bore Piping
- Vendor Requirements for Piping Vibration & Integrity Assessment
- Vibration-induced fatigue (whitepaper)
- Vibration Issues Affecting Gas Compressor Facilities
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Tools
The following tools are provided for the convenience of our clients.
The following calculators are available for download:
API 618 Guideline Calculator
How does this industry standard apply to your compressor?
Helmholtz Calculator
How effective will your bottle be at reducing acoustical pulsations?
Maximum Recommended Support Spacing
Support spacing and stiffness for vibratory service
Online Bottle Sizing
Free pulsation bottle sizing program
Surge Sensitivity Calculator
Inertia number evaluation – a simplified method to calculate surge sensitivity
Vibration Conversions
Convert vibration measurements from one set of units to another
Pipe Lengths to Avoid Calculator
Calculate which pipe lengths to avoid to control pulsation in off-skid piping of reciprocating compressor systems
Free webinar
Understand the top three vibration threats in your piping system and how to tame them. Register now
