| 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 |
PDF |
3 |
| 2014/01/01 |
Design Requirements for Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) |
BETA |
Reciprocating Compressors, vibration, application risk |
PDF |
3 |
| 2014/01/01 |
Tips for Managing a Successful Vibration Project (PDF) |
BETA |
Vibration analysis, integrity issues, compressor, avoid vibration |
PDF |
3 |
| 2014/01/01 |
Piping Vibration Design Considerations (PDF) |
Chris Harper |
Static design, dynamic design, AVIFF |
PDF |
3 |
| 2012/12/01 |
Poor Pump Design Considerations Can Limit Operations (PDF) |
Jordan Grose, COMPRESSORtech2 |
Reciprocating Diaphragm Metering Pumps Installation, Rated Flow Capacity |
PDF |
2 |
| 2012/09/05 |
Far Reaching Effects of Inadequate Pulsation Control (PDF) |
Jordan Grose, COMPRESSORtech2 |
Slamming Check Valve, Reciprocating Double Diaphragm Pump |
PDF |
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 |
PDF |
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. |
PDF |
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 |
PDF |
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, |
PDF |
3 |
| 2007/10/01 |
Integrating Compressor Performance with the Effects of Pressure Pulsations (PDF) |
Paul Buller (Beta), Kelly Eberle (Beta), Joseph Fernandez (Ariel Corp), Dwayne Hickman (ACI Services) |
pulsation analysis |
PDF |
2 |
| 2007/10/01 |
Introduction to Vibration and Pulsation in Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) |
Shelley D. Greenfield, Luis de la Roche |
acoustic analysis, pulsation analysis |
PDF |
3 |
| 2007/03/21 |
Dynamic Analysis of Reciprocating Compressors on FPSO Topside Modules (PDF) |
Kelly Eberle, Chris Harper |
FPSO, Dynamic, Reciprocating Compressors, |
PDF |
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| 2006/10/01 |
Enhancing Compressor Productivity (PDF) |
Bryan Long, PhD, PEng, Tom Van Hardeveld, MSc, PEng |
Reciprocating compressor, performance, reliability |
PDF |
2 |
| 2006/05/06 |
Foundation Analysis and Design for Reciprocating and Rotating Equipment (PDF) |
Neil Purslow CT2 Field Editor, COMPRESSORtech2 |
Factors Causing Gas Compression Equipment to Vibrate, Equipment Breakdown, Poor Foundation |
PDF |
2 |
| 2005/01/11 |
Acoustical Modeling of Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Kelly Eberle PEng |
Pulsation, studies, acoustical, model, stepless |
PDF |
3 |
| 2004/12/01 |
Vibration & Performance Design Considerations for Multi Unit Recip Compressor Gas Storage (PDF) |
Mark L. Deutscher PEng |
Gas Storage Facility, Extremes in Compressor Loading, On-Skid Off-Skid, Piping Layout Support Strategies, Reciprocating |
PDF |
2 |
| 2004/01/01 |
Paper Machine Speed Increase Trial (PDF) |
William F. Eckert PEng PhD, Steve P. Lawn PEng |
Temporarily Mounted Transducers, Data Acquisition Systems, Logistical and Environmental Issues. |
PDF |
2 |
| 2003/12/01 |
API 618 Forced Response Studies (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Derrick Derksen, Kelly Eberle |
API 618, Mechanical Modelling, Design of Compressor Installations, Vibration and Stress Levels. |
PDF |
2 |
| 2003/01/01 |
“Compressor Hasn’t Run This Quietly or Smoothly in 18 Years of Operation” (PDF) |
Bryan Fofonoff PEng, Abnil Dejarme |
Vibration Related Failures |
PDF |
2 |
| 2002/01/01 |
Guidelines in Pulsation Studies for Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Shelley D.Greenfield PEng |
API (American Petroleum Institute), High Specification Reciprocating Compressor Installations, Design Guidelines. |
PDF |
2 |
| 2001/12/01 |
A Case Study of Flow-Induced Torsional Resonance (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, William F.Eckert PEng PhD |
Centrifugal Compressor, Torsional Analysis, Flow Induced Pulsations, Torque Measurements. |
PDF |
3 |
| 2001/11/01 |
“Profiling” of Pulsation and Vibration in Complex Reciprocating Compressor Facilities (PDF) |
Bryan Fofonoff PEng |
Profiling Data, Pulsation Vibration Problems |
PDF |
2 |
| 2000/12/01 |
A Centrifugal Compressor Synchronous Motor Case History (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng |
Skid Design Problems, Centrifugal Compressor. |
PDF |
3 |
| 2000/10/01 |
A New Shaft Alignment Technique (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng |
Shaft Alignment |
PDF |
2 |
| 2000/05/01 |
Analyzing Engines and Compressors in Economic Terms (PDF) |
Bryan R. Long PhD PEng |
Economic Measures, Machinery Behavior, Improve the Corporate Bottom Line, Condition Monitoring Programs |
PDF |
2 |
| 2000/01/01 |
Case Studies Illustrating Improvements in Reciprocating Compressor Design (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, John Harvery PEng, Frank Fifer PEng |
Trouble -Shooting Vibration Problems, Severe Vibration Problems, Advanced Analysis Techniques. |
PDF |
2 |
| 1999/08/01 |
Economics of Engine and Compressor Analysis (PDF) |
Manny Angula |
Prioritized Maintenance and Repairs, Mechanical Condition of Equipment. |
PDF |
2 |
| 1998/08/01 |
Vibration and Pulsation Analysis and Solutions (PDF) |
Brian C.Howes MSc PEng |
Excessive Vibration, Specialized Analysis Techniques |
PDF |
2 |
| 1997/08/01 |
Vertical Forces Cause Vibration in a Reciprocating Compressor (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Valerie Zacharias MA |
Field Troubleshooting |
PDF |
2 |
| 1996/10/01 |
Incorrect Valve Selection on Plunger Pumps (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Valerie Zacharias MA, Lyle Berg BSc |
Amine Triplex Plunger Pump System, |
PDF |
2 |
| 1995/08/01 |
A Systems Approach to Torsional Analysis (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Brad D Murray MSc PEng, Valerie Zacharias MA |
Fixed Speed, Reciprocating Compressor, Compressor Systems, Torsional Design |
PDF |
3 |
| 1991/09/01 |
Cylinder Stretch as a Source of Vibration in Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes PEng MSc, Kelly N. Eberle BSc, Val Zacharias M.A. |
Compressor Vibration; Cylinder Motion; Cylinder Stretch; Design Guidelines; Modelling of Compressors; Vibration; |
PDF |
2 |
| 1991/08/01 |
Acoustic Pulsations in Reciprocating Machinery (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Shelley D.Greenfield PEng, Christine K.Schuh EIT |
High Vibration, Alternating Stress, Mechanical or Acoustical Design |
PDF |
2 |
| 1980/05/01 |
Field Balancing Experiences (PDF) |
Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Bryan Long PhD PEng |
Multi-Plane, Multi-Speed, Influence Coefficient Approach. |
PDF |
2 |