A Practical Guide in undertaking Acoustic and Flow Induced Vibration Assessments

Who Should Attend?

For piping and process engineers/consultants who want to become competent in the theoretical understanding of induced vibration studies and gain practical experience in undertaking acoustic and flow induced vibration assessments in accordance with the Energy Institute Guidelines.

Learning Objective

• Become familiar with the Energy Institute Guidelines for the avoidance of vibration induced fatigue failure in process pipework.
• Understand the fundamentals of vibration and the common problems found within process pipework.
• Become competent in undertaking acoustic and flow induced vibration assessments.
• Gain an understanding of ways in which vibration issues can be minimised or eliminated.

The above learning objectives are taught through a careful balance of theoretical and practical sessions.

Course Overview

The course is run over three days with the core elements detailed below:

Day 1

Introduction to Induced Vibration –

• Introductory Session.
• Open discussion about experience and problems faced.
• Presentation on the different types of induced vibration.
• Overview of subsequent presentations.

AIV Assessment Part I –

• principles of AIV.
• Become familiar with the different assessment methods and when they should be used.
• Be able to calculate PWLs.
• Perform AIV assessments in accordance with EI Guidelines (LOF calculations).

Day 2

AIV Assessment Part 2 –

• Have an understanding of possible control measures and when to apply them.

FIV Assessment –

• Gain an understanding of the principles of FIV.
• Perform FIV assessments in accordance with EI Guidelines (LOF Calculations).
• Have an understanding of possible control measures and when to apply them.

Day 3

Smallbore Connection (SBC) Assessment –

• • Understand when a SBC assessment is required.
  • Carryout SBC assessments.
  • Review case studies and further examples.
  • EI summary of other vibration assessments.