OVERVIEW
Problem:
A major problem that gas transmission and petrochemical companies are facing is piping fatigue and failure caused by vibration.
High frequency (ultrasonic and hypersonic) gas pulsations that occur at natural gas transmission line compressor stations cause metal fatigue in the piping and valves. Problems also arise from "water-hammer" type shock impulses that occur. Excessive vibration therefore constitutes a great threat to the safety and reliability of gas compression and liquid pump systems.
The vibrations not only cause rupture of piping, but also stud and bolt branch piping breakages, header and manifold breakages, and unwanted noise.
Solution:
To eliminate excessive vibration and design a safe and reliable piping system, a properly designed mechanical restraint is required.
The application of Fabreeka® Preformed Fabric Pad within these mechanical restraints can provide:
It also prevents:
Fabreeka® Structural Expansion and Slide Bearing - Structural Expansion and Slide Bearing
Decoupling of Production Machines
Maximum ambient vibration isolation for sensitive glass measuring tables through automatic air spring elements
Individual vibration damping for complex pump test stands through low-frequency air spring systems
“Bad vibrations“ eliminated with VibroChecker