2019/10/01 Engine pedestal design – case study and lessons learned Kelly Eberle (Wood), Ken Hall (Caterpillar), Martin Maculo (Williams) engine vibration, resonance, pedestal, chock design, GMRC, CAT, Williams PDF 2019/10/01 Empirical data on the effectiveness of vibration supports in a thermal growth environment Mathieu Barabé, Timothy Bootsveld, Jordan Grose Pipe support, clamp, performance, test, pipe stress, shake rattle and grow, GMC, damping, flexible PDF 2019/10/01 Case study of solutions to screw compressor package vibrations Wally Bratek, Jeffery Barss (Wood), Umeet Bhachu (Pembina) screw compressor, oil-flooded, small-bore, pulsation, vibration, GMC PDF 2019/10/01 Operational modal analysis to identify modal parameters in reciprocating compressors Mehdi Arjmand, Wally Bratek OMA, EMA, modal analysis, frequency response, mode shape, modal parameters, GMC PDF 2019/10/01 Reciprocating compressor foundation design with steel piles Kelly Eberle, BSc, PEng foundation design, pile foundation, helical pile, driven pile PDF 3 2019/10/01 Torsional challenges with a wide range of compressor performance Alasdair Robinson, BSc, PEng torsional vibration, wide speed range, GMRC, TVA PDF 2019/09/10 Study of pulsation dampener designs for plunger pumps Kelly Eberle, Michelle Witkowski, Mathieu Barabe, David Zhou (Wood) pump, pulsation, dampener, cavitation plunger pump, reciprocating pump, TPS PDF 2019/01/28 Vibration integrity management – new tools to avoid fatigue failure Michael Cyca fatigue failure, risk-based inspections, RBI, API, inspection, VIF PDF 2018/10/01 Effects of pipe strain and flange misalignment on vibration in reciprocating compressor systems Ramin Rahnama, Kelly Eberle, Steven Crocker pipe strain, vibration, flange misalignment, assembly, GMC, GMRC PDF 2018/10/01 Reciprocating compressor foundation design with driven steel piles D. Das, K. Eberle, M. Arjmand foundation, skid, driven pile, screw pile, GMC, GMRC PDF 2017/10/01 Case Study of Solving Screw Compressor Package Vibrations R. Rahnama, K. Eberle (Wood); M. Maculo, E. Brink (Williams) Screw compressor vibration, pulsation, shell mode, Williams, GMC PDF 2017/10/01 Considerations for flexibility analyses of piping systems in vibration applications Jaehee Chae pipe stress, piping flexibility, dynamic stress analysis PDF 2017/01/30 Vibration-Induced Fatigue – A Risk-Based Approach (API Inspection Summit 2017) Michael Cyca Avoid vibration fatigue, risk-based inspections PDF 3 2016/10/02 Vibration-Induced Fatigue Failure of Discharge Bottle Fitting Connections – A Case Study Ramin Rahnama, Paul Crowther, Guy Gendron (WG), Martin Maculo (Williams) fatigue failure, discharge bottle, FEA, vibration measurement, complex geometry PDF 2016/09/27 AIV and FIV in Pipelines, Plants and Facilities (PDF) Chris Harper AIV, FIV, acoustic-induced vibration, flow-induced vibration, piping vibration, IPC PDF 2016/08/26 Managing Liquid Transients and Vibration within Pump Facilities (PDF) Jordan Grose Pipe vibration, fatigue failure, water hammer analysis, transient events PDF 2016/07/17 Testing System Set-Up to Evaluate Acoustic Induced Vibration (PVP 2016) Rob Swindell, Christopher Middleton (WG), Mann, Eilers, Jackson (Fisher Controls) et al AIV, JIP, acoustic induced vibration, acoustic fatigue, piping vibration, NPS6x8 PDF 3 2016/02/22 Piping & Machinery Integrity on Structurally Resonant Platforms & FPSOs (PDF) Michael Cyca, Kelly Eberle, Guy Gendron Vibration design, Stuctural dynamic modeling, fatigue failures, PDF 2016/02/22 Centrifugal Compressor Surge Control Systems - Fundamentals of a Good Design (PDF) Kamal Botros, Jordan Grose, Steven Hill Centrifugal compressors, recycle system, recycle valve, surge control analysis PDF 2015/09/16 A New Approach to Designing Centrifugal Compressor Surge Control Systems (PDF) Dr. Kamal Botros, Jordan Grose Surge control, surge simulation, centrifugal compressor, transient analysis PDF 3 2014/10/07 Best Practices for Specifying & Procuring a Successful Large, High-Speed Recip Compressor (PDF) N. Shade (ACI), J. Shaver (Atmos), B. Durbin, D. McCoy (Ariel), K. Hall, D. Krenek (Caterpillar), F. Northrup (SEC), K. Eberle Guideline, reciprocating, compressor, GMRC PDF 2014/10/06 Design and Field Test of a Full Scale Performance Augmentation Network (PAN) - GMRC Project (PDF) W. N. Shade (PE) J.J. Bazaar (ACI), K. Eberle & M. Arjmand (BETA), G.F. Chatfield & D.K. Wells (Optimum) S. Schubring (Williams) Pulsation, vibration, reciprocating, compressor, package design, bottle, damping, pressure drop, GMRC research project PDF 2014/10/05 Predicting the Power Loss of Reciprocating Compressor Manifolds - GMRC Project (PDF) BETA, NOVA Research, Peerless Mfg, PSC, TransCanada Pressure drop, HP, flow energy, acoustic power, GMRC PDF 2014/10/05 Root Cause of Piping Failures - Reliability Issues for Compressor Systems (PDF) Scott Schubring, Chris Harper Piping fatigue failure, high vibration amplitudes, PDF 2014/10/05 Root Cause of Piping Failures: Reliability Issues for Compressor Systems - GMRC Project (PDF) Scott Schubring (Williams), Chris Harper (BETA) Piping, failure, fatigue, vibration, resonance, small bore, GMRC 2014 PDF 2014/10/05 Baseline Testing Provides Opportunities for Continuous Improvement (PDF) Robert Vaughan, P.Eng. PMP (Shell), Wally Bratek, MSc., P.Eng., Michael Hahn, P.Eng. Baseline Vibration, Piping Tolerance, Managing Resonance, Compressor Skid Mounting, Small Bore Connections, Suction Scrubbers PDF 3 2014/09/10 Integrity Evaluation of Small Bore Connections (Branch Connections) (PDF) Chris B. Harper Small bore connections, piping vibration, piping failure, reciprocating compressors PDF 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 2014/05/29 Using Flow Element Transients to Simulate Complex Pipeline Interactions - Water Hammer Case St (PDF) Jordan Grose Water Hammer, Surge Control PDF 3 2014/01/01 Surge Control Dynamic Analysis for Centrifugal Compressor Systems (PDF) Wally Bratek, P.Eng. and Dr. Kamal Botros, P.Eng. Centrifugal Compressor, Surge Control, Dynamic Analysis PDF 2 2014/01/01 Piping Vibration Examples (PDF) BETA Flow-Induced Vibration, FIV, Acoustic Induced Vibration, AIV, Piping PDF 2 2014/01/01 Pipe Support Stiffness, GMRC Project (PDF) BETA GMRC, Research, Piping PDF 1 2014/01/01 Liquid Pumping Systems (PDF) BETA Pumps, Pipelines PDF 1 2014/01/01 Important Differences in Pulsation Software (PDF) BETA MAPAK, Time Domain Solver, TD, Frequency Domain, FD PDF 1 2014/01/01 Performance Monitoring Examples (PDF) BETA Performance Assessment PDF 1 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 2014/01/01 Transient Conditions on Small Bore Piping (PDF) Gufran Noor, General Manager, Field Services Transient vibration, steady-state vibration, transient conditions, small bore, piping, small branch PDF 1 2013/12/31 Overall Vibrations: History and Present Day Uses (PDF) Brian Howes RMS Overall, Crest Factor, Vibration Guidelines PDF 1 2013/11/01 Piping Misalignment Vibration Related Fatigue Failures (PDF) Gary Maxwell, Brian Howes Pipe Strain, Static Deflections, Dynamic Stress PDF 2 2013/10/07 Optimized Skid Design for Compressor Packages (PDF) Chris Harper PEng, Hongfa Wu PhD PEng Skid, Static, Quasi-static, Dynamic, Foundation PDF 1 2013/10/07 Solutions to Mechanical Vibration Issues, Phase 2 - GMRC Project Wally Bratek, Kelly Eberle, (BETA) Joshua Shaver (Atmos Energy) Scrubber & Suction Bottle Vibration Control PDF 2013/10/02 Torsional Vibration Analysis - Electromagnetic Effects Across Induction Motor Air Gap (PDF) E.G. Hauptmann PhD PEng (Lo-Rez Vibration Control Ltd), W.F. Eckert PhD PEng, B.C. Howes MSc PEng (BETA) Torsional Vibration, GMRC 2013 PDF 1 2012/12/01 Poor Pump Design Considerations Can Limit Operations (PDF) Jordan Grose, COMPRESSORtech2 Reciprocating Diaphragm Metering Pumps Installation, Rated Flow Capacity PDF 2 2012/10/01 Pipeline Station Pulsation Case Study (PDF) Noah Dixon (Williams), Carol Palynchuk, Shelley Greenfield Small Bore Piping Failures, High Vibrations, Associated Piping of the Centrifugal Compressor. PDF 2012/10/01 Integrity of Pulsation Dampeners in Liquid Systems (PDF) Jordan Grose, Ravindra Pai (Shell) Pulsation Monitoring, Shell Malaysia, Safe Pump System, Off-Shore and Un-Manned Equipment Operations. PDF 2012/10/01 Improved Thermal Piping Analysis for Reciprocating Compressor Piping Systems (PDF) Bryan Greer (Enogex), Chris Harper PEng, Ramin Rahnama EIT Reciprocating Compressor Systems, Thermal Studies, Static Stresses, Static Forces, Static Deflections. PDF 2 2012/10/01 Foundation and Skid Design Consideration For Large, High-Speed Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) Norm Shade (ACI), COMPRESSORtech2 Gas Engines, Electric Motors, High-Speed Reciprocating Compressors, GMRC (Gas Machinery Research Council) PDF 2 2012/09/27 Field Assessment of Overall RMS Vibration Guidelines (PDF) Brian C. Howes, Tom Stephens (Ariel) EFRC, RMS Vibration Guideline, ISO Standard, Field Assessments. PDF 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 2012/03/01 Small-Bore Piping Failures on the Rise (PDF) Jordan Grose, COMPRESSORtech2 small bore, piping, small-bore, branch connections, pulsation study, small bore failure PDF 2012/03/01 Improving Equipment Reliability - Small Bore Attachments (PDF) Jordan Grose, Turbomachinery International small-bore attachments, pumps, small bore PDF 2011/10/02 Evaluating Compressor Reliability - An Operator’s Perspective of Assessing Vibration Risk (PDF) Jeff Dowdell (Dominion Transmission), Chris Harper Identifying and Mitigating Reliability Risks, Suction and Discharge Pressures, Unloading Schemes. PDF 2011/10/02 A Recommended Approach to Pipe Stress Analysis to Avoid Compressor Piping Integrity Risk (PDF) Kelly Eberle, P.Eng. reciprocating compressor, reciprocating pump, pipe flexibility, skid edge load, nozzle load PDF 2011/10/02 A Recommended Approach to Pipe Stress Analysis to Avoid Compressor Piping Integrity Risk (PDF) Kelly Eberle reciprocating compressor, reciprocating pump, pipe flexibility, skid edge load, nozzle load PDF 3 2011/01/13 Ethane Challenges Compressor Design (PDF) Kelly Eberle, Michael J. Cyca, The American Oil & Gas Reporter Performance Simulation, Pressure Pulsations PDF 1 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 2010/10/04 Centrifugal Compressor Case Study (PDF) Bill Eckert PEng PhD vibration, pulsation, flow Induced vibration, vortex shedding, blade pass frequency, shell mode, transverse acoustical PDF 2 2009/10/05 Recommended Approach to Control Vibration from Cylinder Gas Forces (PDF) Everett Houdyshell, Bill Eckert, Wally Bratek vibration, gas forces, cylinder stretch, API 618, mechanical analysis PDF 2009/10/05 Improved Performance of a Pipeline Compressor Station (PDF) Adam Long, Dwayne A. Hickman, Shelley D. Greenfield, Hemanth Satish compressor design optimization, system performance analysis, dynamic pressure drop, capacity control, acoustical studies PDF 2009/10/01 Recommended Approach to Control Vibration from Cylinder Gas Forces (PDF) Everett Houdyshell, Bill Eckert PEng PhD, Wally Bratek PEng Vibration, Gas Forces, Cylinder Stretch, API 618, Mechanical Analysis PDF 2008/12/01 Effect of Dynamic Pressure Drop on Compressor Performance (PDF) Gordon Q. Sun PEng PhD, Kelly Eberle PEng BSc, Dwayne A. Hickman (ACI) Dynamic Pressure Drop, Reciprocating Compressor Performance Analysis, Acoustical Studies. PDF 1 2008/11/01 Optimizing the Pulsation Control Solution (PDF) Shelley Greenfield PEng Optimize the Pulsation Control Solution, Cost Savings, Operational Benefits. PDF 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 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 2006/01/01 Optimizing Compressor Design for Complex Reciprocating Compressor Installations (PDF) Shelley Greenfield PEng Mainline Transmission, Gas Storage, Wide Range Suction Pressures, Discharge Pressures, Capacities. PDF 1 2005/11/16 Lateral and Torsional Vibration Problems in Systems Equipped with Variable Frequency Drives (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Luis De la Roche PEng Torsional, Vibrations, Lateral, Problems, Frequency, Drives, Variables PDF 2 2005/08/09 Monitoring, Analysis and Optimization (PDF) Neil Purslow CT2 Field Editor, COMPRESSORtech2 Specialized Engineering Services PDF 1 2005/01/11 Acoustical Modeling of Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Kelly Eberle PEng Pulsation, studies, acoustical, model, stepless PDF 3 2005/01/08 Observations About Rotating and Reciprocating Equipment (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng Small Machinery Issues, Contributions to Vibration from Variable Frequency Drives. PDF 1 2005/01/03 Industrial Engine Reliability and Maintenance (PDF) J.W.S Grose EIT Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, Maintenance, Engine Component Failures. PDF 1 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 2004/08/01 Perplexing Variable Frequency Drive Vibration Problems (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng Vibration Problems Associated with Variable Frequency Drives, Fixed Frequency of Vibration, Amplification of Torsional Vibration PDF 1 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 2003/11/01 Vibration Related Failures of Small-Bore Attachments (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Chris B Harper PEng Appendages, Design Considerations, Diagnostic Advice for As-Built Systems. PDF 3 2003/09/01 Restoring Crankshaft Alignment: A Case History (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Mark L. Deutscher PEng Foundation Subsides, OEM specifications, Excessive Web Deflections, Crankshaft Fatigue Failures. PDF 1 2003/05/01 On Being an Expert Witness (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng Lawsuits, Avoiding Advocacy, Bearing, Vibrations, Shaft Alignment, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. PDF 1 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 2002/10/01 Pulsation & Vibration Control for Small Reciprocating Compressors (PDF) N. Sackney, B. Fofonoff Reciprocating Natural Gas Compressors, Pulsation and Vibration Control, Acoustical Design Studies. PDF 1 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 2000/02/01 Using Simulation of Reciprocating Compressor Valve Dynamics to Improve Economic Performance (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng, Bryan Long PhD PEng Valve Design, Valve Behavior, Effect of Inadequate Flow, Advantage of Valve Simulation PDF 1 2000/01/01 A Gearbox Vibration - Fact or Fiction (PDF) Brian C. Howes MSc PEng Routine Monitoring of a Gearbox, Increase overall Vibration Levels, Gearmesh Frequency PDF 1 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 1999/08/01 Condition Monitoring Applied to Industrial Machinery (PDF) Bryan R. Long PhD PEng Condition Monitoring. PDF 1 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