PIPEWORK VIBRATION TRAINING

05-09 DECEMBER 2022, VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED LEARNING

EXPERT TRAINER
Gain an understanding of Pipework Vibration, including
the main causes and consequences of pipework vibration.

Learn about theoretical methods for calculating ‘Likelihood

of Failure’ (LOF) for Main Lines, Small Bore Connections
and Thermowells – supported by worked examples.

Learn how to perform an initial visual assessment of

pipework to be able to identify and prioritise potential
areas of concern - supported by practical session.

Learn about portable vibration measurement

instrumentation and how to perform basic vibration
measurements and assessments against Energy Institute
limits.
Neil Parkinson
BSc, CEng, FIMechE Learn how to perform basic ‘impulse-response’ natural
frequency determination.
Managing Director, VibTech Ltd
Director of Asset Integrity Division, Gain an understanding of other ‘specialist techniques and
AVT Reliability Ltd when these should be used.

Learn how to install temporary strain gauges and to

perform basic fatigue life estimates based on BS 7608.
Mr. Parkinson:
Gain an understanding of how to deal with common
vibration problems.
• Has over 30 years of experiences
• Is Certified by Association of
Gain and understanding of the latest Energy Institute
Project Management
guidance on Small Bore Tubing.
Professionals (APMP): IPMA
Level D Certificate
Gain a greater understanding of the selection and
• Is Certified by IOSH - Managing
implementation of remedial pipe supports, including
Safety in the Engineering
braces, dampers and absorbers – illustrated by case
Construction Industry
studies.
• Is Certified by CCNSG Safety
Passport
Learn what constitutes ‘good practice’ for avoidance of
• Is Certified by Vibration Analysis
vibration induced fatigue.
Category 2
This course will provide a detailed introduction into pipework vibration to raise the competence and confidence of staff to be
able to perform their own basic visual, vibration and strain surveys and assessments. It will also provide a good knowledge of
common remedial solutions and other specialist techniques and provide additional information on the selection and
implementation of braces, dampers and absorbers for corrective actions.

The course includes a number of case studies and exercises. Emphasis is placed on both practical and theoretical aspects of
the subject and covers in detail Quantitative Assessment Methods for the calculation of likelihood of failure (LOF) for Main
Lines, Small Bore Connections and Thermowells, supported by worked examples.

Session 1 2.3 Basic Assessment Methodology

1.1 Course Introduction • Assessment Tools and suggested sequence of events
• Trainer intro for investigation and assessment of risk of Pipework
• VibTech intro Vibration Fatigue
• Using MS Teams
• Course format Session 3
• Timescales 3.1 Qualitative & Quantitative Assessment Intro
• Tests • Intro to Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment
• Method for assessment of potential excitation
1.2 Introduction to Pipework Vibration mechanisms.
• Overview of Pipework Vibration • Main Line Qualitative Assessment.
• Introduction to Energy Institute publication 'Guidelines
for the avoidance of vibration induced fatigue failure in 3.2 Main Line Quantitative LOF Assessment - Flow
process pipework', 2nd edition, 2008 (current) Induced Vibration (FIV)
• Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the
1.3 Basic Vibration risk of Failure due to Flow Induced Turbulence and
• Definitions resistance of pipework to vibration.
• Intro to Vibration • Primarily to understand key factors and their
• Units of measurement, Introduction to Spectra significance
• Natural Frequency
• Forced Vibration 3.3 Main Line Quantitative LOF Assessment –
• Resonant Vibration Mechanical Excitation
• Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the
Session 2 risk of Failure due to Mechanical Excitation (e.g. Direct
2.1 Main Causes & Consequences of Vibration excitation from Machines or indirectly from other
Problems pipework).
• Identifying the main excitation mechanisms causing • Primarily to understand key factors and their
pipework vibration significance
o Flow Induced Turbulence
o Mechanical Excitation 3.4 Main line Quantitative LOF Assessment –
o Pulsation Pulsation
o Acoustic Induced Vibration Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the risk of
o Surge Failure due to 3 types of tonal pulsations due to acoustic
o Momentum Change resonance (reciprocating machines, rotating machines
o Cavitation & Flashing and dead-leg branches) Primarily to understand key
o Small Bore Connections factors and their significance
o Thermowells
• Understanding the consequences which could lead to Session 4
failures 4.1 Main line Quantitative LOF Assessment – High
o Fatigue Frequency Acoustic Excitation
o Fretting • Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the
risk of Failure due to high frequency Acoustic Induced
2.2 Fatigue Supplement Vibration (AIV).
o Greater explanation of the key factors • Primarily to understand key factors and their
affecting fatigue life Effects of Stress significance
o Fatigue Endurance curves
o Fatigue of Welds
o Effects of Corrosion
o Intro to BS 7608
4.2 Main line Quantitative LOF Assessment –
Valves
• Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the
risk of Failure due to Surge and Momentum change
associated with fast acting valves.
• Primarily to understand key factors and their
significance
4.3 Main line Quantitative LOF Assessment –
Cavitation and Flashing
• Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the
risk of Failure due to Cavitation & Flashing in liquid
systems.
• Primarily to understand key factors and their
significance
4.4 Introduction to SBCs
• Introduction to SBS and the 4 generic
configurations of SBC
Session 5
5.1 SBC Quantitative Assessments
• Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the
risk of Failure of Small Bore Connections (SBC),
considering Geometric Factors and Location
Factors for 4 generic configurations.
• Primarily to understand key factors and their
significance
5.2 Thermowell Quantitative LOF Assessment
• Quantitative Assessment method for assessing the
risk of Failure of Thermowells due to flow induced
vortices caused by flow of fluid past thermowell.
• Primarily to understand key factors and their
significance.
• Introduction to associated ASME standard ASME
PTC B19.3TW-2016
5.3 Visual Inspection – Piping
• Learning Visual Survey techniques to identify
pipework with increased risk of failure and learning
what to look for to identify good and bad practice.
Supported by library photo examples
Session 6
6.1 Visual Inspection - Piping – Test
• Opportunity to try to identify some common
examples of Bad Practice from Photo Library
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is specially tailored for Managers,
Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians and Operators
involved in: :
• Reliability/Asset Integrity
• Piping design/Stress Analysis
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Inspection
• Plant Maintenance, Improvement and Safety
• COMAH Compliance
6.2 Small Bore Tubing - Latest Recommendations
• Latest Energy Institute recommendations for
instrument tubing covering protection against vibration
for pipework and structure mounted instrumentation
and allowance for large scale deformations (thermal
expansion)
6.3 Basic Vib measurements and analysis
• Learning Vibration Survey techniques to identify
pipework with increased risk of failure.
• How to setup vibration meter, where to take
measurements, how to process results, how to
interpret results.
6.4 Definition of 'Concern Factor’
Introduction to a new 'Concern factor' for assessing and
ranking Pipework Vibration results.
Session 7
7.1 Specialist Techniques
Introduction into other pipework vibration assessment
techniques, including, Strain Gauges, Finite Element
Analysis (FEA), Motion Amplification, Operating
Deflection Shape Analysis, Modal Analysis.
7.2 Strain & Fatigue
Introduction to strain gauging method, including: What is
strain, how to measure strain, how to predict fatigue life
from strain data, knowledge of BS 7608,
7.3 Main line corrective actions
Review of corrective actions for solving vibration problems
on Main Lines, including: Flow Induced Turbulence,
Mechanical Excitation, Pulsation, Acoustic Induced
Vibration, Surge, Momentum Change, Cavitation &
Flashing.
Session 8
8.1 Visco-Elastic Damper Selection
Considerations for the use of Visco-Elastic Dampers to
solve Main Line vibration issues.
8.2 Small Bore Connection Corrective Actions
Review of Corrective actions for solving vibration
problems on Small Bore Connections (SBCs).
Introduction to Easy-Brace universal SBC solution.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
This course can be presented exclusively for your
organization on an in-house basis, tailored to meet your
specific needs, at a place and time of your convenience.
Contact us to find out more:
Email info@capgrow.com.sg
Tel +65 6612 1954
Fax +65 6722 8610
8.3 Small Bore Connection Corrective Actions -
Additional Considerations
• Additional design considerations for bracing, relating
to brace stiffness, the use of Ibeams and the problems
with thin walled pipes
8.4 Good Design Practice Summary
• Summary of Good Practice features for Main Lines,
SBCs and Tubing
8.5 Top 10 Most Common Mistakes
• Examples of the top 10 most common mistakes
resulting in high risk of pipework vibration and fatigue
Session 9
9.1 Worked Example – Main Line LOFGas
Compression System
• Likelihood of Failure calculation worked examples:
FIV2, FIP3, AIV, MEC, GVO, Tapered Thermowell
9.2 Worked Example – SBC LOF calculation Type 1
• Likelihood of Failure calculation worked example
9.4 Worked Example – SBC LOF calculation Type 3
• Likelihood of Failure calculation worked example
Session 10
10.1 Corrective Actions Case Studies (AVT) - Easy-
Brace
• Practical examples of SBC Corrective Actions
10.2 Corrective Actions Case Studies (AVT) - Visco-
Damper
• Practical examples of Main Line Corrective Actions
using Visco-Elastic Dampers
10.3 Corrective Actions Case Studies (AVT) - Dynamic
Vibration Absorber
• Practical examples of Main Line and Machine
• Corrective Actions using Dynamic Vibration Absorbers
10.4 Quantitative Assessment Tool
• Introduction to VibTech Quantitative Assessment Tool
(QAT) - performs all EI LOF calculations in Sections
T2, T3 & T4 of EI Guidelines

9.3 Worked Example – SBC LOF calculation Type 2 10.5 Conclusions

• Likelihood of Failure calculation worked example Summary of key learnings during course

Mr. Neil Parkinson (BSc CEng FIMechE) has over 30 years’ experience in structural integrity monitoring, pipework vibration
assessments and problem solving. Neil joined AV Technology Ltd in 1985 and has been Technical Director since 1993 and
has helped establish AV Technology’s pipework vibration services, including the development of a range of remedial repair
options, including braces, visco-elastic dampers and dynamic vibration absorbers.

Neil founded VibTech Ltd in 2012 to focus on pipework vibration training for engineers. In addition, Neil regularly performs
Quantitative Assessment Services for piping systems

Neil has personally provided Pipework Vibration training to over 100 engineers over the past 6 years, which has included
training all of AVT Reliability Ltd’s own in-house engineers who are now using these skills to perform pipework assessment
services for customers daily.

Partial List of Companies that Have Benefited from Neil’s Expertise:

• ESR • Bechtel, London

• Oman LNG, Oman • TUV NORD, Egypt
• SBM Offshore, Monaco • Perenco UK Ltd
• Essar Oil & Gas, Stanlow Refinery • Hunt LNG, Peru
• Costain Group, Manchester

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE (Day 1 – Day 5)
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13:50 – 14:00 1st Break
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You will receive a comprehensive set of course
15:50 – 16:00 3rd Break
documentation to enable you to digest the subject
16:00 – 17:00 4th Session
matter in your own time.
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05-09 DECEMBER 2022, VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED LEARNING

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