Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical and Piping Engineers
• Reliability and Integrity Engineers
• Maintenance and Rotating Equipment Engineers
• Process and Plant Engineers
• Inspection and Vibration Specialists
• Anyone involved in piping design, operation, or troubleshooting

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals and sources of piping vibration
• Identify critical vibration issues and their effects on piping integrity
• Conduct vibration analysis and assessment using recognized standards
• Interpret vibration data and evaluate fatigue risk
• Implement design and operational strategies to control vibration
• Apply preventive maintenance and monitoring techniques for vibration control

DAY 1

Introduction to Piping Vibration Fundamentals

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Piping Vibration in Process Systems
• Fundamentals of Vibration – Frequency, Amplitude, and Damping
• Sources of Piping Vibration – Mechanical, Acoustic, and Flow-Induced
• Classification of Vibration Problems
• Impact of Vibration on Piping Integrity and Safety

DAY 2

Piping System Dynamics and Vibration Mechanisms

• Piping Flexibility and Dynamic Response
• Fluid-Induced Vibration (FIV)
• Flow-Accelerated and Turbulence-Induced Vibration
• Acoustic-Induced Vibration (AIV) Vibration in Compressor and Pump Piping
• Natural Frequency, Resonance, and Mode Shapes
• Identifying High-Risk Piping Configurations

DAY 3

Vibration Measurement and Analysis Techniques

• Vibration Measurement Methods and Instrumentation
• Accelerometers and Displacement Sensors
• Field Data Collection and Signal Processing
• Frequency Spectrum and FFT Analysis
• Vibration Severity Criteria (API 674, 618, and Energy Institute Guidelines)
• Field Assessment and Screening Techniques
• Case Studies of Vibration Measurement and Assessment

DAY 4

Design, Control and Mitigation Techniques

• Design Considerations for Vibration Control
• Piping Layout and Support Optimization
• Dynamic Supports, Dampers, and Restraints
• Vibration Attenuation Methods and Best Practices
• Stress Analysis and Fatigue Evaluation
• API and ASME Guidelines for Acceptable Vibration Levels
• Integration of Vibration Control in Piping Design

DAY 5

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Diagnosing Piping Vibration Problems
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for Vibration Issues
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance for Vibration Control
• Condition Monitoring and Data Trending
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony