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Compressor System and
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Thermal Stress Analysis
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Caesar II piping build-up for a thermal analysis of a 6-cylinder reciprocating compressor unit |
To determine static stress caused by thermal expansion, pressure, and weight, engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) model piping systems and major system components, such as:
Support structures Pulsation filter bottles Coolers Pressure vessels
Piping configurations, diameters, restraints, and branch connections can be modified to reduce stress to within allowable tolerances. Recommended system modifications are assessed to ensure they do not adversely affect system
flow performance and efficiency.
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Caesar II piping build-up for a thermal analysis of two, parallel 6-cylinder reciprocating compressor units |
A thermal design analysis typically includes:
Piping stress calculations according to applicable code [ASME code for pressure piping B31.3 (process), B31.8 (gas transmission), etc.] Recommended modifications to the piping and restraint systems Prediction of restraint loads and displacements Prediction of loads on equipment (coolers, compressors, pressure vessels) to ensure code compliance
For more information about
thermal stress analysis capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract
with SwRI, please contact
Ben
A. White, P.E., at
bwhite@swri.org or (210) 522-2554. We can offer you the best approach for solving your
thermal stress analysis problem.
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Contact Information |
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Ben A. White, P.E. Compressor and Pump
System Thermal Stress Analyses (210) 522-2554
bwhite@swri.org |
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B31.3 thermal study
B31.8 thermal study
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B31.8 thermal analysis
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pulsation study
acoustic analysis
pulsation expertise
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