API 688 : 2012

Superseded

PULSATION AND VIBRATION CONTROL IN POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINERY SYSTEMS FOR PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL, AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY SERVICES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

10-08-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-04-2012

Publisher

American Petroleum Institute

Part 1: Pulsation and Vibration Control Fundamentals for
        Positive Displacement Machinery
1 Scope
2 Terms and Definitions
3 Fundamentals of Pulsation and Mechanical Vibration Theory
4 Fundamentals of Modeling
5 Flow Measurement
6 Results Reporting Guidelines
7 Field testing
8 Valve Dynamic Performance Analysis
Part 2: Reciprocating Compressors
1 General
2 Comments On API 618, 5th Edition,
  Clause 7.9 - Pulsation and Vibration Control
API 618 Annex M (informative) - Design Approach Work
        Process Flowcharts
API 618 Annex N (informative) - Guideline for Compressor
        Gas Piping Design and Preparation for an Acoustic
        Simulation Analysis
API 618 Annex O (informative) - Guidelines for Sizing Low
        Pass Acoustic Filters
API 618 Annex P (informative) - Piping and Pulsation
        Superession Device Shaking Force Guidelines

Gives guidance on the application of pulsation and vibration control requirements found in the API purchasing specifications for positive displacement machinery.

DocumentType	Standard
Pages	140
ProductNote	This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
PublisherName	American Petroleum Institute
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	API RP 688:2012(R2021)

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