Upgrading of Tubular Heat Exchangers by the Helical Spacer Method and Evaluation

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. L. Eisinger ◽  
R. E. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Acoustic Wave ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Vibration Testing ◽  
Safe Operation ◽  
Shell Side ◽  
Full Load ◽  
Post Modification ◽  
Side Flow

The tubular heat exchangers described exhibited a sensitivity to flow-induced tube vibration at about 50% of their design shell-side flow. Following a detailed theoretical analysis, the heat exchangers were modified by the helical spacer method providing additional tube supports in-between the existing support plates and in the U-bend. This modification aimed at allowing the heat exchangers to operate safely and reliably at full load, including a 25% overload. Post modification sound and vibration testing was performed which confirmed the adequacy of the modification. The test results showed however, that at the overload condition, an unusual acoustic wave inside the shell was developing. It was determined that this wave would not be harmful to the safe operation of the heat exchangers. The paper will discuss the findings in more detail.

Numerical and Experimental Studies of Pipe Vibration Generated by Elongated Orifice

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjie Bai ◽  
Quan Duan ◽  
Zaoxiao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Density ◽  
Power Spectral Density ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Vibration Response ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Fluctuating Pressure ◽  
Outlet Pressure ◽  
Wall Pressure Fluctuations ◽  
Power Spectral ◽  
Pipe Vibration

Hydraulic tests for elongated orifice-induced wall pressure fluctuations and vibration in pipeline have been carried out. The regulating modes of test system consist of maintaining outlet pressure to increase flow rate and maintaining flow rate to decrease outlet pressure. Both regulating modes would increase the possibility of cavitation within elongated orifice, which has been confirmed by numerical simulation in present study. Statistical characteristics of the fluctuating pressure and structure vibration response have been studied. The standard deviation analyses indicate that the amplitude of fluctuating pressure is mainly determined by flow rate. The power spectral density analyses show that the energy of the fluctuating pressure behind elongated orifice is concentrated in lower frequency range and it can be divided into two parts in this test: the pressure pulsation excited by plunger pump and the random fluctuating pressure produced by elongated orifice’s disturbance. The power spectral density of pipe vibration response shows that the lower frequency of pipe vibration response can be ascribed to the fluctuating pressure behind elongated orifice and the characteristic frequencies corresponding to cavitation within elongated orifice are in the higher frequency range.

An Investigation of the Vibration Testing Method for Small Diameter Endmills

2014 ◽  
Vol 625 ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Takenori Ono
Keyword(s):  
Small Diameter ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Modal Parameters ◽  
Vibration Testing ◽  
Function Generator ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Milling Tool ◽  
Compliance Curve ◽  
Vibration Tests ◽  
The Impact

This paper introduced about the in-process vibration testing method for small diameter endmill. By this method, the natural frequency and modal parameters such as mass, damping, and stiffness of the milling tool can be determined in the milling process. An oscillation of the vibrator is controlled by the function generator to apply the impact force at the appropriate cutting period. The measurement setup can determine the compliance curve by the measurement signals of the exiting force and tool deformation. To evaluate the feasibility of the new method, vibration tests were performed on a square endmill which has the diameter of 4 mm in the milling on brass material. Results of vibration tests show that modal parameters of the specific vibration mode can be determined by the new developed method.

Vibration testing for anomaly detection

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 863-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habib Ammari ◽  
Hyeonbae Kang ◽  
Eunjoo Kim ◽  
Hyundae Lee
Keyword(s):  
Anomaly Detection ◽  
Vibration Testing
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