Pulsation-control devices and techniques

Journal Article · Mon May 02 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5483498

Miller, J E

This article examines pulsation control for reciprocating pumps. The primary purpose of pulsation control is to attenuate or filter out any pump-generated pulsating pressures which create forces in the piping system that cause vibration and noise. Another benefit of pulsation control is the reduction of fatigue of the pump liquid end and pump expendable parts. The amplitude of the individual pump pulsations are reduced by the use of dampeners on each pump so that their accumulated effect will be insignificant.

• Research Organization: White Rock Engineering Inc., Dallas, Texas
• OSTI ID: 5483498
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 81:18; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities
Equipment
& Techniques
AMPLITUDES
ATTENUATION
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
DAMPING
EQUIPMENT
FATIGUE
FILTERS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
NOISE
PRESSURE DEPENDENCE
PULSATIONS
PUMPS