[2A5] Pipework vibration – why do we not monitor its condition?
I Jarvie
Oceaneering International Services Ltd, UK
Vibration sensors in rotating equipment have become routine industry practice, allowing critical plant to be continuously monitored, detecting vibration issues before they cause failures. However, continuous monitoring of the pipework associated with rotating equipment is not common practice in industry. Pipework condition monitoring has the potential to improve plant up-time, improve safety, extend the asset’s life and stop costly/environmentally damaging hydrocarbon releases that occur due to vibration induced fatigue.
We present two case studies that demonstrate that failures in pipework systems can lead to plant debilitating hydrocarbon releases.
With the emergence of IOT sensors and rapidly-growing WiFi and 4/5G coverage, we will outline how a combination of leading-edge simulation, AI and sensor technology can be deployed to provide continuous assessment of pipework vibration. This has the potential to predict and prevent pipework failures, providing a more comprehensive and holistic approach to plant condition monitoring.
We present two case studies that demonstrate that failures in pipework systems can lead to plant debilitating hydrocarbon releases.
- The first case study looks at failures associated with thin walled 10s duplex pipework, which is becoming more widely used in industry to reduce asset weight and cost.
- The second case study looks at a failure due to gas compression discharge pulsation interacting with the natural frequency of a small-bore connection.
With the emergence of IOT sensors and rapidly-growing WiFi and 4/5G coverage, we will outline how a combination of leading-edge simulation, AI and sensor technology can be deployed to provide continuous assessment of pipework vibration. This has the potential to predict and prevent pipework failures, providing a more comprehensive and holistic approach to plant condition monitoring.
