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For new skid designs a dynamic analysis is often required to resolve a vibration problem. In addition to the
dynamic analysis, other design criteria must also be addressed.
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1 Skid Design Challenges
2 Examples of Skid Resonance and Vibration
3 Skid Design Solutions
3.1 Lifting, Loading and Transportation Study – Scope and Features
3.2 Dynamic Skid Vibration and Stress Analysis – Scope and Features
4 Customer Benefits
5 Wood Advantages
6 Related Information
7 Related Services
8 Keywords
Examples of FEA models used in the dynamic skid analysis to avoid resonance and vibration problems.
Scope
Define magnitude and frequency of dynamic loading on the skid. (Dynamic loads will vary depending upon the
application.)
For reciprocating machines, the dynamic loads include unbalanced forces and moments, cross-head guide
forces, gas rod load forces, pulsation induced forces in piping and vessel, and unbalanced forces and moments
in the driver.
Calculate skid vibration and stress and compare to industry or customer guidelines.
Consider boundary conditions from the foundation (pile, gravel pad, concrete block or steel structure).
Features in Wood's study
All compressor operating forces are applied vectorially to the model as dynamic loads.
Vibrations and stresses are calculated for each load step and operating case.
Engine unbalanced forces and moments are added to the operating load. Compressor gas forces and cross-
head guide forces are calculated by Wood and applied to the FE model as a dynamic load.
The appropriate damping ratio is applied based on Wood’s field experience.
Design modifications are provided where vibration or stress exceeds guideline.
If required, Wood can calculate stresses on the skid welds and compare to allowable limits.
Report includes recommendations for the skid design and a summary of the applied loads and results
(calculated mode shapes, MNFs, and vibration amplitudes).
4 CUSTOMER BENEFITS
Skid design will comply with international standards (ABS, API, AISC) and customer specifications.
Ensure safe lifting, transportation, and operation.
Optimize skid costs by reducing unnecessary equipment and modifications.
Ensure sufficient stiffness (at key locations) to avoid vibration problems for components mounted on the skid.
5 WOOD ADVANTAGES
Cost effective and reliable design, based on Wood’s experience in skid and structural dynamics
Accurate FE models
Fast turnaround
Includes full system (machine dynamics and supporting foundation)
6 RELATED INFORMATION
SPECIFICATION FOR RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS (PDF)
OPTIMIZED SKID DESIGN FOR COMPRESSOR PACKAGES (GMRC 2013, PDF)
TRAINING MODULE 1: VIBRATION EQUATION, RESONANCE (VIDEO)
STRUCTURAL VIBRATION AND WAYS TO AVOID IT (PDF)
GMRC PROJECT: EQUIPMENT MOUNTING - STIFFNESS TESTING OF DIFFERENT CHOCKS AND SUPPORT DESIGNS (2014)
7 RELATED SERVICES
RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS – PULSATION AND MECHANICAL ANALYSIS
RECIPROCATING PUMPS – PULSATION AND MECHANICAL ANALYSIS
FOUNDATION DESIGN AND DYNAMIC ANALYSIS
STRUCTURAL VIBRATION AND DYNAMIC DESIGN
Detailed drawbar
Skid requires modification to meet AISC Code
model to evaluate
(red areas exceed guideline)
new skid design