A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes

Flow-induced vibrations are a major problem in all oil and gas processing industries, so all piping systems which work non-stop for 24/7 require regular condition monitoring and inspection to assess changes in their dynamic characteristics and structural integrity in order to prevent catastrophic fa...

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Main Authors: Noroozi, Siamak, Rahman, Abdul Ghaffar Abdul, Eng, Hoe Cheng, Dupac, Mihai, Ong, Zhi Chao, Khoo, Shin Yee, Kong, Keen Kuan
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author Noroozi, Siamak
Rahman, Abdul Ghaffar Abdul
Eng, Hoe Cheng
Dupac, Mihai
Ong, Zhi Chao
Khoo, Shin Yee
Kong, Keen Kuan
author_facet Noroozi, Siamak
Rahman, Abdul Ghaffar Abdul
Eng, Hoe Cheng
Dupac, Mihai
Ong, Zhi Chao
Khoo, Shin Yee
Kong, Keen Kuan
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description Flow-induced vibrations are a major problem in all oil and gas processing industries, so all piping systems which work non-stop for 24/7 require regular condition monitoring and inspection to assess changes in their dynamic characteristics and structural integrity in order to prevent catastrophic failures. A novel method of non-destructive testing and evaluation of these pipes, while in service, is proposed in this paper. The method enables early detection of the root causes and pinpoints the location of the impending failure due to excess vibration as a result of cyclic force induced by the flow prior to condition-based maintenance procedures. The technique relies on the combined application of Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) analysis and computational mechanics utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), i.e. linear elastic stress analysis. The effect on vibration levels on the in-service pipes is assessed and verified. The effect of any change in the forces corresponding to changes in the Differential Pressure (DP) at a constant flow rate through the pipes can then be estimated. It was concluded that maintaining the differential pressure above some “critical” threshold ensures the pipe operates under the allowable dynamic stress for a theoretically “indefinite” life cycle. © 2019, © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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spelling um.eprints-238102020-02-17T08:29:36Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/23810/ A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes Noroozi, Siamak Rahman, Abdul Ghaffar Abdul Eng, Hoe Cheng Dupac, Mihai Ong, Zhi Chao Khoo, Shin Yee Kong, Keen Kuan TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Flow-induced vibrations are a major problem in all oil and gas processing industries, so all piping systems which work non-stop for 24/7 require regular condition monitoring and inspection to assess changes in their dynamic characteristics and structural integrity in order to prevent catastrophic failures. A novel method of non-destructive testing and evaluation of these pipes, while in service, is proposed in this paper. The method enables early detection of the root causes and pinpoints the location of the impending failure due to excess vibration as a result of cyclic force induced by the flow prior to condition-based maintenance procedures. The technique relies on the combined application of Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) analysis and computational mechanics utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), i.e. linear elastic stress analysis. The effect on vibration levels on the in-service pipes is assessed and verified. The effect of any change in the forces corresponding to changes in the Differential Pressure (DP) at a constant flow rate through the pipes can then be estimated. It was concluded that maintaining the differential pressure above some “critical” threshold ensures the pipe operates under the allowable dynamic stress for a theoretically “indefinite” life cycle. © 2019, © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Taylor & Francis 2019 Article PeerReviewed Noroozi, Siamak and Rahman, Abdul Ghaffar Abdul and Eng, Hoe Cheng and Dupac, Mihai and Ong, Zhi Chao and Khoo, Shin Yee and Kong, Keen Kuan (2019) A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes. Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, 34 (4). pp. 413-428. ISSN 1058-9759, DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2019.1605602 <https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2019.1605602>. https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2019.1605602 doi:10.1080/10589759.2019.1605602
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Noroozi, Siamak
Rahman, Abdul Ghaffar Abdul
Eng, Hoe Cheng
Dupac, Mihai
Ong, Zhi Chao
Khoo, Shin Yee
Kong, Keen Kuan
A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes
title A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes
title_full A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes
title_fullStr A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes
title_full_unstemmed A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes
title_short A novel investigation into the application of non-destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in-service pipes
title_sort novel investigation into the application of non destructive evaluation for vibration assessment and analysis of in service pipes
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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