About the course
Pulsation studies can result in quite elaborate and complex reports with large output data sets. To the non-specialist it may feel like you are being confronted with difficult recommendations to which you should adhere, yet it is unclear how these were concluded based on the large “black box of data” which is submitted by a pulsation specialist. You may therefore think that you need to be a subject matter expert to review pulsation reports. Whilst this is partly true, there are significant parts of these studies that you can review for yourself, even if you are not an expert.
In this course, it is shown which steps a non-specialist can undertaken in reviewing a pulsation analysis. It is shown which topics should be present in a pulsation report and how they relate to the conclusions and recommendations. How to evaluate the robustness of the results in the pulsation study is explained, and to illustrate how to validate these, the BOSview software suite is used. The topics in this course include how to review the chapters in the pulsation analysis report about pumps and compressors, dampers, piping geometry, pulsation levels and mechanical vibrations.
Important note: This course does not cover pulsations and vibrations fundamentals or details of how to conduct the different design analyses per API618/API674.
This course contains 4 online modules based on video content and demonstrations in BOSview. An example model is explained for each subject that is discussed.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again, should you need to refresh your knowledge for your work projects.
Selected course format
Classroom
- Face-to-face with instructors
- On-site or in Rijswijk
- Printed course materials
- Lunch included
- For teams
Self-paced
- Self-learning modules
- Online discussion forum
- Live sessions with instructor
- 1-year access
- For individual learning
Course Objective
“To explain what the non-specialist reviewer or project lead should focus on when reviewing a pulsation analysis study.“
- Learn from home
- Video Lectures by Experts
- Available 24/7
- PDH Hours qualified course
Program & Details
- Welcome to the course
- Your instructors
- How to use this course
- Personal Certificate requirements
- Pump/Compressor
- Example of reviewing Compressor
- Damper
- Example of reviewing pulsation suppression device
- Piping geometry
- Example of reviewing piping geometry
- Pulsations
- Example of reviewing pulsation results
- Fatigue failures
- Understanding mechanical vibrations
- Example of reviewing mechanical results
- Pulsation aspects
- Mechanical aspects
- Results
Results
After this course, you…
are able to perform a concise review of a pulsation study to verify that the study meets the minimum quality levels.
understand the important aspects of a pulsation report.
know how to utilize BOSview to review pulsation study results.
can identify potential issues that should be reviewed by an expert.
can ensure that the documentation of a pulsation analysis is complete, enabling an in-depth review when required.
Intended for
Pulsation and vibration engineers who want to know how BOSview can be used as supplementation to standard documentation.
Non-specialists who have received pulsation and vibration study results from a third party.
Project managers involved with the acquisition of pumps and compressors.
Prerequisites and level
- Affinity with industrial plants. Knowing how and why pulsation studies are performed is an advantage, but definitely not a must.
- Level: Intermediate
Self-Paced
This course is self-paced and is not subject to specific dates. The course contains 7 modules with a total of 1:45 hours of content which can be performed at your own pace. A Personal Certificate will be provided to you if you finish the course within the first month after purchase. This incentive will motivate you to perform the course quickly thereby improving your learning curve.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to all modules. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh knowledge for your work projects.
Access to the course.
After your purchase is confirmed you receive an account to the EngineeringTrainer online learning portal, where you find the course in your dashboard. After opening the course you will be guided step-by-step through the different modules.
Course Videos.
The course is mainly based on video content: video lectures and video software demonstrations. Videos can be viewed as many times as desired. The video lectures help you to grasp the important technical concepts and in the video demonstrations the instructor uses the software and discusses all the steps and actions. You are recommended to follow the steps of the instructor in the software to optimize your learning curve.
Participants of this course receive a personal digital certificate if they meet the following requirements:
completion of each module of the course,
filling in the Course Evaluation Survey.
Example certificate:
FAQ
Video lectures
Video demonstrations
The majority of training material are videos. These are not available for download, but can be accessed directly with your account on the portal. Apart from quizzes the exercise files can be downloaded. These can include .pdf files with the exercise questions, software models or other file types. You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
No, it is not possible to ask questions to the instructor. It is possible to submit comments and ideas for new topics and modules.
Participants receive 1-year unlimited access to the course including new videos that are added during this year. Participants receive an email notification upon addition of new course videos.
No software is required for participants of this course.
If your computer and internet connection is able to play videos online (YouTube) you will be able to follow the course. Note that almost all browsers are supported, except for Internet Explorer.
Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.
