About the course
Acoustic Induced Vibrations (AIV) and Flow Induced Vibrations (FIV) can cause piping systems to vibrate potentially resulting in fatigue failure. These excitation mechanisms are non-linear and strongly influenced by system settings such as valve openings and fluid velocity. Therefore, it can be difficult to predict the presence in new systems or the best remedial action in existing systems.
In this course you will come to understand the physical concepts of both excitation mechanisms in detail and gain knowledge on strategies to overcome associated vibration issues in the field and reduce the risk when designing new systems. Next to relevant theory, high risk systems and codes & standards, a multitude of real-life cases is discussed including methods for trouble shooting AIV and FIV issues.
The course consists of 4 online, self-study modules combined with 2 online live sessions with the instructor. All training content is provided through your EngineeringTrainer account.
After the course you maintain 1-year unlimited access to the course and the discussions forum. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh the knowledge for your projects.
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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
- 1-year access
- For individual learning
Virtual Program
- Self-learning modules
- Online discussion forum
- Live sessions with instructor
- 1-year access
- For individual learning and teams
Course Objective
“To give engineers working with industrial piping systems the tools to understand and solve AIV & FIV related challenges.”
- 2 week program
- Instructor-led program
- Remote learning
- Digital personal certificate
The 3-week program
Instructor & student introductions
Course details & schedule
Using the Course Forum
Certificate requirements
Learning objectives
Q&A
Introduction to AIV and FIV
Focal points and Agenda
Dynamic problems in pipe stress analysis
Failure examples due to dynamic loads
Types of vibrations: Non-periodic & periodic
Types of vibrations: Non-harmonic & harmonic
Pipe rupture due to Fatigue Failure
Excitation sources causing vibrations
Induced vibrations and pulsations
Flow and unbalanced forces in piping systems
Vibration theory and SDOF
Dynamic response and harmonic vibrations
Eigenmodes in piping systems
Relevant codes for dynamic analysis
Module Introduction
Acoustically Induced Vibrations (AIV)
Coupling mechanism and Excitation
Coupling mechanism and Modes
Coupling mechanism and Peak Stresses
Codes and guidelines for AIV
AIV relations: Part 1
AIV relations: Part 2
Detailed analysis of AIV
Mitigation measures against AIV
Cavitation basics and Flashing
Cavitation advanced and Flashing
Slug flow basics
Slug flow: Advanced considerations
AIV & FIV example
Cavitation basics and Flashing
Cavitation advanced and Flashing
Slug flow basics
Slug flow: Advanced considerations
AIV & FIV example
Summary Lecture
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Congratulations
Course evaluation survey
Your Personal Certificate
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Related resources & follow up
Results
After this course, you…
- Have a good understanding of the physical phenomena associated with AIV and FIV,
- Know how to approach AIV and FIV issues in the field,
- Are able to identify the risk of AIV and FIV for new systems,
- Know codes and guidelines that are relevant when evaluating AIV and FIV,
- Have seen a multityde of real-life cases.
Intended for
- Engineers and technicians involved with solving vibration issues in existing piping systems,
- Process and Piping engineers involved with designing new systems or maintaining existing systems.
Prerequisites and level
Basic understanding of piping systems is beneficial.
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 24 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.
Virtual Training
Spring Program:
Kick-Off Session Thursday 25 May 10:00 CEST
Session A Thursday 8 June 10:00 CEST
Fall Program:
Kick-Off Session Thursday 2 November 10:00 CEST
Session A Thursday 16 November 10:00 CEST
After your purchase is confirmed you will see the course in your EngineeringTrainer.com dashboard. Here you find the course welcome chapter and instructions on how to join the live sessions.
Drip Schedule
The relevant items of the course, including the links for the live sessions, are provided through a drip schedule, meaning that modules will become available step-by-step as the course progresses. Some weeks include self-paced learning modules, others both self-paced as live events as per the program.
Content
The course utilizes pre-recorded lectures and self-study exercises, combined with live Q&A’s and discussions. Live events are provided through MS Teams for which links are distributed from your course dashboard. Note that no downloadable manual is provided in this course as it is completely provided through our interactive portal.
A Personal Certificate will be provided to participants if they finish the course within the first month after purchase. This incentive will motivate you to perform the course quickly thereby improving your learning curve.
Example certificate:
FAQ
Video lectures,
Instructor-led live sessions with lectures, group discussions and Q&A’s,
Discussion forum with other participants & instructor.
Videos will not be available for download, but can be accessed directly with your account on the portal. If slides are used in the videos or live sessions these can be viewed separately as well through the portal, but are not available for download.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
Yes, live sessions are included in this course that allow you to interact with the instructor and ask questions. Additionally, questions can be submitted in the learning portal by the participants which are addressed in the live sessions.
No software is required for participants of this course.
Self-paced Modules
If your computer and internet connection are able to play videos online and have MS Teams calls you will be able to follow the course. Note that almost all browsers are supported, except for Internet Explorer.
Live sessions
Live events are provided by means of Microsoft Teams. Hence it required to have an MS Teams account. Additionally, a webcam and microphone are mandatory for the live events. Separate earplugs are recommended as to avoid sound echo.
Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.
