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High frequency acoustic excitation downstream of pressure reducing device potentially results downstream piping failure due to Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV). Earlier post "Principle in Eliminating & Minimizing AIV Impact" discussed about common principles in minimizing Sound Power level (PWL). This post will discuss in detail the practical measures and techniques in Eliminating and Minimizing PWL.
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High frequency acoustic excitation downstream of pressure reducing device potentially results downstream piping failure due to Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV). Earlier post "Principle in Eliminating & Minimizing AIV Impact" discussed about common principles in minimizing Sound Power level (PWL). This post will discuss in detail the practical measures and techniques in Eliminating and Minimizing PWL.
Type of AIV Source
There are several types of device will generate high frequency vibration. There are :
- Ejector
- Eductor
- Turbo expander
- Pressure relief valve / Rupture disc
- Control valve
- Restriction orifice
Ejector, Eductor & Turbo Expander
Past experiences (published data) have shown that ejector, eductor and turbo expansion is expected to generate high PWL, however there is no published data / information shown failure on AIV. This could be due to it construction which possibly reduce the generation and transmission of vibration level. More studies may be required to understand less AIV threats in these devices.
Past experiences (published data) have shown that ejector, eductor and turbo expansion is expected to generate high PWL, however there is no published data / information shown failure on AIV. This could be due to it construction which possibly reduce the generation and transmission of vibration level. More studies may be required to understand less AIV threats in these devices.
Pressure Relief Devices (PRD)
Pressure relief device (Pressure relief valve / Rupture disc) potentially generate high PWL and lead piping failure due to AIV. However, for old plant design, designer / engineer consider the low operation frequency of this device and may not sufficiently cause piping failure due to AIV. PRD has not been considered as a threat from AIV aspect. Recent experiences have shown the likelihood of PRD downstream piping failure due to AIV is sufficient to results a threat. to the plant and operator . New plant design has started to design system to minimize / avoid the AIV issue downstream of PRD.
Restriction Orifice /Control Valves
Restriction orifice and control valves are devices generate high PWL and past experiences shows piping failure due to AIV.
Measures & Technique In Eliminating / Minimizing PWL
There are several measures can be considered in eliminating and minimizing PWL for pressure reduction devices.
a) Restriction Orifice (RO)
a.i) Multi-staged restriction orifice
Single RO results significant pressure decrease from upstream pressure (Pu) to minimum pressure (Pvc) at vena contrata follow by pressure recovery from minimum pressure (Pvc) to downstream pressure (Pd). The result highly turbulence flow pattern, high cavitation, and non-recoverable energy loses which lead to very high PWL. Provision of multiple RO would reduce above phenomenon and reduce PWL accordingly. For multi-stage RO, it can be implement in at least two ways :
1) Installation Multiple ROs along piping and segregated with piping spool. This is simple but more tedious work.
2) Installation Integrated Multiple ROs. This is even simple, may be high cost and less tedious. Below image is a integrated Multiple RO. Read more in "Multi-Stage Restriction Orifice".
a.ii) Single & Multi-Stage Multi-ported resistance plates
Another way to reduce PWL is use multi-ported RO (single stage and multi-stages) as shown in below image. Read more in "Fisher Baunmann Multi-ported resistance plates". The potential of PWL reduction for multi-ported resistance plates is about 20 dB.
Low noise trim is commonly used in control valve to reduce Sound Power level (PWL) and noise level. There are few design in reducing PWL and there are :
b.i) Staged trim low noise
Staged trim low noise trim is adopted multi-stage pressure letdown similar to multi-stage RO.
b.ii) Multiple flow path type low noise trim
Multiple flow path low noise trim is one of the very effective noise (Sound Pwer Level) attenuator. It possibly reduce the noise level up to 40 dB. Image below shows a Multiple flow path low noise trim installed in a control valve.
"The "Whisper Trim I" (supplied by Fisher) lowers valve noise by utilizing multiple orifices of special shape, size and spacing. These orifices break up turbulent fluid streams, reducing noise-producing interactions. The trim shifts acoustic energy to higher frequencies that are not readily absorbed by downstream piping. At high frequencies, the piping radiates much less sound in the audible range, which also helps to reduce strain energy and combat piping fatigue. The exit jets from the trim are essentially parallel. This avoids shock cell interaction of the outlet jets that could cause turbulence and noise. Tight shutoff is recommended to protect against high velocity erosion commonly experienced with seat leakage."
Read more in "Fisher® WhisperFlo® Aerodynamic Noise Attenuation Trim".
TIGER TOOTH
TIGER TOOTH design involves concentric grooves (or teeth) machined into the face and backside of a series of circular stacked discs (called a stack), which also acts as a seat retainer. Flow passes from the center of the stack through the teeth undergoing a series of sudden contractions and expansions. Pressure decreases progressively in steps via series of teeths and stacks.
Below is the typical noise reduction / Sound power attenuation curve for TIGER TOOTH low noise trim. Maximum attenuation can be as high as 30 dB.
Read more in "VALTEK TIGER TOOTH"
b.iii) Labyrinth-disk type low noise trim
Another type of low noise trim is the Labyrinth-disk type low noise trim. It works approximate the same way as Multiple flow path type low noise trim.
"Noise or Sound Power Level reduction is accomplished by directing the gas through discrete flow channels that are designed with multiple stages consisting of 90 degree turns along with intermediate contractions and expansions in the flow area. The labyrinth flow path of the V-LOG Trim subjects the gas to a high level of friction as it is redirected through each turn in the flow path. V-LOG's patented flow contractions produce maximum flow resistance. In fact, among competing products, Masoneilan's V-LOG Trim yields the highest flow resistance per stage. The enhanced flow geometry of the V-LOG trim creates a series of kinetic energy losses, followed by partial energy recoveries at each stage. This gradual letdown process is highly effective for noise attenuation due to the staged reduction of the fluid pressure."
Read more in "Masoneilan's V-LOG Energy Management Technology" and "72000 Series Large Mass Flow / Low Noise Valve"
Below is the typical noise reduction / Sound power attenuation curve for MEGASTREAM low noise trim. Maximum attenuation can be as high as 28 dB.
Read more in "VALTEK MEGASTREAM".
MEGASTREAM
MEGASTREAM trim eliminates the problem of control valve noise by dealing effectively with gaseous pressure reduction, and by controlling turbulence carried into the downstream piping using multi-stage expansion and distribution. Each stage is designed to take a small pressure drop and prevent high velocities present in single-throttling-point trims.
Below is the typical noise reduction / Sound power attenuation curve for MEGASTREAM low noise trim. Maximum attenuation can be as high as 28 dB.
Read more in "VALTEK MEGASTREAM".
c) Inline Diffuser or Silencer
Inline Diffuser or Silencer is another way to reduce Sound Power level (PWL). A diffuser is a pressure reducing device that is installed downstream from a control valve.
The total pressure drop needed for flow control of a flow control loop is divided between the valve and diffuser. This enables the valve to operate at a lower pressure ratio (Δp/p1) and greatly reduce the control valve noise level. A properly selected diffuser valve combination can result in up to a 40 dBA noise reduction. However, one of the concern is the diffuser internals may subject high level of vibration and possibly failed (past experiences) without knowing. Whenever diffuser or silencer is used for eliminating AIV problem, the reliability of diffuser or silencer shall be taken into account.
d) Split source
This is one of the method in reducing sound power level at source. The principle is to split the AIV source. In general, half the original flow would result approximately 3 dB reduction.
e) Extended "strengthened" pipe
Sound power level (PWL) would reduce along the pipe. Therefore sometimes the "strengthened" (AIV resistance) pipe is extended in order to reduce the sound power level. In general, there will be approximately 3 dB for every 50 pipe nominal diameter.
Related Topic
- Principle in Eliminating & Minimizing AIV Impact
- Energy Input or E-method In Assessing AIV
- Assess AIV with "D/t-method" with Polynomial PWL Limit Line
- Assess AIV with "D/t-method" with Logarithm PWL Limit Line
- Extra Attention to Common Point and Similarity on AIV Failure
- Piping Excitation When Expose to Acoustic Energy
- Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV) Fatigue
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