Project Focus: Piping Header Compressor Fluid Pattern Analysis Client: PT Pertamina
The Challenge
Excessive vibration was detected in the compressor piping headers at a Pertamina facility. Mechanical stress analysis suggested the root cause was fluid-induced—likely high-velocity turbulence or pressure pulsations within the header.
Our Action
We modeled the high-pressure gas flow through the complex piping manifold.
- Turbulence Kinetic Energy (TKE): We mapped areas of high TKE that were coinciding with the vibration nodes.
- Pressure Pulsation: We analyzed the “hammering” effect caused by the compressor cycles.
The Result
CCIT recommended the installation of internal flow straighteners and a slight modification to the header’s T-junction radius. These changes successfully “calmed” the fluid flow, reducing vibration levels by over 40% and extending the fatigue life of the piping system.
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