Piping systems are a central part of numerous engineering installations. A number of sources such as pumps generate vibrations which can propagate along the pipes and excite other structures. These vibrations can cause two main problems, namely mechanical fatigue and acoustical noises. Further, interaction of the dynamic flow generated by the pump plungers with acoustical resonances in piping systems can result in high pressure pulsation levels pump and piping, cavitations, excessive vibrations and failures. Moreover, higher frequency fluid borne noise can be generated from flow perturbations associated with elbows, valves or cross section changes in the pipe. This design approach in conjunction with pulsation simulation is required to couple technical analysis of piping system to ensure that the piping will have adequate supports and clamps to maintain mechanical natural frequency of major acoustical energy

Piping systems are a central part of numerous engineering installations. A number of sources such as pumps generate vibrations which can propagate along the pipes and excite other structures. These vibrations can cause two main problems, namely mechanical fatigue and acoustical noises. Further, interaction of the dynamic flow generated by the pump plungers with acoustical resonances in piping systems can result in high pressure pulsation levels pump and piping, cavitations, excessive vibrations and failures. Moreover, higher frequency fluid borne noise can be generated from flow perturbations associated with elbows, valves or cross section changes in the pipe. This design approach in conjunction with pulsation simulation is required to couple technical analysis of piping system to ensure that the piping will have adequate supports and clamps to maintain mechanical natural frequency of major acoustical energy