Pressure pulsations are one of the main issues in reciprocating compressors applications.

They can generate high pulsation induced shaking forces leading to high vibrations on compression plant elements such as piping, dampers, coolers, small branches and shaking forces, which can even lead to fatigue failures.

In addition, pulsations can affect the reliability and life of compressor valves.

For this reason, pressure pulsation prediction according to API 618 standard is a fundamental step in reciprocating compressor plant design.