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BETA's engineering staff provided these free Application Notes about reciprocating compressors as a service to help you make informed and confident decisions. Our customers tell us there is often confusion about when a pulsation analysis is required and what scope is needed. Also, customers are looking for more application support regarding API 618 studies and to know what to look for in a design study.

If you have doubts around pulsation vibration, torsional vibration, or other issues with reciprocating compressors, take advantage of the information available here to avoid unpleasant surprises after the compressor is installed.

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