2018
December
Read the latest edition of our technical newsletter
Topics: Foundation design, VDN video, motion amplification, wedge clamps, digital reliability, LNG piping integrity, pipe strain
Read the newsletter 2018-II
November
IMM International Applied Vibration Conference (IAViC) 2018
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21 to 22 November
Rob Swindell will present The Energy Institute AVIFF Guidelines: 10 Years of Learning
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Book a technical presentation with Rob for your group
Norwegian Petroleum Society – DVM conference
Bergen, Norway, 6 to 7 November
Rob Swindell will present Through-life management of vibration induced fatigue in process systems
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Technical breakfast – piping vibration
Bergen, Norway, 8 November
Managing vibration-induced fatigue risks in process piping systems
Join us for a complimentary technical session with Rob Swindell, one of the world's leading experts on piping vibration and fatigue.
Spaces are limited. Please register by Monday, 5 November to secure your place.
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October
Asian Downstream Summit
Singapore, 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Bryan Eunson, SVP Asset Integrity Solutions, will discus The industrial internet and industry 4.0: the future of smart manufacturing at the keynote roundtable:
- How can digitalization help improve the overall operation of the plant?
- Key objectives and potential obstacles for digital transformation
- What opportunities and challenges lie ahead for manufacturers—and what will it take to win?
- Driving digital infrastructure performance to meet key business objectives
- How does Industrie 4.0 and manufacturing fit into downstream digitalisation?
Bryan will also chair the session Plant operations, assets and engineering.
Stewart Wharton, Regional Manager – Asia Pacific will present Creating a successful digital asset: digital asset strategies that yield a real return on investment
- What is a digital asset and why is it an essential element of any operational excellence programme?
- Successful implementation of digital asset strategies
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How to plan a successful approach that tackles real near-term issues and yields fast benefit
Maintenance, Reliability, Operations
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, 24-25 October
Workshop: Fundamentals of vibration problem solving
Visit us at table 17!
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Asset Management Conference
Aberdeen, UK, 3-4 October 2018
Understanding the changes to vibration risk as assets age
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GMRC Gas Machinery Conference
Kansas City, MO, 1-3 October
Lectures
- Reciprocating compressor foundation design with driven steel piles
- Effects of pipe strain and flange misalignment on vibration in reciprocating compressor systems
- Control of torsional vibrations in direct-driven separable reciprocating compressors
Short courses
- Foundation design practices for reciprocating and rotating machinery
- Piping design practices for reciprocating and centrifugal pumps
Technology update
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One clamp to rule them all – control of vibration and thermal growth in piping systems
September
Read our latest technical newsletter
European Forum for Reciprocating Compressors
13-14 September 2018, Madrid, Spain
Ramin Rahnama will present Effects of pipe strain on vibration in reciprocating compressor systems
Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
17-20 September, Houston, TX
Attend our short course: Differences in piping system design for reciprocating and centrifugal pumps
Get a free pass to the exhibit hall
Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
17-19 September 2018, Leuven, Belgium
Vibration integrity assessment on LNG process pipework
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International Pipeline Exposition
Visit us at booth #1202!
Get your free pass by 18 September.
Rotating Machinery Technology and Innovation
25-27 September, Dubai, UAE
Mark Brennan will present Driving asset performance management with business intelligence tools
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August
Article: BETA vibes
A lot can change in half a century. After 50 successful years, our vibration, dynamics and noise team (formerly BETA Machinery Analysis) has a rich heritage of experience, skills and hairstyles to draw from.
Read more in the latest release of Inspired magazine
June
Join our free webinar on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 and learn how to minimise the risk of vibration-related failures on screw compressor packages.
May
Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (EGCR)
Thank you for attending our training courses and visiting our booth at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (EGCR) this year.
We hope to see you again in Pittsburgh next year.
March
IPEIA Conference, 7-9 March, Banff, Canada
VDN presents a paper "Vibration integrity management – new tools to avoid fatigue failure" and exhibits at the International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association Conference in Banff.
Wood supports IPEIA as a gold sponsor.