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Pipe Vibrations

Updated 2025-02-13 Published 2019-02-19

Pipe vibration problems at a nuclear power plant are often complex as pipes often contain water or steam under pressure. The objective of the project ”Pipe Vibrations – Measurements” is to assemble knowledge and experience in the area of piping vibration measurements at nuclear power plants.

Vibration problems cause long periods of shutdown and therefore, there is a pronounced need to consolidate knowledge and experience to avoid such events in the future. The vibrations of the pipes concern the pipe structure, pipe support and valves. By setting up a guideline for pipe measurements based on experience the problem can be resolved in the most efficient way and selection of appropriate countermeasure can also be verified in accordance with best practice.

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About the report

Report number

2017:351

Author

Åsa Collet & Magnus Källman