Ethylene Industry ›› 2024, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (3): 52-56.

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Cause Analysis of Abnormal Vibration of High Pressure Cylinders in Pyrolysis Gas Compressors and the Treatment Measures

Song Chengcai1, Wang Changwei2, Wang Wei1   

  1. 1. Lianyungang Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, Jiangsu, P.C. 222000; 2. Jiangsu Fangyang Group Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, Jiangsu, P.C. 222000
  • Received:2023-08-20 Revised:2024-02-25 Online:2024-09-25 Published:2024-09-29

Abstract:

Pyrolysis gas compressor is the most critical and important equipment of ethylene plant. This paper analyzes the causes of the abnormal vibration of high pressure cylinder in pyrolysis gas compressor, and uses status monitoring software and frequency and map analysis to determine that the root cause of vibration is the fluid-induced vibration caused by coking inside the cylinder. By taking some measures such as increasing the frequency of oil injection, extending the oil injection time, and optimizing and adjusting the amount of oil injection in each cylinder, the vibration of the compressor unit is eliminated, thus ensuring the normal and stable operation of the pyrolysis gas compressor.

Key words: high pressure cylinder, vibration, cause analysis, measure