APPLICATION

GPT

PULSCOs Gas Pulsation Dampener (gas pulse trap) is designed to reduce

or eliminate pulsations in gas or vapor pipelines caused by positive
displacement equipment. Typical applications for PULSCOs Gas Pulsation
Dampener are:
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Rotary or Reciprocating Compressors

Engine Intakes
Vacuum Pumps
Engine and Steam Pump Exhausts
Gas Transmission Stations

OPERATION
PULSCOs Gas Pulsation Dampener eliminates hazardous line vibrations
and accompanying annoying noises. Excessive vibrations can lead to failure
of the line or pipe supports or trip safety valves. PULSCO dampeners are
custom designed for each application to provide the desired level of residual
pulsations in the line. Depending on the compressor speed and the gas
characteristics, the design may include a single chamber impedance tube, a
dual chamber choke tube, or a three-chamber, three-tube design that was
originally developed by PULSCO. Gas Pulsation Dampeners are effective on
both the suction and discharge sides of positive displacement equipment.

outlet
port

tubes

chambers

vent
ports

inlet
port

FEATURE - Benefit
PERFORMANCE output pressure pulsations are reduced to less than 8% of input pulsations. PULSCOs Gas Pulsation Dampener typically carries a
guarantee for residual pulsations of 1% of line pressure.
FREQUENCY RANGE designs are available for a wide range of operating frequency. Performance improves with increasing frequency and therefore
higher harmonics are typically dampened to a greater degree than the fundamental frequency.
PRESSURE DROP typical pressure drops are 1% of line pressure, but designs can be adjusted to other values. The lower the pressure drop, the larger
the dampener must be to achieve the same level of performance. A pressure drop lower than percent of the line pressure is not recommended.
ZERO MAINTENANCE The GPT has zero moving parts and does not require spare parts.
dampeners, is never required.

Maintenance and tuning, unlike pressure charged

GAS
PULSATION DAMPENER

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GPT

sales@pulsco.com I www.pulsco.com

800-1007

VARIABLES

CONFIGURATION:
Compressor Type:
Speed, rpm
Max:
Distance between Cylinders:

Model:
Min:

Stroke:
Design:

Number of Cylinders per side:

Crank Angle between Cylinders:

If applicable, please provide as much of the following data as possible.

SERVICE CONDITIONS:
Stage
Service
Gas (type)
Sp. Gr. or M.W.

Suction

Discharge

Suction

Discharge

Discharge

Suction

Discharge

Discharge

Suction

Discharge

Discharge

Suction

Discharge

Cp/Cv = K Value
Pressure, psia
Temperature,
F
Compressibility, Z
Flow Rate SCFM

Three Tube, Three Chamber Dampener

COMPRESSOR INFORMATION:
Suction
# of cylinders per stage
Dbl. or Sgl. Acting
Bore, inches
Stroke, inches
Nozzle Size
Flange Rating
Line Nozzle Size
Flange Rating
Clearance Volume*

DESIGN SPECIFICATION:

Choke Tube Dampener

Impedence Tube Dampener

Suction
Pressure Drop
Residual Pulse %
Design Pressure, psig
Design Temperature,
F
Code Requirements

Typical sizes for PULSCOs Gas Pulsation Dampeners range from 8 to

42 inches in diameter and 42 to 264 inches in length. Several
configurations of acoustic elements can be utilized to reduce the
resultant pressure pulsation. The GPT uses the acoustic properties of a
network of chambers and tubes to provide a reactive filter. The most
prevalent style used by PULSCO for typical compressor applications is a
two chamber device but the specific design is dependent on the unique
application and desired residual pulsation level.

Corrosion Allowance
Radiography
Requirements
Material Type
Inspection Openings
Other Connections
Supports Required

DIGITAL SIMULATION INFORMATION:

Suction
Pipe Diameter, inches
Pipe Wall Thickness,
inches
Pipe Length, inches

GAS
PULSATION DAMPENER