Vibrations can be a serious problem in pump systems, leading to rough, noisy operation and even damage to mechanical components. There are a variety of circumstances that can lead to strong vibrations, including balance problems in rotating components, resonance effects (when the frequency of a periodic driving force matches a natural vibration frequency of a structure) and fluid-structure interactions around a pump or in adjacent piping.
The full article covers some of the main sources of vibration problems in pumps and piping systems and the ways these can be controlled.