Houston, TX · Est. 1985

The vibration problem ends here.

Acoustical, piping, skid, and field vibration engineering for reciprocating compressors and pump systems. API 618 compliant — every time, every option.

Pulsation Monitor · CH-01 Suction LIVE
Pressure Pulsation — API 618 Reference Trace
API 618
Compliance Std.
DA 1–3
Design Approach
8,200
Max BHP
FEA
Analysis Method
  • 1× · 8.3 Hz2.8% pk-pk⚠ Near Limit
  • 2× · 16.6 Hz1.4% pk-pk✓ Pass
  • 3× · 24.9 Hz0.6% pk-pk✓ Pass
0+ Years in Business
0+ Years Staff Experience
0 Engineering Disciplines
Global Onshore & Offshore
Established · Houston, TX
1985
Recognized industry leader
in reciprocating compressor
vibration analysis
Fig. 01 — Field-Validated Engineering Since 1985 · Houston, TX

Founded to fix a problem the industry hadn't named yet.

Tech Transfer was established in Houston over 35 years ago specifically to address the vibration and reliability failures caused by high-speed reciprocating gas compressors — before boutique specialist firms for this work even existed.

We pioneered heavier-duty skid and foundation designs that became industry standard. Our team draws from compressor OEMs, packagers, EPCs, and operators — which means we've seen your problem from every angle before we touch your analysis.

Every TTI engagement is run by senior engineers who have done this work for decades.

"Our results are your solution."
Tech Transfer Inc — Vibration & Piping Analysis — Houston, TX
Engineering Services

Six disciplines. One integrated analysis.

Each service stands alone or combines into a full project solution — from initial acoustical design through on-site field troubleshooting.

SVC-01 / Acoustical

Acoustical Analysis

API 618 pulsation simulation, bottle sizing, and dynamic force output for compressor and pump systems at all three design approach levels.

API 618 · DA1 / DA2 / DA3 · API 674
SVC-02 / Piping

Piping Stress & Dynamic Analysis

Thermal flexibility, sustained load, and vibration fatigue analysis for on-skid and facility piping. Static and dynamic support design included.

ASME B31.3 · ASME B31.8
SVC-03 / Skid

Skid Analysis

Static and dynamic FEA for compressor package skids of all sizes — wind, seismic, and lift load cases analyzed to AISC and API RP2A.

FEA · AISC · API RP2A · ASCE 7
SVC-04 / Vessel

Vessel Dynamic Analysis

API 618 5th edition modal analysis to confirm mechanical resonance avoidance across the full compressor operating speed range.

API 618 5th Ed. · Modal FEA
SVC-05 / Field

Field Vibration Analysis

On-site pulsation and vibration measurement, root cause analysis, and corrective recommendations via TTI Field Engineering, Inc.

On-Site Survey · TTI Field Engineering
SVC-06 / Foundation

Foundation Design & Analysis

Foundation design for all horsepower levels — piling or drilled pier systems, soil-structure interaction, and dynamic load analysis.

Piling · Drilled Pier · ACI 351.3R
Engineered To Code
API 618
API 619
API 617
API 661
API 674
API 610
API RP2A
ASME B31.3
ASME B31.8
ASME Sec. VIII
AISC
ACI 351.3R
ASCE 7
API 11P
GMRC
API 618
API 619
API 617
API 661
API 674
API 610
API RP2A
ASME B31.3
ASME B31.8
ASME Sec. VIII
AISC
ACI 351.3R
ASCE 7
API 11P
GMRC
Tech Transfer Inc — Vibration & Piping Analysis — Houston, TX
Why Tech Transfer

Six disciplines. One firm. Thirty-five years of focused expertise.

From initial acoustical design to on-site field verification — every service is delivered by the same senior engineers who answer your first call.

  • 35+

    Proven track record across all package types

    From 500 to 8,200 BHP, onshore gathering to offshore FPSO gas lift — we have analyzed compressor packages at every scale and operating condition.

  • PE

    Senior engineers on every project

    140+ years of combined staff experience. Your analysis is always run and reviewed by engineers who have solved your exact problem dozens of times before.

  • FLD

    Design and field verification under one roof

    Through TTI Field Engineering, Inc., we design the solution and then go verify it on-site — closing the loop between analytical prediction and real-world performance.

  • API

    Active API committee participation

    Our principal engineers sit on the API 618 task force and the API 11P 3rd Edition committee. We don't just follow the standards — we help write them.

Project Capability — Reference Spec
Compressor Type Reciprocating · Rotary
BHP Range 500 – 8,200 BHP
Unit Weight Up to 350+ tons
API 618 Coverage DA1 · DA2 · DA3
Installation Onshore · Offshore · FPSO
Foundation Types Slab · Piling · Drilled Pier
Field Verification TTI Field Eng. Available
Committee Active API 618 · API 11P 3rd Ed.
Established 1985 · Houston, TX
Tech Transfer Inc — Vibration & Piping Analysis — Houston, TX
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