Dear Richard

A couple of weeks ago I came to check "Piping Handbook" by Mohinder,if I'm right about the name, about using snubbers.I don't really remember the exact phrases but the concept prohibited the using of snubbers near equipment nozzles. As said the reason is the snubber's DEAD BAND that makes it not work in the proper time.
I thought if they cannot be used near nozzles because of their probable malfunction, they cannot be used anywhere else. This could result in disasters especially if snubbers are used near compressor suction or discharge nozzles to dampen seismic loads.

I would be thankful if you clarified that.

Thanks
Mehdi