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DRG training courses 2026

Our 2025 classroom training course schedule for CAESAR II Statics, CAESAR II Dynamic and PV-Elite is online! We also offer a wide range of online training courses in fiberglass engineering, fluid flow, piping and pressure vessel design.

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tray weld analysis, finite element analysis, ASME standards, weld fatigue, vessel support integrity, thermal stresses, cyclic stress assessment, support ring weld, tray stability
Consulting

Tray Weld Finite Element Analysis

The vessel under consideration features three horizontal trays positioned at different elevations. These perforated trays are supported by and welded to a support ring, which

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Uncategorized

Pulsations Paper

Benefit of computational simulation of a pulsation dampener compared to an analytical method Accumulators are used to reduce pressure pulsations from reciprocating pumps by adding

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sulphur recovery burners, stress analysis ASME VIII Division 1, Finite Element Analysis burner, nozzle load assessment, burner design modifications, burner stress analysis, pressure vessel code compliance, burner structural integrity
Pipe Stress

Sulphur Recovery Burners Assessment: Stress Analysis

DRG was engaged to conduct a stress analysis for two sulphur recovery burners, adhering to ASME VIII Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. This analysis involved traditional Division 1 calculations complemented by Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate the impact of nozzle loads on critical junctions. Additionally, an assessment

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Finite Element Analysis, Filament Wound Pipe Coupler, Fiberglass Coupler, Centrifugal Cast Fiberglass Pipes, Tsai-Wu Failure Criterion, Stress Analysis, Axial Bending, Pressure Seal Coupler, Ovalization Effects, GRP Pipes
Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis of Filament Wound Pipe Coupler

This case study focuses on the finite element analysis (FEA) conducted for a filament wound coupler designed for 42-inch centrifugal cast fiberglass pipes. The objective was to evaluate the performance of the fiberglass coupler under various conditions to ensure it meets the required specifications. Analysis The filament wound couplers (FWC)

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vacuum tower assessment, scaffolding wind load analysis, Stoomwezen design code compliance, structural stability evaluation, FEMAP finite element analysis, engineering code compliance, wind load impact on tower, scaffolding stress analysis

Assessment of a Vacuum Tower with Additional Scaffolding Loads

In maintenance operations involving a vacuum tower approximately 50 meters in height, additional scaffolding is necessary. This scaffolding introduces increased wind loads, which, in turn, can elevate compressive stresses at the base of the tower. Such elevated stresses may lead to potential buckling or localized high stresses within the tower,

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burner stress analysis, ASME VIII Division 1, main burner design, finite element analysis, boiler and pressure vessel code, nozzle load assessment, component transition stress, burner temperature design, flange sizing, pressure vessel analysis
Pipe Stress

Main Burner Stress Analysis Case Study

This case study examines a stress analysis conducted in accordance with ASME VIII Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for a main burner system. The burner in question features a vessel with an air inlet nozzle and connects to a “gun” with both a fuel gas inlet and an

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double burner-chamber assembly, stress analysis, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, finite element analysis, thermal stresses, piping stress assessment, nozzle loads, chamber interaction, flange modifications, engineering design
Pipe Stress

Double Burner-Chamber Assembly Stress Analysis

A comprehensive stress analysis was conducted on an assembly comprising two burners and two interconnected chambers. Each burner generates a substantial flame, which combusts waste gas within the chambers. The top chamber is stacked atop the bottom chamber, with both chambers connected by piping that channels flue gas to the

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vortex induced vibrations
Fluid Dynamics

Vibration Analysis of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Line in Slug Flow Regime

A comprehensive vibration analysis was conducted on a water feed line operating in a slug flow regime. Slug flow, characterized by large intermittent fluid slugs within the pipeline, can exert significant dynamic forces on piping systems, potentially leading to structural failures. A recent leakage incident at an elbow joint highlighted

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vibration level assessment, resonance models, dynamic stresses, fatigue check, mechanical resonance, Stress Intensification Factors, Finite Element Analysis, harmonic force application, fatigue assessment, nozzle/shell interfaces
Fatigue Assessment

Vibration Level Assessment: Resonance Models and Fatigue Check

This case study focuses on the vibration assessment of a pentane line, specifically evaluating vibration stresses and the risk of fatigue issues at the nozzle/shell interfaces. Vibration measurement data provided by the client was analyzed. Initially, it was hypothesized that the vibration problem stemmed from a mechanical resonance phenomenon, implying

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LNG

LNG Bunkering System: Surge Analysis

Surge analysis in LNG bunkering systems is essential to ensure safe and efficient operations, particularly when fueling ferry ships. This analysis involves evaluating several worst-case scenarios to understand surge phenomena in a 600-meter long LNG bunkering line. The system utilizes a main pump and a booster pump to achieve flow,

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branch connection failure, natural mode analysis, static stress analysis, dynamic analysis, vibration excitation mechanism, support modifications
Failure Assessment

Failure in a Branch Connection: Natural Mode Analysis

A branch connection linking to a high-pressure steam attemperator has experienced a failure, similar to a previous incident. Observations on-site indicate periodic movement of the connecting header housing equipment J-3103, suggesting a fatigue failure. The objective of this analysis is to propose a permanent solution to prevent future cracks in

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flue gas ducting, finite element analysis, industrial duct design, blast load resistance, lightweight duct design
Oil & Gas

Flue Gas Ducting Support Loads and Efficient Design

This project involves a feasibility study for designing a flue gas duct in a carbon capture and storage plant. The scope includes conceptualizing two large-diameter, thin-walled ducts that connect a heat exchanger to two boiler units. One of these ducts spans over an existing plant section, necessitating careful consideration of

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fiberglass fire water system, FRP piping stress analysis, pipe stress analysis software, thrust block settlements, underground piping failures
Fiberglass Engineering

Fiberglass Fire Water System: Stress Analysis

At an oil refinery plant in Saudi Arabia, a fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) pipe fire water system has been installed, predominantly buried underground. Since its installation, the system has experienced several failures. DRG was tasked with conducting a comprehensive pipe stress analysis to assess the system’s integrity. This analysis focused on

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floating head heat exchanger, fatigue analysis, cyclic loading, Finite Element analysis, heat exchanger durability
Fatigue Assessment

Floating Head Heat Exchanger Fatigue Analysis

In a new industrial process, an existing floating head heat exchanger is being repurposed. The operational conditions involve cyclic loading, which were not originally considered during its design phase. To evaluate the impact of these cyclic loads on the heat exchanger, Dynaflow Research Group conducted a comprehensive fatigue analysis. Analysis

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