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FEA Analysis For Internal Gas Distributors
Introduction This study detailed the mechanical calculations for four internal components designed as gas inlet distributors within a pressure vessel. These internals were welded to
17 May 2024
Introduction This study detailed the mechanical calculations for four internal components designed as gas inlet distributors within a pressure vessel. These internals were welded to
Introduction In the past, visible vibrations were observed in the piping connected to hydrogen compressors. These vibrations were particularly noticeable in the small-bore pipes branching
Introduction In this case study, a burst test was conducted to demonstrate the strength of a DN1200 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe. The objective
Introduction In the context of a compression station project, DRG conducted a comprehensive static stress analysis encompassing the plant inlet, slug catcher, and filter areas.
Introduction In this case study, we delve into a static stress analysis concerning a distillate water header within a remineralization unit of a desalination plant.
Introduction In the analysis conducted for the gas-inlet top box of a heat exchanger, which forms a part of the Torrefaction Tower, emphasis was placed
Introduction In the context of a greenfield project centered on the construction of a power plant, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes with diameters of approximately 2.5
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Introduction In this case, slender steel conical towers are designated to support high-tension wires, subjecting them to various horizontal and vertical load components. The load
Introduction In the examination of our client’s initiative to assess and enhance the primary cooling water system within an established power plant, various configurations, and
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Introduction The seawater system was classified as a class A system per the Service Limit State (SLS) standards. Constructed from reinforced fiberglass piping, it comprised
Introduction In this case study, the focus was on conducting a stress analysis of the GRE piping system utilized to link the pumps to the
Introduction As a result of a failure in a fiberglass header in the undercroft of a chilled water system, the decision was made to replace
Introduction In this case study, we delved into the stress analysis findings regarding the revised flue gas overhead line in Singapore connecting a third-stage separator
Introduction In the current project, a static stress analysis was conducted to assess the performance of GRE headers connected to filter vessels. The purpose was
Introduction In this case study, a finite element stress analysis was conducted on a seawater dump caisson installed on the deck of a floating offshore
Introduction A plant in Asia requested a simulation study to be performed, both fluid mechanical (acoustical) and mechanical, of the compressor piping between the first
Introduction A serious crack next to a weld in the circulating water flow system was found but it was unclear what had caused this crack.
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Table of Contents A Good GRP Code Covers a Large Variety of Products and Loading Conditions A robust Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) piping code must
Thermal bowing is a structural phenomenon that arises when a temperature gradient exists across the cross-section of a pipe or vessel. In typical pipe design,
Table of Contents As the demand for flexible, energy-efficient, and reliable compressor operation grows—particularly in hydrogen and process gas applications—our clients increasingly turn to stepless
Table of Contents Multiphase flow is a recurring challenge in process engineering, where multiple fluid phases—such as gases, liquids, or solids—interact within a single flow
In the chemical and energy industries, liquid products such as LNG, ammonia, or naphtha are commonly transferred between ships and onshore storage tanks. These transfers
In the engineering domain, accurately simulating transient events in pipeline systems is critical, particularly for essential safety mechanisms such as firewater systems. These systems, typically
Introduction Pressure vessels are critical components in a wide range of industries, including power generation, petrochemical processing, and industrial manufacturing. These vessels are designed to
When Theodor von Kármán first discovered vortex shedding in 1911, he likely had no idea how pivotal his work would become for modern engineering, particularly
In a previous article, we introduced the risks and design considerations of repurposing an existing natural gas compressor system for hydrogen. That discussion focused on
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AIV Fundamentals At what pipe diameter and wall thickness should one be concerned about AIV? What is the relevant D/T ratio? This depends on the
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What are the key challenges in applying CFD to simulate and optimize multiphase processes in complex industrial systems? The main challenge here is the ability
Do CAESAR II formulas for thermal bowing and output results match with FEA? Short Answer: There can be significant differences between the results of CAESAR II and FEA.Explanation:The
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The Firewater Network The firewater network in this case is built from glass-fibre reinforced epoxy (GRE), grade Wavistrong EST 20, with DN150 pipe running mainly underground. Above ground, steel sections connect to the GRE by flanges, and vertical branches rise to fire hydrants and similar connections. The system was specified
A manhole interrupts the load-bearing shell of an elbow or tee, so the component is regarded as a non-standard piping fitting. The three fittings here are two 20 inch long-radius elbows, EX-23 and EZ-22, in SA-234 Gr. WP11 Cl. 1, and one 32 inch ASME B16.9 welding tee, FB-11, in
Furnace F-501 at a refinery heats crude through radiant coils made of A312 TP316Ti stainless steel. Each coil enters the radiant section at grade level, runs 21 loops parallel to the refractory lined furnace wall, crosses over to the roof section, makes 8 further loops against the roof, and leaves
Two identical Visbreaker bottom pumps at an onshore refinery were due for replacement. The existing pumps were of single side suction execution, the new pumps of double side suction execution. For the new pumps a minimum straight length of five times the diameter (5D) was specified directly upstream of the
A gas line between the high and low pressure separators of a hydrocracking unit failed in service, probably through material fatigue caused by vibration. An additional 3-way stop was fitted just downstream of the TSO valve to reduce vibration levels, and vibration was then measured at nine locations on the
The crude heating system serves one of two distillation trains: crude is preheated in a convection box, heated in the radiant section of the furnace and carried by a feed line to the tower. Crude heating generates two-phase flow, whose fluctuations impose the unsteady unbalanced loads at elbows and tees
At a refinery, a branch connection designated W31056, the 2″ line that ties in to the high-pressure steam attemperator J-3103 (a desuperheater), failed in service. A similar failure had occurred about twenty years earlier, in 1992. On-site observations report periodic movement of the connecting header, line 6″-S31022, which contains the
A refinery operator is replacing two existing steel main cooling water headers with Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) piping. The two changes were raised as Technical Change Requests, and this case study covers the second of them, the “lube” cooling water header. The GRE consists of a header and a branch
A wash oil line was vibrating in the vertical section downstream of its angle control valve. It has been reported that the vibration amplitude increases with increasing flow, and in the future the mass flow rate may still be increased further. No vibration measurements had been carried out, so the
Undesirable vibrations were observed in the wash oil line between two vessels during activation of the wash oil flow, most severe in the vertical section immediately downstream of the angle control valve. An earlier study had already identified slug flow as the most probable cause and proposed mitigation measures, and
The 10″ inlet and outlet lines of furnace H301 carry two-phase content during all process conditions. Under certain process conditions, staff reported feeling like getting seasick when standing on the platform of the furnace, and the piping was seen vibrating mainly near the furnace. The impact of these dynamic effects
A flue-gas overhead line runs from a third stage separator to a waste heat boiler. It carries gas at a maximum operating temperature of 740 °C upstream of the orifice chamber and is designed for 755 °C in the hot-walled sections. At those temperatures the hot-wall material, stainless steel A240
Two existing steel cooling water headers were to be replaced with Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) piping under two Technical Change Requests. This case study covers the first request, for the main cooling water header “boiler”. The second, covers the “lube” header. A flexibility analysis was required, together with recommendations, to
An 8-inch line carrying two-phase content from a heat exchanger to a gasoil stripper at a refinery had been vibrating for years, mainly in the two shorter horizontal sections, one downstream of the heat exchanger and one just upstream of the stripper. The operator had reported vibration for 5 to
A line in the creep range, where the weight loads set the support design The line studied here is the revised fluegas overhead line between the third stage separator and the superheater. It operates at 725 °C in the hot walled sections and 200 °C in the cold walled section,
A coil anchored at both ends, with the cross-over overloaded In a refinery furnace, the radiant coil carries crude. Under a project designated high TAN, the existing carbon steel radiant coil piping is to be replaced by stainless steel, grade A312 TP316Ti. This account presents the stress analysis of the
Lines assessed 4 Pipe content Two-phase gas-liquid flow, all process conditions Flow regime, start-up Slug flow Flow regime, normal operation Annular flow Pipe material A 358 type 321, main material Design temperature 400 °C Design pressure 77.5 bar, Lines 1 and 3; 81.0 bar, Lines 2 and 4 Liquid slug
Line temperature 700 °C Design temperature 755 °C Design pressure 4.2 barg Pipe material A 312 type 304H Allowable stresses ASME B31.3 Appendix A Expansion loop 4 inch, 6,000 mm deep Creep-range service on the catalyst withdrawal line A waste catalyst line runs from the regenerator to the waste catalyst
Recently, fatigue cracks were discovered in the first-stage discharge line’s small-bore instrumentation branches of a hydrogen compressor. Initial investigations pointed to excessive out-of-plane vibrations as the primary driver of these failures. While the system was originally installed in 1995 with a pulsation study, and further axial supporting was added in
In industrial effluent systems, piping integrity is often threatened by the geotechnical behavior of the surrounding soil. This case study examines the peer review of a stress analysis for effluent pipelines situated between valve chambers. The primary challenge identified is differential settlement, where unpiled concrete pit walls shift relative to
Introduction This case study presents the finite element analysis (FEA) and verification process conducted for the pressure-containing parts of the F35-340 actuator, developed by Actuator Technology Company. The primary goal was to demonstrate the structural integrity of the actuator under specified operating conditions and to ensure compliance with the requirements
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