Engineering Projects
Case studies and project highlights from our consulting work.
API 618 Design Approach 3 (DA3) Pulsation and Vibration Analysis at Q8 Terminal
The API 618 DA3 study at the Q8 Terminal, commissioned by Wintershall Noordzee and executed by Dynaflow Research Group, was initiated to ensure the mechanical
Stress Assessment of the Q8 Terminal Compressor Station
Building directly on the preceding site verification and model augmentation phase, the objective of the stress assessment was to ensure the mechanical integrity and regulatory
Site Visit Results and Model Augmentation for the Compressor Station
Following the initial review of the pulsation and vibration analysis for the Q8 Terminal compressor station, a detailed site visit was conducted to resolve ambiguities
Third-Party Pulsation Analysis Review for Terminal Compressor Station
This case study presents a critical review of the pulsation and vibration analysis carried out by a third-party supplier, focusing on the Q8 Terminal compressor
Dynamic stress response of the Ærfugl MEG Injection Skid
The Ærfugl MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) injection skid, engineered by Hitec Products AS for deployment on the Skarv FPSO, is a critical system designed to inject
Pulsation Analysis of the Ærfugl MEG Injection Skid
Following the successful verification of the static mechanical integrity of the Ærfugl MEG injection skid in Phase 1, Hitec Products AS commissioned Dynaflow Research Group
Static Pipe Stress Analysis for Ærfugl MEG Injection Skid
The Ærfugl MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) injection skid, designed and produced by Hitec Products AS for installation on the FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) vessel
Application of CFD to Assess and Optimize Liquid Mixing in Large Storage Vessels
Within Europoort Rotterdam, a tankpit of 37m diameter and 21m height was intended to be repurposed for storing a blend of Naphtha and Reformate. Reformate,
Analysis of Large Dissimilar Bolted Flanges
For a coil-wound liquified natural gas (LNG) heat exchanger, an existing 66” and new 72” bolted flange joint have been analysed and reviewed for mechanical
Managing Surge and Stress in Firewater System Extensions for LNG Terminals
Dynaflow Research Group (DRG) has performed a stress and surge analysis using BOSfluids at Rotterdam Maasvlakte on an extension to their firewater system to accommodate
Pipe Stress Analysis for a Firewater GRE system
An existing fiberglass firewater piping system was expanded to enhance its capacity, necessitating validation for the newly added components. The client, engaged in the RDCG
Mixing Flow, Surge and Pipe Stress Analysis
Our client was looking to repurpose a liquid transport and storage system for a different fuel. The new fuel blend has a larger viscosity and
Multiphase CFD Study of Separation Tank
Our client reported multiple cracks at weld locations on a separation tank. These cracks are suspected to be caused by dynamic flow effects from the
Multiphase Flow & Vibration Analysis of PSV Discharge
A client approached Dynaflow with concerns about potential dynamic loads on their piping system during the activation of a Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) protecting a
Pulsation Study and Mechanical Response Analysis for EVO-42 Compressor Package
The EVO-42 compressor package, featuring a screw compressor, oil separator, motor, dampener, and associated piping, was subject to a comprehensive evaluation by Dynaflow Research Group.
Pulsation and Vibration Analysis of Compressor System
A client operates a reciprocating compressor at their terminal facilities, which is integral to their gas processing operations. During routine operations, excessive vibrations were observed
API 618 DA3 Pulsation and Vibration Study for Compressor
The Tesoro Salt Lake City Refinery initiated a project to reduce the sulfur content in its products, necessitating modifications to the piping system on the
Flow-Induced Vibration Analysis in Heat Exchanger Tube Bundles
Heat exchangers are essential in industrial applications for transferring heat between fluids. However, they are susceptible to multiple mechanical failures, being one of them flow-induced
CFD and FEA Analysis of a High-Temperature Tee in Chemical Processing
In the chemical processing industry, equipment integrity under extreme conditions is paramount for safety and efficiency. This case study examines the thermal and mechanical analysis
Vibration Analysis of Ultra-High-Pressure Pipework in Offshore Platform Design
The offshore oil and gas industry encounters distinctive challenges in managing high-pressure piping systems, where the repercussions of failure can be dire. Therefore, ensuring the
Asset Integrity Review of Fiberglass Piping in Cooling Water Network
A petrochemical facility has been experiencing recurring failures in its fiberglass piping Cooling Water (CW) network. With seven failures reported up to 2014 and a