Engineering Projects
Case studies and project highlights from our consulting work.
Surge Analysis of a Fiberglass Gas Pipeline
A fiberglass gas pipeline is being implemented to supply gas from a compressor station to a delivery point. As the pipeline approaches completion, ensuring its
Design Review of Cooling Water Systems for Ammonia Plant
An ammonia plant in Australia has experienced recurring failures in its cooling water systems since its commissioning in the mid-2000s. The plant utilizes two primary
Fatigue Analysis of Industrial Pressure Vessel
This case study examines the structural integrity of an industrial pressure vessel subjected to cyclic thermal and pressure loading. In processes where such vessels experience
Thermal Stress Analysis of Air Cooler Heat Exchanger Header Box
This case study examines the structural integrity of header boxes in an industrial air cooler heat exchanger subjected to cyclic thermal loading and static pressure.
Pulsation and Vibration Analysis of FPSO Compressor System
Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units play a crucial role in offshore oil and gas production. A critical component of these systems is the
Pulsation Analysis and Optimization of a Compressor System
This case study examines a reciprocating compressor system operated by a leading energy company, used for compressing natural gas. The system consists of three identical
Mitigating Water Hammer Effects in Jetty Fire Protection Systems
This case study examines the cooling water and foam systems located in two jetties (Jetty A and Jetty B) of a major industrial facility. These
Stress and surge analysis on the GRE seawater cooling piping for an ammonia plant
The client is operating multiple ammonia plants with similar cooling water systems made of GRE. Last year, failures were discovered in buried GRE components—specifically, an
Surge analysis for firewater system for Green Hydrogen Facility
A new firewater (FW) system is being designed for a Green Hydrogen Elements facility. The plant spans a large area of approx. 2 x 1.5
Surge and Stress Analysis for a Firewater System
A client designed a foam piping system that covers the three tanks in a tank pit in the harbor. The firewater system is directly connected
Pulsation damper sizing according to API 619
A manufacturer of pulsation dampers requested Dynaflow Research Group to verify the performance of one of its discharge silencer designs in combination with a double
Fatigue Analysis For A Reactor Feed Pressurization Drum
A fatigue analysis has been done for a reactor feed pressurization drum. The vessel operates under cyclic pressure ranging from 25 psig to 200 psig
Mitigating Pressure Surge Impact In A Process Line At BASF Antwerp
Pressure surges ocurr in piping systems whenever there are sudden changes in flow resistance from steady operation. Surges can cause significant damage, also at locations
Assessment of potential internal explosion in H2-generation systems
Hydrogen generation equipment has an inherent risk for internal explosions, posing an issue to safety. The hydrogen piping and equipment are required to withstand internal
Engineering District Cooling and Heating Systems
A District Cooling System (DCS) fits the sustainability challenges that our society is challenged with. It provides cooling capacity from a central facility; chilled water
Development of a Biodiesel facility Rotterdam
Shell is building a biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Pernis Refinery) that will have an annual production capacity
Pipeline Filling
Why Pay Attention to a Line Filling Process? During a start-up/line filling process a wave front of fluid progresses it’s way through the empty* parts
Structural Displacements due to Hogging and Sagging
What is Hogging and Sagging and what are the effects on piping? When waves pass over the length of a ship, the ships profile rises
Cooling Water System Improvement at Ammonia Plant Australia
For an ammonia plant in Western Australia, cooling water is supplied by a Sea Cooling water (SCW) as well as a Fresh Cooling Water (FCW)
Root-cause Failure Analysis
Dynaflow Research Group has performed a root-cause analysis for a cooling water system that had 3 recent leakages. The failures were in 10” pipe and
Review and Risk-Assessment of Abandoned Coolwater System
Dynaflow Research Group provided consultancy services to finalize the construction of cooling water (CW) system of a chemical plant in the Texas, USA. The construction