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On-Skid and Off-Skid Air Combustion Lines Design
The combustion air system of an incinerator is a crucial component for its operation, consisting of a fan, two skids, interconnecting piping, and the incinerator
14 August 2024
The combustion air system of an incinerator is a crucial component for its operation, consisting of a fan, two skids, interconnecting piping, and the incinerator
The installation of a new Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) saltwater system at a chemical processing site required comprehensive support layout planning and stress assessment. This
Introduction In a large industrial plant located in the southern Netherlands, a complex pipeline network traverses multiple sections separated by two major highways. This network,
A new off-loading system is under consideration for an ammonia storage plant, designed to transfer ammonia (NH3) from a jetty to three storage tanks. This
The exploration of various methods to enhance the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of a 6-bed polybed vessel focuses on addressing potential fatigue issues. A Finite
During the design phase of a sea jetty for an oil terminal, Dynaflow Research Group (DRG) conducted a comprehensive stress analysis for the glass reinforced
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
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
A gas metering skid is being designed for use in a flow station. DRG was commissioned by a client to conduct a comprehensive noise and
Large amplitude vibrations in a process line have resulted in damage to several pipe supports. DRG was engaged to identify the root cause of these
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
A finite element analysis (FEA) was requested for a fiberglass coupler used in centrifugal cast fiberglass pipes. The aim was to evaluate the structural integrity
In the framework of a testing program for glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipes, the long-term material strength properties at a high temperature of 150°C are determined
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
A shell and tube heat exchanger is utilized to condense propylene gas. The temperature of the propylene gas entering the shell side cycles through a
The client requested a static stress analysis for two cooling water headers, which were to be replaced with headers made from Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE).
Two identical spherical tanks, designed and commissioned in the 1960s for the storage of pressurized liquid butane, require re-evaluation for a new purpose. Each tank
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
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,
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,
A dryer vessel is designed for the purpose of removing water from ‘wet’ propylene liquid, where ‘wet’ denotes the presence of a small quantity of
Hydrogen is considered to be a key element in the energy transition. This molecule is the most notable option for the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors
As part of our responsibilities at DRG, we conduct both standard pressure drop calculations and surge/slug analyses for firewater systems. Our involvement spans various stages,
Geothermal energy is a promising renewable energy source, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Two significant issues in geothermal well operations are
Flow-induced vibrations in piping systems are a critical aspect of mechanical engineering, impacting the reliability and integrity of various industrial setups. The Japan Society of
Introduction In the field of engineering design, the precision of pipe flexibility analysis models is critically important for accurately assessing nozzle loads in steel piping
In 2013, a major incident occurred in a Louisiana chemical plant. In a nonroutine operation, plant operators attempted to start a heat exchanger which had
To understand pressure surges in large piping systems, a good place to start is at home. When you finish washing your hands, turning off the
Brief introduction to piping vibrations Vibrations are an oscillatory motion about an equilibrium. The oscillatory movement causes alternating stresses in the system, which, if excessive
The pulsation challenge of a variable speed reciprocating compressorA pulsation analysis according to the API 618 is a good method of preventing excessive vibrations in
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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
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
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
This case study presents the fatigue assessment of the 28L oil separator (Atlas part number 1625481501), performed to verify the vessel’s durability under cyclical internal
This project examines the root cause of increased vibrations observed in the control valve 670FC005-VC at Shell Pernis following its replacement with a new valve
At BP Geel, a new extension of the fire protection system experienced operational failures during start-up due to surge effects. A similar incident with line
At the BP Geel facility, a previous failure of the fire protection system during start-up prompted a detailed investigation into surge effects within the network.
The ONE GUYANA Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit has been designed to operate in deepwater conditions with a production capacity of 250,000 barrels
During this project the optimal wearplate thickness for pipe supports on the FPSO Maria Quiteria was investigated, aligning with the Yinson project specifications. The primary
On the Goliat Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit, significant vibration and cavitation phenomena were observed downstream of control valve 71PV1103 on the minimum
The Petrojarl I Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) facility, in operation since 1986 in the North Sea, underwent critical modifications to prepare for deployment
The client commissioned a surge analysis for the Waste Water (WW) system at the Rotterdam terminal. The analysis aimed to quantify transient pressures and unbalanced
This case study presents the findings of a comprehensive pipe stress analysis of several tank lines following a leakage incident at an expansion joint. The
The project focused on evaluating the mechanical integrity and support strategy of a glass-reinforced plastic (FRP) piping system lined with unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U), designed
This case study presents a technical assessment of the Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) piping system installation at a power plant, based on a visit conducted
The client experienced multiple unexpected failures in the underground firewater (FW) network at one of their facilities. The network utilizes fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) piping. To
A heat exchanger was found to have fluid leakage from the tube side into the shell side after approximately 3 years of operation. Initial inspections
This project presents a detailed technical assessment of two vertical tube cooker (shell-and-tube heat exchanger) designs using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The analysis was conducted
Dynaflow Research Group was asked to conduct a comprehensive finite element (FE) analysis on a custom hairpin heat exchanger. The primary objective was to assess
Effective mixing in bioreactors is essential for maximizing mass transfer, homogenizing chemical species, and ensuring uniform biological activity. The client undertook a computational fluid dynamics
Excessive vibrations were detected in the discharge piping of compressor C801 at BP Rotterdam. The observed vibration frequencies corresponded to the compressor’s running speed and
DYNAFLOW RESEARCH GROUP (“DRG”) Enters into Reseller Agreement with Quality Professional Software (“QPS”) RIJSWIJK, The Netherlands – January 24, 2024 (Dynaflow Research Group BV) –
Dynaflow Research Group and Seawind Ocean Technology announce collaboration focusing on technical readiness of floating offshore wind applications in the Mediterranean Sea. This landmark partnership