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Dynaflow Research Group launches VentiScan
We are proud to announce the launch of our new service to support schools and other buildings in The Netherlands to optimise their room ventilation
25 August 2020
We are proud to announce the launch of our new service to support schools and other buildings in The Netherlands to optimise their room ventilation
Use DRG cloud licenses: Work more effective from home! During these Covid-19 times many people are working remotely. Software programs which rely on physical devices
Static equipment and piping are designed for a certain design life, often 25 years. During this prolonged use, the material may deteriorate even when the
A detailed Surge analysis leads to a more economic system design compared to a Joukowsky estimate Performing a surge analysis is important to study the
Dynaflow Research Group has a long history in solving advanced flow problems using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques. CFD is applied to a wide range
Safety Factors in Fiberglass Engineeringby Mick Bouman (Fiberglass Engineering) For a pipe system or an individual component an engineer must always verify whether the strength
Dynaflow Research Group regularly hosts technical webinars. These webinars, which are FREE to watch, are recorded and made available online through our YouTube channel. A
Starting February 11th 2020, our Software Director Erik Jan Lingen together with Matthias Möller from the Faculty of Mathematics will present a course (WI4265TU) on
Upcoming week February 11-13, Dynaflow hosts its latest Fiberglass Engineering training course. During this course participants receive a good understanding of the GRP specific mechanical
Dynaflow Research Group (DRG) has recently been accredited with the quality management standard NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2015. Today, Niels Bos from Dynaflow Research Group received the official ISO9001 certificate from Vincent
There has been a demand for Online FEPipe and NozzlePRO training courses for many years. We are happy to announce that next month we will
For the last couple of months DRG is expanding its training activities online in association with the e-learning platform EngineeringTrainer.com. Our newest online course regards
Besides classroom courses taught at our offices in The Netherlands, The Middle-East or at client premises, we are expanding our training portfolio with online courses.
DRG hosting the ISO/TC 138/SC 6 and WG’s meetings Zoetermeer, 17, 18 and 19 September DRG is hosting the 3-day ISO/TC 138/SC 6 and WG’s
Tuning a beam type FEA model to vibration measurements from the piping of a reciprocating compressor plant Vibrations had been seen in the piping of
DRG presents at the Dutch OpenFOAM User’s Group 2018 DRG is actively involved in the research and application for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete
API 674 Acoustical study, some differences between design approach 1 (DA1) and design approach 2 (DA2) When purchasing or delivering a reciprocating pump an API674
Recently in the fall of 2017 a renewed edition of the ISO14692, the governing standard for fiber reinforced plastic piping, was officially released. The objective
B31J: The answer to Markl’s 1950’s flexibilty factors The new 2017 ASME B31J Up to recent years most pipe flexibility analyses and more specifically Caesar
DFC2017 keynote: Simulation requirements for oil and gas transport in pipeline systems Presentation by Prof. dr. ir. Ruud A.W.M. Henkes (Shell Projects and Technology/Delft University
DFC2017 abstracts: Efficient Industrial Conjugate Heat Transfer in HELYX v3 Presentation by Dr. Eugene de Villiers PhD. MSc. DIC (Engys UK) DRG is proud to
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
ON-DEMAND 🕖 50 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Acoustically Induced Fatigue in Gas Filled Piping Systems Using BOSfluids Remco Boere Senior Software Engineer Get instant access
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Simulation Strategies and Practical Application for Vapour Cavity Formation Dr. Ir. Erik Jan Lingen Software Director Get
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Fundamentals, Failure Mechanisms, and Engineering Consequences of Vapor Cavity Formation Dr. Ir. Erik Jan Lingen Software Director
ON-DEMAND 🕖 45 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Bridging the Gap: From NFPA 15 Steady-State Design to Transient Surge Analysis in Tank Terminals Uri Peker
ON-DEMAND 🕖 45 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Support Stiffness Effects on Mechanical Natural Frequencies in Reciprocating Compressor Piping Systems Thijs Krijger Project Engineer Get
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Beyond hydraulics: a practical guide to fire water analyses with BOSfluids Dr. Ir. Erik Jan Lingen Software
ON-DEMAND 🕖 3 SESSIONS x 45 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Complete Pulsation Analysis Using BOSpulse Tim Gebraad Software Lead Engineer Marienne Faro Software Sales Engineer
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Getting the Timing Right: Why Time Step Size Is Critical In Surge Analysis Dr. Ir. Erik Jan
ON-DEMAND 🕖 30 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Protecting Tank Terminal Assets Through Surge and FFS Analyses Thijs Krijger Project Engineer Katrine van Overhagen Engineer
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Choosing the right GRE piping standard: a comparison of ISO 14692 and ASME NM.2 Edwin Schimmel Project Engineer
ON-DEMAND 🕖 50 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH How Stepless Capacity Control Shapes Flow and Pulsations Thijs Krijger Project Engineer Get instant access Free. Recording
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Water Hammer Analysis & Mitigation in Pipeline Systems with BOSfluids Dr. Ir. Erik Jan Lingen Software Director
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Water Hammer Analysis & Mitigation in Pipeline Systems with BOSfluids Dr. Ir. Erik Jan Lingen Software Director
ON-DEMAND 🕖 35 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Understanding, Modelling, and Managing Thermal Bowing using CAESAR II David Tickner Senior Engineer Get instant access Free.
ON-DEMAND 🕖 35 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Using CFD for optimizing multiphase process engineering Bart van der Zalm Senior Engineer Get instant access Free.
DRG CONFERENCE – 35TH ANNIVERSARY 🌏︎ ENGLISH Innovations that Change the Engineering Industry Get instant access Free. Recording + slide deck available Event Description
ON-DEMAND 🕖 35 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Fatigue Assessment According to ASME B&PV VIII Div.2 Lukas Bajarunas Senior Software Engineer Get instant access Free
ON-DEMAND 🕖 45 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Fiberglass Piping Stress Envelope According to ISO 14692 using CAESAR II Edwin Schimmel Project Engineer Get instant
ON-DEMAND 🕖 30 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Understanding and Mitigating AIV and FIV in Modern Plant Design David Tickner Senior Engineer Get instant access
ON-DEMAND 🕖 30 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH How To Predict Stresses From Slug Flows Daniëlle de Jong Senior Engineer Get instant access Free recording
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Building models using the import PCF file feature & model verification In BOSfluids Thijs Krijger Project Engineer
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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