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Analysis of Surge problems with CAESAR II and BOSfluids 5.4 The webinar Together with Hexagon PPM, DRG is co-hosting a free webinar on Analysis of

Analysis of Surge problems with CAESAR II and BOSfluids 5.4 The webinar Together with Hexagon PPM, DRG is co-hosting a free webinar on Analysis of

DRG’s Richard Fawcett looks at the importance of designing for pressure surges in an LNG bunkering line. February 2017 In the February issue of LNG

Meeting the challenges of Oil & Gas The Oil & Gas and petrochemical field can be prone to difficulties when it comes to efficiency, flow

Bridging the gap between research and field work Dynaflow Research Group will be presenting two papers at the 3rd International Rotating Equipment Conference on September

Alba B3 platform installed – DRG performed surge analysis It is always nice to see your computer models becoming reality! DRG performed a surge analysis

DRG performs structural assessments on Heat Exchangers for Concentrating Solar Power plants The US Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy proclaimed 2014 ‘The year

Flow Assurance training course offers a valuable opportunity to learn from and seek advice from one of the foremost experts in Oil and Gas Flow

Presentations by keynote speaker Prof. Dr. ir. Ruud Henkes (Shell / TU Delft) and Dr. Andrew Jackson (Engys UK) The abstracts for the presentations by

Title: Vacuumatics: 3D Formwork Systems By Franciscus Antonius Augustinus Huijben One of the most important architectural trends of the last two decades is commonly referred

Titel: Computational Modelling of Particle Packing in Concrete By Huan He Physical particle packing is becoming a hot topic in concrete technology as more and

Titel: Porosity of Concrete – Morphological Study of Model Concrete By Jing Hu Porosity of Concrete has developed a comprehensive methodological framework for characterizing geometrical

Titel: Mesostructure of concrete Stereological analysis and some mechanical implications By Jianjun Zheng On the mesoscale, concrete can be considered as a composite material consisting

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

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

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.

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

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

A gas compressor station, comprising five similar compressor units connected by an inlet and outlet header, is planned for offshore construction in Mexico. Each unit features three compressor stages that elevate the gas pressure from ambient levels to 95 bar. This substantial pressure increase is accompanied by a significant temperature

Dynaflow Research Group (DRG) conducted comprehensive pipe stress analyses for a large oil and gas extraction facility. This facility comprises three onshore flow stations, one offshore flow station, and a gas export compressor station. Crude oil and gas are transported from the wells to the flow stations, where the crude

A steel pipeline was under construction for offloading naphtha from ships arriving at a jetty. A surge analysis was conducted to evaluate the pipeline’s capability under various transient upset scenarios. Following this, a dynamic stress and flexibility study was performed based on the calculated pressure surges. Analysis A transient one-dimensional

A comprehensive stress and surge analysis was performed for the firewater piping system of an LNG plant located in South America. The system, constructed using Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) pipes, underwent a dynamic response analysis to account for the largest and most critical unbalanced forces. Surge Analysis The existing firewater

This case study examines the detailed fatigue stress analysis conducted on a heat exchanger used to heat Polyol before it entered a refinery reactor. The complex 8-pass, U-tube configuration with a flanged stationary tube sheet required thorough investigation to ensure operational integrity and longevity. Analysis Methodology Engineers identified and analyzed

In this case study, a number of critical sections in an already installed fire water system were selected for review. At the time of the analysis, earlier on-site interventions had already been made, motivated by pipe failures. The analysis aimed to determine if additional interventions were necessary. Analysis Based on

This case study describes the stress analysis performed on a firewater piping system located in the Middle East. The system was constructed using Glassfier Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) pipes. Most of the piping was buried underground and included several connections to above-ground steel piping, fire hydrants, and similar equipment. Analysis The

Introduction At a Flow Station in Nigeria, vibration issues were observed in the suction and discharge headers, as well as the pump recirculation line. To address these concerns and identify potential underlying issues, DRG conducted a comprehensive pulsation analysis combined with a mechanical response assessment. Analysis A stress model was

Introduction In this case study, we explored the pulsation and vibration phenomena at a gas compression station equipped with four centrifugal compressors. These compressors generate flow pulsations due to the action of the impellors, which can excite the system’s acoustic and mechanical natural frequencies. To understand and evaluate the system’s

Introduction During the start-up and normal operation phases of a Gasoil Hydrofiner system, significant vibrations were observed in its piping. These vibrations, described as “large amplitude,” were particularly concerning. The unit’s piping was divided across four separate pipelines. Analysis Upon examining the system under various process conditions, it was determined

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 far removed from where they are initiated. For large or complex piping systems, this can make their impact challenging to predict without specialist analysis. Dynaflow

Introduction In this case study, we encountered undesirable vibrations in the downstream line of an angle control valve within a wash oil line. Initially, the upstream wash oil boasted a pressure of 150 bar and a temperature of 400°C. However, downstream of the valve, there was a significant pressure drop

Introduction A surge analysis and static stress analysis were necessitated for an FRP ballast water system following a prior incident to prevent its recurrence. The ballast system’s function was to redistribute water among compartments to balance oil storage. Analysis Surge Analysis One of the main objectives of the surge analysis

Introduction In the North Sea, three monopiles were equipped with a deluge fire-fighting system. To ensure its effectiveness, a water hammer calculation was carried out. This system comprised a two-ring fire water setup, with four sprinkler lines linked to the lower ring. Additionally, considerations were made for potential future scenarios

Introduction In the context of a gas facility, the addition of new units necessitated the enhancement of the existing firewater system. This system was designed to ensure a reliable source of firewater storage, make-up, and distribution capacity to effectively address the plant’s fire safety requirements. Analysis The objectives of the

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 explosions by limiting the damage to deformation. Although this disqualifies the component for future use, safety is not compromised. The objective was to find a
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 is distributed from this central facility to multiple buildings through a network of underground pipelines. The central cooling facility works more power efficient and it

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 of 820,000 tonnes of biofuel. The biofuels facility is expected to start production in 2024. The project is ranked at position 7 in the top

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 of the line. However, when this front is required to change direction through bends the change in momentum generates an unbalanced force, this unbalanced force

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 and bows following the peaks and troughs of said wave due to the changes in bouyancy along the length. This effect is known as hogging

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) system. Both piping systems were constructed out of fiberglass material with pipe diameters of up to 72”. Heat exchangers acts as the interface between the

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