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DRG increases CPU power for CFD
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
24 March 2020
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
DRG at the Multiphase Production Technology 2017 Conference Cannes 7-8-9 June 2017 in Cannes, France In the first week of June 2017, DRG attended the
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
Benefit of computational simulation of a pulsation dampener compared to an analytical method Accumulators are used to reduce pressure pulsations from reciprocating pumps by adding
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
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 MEG into subsea flowlines, thereby preventing hydrate formation. Following the comprehensive pulsation analysis, which established compliance with API 674 DA2 pulsation criteria through targeted mitigation
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 to undertake a detailed pulsation analysis in accordance with API 674 DA2. The aim was to address the risks posed by pressure pulsations generated by
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 in the Skarv field, is a mission-critical component in the field’s flow assurance strategy. To ensure mechanical integrity and operational reliability, a comprehensive static pipe
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, a product of Naphtha, shares similar chemical properties, with both fluids being miscible (they mix well together). Dynaflow Research Group performed a CFD analysis on
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 loading and multiple thermal load cases in accordance to the 2013 edition of ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2 by Dynaflow Research Group (DRG) using ANSYS
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 the loading of LNG onto ships and barges at the jetty area. The extension of the firewater system consisted of an underground glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE)
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 Rotterdam capacity growth project, specializes in producing renewable fuels through the chemical conversion of vegetable and animal oils. The firewater system at this facility is
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 density. Heat tracing is applied to the pipe line to reduce the liquid viscosity during transport. The new fuel is pumped into a storage 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 mixed inflow of acid gas and liquid. To address this issue, the client requested a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis to quantify the forces exerted
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 degasser. During PSV opening, both gas and liquid (methane and water) are discharged together, creating complex flow conditions that could lead to transient forces and
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. This study aimed to assess its mechanical and acoustic performance under operating conditions, following the guidelines set out in API 619 and ASME VIII Div.
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 within the system, raising concerns regarding equipment reliability, safety, and compliance with relevant industry standards. The compressor system in question features a 6-cylinder design with
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 discharge side of compressors K-701A/B. These changes prompted concerns about excessive pulsations and vibration-induced stresses, particularly as no previous pulsation study had been conducted. The
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 vibrations (FIV). This case study examines a specific incident where a heat exchanger experienced multiple failures at the welded connections of tube bundles to the
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 of a 2” equal tee subjected to high-temperature fluidized catalyst streams. The project’s objective was to assess the tee’s integrity where a 690°C catalyst stream
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 structural integrity of these piping systems is paramount. This case study examines a critical investigation conducted during the Detailed Design Phase of an Offshore Topside
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 recent failure in November 2023, the integrity of the system has come under scrutiny. As the fiberglass piping approaches its 20-year design lifetime, a comprehensive
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 operational safety and integrity is paramount. This case study examines the surge analysis conducted on the buried portion of the pipeline to identify potential vulnerabilities
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 cooling systems: a Sea Cooling Water (SCW) system and a Fresh Cooling Water (FCW) system. The SCW system, with a high capacity, consists of multiple
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 significant temperature and pressure fluctuations, ensuring the longevity and safety of these critical components is paramount. The primary objective of this study is to assess
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. In processes where heat exchangers experience significant temperature fluctuations, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical components is paramount. The primary objective of this study
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