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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
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
A 5-inch glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) transportation line has been installed underground, featuring several above-ground steel pipe connections. Designed to withstand a pressure of 150 bar
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
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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.
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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
Air Liquide and BASF want to capture and store the CO2 of five factories at the BASF site in Antwerp. Dynaflow was requested to perform a feasibility of the CO2 transport line that takes the CO2 from the five factories at the BASF site and transports it outside the BASF
The geothermal installation Trias Westaland, with presently 2 geothermal doublets, produces 40MW of sustainable thermal energy that is supplying heat to 54 greenhouses and several hundreds of households. Geothermal wells typically produce gas along with the hot saline water that is pumped up from large depths. Therefore, most geothermal production
DRG provides a complete set of engineering and consultancy services for Fiberglass piping (FRP) networks. This includes detailed engineering studies, product development, factory audits, site supervision, FEED support, third-party review for EPC projects, and root-cause investigation of failures. DRG recently completed a third-party review project for the construction of a
Introduction The two-phase flow in the finger pipe of a finger-type slug catcher is analyzed using CFD techniques. When the fluid flow in the inlet header manifold is evenly distributed among the different fingers, it is necessary to obtain stratified flow to promote liquid separation. Analysis The two-phase flow in
Introduction The flow in the header of a finger-type slug catcher is analyzed using CFD techniques. In order to design a high-performance finger-type slug catcher, it is necessary that the fluid flow in the inlet header manifold is evenly distributed among the different fingers. Analysis A detailed flow analysis by
Combined Pressure Surge and Dynamic Stress Analysis Introduction At BASF Antwerp a steel pipeline was under construction, this pipeline was to be used for the offloading of naphtha from ships arriving at a jetty. The pipeline is 1.6 km long with several pipe bridges. The jetty contains Emergency Release Couplers
Pressure Surge Analysis Introduction An existing power plant of Essent will be extended with a new power plant. The new power plant is based on a Combined Cycle Unit (CCU) which includes the combination of a Gas Turbine with a Steam System. The surface condenser of the new power plant
Combined Pressure Surge and Dynamic Stress Analysis Introduction In the harbor of Antwerp an unloading line was being commissioned for use with cyclohexane. This line features two ship loading arms, located at the end of a jetty. From the loading arms, the unloading line runs towards two storage tanks. Transient
Pressure Surge Analysis Introduction An LNG-plant was planning to construct an additional LNG bunkering line that will be used to fuel ferry ships in Stavanger. Both a main and booster pump are used to achieve the flow through the 600-meter-long pipe line connecting to the ships through a loading arm,
Feasibility Study Introduction A cooling water system consists of a large underground branched GRP piping system connecting to steel branch continuations at each U/G-A/G interface. In the detailed design phase the fitness for purpose of the GRP part of the system will be demonstrated by the GRP supplier by means
Vibrations had been seen in the piping of a reciprocating compressor plant and the operator of the plant was worried that fatigue cracks could occur. Therefore a study was conducted by DRG to determine how the vibration levels could be reduced and whether they were leading to stress levels exceeding
Accumulators are used to reduce pressure pulsations from reciprocating pumps by adding volume to the piping. In the preliminary design stage the size and position of the accumulator needs to be determined before the piping design is completed. The performance of the system including the pump and connected piping is
Commercially available pulsation analysis software uses either a transient (time domain) or harmonic (frequency domain) solver. A time domain solver is more accurate for determining the pulsation amplitude, but solving in the frequency domain can be orders of magnitude faster. Which solver should you use and why is there a
When purchasing or delivering a reciprocating pump an API674 pulsation study might be required. The API 674 describes two different design approaches in Annex C (2010 edition). This post describes the most important differences between the design approaches and the pro’s and con’s between the two approaches. Regardless of the
Third-party review of fiberglass EPC project in Oman Dubai, 2 March 2017 DRG is probably best known for their large involvement in all facets of fiberglass design and engineering. It ranges from component design such as fittings and elbows for suppliers, qualification of the fiberglass products, engineering calculations as well
Infield inspections Oman – enhancing processes & performance July 2016 The link between assessment and performance As engineers, we are happiest when we are out in the field making our customers’ projects run more smoothly. DRG’s niche is the link between assessment and performance, and two projects in Oman recently
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