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Software

DRG software Cloud Licenses

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

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Fiberglass Engineering

Safety Factors Fiberglass Engineering

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

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Dynaflow Research Group

Dynaflow webinars online

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

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Engineering Training

Parallel Programming

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

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Dynaflow Research Group

ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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

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Engineering Training

NozzlePRO Online training

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

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ISOtracer
Training

ISOtracer Free Online course

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

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Engineering Training

EngineeringTrainer.com

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.

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Fiberglass Engineering

ISO/TC 138/SC 6

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

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Training

Dutch OpenFOAM user’s group

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

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Fluid Flow

API 674 Acoustical study

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

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Fiberglass Engineering

Revised ISO 14692: 2017

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

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Consulting

The new 2017 ASME B31J

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

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Fluid Flow

DFC2017 keynote

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

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Fluid Flow

DFC2017 abstracts

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

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Uncategorized

Pulsations Paper

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

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gasholder sizing review, cokes gas network, annual flaring volume, substitute gas, gasholder size impact, gas production-consumption mismatch, statistical analysis of gasholder, operational strategy in gas networks

Gasholder Sizing Review: An Analytical Case Study

This case study presents a comprehensive review of gasholder sizing within a cokes gas network. The primary objective is to evaluate the impact of adjusting the gasholder size on reducing annual flaring volumes and providing a buffer for short-term discrepancies between cokes gas production and consumption. The study explores various

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sulphur recovery burners, stress analysis ASME VIII Division 1, Finite Element Analysis burner, nozzle load assessment, burner design modifications, burner stress analysis, pressure vessel code compliance, burner structural integrity
Pipe Stress

Sulphur Recovery Burners Assessment: Stress Analysis

DRG was engaged to conduct a stress analysis for two sulphur recovery burners, adhering to ASME VIII Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. This analysis involved traditional Division 1 calculations complemented by Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate the impact of nozzle loads on critical junctions. Additionally, an assessment

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Finite Element Analysis, Filament Wound Pipe Coupler, Fiberglass Coupler, Centrifugal Cast Fiberglass Pipes, Tsai-Wu Failure Criterion, Stress Analysis, Axial Bending, Pressure Seal Coupler, Ovalization Effects, GRP Pipes
Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis of Filament Wound Pipe Coupler

This case study focuses on the finite element analysis (FEA) conducted for a filament wound coupler designed for 42-inch centrifugal cast fiberglass pipes. The objective was to evaluate the performance of the fiberglass coupler under various conditions to ensure it meets the required specifications. Analysis The filament wound couplers (FWC)

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vacuum tower assessment, scaffolding wind load analysis, Stoomwezen design code compliance, structural stability evaluation, FEMAP finite element analysis, engineering code compliance, wind load impact on tower, scaffolding stress analysis

Assessment of a Vacuum Tower with Additional Scaffolding Loads

In maintenance operations involving a vacuum tower approximately 50 meters in height, additional scaffolding is necessary. This scaffolding introduces increased wind loads, which, in turn, can elevate compressive stresses at the base of the tower. Such elevated stresses may lead to potential buckling or localized high stresses within the tower,

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burner stress analysis, ASME VIII Division 1, main burner design, finite element analysis, boiler and pressure vessel code, nozzle load assessment, component transition stress, burner temperature design, flange sizing, pressure vessel analysis
Pipe Stress

Main Burner Stress Analysis Case Study

This case study examines a stress analysis conducted in accordance with ASME VIII Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for a main burner system. The burner in question features a vessel with an air inlet nozzle and connects to a “gun” with both a fuel gas inlet and an

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double burner-chamber assembly, stress analysis, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, finite element analysis, thermal stresses, piping stress assessment, nozzle loads, chamber interaction, flange modifications, engineering design
Pipe Stress

Double Burner-Chamber Assembly Stress Analysis

A comprehensive stress analysis was conducted on an assembly comprising two burners and two interconnected chambers. Each burner generates a substantial flame, which combusts waste gas within the chambers. The top chamber is stacked atop the bottom chamber, with both chambers connected by piping that channels flue gas to the

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vortex induced vibrations
Fluid Dynamics

Vibration Analysis of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Line in Slug Flow Regime

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 within the pipeline, can exert significant dynamic forces on piping systems, potentially leading to structural failures. A recent leakage incident at an elbow joint highlighted

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vibration level assessment, resonance models, dynamic stresses, fatigue check, mechanical resonance, Stress Intensification Factors, Finite Element Analysis, harmonic force application, fatigue assessment, nozzle/shell interfaces
Fatigue Assessment

Vibration Level Assessment: Resonance Models and Fatigue Check

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 interfaces. Vibration measurement data provided by the client was analyzed. Initially, it was hypothesized that the vibration problem stemmed from a mechanical resonance phenomenon, implying

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LNG

LNG Bunkering System: Surge Analysis

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 scenarios to understand surge phenomena in a 600-meter long LNG bunkering line. The system utilizes a main pump and a booster pump to achieve flow,

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branch connection failure, natural mode analysis, static stress analysis, dynamic analysis, vibration excitation mechanism, support modifications
Failure Assessment

Failure in a Branch Connection: Natural Mode Analysis

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 connecting header housing equipment J-3103, suggesting a fatigue failure. The objective of this analysis is to propose a permanent solution to prevent future cracks in

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flue gas ducting, finite element analysis, industrial duct design, blast load resistance, lightweight duct design
Oil & Gas

Flue Gas Ducting Support Loads and Efficient Design

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, thin-walled ducts that connect a heat exchanger to two boiler units. One of these ducts spans over an existing plant section, necessitating careful consideration of

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fiberglass fire water system, FRP piping stress analysis, pipe stress analysis software, thrust block settlements, underground piping failures
Fiberglass Engineering

Fiberglass Fire Water System: Stress Analysis

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, the system has experienced several failures. DRG was tasked with conducting a comprehensive pipe stress analysis to assess the system’s integrity. This analysis focused on

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