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Engineering Training

DRG training courses 2026

Our 2025 classroom training course schedule for CAESAR II Statics, CAESAR II Dynamic and PV-Elite is online! We also offer a wide range of online training courses in fiberglass engineering, fluid flow, piping and pressure vessel design.

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tray weld analysis, finite element analysis, ASME standards, weld fatigue, vessel support integrity, thermal stresses, cyclic stress assessment, support ring weld, tray stability
Consulting

Tray Weld Finite Element Analysis

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

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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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pipe stress analysis, oil and gas extraction, engineering solutions, static and dynamic stress analysis, pipeline integrity, multiphase flow lines, equipment stress assessment, fitness for service assessment, pulsation study, flange load analysis
Oil & Gas

Pipe Stress Analysis for an Oil and Gas Extraction Facility

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

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Fire water system analysis, surge analysis, stress analysis
Firewater

Fire Water System on an LNG Plant: Stress and Surge Analysis

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

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firewater engineering
Firewater

Stress Analysis Review of Critical Fire Water System Sections

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

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stress analysis, pipe stress engineering, gre, glassfiber reinforced epoxy, piping system
Fiberglass Engineering

Stress Analysis of a GRE Firewater Piping System

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

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compressors and pumps
Pulsation Studies

Mechanical Response of a Flow Station: Pulsation Analysis

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

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pulsations analysis, vibration analysis, gas compresssion station
Oil & Gas

Pulsation and Vibration Analysis of a Gas Compression Station

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

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Dynamic stress and vibration analysis for a gasoil hydrofiner
Oil & Gas

Dynamic Stress And Vibration Analysis For A Gasoil Hydrofiner

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

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Fluid Flow

Mitigating Pressure Surge Impact In A Process Line At BASF Antwerp

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

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Engineer,Oil,Gas,Energy,Plant,Industry,Night,Light,Background,,Power, asset integrity
Oil & Gas

Vibration Enhancement In An Oil Wash Line

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

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surge analysis, static stress analysis, ballast system on a vessel
Fiberglass Engineering

Preventive Analysis Of A Fiberglass Ballast System On A Vessel

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

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surge analysis, Fire Fighting System

A Deluge Fire Fighting System

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

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fiberglass, gre system, fire fighting system

GRP Fire Fighting System

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

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hydrogen plant, hydrogen generation systems, finite element analysis
Consulting

Assessment of potential internal explosion in H2-generation systems

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

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Cooling Water

Engineering District Cooling and Heating Systems

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

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fiberglass, biodiesel facility, GRE piping
Chemical Industry

Development of a Biodiesel facility Rotterdam

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

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Pipeline Filling

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

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Offshore and FPSO

Structural Displacements due to Hogging and Sagging

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

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plant design, Ammonia Plant in Western Australia
Cooling Water

Cooling Water System Improvement at Ammonia Plant Australia

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

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root cause analysis
Cooling Water

Root-cause Failure Analysis

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 18” pipe made of fiberglass material. Dynaflow Research Group reviewed the material data, engineering analyses and failure info and determined the root-causes of the failures.

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