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
A fuel jetty terminal operator expressed concerns about potential two-phase flow issues during off-loading operations. The client indicated that trapped nitrogen used for purging lines
This case study introduces the stress assessment of two caissons: a sea water dump caisson with a 1000mm diameter header to which seven smaller diameter
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
An unloading line was being commissioned for use with cyclohexane. This line featured two ship loading arms located at the end of a jetty, and
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
During a certain period, scaffolding was required around three 30m tall depropanizer columns. Since the scaffolding was laterally supported from the columns, all wind loads
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
Introduction This study presents the findings from a comprehensive stability and stress analysis conducted on a planned high scaffolding construction surrounding a 30-meter-high column. The
Introduction A detailed pulsation analysis was conducted to evaluate the sensitivity of a new Measurement Proving Facility to disturbances. This facility, a piping installation designed
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis In this case study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the water flow in a pipeline featuring a 20-inch butterfly valve.
Surge And Dynamic Stress Analysis During the construction of a 1.6 km long steel pipeline intended for the offloading of naphtha from ships at a
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
Introduction In this case study, we examine the static stress analysis performed on eight metering skids designed for a flow station. These skids, intended for
This case study discusses the results of a stress analysis conducted on the external section of the pressure equalizing piping at a reactor. The analysis
In this study, the dividing wall of a vessel was subjected to a design pressure differential of 0.03 bar, while the shell had a design
This study presents the results of a static stress analysis conducted on a compressor and the exit area of a compression station. Analysis A static
Introduction This case study recounts the stress analysis conducted for the design of two structural platforms attached to reinforcement rings on a vacuum tower. These
Introduction This study detailed the mechanical calculations for four internal components designed as gas inlet distributors within a pressure vessel. These internals were welded to
Introduction In the past, visible vibrations were observed in the piping connected to hydrogen compressors. These vibrations were particularly noticeable in the small-bore pipes branching
Introduction In this case study, a burst test was conducted to demonstrate the strength of a DN1200 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe. The objective
Table of Contents A Good GRP Code Covers a Large Variety of Products and Loading Conditions A robust Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) piping code must
Thermal bowing is a structural phenomenon that arises when a temperature gradient exists across the cross-section of a pipe or vessel. In typical pipe design,
Table of Contents As the demand for flexible, energy-efficient, and reliable compressor operation grows—particularly in hydrogen and process gas applications—our clients increasingly turn to stepless
Table of Contents Multiphase flow is a recurring challenge in process engineering, where multiple fluid phases—such as gases, liquids, or solids—interact within a single flow
In the chemical and energy industries, liquid products such as LNG, ammonia, or naphtha are commonly transferred between ships and onshore storage tanks. These transfers
In the engineering domain, accurately simulating transient events in pipeline systems is critical, particularly for essential safety mechanisms such as firewater systems. These systems, typically
Introduction Pressure vessels are critical components in a wide range of industries, including power generation, petrochemical processing, and industrial manufacturing. These vessels are designed to
When Theodor von Kármán first discovered vortex shedding in 1911, he likely had no idea how pivotal his work would become for modern engineering, particularly
In a previous article, we introduced the risks and design considerations of repurposing an existing natural gas compressor system for hydrogen. That discussion focused on
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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
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
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
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.
Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units play a crucial role in offshore oil and gas production. A critical component of these systems is the
This case study examines a reciprocating compressor system operated by a leading energy company, used for compressing natural gas. The system consists of three identical
This case study examines the cooling water and foam systems located in two jetties (Jetty A and Jetty B) of a major industrial facility. These
The client is operating multiple ammonia plants with similar cooling water systems made of GRE. Last year, failures were discovered in buried GRE components—specifically, an
A new firewater (FW) system is being designed for a Green Hydrogen Elements facility. The plant spans a large area of approx. 2 x 1.5
A client designed a foam piping system that covers the three tanks in a tank pit in the harbor. The firewater system is directly connected
A manufacturer of pulsation dampers requested Dynaflow Research Group to verify the performance of one of its discharge silencer designs in combination with a double
A fatigue analysis has been done for a reactor feed pressurization drum. The vessel operates under cyclic pressure ranging from 25 psig to 200 psig
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Dynaflow Research Group provided consultancy services to finalize the construction of cooling water (CW) system of a chemical plant in the Texas, USA. The construction
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
