Fluid Flow
Dynaflow Research Group launches VentiScan
We are proud to announce the launch of our new service to support schools and other buildings in The Netherlands to optimise their room ventilation
25 August 2020
We are proud to announce the launch of our new service to support schools and other buildings in The Netherlands to optimise their room ventilation
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
Static equipment and piping are designed for a certain design life, often 25 years. During this prolonged use, the material may deteriorate even when the
A detailed Surge analysis leads to a more economic system design compared to a Joukowsky estimate Performing a surge analysis is important to study the
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
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
ON-DEMAND 🕖 60 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Solving Vibrations In A Two-Phase Process Line Frank Bos Partner Get instant access Free. Recording + slide
ON-DEMAND 🕖 50 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH Surge and dynamic stress analysis for an offshore wind farm using BOSfluids Mark Groen Software Lead Engineer
ON-DEMAND 🕖 25 MIN 🌏︎ ESPAÑOL Integración de BOSfluids con Caesar II y otros programas de tensión de tuberías Uri Peker Engineer Get instant
ON-DEMAND 🕖 35 MIN 🌏︎ ENGLISH BOSfluids integration with CAESAR II and other pipe stress programs Ryan Metcalf Manager USA Get instant access
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