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Remaining life assessment using API 579
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
21 April 2020
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
DRG at the Multiphase Production Technology 2017 Conference Cannes 7-8-9 June 2017 in Cannes, France In the first week of June 2017, DRG attended the
Analysis of Surge problems with CAESAR II and BOSfluids 5.4 The webinar Together with Hexagon PPM, DRG is co-hosting a free webinar on Analysis of
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
The API 618 DA3 study at the Q8 Terminal, commissioned by Wintershall Noordzee and executed by Dynaflow Research Group, was initiated to ensure the mechanical
Building directly on the preceding site verification and model augmentation phase, the objective of the stress assessment was to ensure the mechanical integrity and regulatory
Following the initial review of the pulsation and vibration analysis for the Q8 Terminal compressor station, a detailed site visit was conducted to resolve ambiguities
This case study presents a critical review of the pulsation and vibration analysis carried out by a third-party supplier, focusing on the Q8 Terminal compressor
The Ærfugl MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) injection skid, engineered by Hitec Products AS for deployment on the Skarv FPSO, is a critical system designed to inject
Following the successful verification of the static mechanical integrity of the Ærfugl MEG injection skid in Phase 1, Hitec Products AS commissioned Dynaflow Research Group
The Ærfugl MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) injection skid, designed and produced by Hitec Products AS for installation on the FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) vessel
Within Europoort Rotterdam, a tankpit of 37m diameter and 21m height was intended to be repurposed for storing a blend of Naphtha and Reformate. Reformate,
For a coil-wound liquified natural gas (LNG) heat exchanger, an existing 66” and new 72” bolted flange joint have been analysed and reviewed for mechanical
Dynaflow Research Group (DRG) has performed a stress and surge analysis using BOSfluids at Rotterdam Maasvlakte on an extension to their firewater system to accommodate
An existing fiberglass firewater piping system was expanded to enhance its capacity, necessitating validation for the newly added components. The client, engaged in the RDCG
Our client was looking to repurpose a liquid transport and storage system for a different fuel. The new fuel blend has a larger viscosity and
Our client reported multiple cracks at weld locations on a separation tank. These cracks are suspected to be caused by dynamic flow effects from the
A client approached Dynaflow with concerns about potential dynamic loads on their piping system during the activation of a Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) protecting a
The EVO-42 compressor package, featuring a screw compressor, oil separator, motor, dampener, and associated piping, was subject to a comprehensive evaluation by Dynaflow Research Group.
A client operates a reciprocating compressor at their terminal facilities, which is integral to their gas processing operations. During routine operations, excessive vibrations were observed
The Tesoro Salt Lake City Refinery initiated a project to reduce the sulfur content in its products, necessitating modifications to the piping system on the
Heat exchangers are essential in industrial applications for transferring heat between fluids. However, they are susceptible to multiple mechanical failures, being one of them flow-induced
In the chemical processing industry, equipment integrity under extreme conditions is paramount for safety and efficiency. This case study examines the thermal and mechanical analysis
The offshore oil and gas industry encounters distinctive challenges in managing high-pressure piping systems, where the repercussions of failure can be dire. Therefore, ensuring the
A petrochemical facility has been experiencing recurring failures in its fiberglass piping Cooling Water (CW) network. With seven failures reported up to 2014 and a
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