Technical white papers
Our engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of simulation tools and applications. We also believe that sharing that knowledge with our clients leads to a better understanding and more flexible and efficient interaction with them. This is the main reason behind the publication of these technical white papers.
CFD and FEA based separator vessel analysis
Internal multi-phase fluid flow modelling for a three phase offshore gravity separator vessel. Mechanical FEA assessment for the key components.
CFD and FE analyses.
Simulation based spool analysis
Flow assurance (slugging and erosion) and mechanical (installation and operational loads) analyses for subsea spools. Internal and external flow VIV analysis.
CFD and FE analyses.
CFD for chlorination contact tanks
Steady state and transient CFD models applied to a chlorination contact tank. Residence time distribution (RTD), fluid age and chlorine decay analyses.
CFD analysis.
CFD and FEA based cyclone analysis
Internal fluid flow modelling and particle erosion prediction for a sand-water cyclonic separator. Mechanical FEA assessment for the key components.
CFD and FE analyses.
Fuel cell CFD analysis
Thermal CFD for portable fuel cells. Simulation based optimisation of fuel cell performance and durability. Water management modelling and gas flow optimisation.
CFD analysis.
Subsea umbilical design
Tension, pull-test and self-weight FE analyses. Tensioner crush (emergency squeeze) study, including the determination of ovalisation and slippage of internal components. Installation, reeling and bending loadings.
FE analysis.
CFD and FEA based valve design
Erosion, fluid induced vibration (VIV/FIV), linear-elastic and elastic-plastic analyses for subsea valve design. ASME, API and DNV valve assessments.
CFD and FE analyses.
CFD based study of pumping station
CFD based study of the performance of a water pumping station based on the guidelines of the ANSI Pump intake design standard [ANSI/HI 9.8-1998]. Solid deposition and swirling studies.
CFD analysis.
CFD based chemical dosing systems design
Flow modelling of a multi-injection chemical dosing system. Additive concentration and mixing calculations for various injectors and static mixers configurations.
CFD analysis.
Vortex induced vibration on flowlines: CFD/FEA approach
CFD/FEA applied to vibration assessment for risers and flowlines on an offshore subsea installation. Fatigue predictions using VIV CFD models and modal FEA analysis.
CFD and FE analyses.
Joule-Thomson cooling on choke valves
CFD modelling on the thermal effect caused by sudden pressure reduction on choke valves. Hydrate prevention and vibration assessment studies.
CFD analysis.
CFD application for sand erosion
CFD sand particles simulation and impact counting for erosion performance prediction on different oil and gas transport equipment.
CFD analysis.
FEA based elastic-plastic analysis
Elastic-plastic analysis following the methodology recommended by ASME VIII. Non-linear FEA for plastic collapse, buckling and local failure modes.
FE analysis.
Thermo-mechanical fatigue FEA study
Thermo-mechanical CFD and FEA coupled models for stress and fatigue calculations under pressure, temperature and mechanical cyclical loading.
CFD and FE analyses.
For more information about our experience and some other test cases, please go to our experience section.
