Hydraulic Design Optimization in Seawater Intake Systems through CFD
In seawater intake systems, proper hydraulic design is essential to ensure the efficient and safe operation of pumping facilities. A detailed assessment through CFD simulation allows the prediction of complex phenomena such as vortex formation, stagnation zones, and undesirable velocity patterns, which can impact the performance and mechanical integrity of the equipment, particularly process pumps. […]
Mastering Dust Control: Unlocking the Key to Effective Stockpile Management
1. Introduction The use of stockpiles is widely employed in industries such as steelmaking, mining, and cement. This system offers significant advantages, including the ability to store large quantities of bulk materials with minimal infrastructure, reducing both initial setup costs and ongoing maintenance. The flexibility in plant layout also allows for easy access and management […]
Vibration Induced Fatigue Failure in Process Pipework
Piping Vibration and Fatigue Failures Piping Vibration is the cause of fatigue failures of pipework. This leads to important issues due to the rupture of components, such as welded joints associated with main lines and small-bore connections. When talking about piping vibrations, two main types can be distinguished, flow induced vibration (FIV), and acoustic induced […]
CO2 pipelines risk assessment. Brittle fracture
Brittle Fracture in Dense Phase CO₂ Pipelines The aim of this publication is to provide an overview on the problematic of assessing dense phase CO2 pipelines against brittle fracture. If you want to know more about it, contact us. In a previous publication we made an introduction to the aspects to be accounted when assessing […]
CO2 pipelines risk assessment
1. Fracture Control of Dense-Phase CO₂ Carrying Pipelines Carbon Dioxide (CO2) has contributed to global warming more than any other climate driver. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technique has been identified as a key method for achieving a significant reduction in CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. Today, CO2 is mainly transported in pipelines for industrial […]
Acoustic Induced Vibration
CFD contours for back wind This article enumerates the use of advanced FEA analysis for evaluating the structural behaviour of Economizer Heat Exchanger equipment. This is a heat exchanger with a bellow expansion joint and the reason of performing this study is a cause of a transition zone between two parts with different thickness, in […]
CFD Assessment and HVAC System Design for Buildings
Every good HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system design must be able to ensure a proper air renovation inside the building it is installed at the lowest possible cost. Check how we used CFD to assess and optimize this installation’s design
Condenser retrofitting relying on CFD
Sometimes, pressure equipment life needs to be extended above the initial design requirements and that represents an engineering challenge. Even less frequently, the design point also changes, making a priority to understand if the original design can withsthand the new operational settings without eroding the equipment performance. This article provides a rough view of a […]
CFD in HVAC for railway applications
CFD simulation for HVAC studies When travelling, arriving to your destination on time is not the only concern. Comfort also plays a very important role on the travelling experience and may have an impact on your evaluation about the trip. Railway transportation is one of the most used systems in the world, from high-speed trains […]
User-friendly CFD tool for thermal equipment
The implementation of new technologies in the industry is continuously increasing. The transition from the classical model of industry to the Factory of the Future (aka Industry 4.0) is an increasingly tangible reality. Transition to an Industry 4.0 The food and canning sector is at the forefront in Galicia. In order to guarantee the industrial […]