Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a powerful tool used in the oil and gas industry to simulate the behavior of fluids - oil, gas, and water mixtures - encountered throughout the extraction, refining, and transportation processes. By creating digital models and applying real-world physics, CFD for oil&gas helps engineers optimize equipment design, predict flow patterns, and improve efficiency across various applications.
In the day-to-day operation of the plant, the client may face various issues in meeting oil, gas, and power plant efficiency requirements. Mechartes provides a detailed root cause analysis study of CFD for oil & gas using numerical studies and, CFD simulations, and FEA analysis to investigate the problem. The solutions are validated by using advanced engineering tools.
In this case study, the Population Balance Model (PBM) model simulations have been initiated using a developed flow resulting from simulations with the Eulerian-Eulerian model for more rapid convergence of the solution, according to the 3-phase Separator CFD Analysis/2-phase Separator CFD Analysis.
Design the tank internals such that the gravity separation of oil and water can be ensured. The design shall maximize the hydrodynamic behaviour of flow inside the tank. It is desired that the water content in the oil collected at the oil outlet should be less than 10 % by volume.
To determine the location and orientation of mechanical mixers inside the LFHO tank to achieve maximum homogenization inside the LFHO Storage Tanks.
The objective of this study is to estimate the fatigue life of inlet separator at operating conditions and to check the equivalent Von- Misses stresses at designed conditions.
Due to the effect of Reciprocating pumps & compressors in the piping system, uncontrolled pressure pulsations and harmonic vibrations can propagate along the pipes and excite other connected structures/equipment.
The project's main objective was to design, through a Flow Assurance Analysis, the tank internals in an effluent water tank so that the oil concentration in the Effluent water outlet is less than 40 ppm.
To simulate the flow velocities & pressure along the Dual Crude Storage Tank internal spreader pipe and verify whether there is any re-circulation of fluid from the tank into the internal spreader pipe through the slots on the laterals.
The pressure vessels used in the refining & chemical industry are generally perceived to be reliable & safe under most circumstances if designed as per ASME Section Vlll.
CFD Simulation performed on a heat exchanger to determine the chances of flooding inside certain pipes due to mal-distribution.
The objective of the work is to use CFD Analysis to estimate the maldistribution in the tube bundles.
A skid is designed and verified using FEA such that it is structurally capable to sustain seismic loads in the event of an Earthquake. The skid and other components have 'C' and 'I' channels joined together through welds, jscrew and bolts. Finite Element Analysis done on Skid as per standard ASCE-7-05.
An improperly designed piping system to minimize the effect of acoustic excitation and excessive vibration may cause undesired fatigue failures in the piping system. Acoustic-induced & FIV can cause piping failure at pressure-reducing valves, safety valves, or other pressure drop areas.
The objective of CFD analysis is to examine the flow of water and impact of the flow of water on surrounding building when tank collapses.
Mechartes uses engineering judgement , in-depth understanding to check the pipelines of various industries for operating & occasional loads.
A surge in pressure within a piping system, known as a fluid hammer, occurs whenever the linear flow rate of fluid in pipe changes quickly – when pumps start or stop.
Main objective of this static and dynamic analysis of a sub- structure jacket supporting an offshore wind turbine, is to determine the displacement which will occur if the structure is used for 100 years
Simulate the mal-distribution in tube bundles, application of flow characteristics at the inlet and outlet of the computational domain.
To study the impact of accidental release of 1.6 tons of Chlorine gas in surrounding areas from a horizontal cylindrical tank lasting for one hour.
The main objective of this analysis is to determine the measurement error in Flare Gas Ultrasonic Meter installations using CFD tool.
The objective is to identify a model scale which allows the best possible and feasible results in terms of transferability to the real scale machine, using CFD simulations.
In large commercial buildings or industrial processes like power stations, multiple cooling towers and chillers can be used to meet their cooling requirements.
On-Bottom stability analysis ensures the underwater piping system remain on the seabed during the operation.
CFD simulation enables you to study the dynamics of objects/things that flow. You can build a model that represents a system or device that you want to study. Apply the fluid flow physics and chemistry to this virtual prototype, and the software will output a model of the fluid dynamics and related physical phenomena. Therefore, CFD simulation is a sophisticated computationally-based design and analysis technique.
Computational fluid dynamics or CFD simulation is an extremely valuable tool in analyzing multiphase flows in Oil, Gas, and Power industries. Based on this analysis within pipelines and various equipment used in these industries, the different effects of the fluids in these equipment throughout their life cycle are analyzed. This analysis helps reduce erosion and damage to these equipment while also helping determine an economical design for it. These simulation services also help in understanding downhole fluid flow, and maintaining the safety of downhole tools while promoting oil, gas, and power production.