FluidFlow Blogs: August 17, 2021

FluidFlow, Many equations used for the solution of compressible gas flow in pipelines do not take into consideration rigorously the deviation of natural gas

Back in November 2014, Nevesbu and Iv-Oil & Gas joined forces and started the Pre-Contract Engineering for the contract to modify and upgrade the Petrojarl 1 FPSO. It was anticipated that the upgrade will take around a year to complete.… Read more ›

This example case considers the flow of water in a 6 inch Schedule 40 pipeline and compares the results when using the Moody Friction Factor vs the Hazen Williams formula for the same flowing conditions. A hand calculation will initially… Read more ›

FluidFlow customers use the software to design and optimize a wide range of compressible pipe flow systems including; natural gas transmission pipelines, steam distribution systems and compressed air systems. For compressible fluid flow in pipes, the pressure and temperature conditions… Read more ›

Learn more about Two-Phase Flow – Fundamentals of Gas Liquid Two Phase Pipe Flow Systems in steam generators and chemical process plants.

Fire sprinkler systems can be found in a wide range of buildings or structures from warehouses to multi-story buildings, ships, oil rigs etc.

Added ability to calculate heat loss in buried pipes. Improved calculation consistency for non-Newtonian Casson and Hershel Bulkley fluids. Input Inspector now highlights properties that have been edited (i.e., changed from default values). All calculation modules are now available for… Read more ›

Slurry Piping Systems. FluidFlow addresses the needs of the mining and mineral processing industry which has resulted in a strong presence globally.

Technical paper on Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) – problems which can arise when the NPSHA is lower than the NPSHR and how to remedy such conditions.

Added NEW settling slurry calculation method. 4-Component model based on a 2007 paper by Sellgren and Wilson. Added NEW settling slurry calculation method. Liu Dezhong method. For settling slurries, size distribution charts can now be viewed at the Supply Node(s).… Read more ›

Added Flowsheet Undo facility. Added ability to plot two-phase flow pattern charts for ALL pipe inclinations. Added ability to plot composite charts for boosters in parallel and series. Access via New flowsheet toolbar button. Added ability to plot HGL and… Read more ›

To obtain maximum accuracy in gas calculations, the Joule-Thomson effect needs to be included in the solution. FluidFlow outline in this Blog post.