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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies

CFD is an invaluable tool for design verification and analysis of new and existing equipment. It comprises of preparing a computorised 3-dimensional model of the exact geometry of the subject equipment, e.g. piping, vessels and internals. The actual design or operating conditions and flows are then applied to the model. The computer then iteratively solves fundamental flow equations throughout the model. The results not only visualise the flow patterns through the equipment, they also provide detailed quantitative data such as velocities, pressures, droplet behaviour and turbulent dissipation rates. These flow patterns and quantitative data are subsequently analysed to assess whether or not equipment performance issues can be expected and to pin-point the root cause. CFD can subsequently be used to develop a suitable solution.

When performing CFD, two elements that are critical:

Quality of the model.

Interpretation of the results.

The separation knowledge vested in Kranji Solutions combined with the experience of our CFD engineers enables us to provide our clients with high-level CFD studies, complete with reliable conclusions and recommendations.

Benefits and areas of application:

The CFD studies are independent; Kranji Solutions does not supply hardware.
Verify the suitablility of separation equipment designs before they are built to minimise risk and cost.
Determine the cause of (suspected) malperformance of separators and scrubbers.
Develop solutions to resolve malperformance of separation equipment.
Determine the effect of the motion of a moving facility (e.g. FPSO) on the behaviour of liquid in separators.


		Home > Company > Solutions > Process studies & design reviews CFD studies Training courses Contact >		Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies CFD is an invaluable tool for design verification and analysis of new and existing equipment. It comprises of preparing a computorised 3-dimensional model of the exact geometry of the subject equipment, e.g. piping, vessels and internals. The actual design or operating conditions and flows are then applied to the model. The computer then iteratively solves fundamental flow equations throughout the model. The results not only visualise the flow patterns through the equipment, they also provide detailed quantitative data such as velocities, pressures, droplet behaviour and turbulent dissipation rates. These flow patterns and quantitative data are subsequently analysed to assess whether or not equipment performance issues can be expected and to pin-point the root cause. CFD can subsequently be used to develop a suitable solution. When performing CFD, two elements that are critical: Quality of the model. Only a full understanding of the effects of various modeling techniques (e.g. cell sizes and types) will ensure reliable results. Conversely, a poor model quality will yield unreliable results. Interpretation of the results. In order to be able to understand, analyse and draw reliable conclusions from the CFD data, in-depth understanding and knowledge of separation equipment is required. Conversely, without this knowledge, wrong conclusions may be drawn or key aspects that can be derived from the data could be "missed". The separation knowledge vested in Kranji Solutions combined with the experience of our CFD engineers enables us to provide our clients with high-level CFD studies, complete with reliable conclusions and recommendations. Benefits and areas of application: The CFD studies are independent; Kranji Solutions does not supply hardware. Verify the suitablility of separation equipment designs before they are built to minimise risk and cost. Determine the cause of (suspected) malperformance of separators and scrubbers. Develop solutions to resolve malperformance of separation equipment. Determine the effect of the motion of a moving facility (e.g. FPSO) on the behaviour of liquid in separators.
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