A recent centrifugal pump re-build left my client with pump curves (x3) that are "flat" at their lower flow range, to the point that the minimum stable flow is on the flat part of the curve. The pump may be required to periodically operate at the minimum flow, thereby making a high pressure...
Does anyone have experience with modelling blowdown scenarios (BDV/RO) with the HYSYS dynamic depressuring utility?
I am attempting to validate the model with an actual plant blowdown case, but the model is predicting a blowdown time of nearly 100% longer (6.3 min actual vs. 11.3 min model). I...
I am trying to determine whether a relief valve is required on a vessel due to planned pump upgrades. The pump motor and impeller upgrades in question will generate pressures only 5% greater than the vessel design pressure for the blocked outlet case.
UG-140(b): "If the pressure is not...
I'm working for a client who would like to increase the startup times of their compression trains. Currently, the trains are pressurized in stepwise manner from lowest to highest pressure, through restriction orifices installed in 2" bypass lines.
The client would like to increase the size of...
I am looking to provide a permanent piping connection from a nitrogen utility station to a high pressure separator for purging/pressurization purposes. Design pressure on the nitrogen system is 1400 kPag, while the separator system is designed for 4500 kPag. What protections are required on...
