Predictive Assessment of Britle Fracture Failure in Hydrocarbon Reactors
In the Oil & Gas industry, and in the particular case of hydrocarbon reactors, equipment subjected to high operating pressures and temperatures, the selection of the material is mainly oriented to the use of 2 1/4 Cr-1Mo steels due to the high performance of the material at a mechanical level, since, compared to other steel […]
STRESS ANALYSIS OF PIPES WITH RATIO D / t> 100
On certain occasions, during the development of projects where large diameter pipes are involved, scenarios arise in which the diameter (D) / thickness (t) ratio is higher than 100. It is common to find this situation in systems with large diameter pipes that work at low pressure, in which the calculated thickness due to the […]
Revolutionizing the Industry: The Power of Integrating Machine Learning and the Digital Twin with Advanced Simulation
Machine Learning(ML) or automatic learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn autonomously and perform certain actions or tasks without the need for specific programming. This is achieved through the development of algorithms that enable pattern learning and, consequently, decision-making. Figure 1: Machine Learning Workflow The concept of machine learning emerged […]
Ensuring the integrity of the refractory in pressure equipment
Pressure equipment manufacturers are routinely faced with strict strain limitations to prevent degradation or breakage of the equipment’s internal refractory during the transportation, lifting, and operating phases. The strict limitations imposed by the refractory suppliers are intended to avoid any type of damage to it, derived from excessive deformations or impacts on the equipment where […]
The role of simulation in the decarbonization objectives of industrial plants
Currently, industrial decarbonization is one of the major objectives and challenges worldwide; the emissions generated by the Oil & Gas industry represent a significant percentage of greenhouse gases. Large energy companies are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy to reverse this situation and meet the agreed objectives. Taking into account the lifespan of […]
Deformations in storage tanks
When deformations appear in existing storage tanks, both atmospheric and low pressure, which exceed the maximum defined in the API 653 standard, the immediate step is to analyze the serviceability of the equipment (1) to guarantee an acceptable level of safety and accurately determine its remaining life (2) as well. (1) FFS – Fitness For […]