CFD Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) is a sophisticated computational-based analysis technology that has the ability to predict the fluid flow behavior and study the dynamics of the flow.

CFD provides the power to simulate:

Flow of gases and liquids
Multiphase physics
Fluid-structure interaction

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VME uses leading edge Fluent™ CFD software for:

Optimization of designs and process efficiency
Reductions in cost of products
Saving time by avoiding actual field experiments
Troubleshooting of existing designs

Motion Studies and Separator Designs

The use of floating oil production systems is increasing relative to fixed platforms because of:

Lower capital cost
Suitable at any water depth
Potential of re-use
Hydrocarbon deposits discovered in progressively deeper water

However, some of the processing equipment on floating systems, particularly large primary gravity separators, can be adversely affected by floater motions that are caused by waves, wind and currents.

Installation of porous or perforated baffles in the vessels can effectively suppress the gross liquid movement caused by the vessel motion also known as sloshing.

By using the multiphase solver in CFD, the fluid behavior in the vessel can be predicted.

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