This episode of the “Gas and Petrochemical Engineers: BEGINNER Level” course focuses on simulating compressible flow in a bent pipe using ANSYS Fluent. Compressible flow is a critical phenomenon in the gas and petrochemical industry, often encountered in high-pressure gas transportation systems, process pipelines, and various equipment. The session begins by highlighting the importance of compressible flow in gas and petrochemical engineering. Participants will learn how factors such as pressure drops, temperature changes, and velocity variations significantly impact gas behavior in pipelines, affecting overall system efficiency and safety. Through this practical simulation, students will: Define appropriate gas properties and operating conditions Implement compressible flow models in ANSYS Fluent Analyze the effects of pipe bends on flow characteristics Interpret results, including pressure distributions, velocity profiles, and temperature changes By the end of this episode, beginners will gain valuable insights into compressible flow dynamics and their implications for gas transportation and processing. They’ll understand how CFD simulations can help optimize pipeline designs, predict potential issues, and improve overall system performance in gas and petrochemical facilities. This foundational knowledge will prove essential for future episodes and real-world applications in the industry, where accurate prediction of gas behavior is crucial for efficient and safe operations.

This episode of the “Gas and Petrochemical Engineers: BEGINNER Level” course focuses on the basic hydrodynamic aspects of gas sweetening using ANSYS Fluent CFD simulation. The session emphasizes fundamental fluid dynamics within absorption columns, tailored for newcomers to ANSYS Fluent. The tutorial begins by highlighting the importance of hydrodynamics in gas sweetening operations. Participants will learn how fluid behavior within the absorption column impacts the overall efficiency of the sweetening process. Through this practical simulation tutorial, beginner students will: Set up a basic multiphase flow model within an absorption column using ANSYS Fluent Analyze simple flow patterns, including gas and liquid distribution Investigate pressure drop across the column Examine basic velocity profiles within the column By the end of this episode, beginners will gain introductory insights into the hydrodynamics of absorption columns used in gas sweetening. They’ll understand how CFD simulations can help visualize flow behaviors and predict basic hydraulic performance. This foundational knowledge of hydrodynamics in gas sweetening equipment provides a starting point for understanding more complex simulations in future episodes and real-world applications in the industry.

This episode of the “Gas and Petrochemical Engineers: BEGINNER Level” course introduces the concept of pipeline pigging and its simulation using ANSYS Fluent CFD. Pigging is a crucial maintenance and cleaning technique widely used in the gas and petrochemical industry to ensure efficient and safe pipeline operations. The session begins by explaining the importance of pigging in maintaining pipeline integrity, removing debris, and preventing blockages. Participants will learn how pigging affects fluid dynamics within pipelines and why understanding this process is essential for engineers in the field. Through this beginner-friendly CFD simulation tutorial, students will: Set up a basic model of oil flow in a pipeline using ANSYS Fluent Implement a simplified representation of a pig moving through the pipeline Analyze the effect of the pig on fluid flow patterns Examine pressure changes before and after the pig Visualize basic velocity profiles around the pig By the end of this episode, beginners will gain introductory insights into how pigging influences fluid dynamics in pipelines. They’ll understand how CFD simulations can help visualize the pigging process and its effects on oil flow. This foundational knowledge about pigging operations provides a starting point for understanding more complex pipeline maintenance scenarios. It also demonstrates the practical application of CFD in solving real-world problems encountered in the gas and petrochemical industry. The skills learned in this episode will prepare students for more advanced simulations and help them appreciate the role of computational methods in optimizing pipeline operations and maintenance strategies.

This episode of the “Gas and Petrochemical Engineers: BEGINNER Level” course focuses on simulating tank discharge using ANSYS Fluent CFD. Tank discharge is a fundamental process in the gas and petrochemical industry, crucial for storage management, product transfer, and safety operations. The session begins by highlighting the importance of understanding tank discharge dynamics in various scenarios encountered in refineries, storage facilities, and processing plants. Participants will learn how fluid behavior during tank emptying affects flow rates, pressure distributions, and overall system efficiency. Through this beginner-friendly CFD simulation tutorial, students will: Import a pre-prepared tank model into ANSYS Fluent Define appropriate boundary conditions for the discharge process Simulate the fluid flow during tank emptying Analyze the velocity profiles and flow patterns during discharge Examine pressure changes within the tank and at the outlet By the end of this episode, beginners will gain introductory insights into the fluid dynamics of tank discharge processes. They’ll understand how CFD simulations can help predict discharge rates, visualize flow behaviors, and identify potential issues such as vortex formation. This foundational knowledge about tank discharge operations provides a starting point for understanding more complex scenarios in storage and transfer systems. It also demonstrates the practical application of CFD in solving real-world problems encountered in the gas and petrochemical industry. The skills learned in this episode will prepare students for more advanced simulations and help them appreciate the role of computational methods in optimizing storage operations, improving safety protocols, and enhancing overall system efficiency in gas and petrochemical facilities.

This episode of the “Gas and Petrochemical Engineers: BEGINNER Level” course introduces two-phase flow modeling in the context of tank charging using ANSYS Fluent CFD. The focus is on understanding and simulating the interaction between liquid and gas phases during the filling process, a common scenario in the gas and petrochemical industry. The session begins by explaining the importance of two-phase flow modeling in tank charging operations. Participants will learn the basics of multiphase CFD and its relevance to storage management and process operations in refineries and petrochemical plants. Through this beginner-friendly CFD simulation tutorial, students will: Understand the concept of two-phase flow and its significance in tank charging Learn about different multiphase models in ANSYS Fluent, with a focus on the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method Set up a basic two-phase simulation for tank charging Define phase properties and interphase interactions Configure appropriate boundary conditions for liquid inlet and gas outlet Analyze the evolution of phase distribution during the charging process Visualize the liquid-gas interface and its movement By the end of this episode, beginners will gain introductory insights into two-phase flow modeling using CFD. They’ll understand how to set up a basic multiphase simulation and interpret its results in the context of tank charging. This foundational knowledge about two-phase modeling provides a starting point for tackling more complex multiphase scenarios in the gas and petrochemical industry. It demonstrates the practical application of CFD in predicting and optimizing two-phase flow behaviors. The skills learned in this episode will prepare students for more advanced multiphase simulations and help them appreciate the role of computational methods in improving design and operational efficiency of two-phase systems in gas and petrochemical facilities.

This episode of the “Gas and Petrochemical Engineers: BEGINNER Level” course introduces the complexities of three-phase flow modeling in the context of tank filling using ANSYS Fluent CFD. The focus is on understanding and simulating the interaction between two liquid phases and a gas phase during the filling process, a scenario commonly encountered in the gas and petrochemical industry. The session begins by highlighting the importance of three-phase flow modeling in tank filling operations, particularly in scenarios involving oil, water, and gas interactions. Participants will learn the fundamentals of multiphase CFD and its relevance to storage management, separation processes, and product handling in refineries and petrochemical plants. Through this beginner-friendly CFD simulation tutorial, students will: Understand the concept of three-phase flow and its significance in tank filling operations Learn about multiphase models in ANSYS Fluent suitable for three-phase simulations, with emphasis on the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method Set up a basic three-phase simulation for tank filling Define properties for each phase (e.g., oil, water, and gas) and configure interphase interactions Establish appropriate boundary conditions for multiple inlets and outlets Analyze the evolution of phase distribution during the filling process Visualize the interfaces between the three phases and their movement Examine the formation of layers and potential mixing zones By the end of this episode, beginners will gain introductory insights into three-phase flow modeling using CFD. They’ll understand how to set up a basic three-phase simulation and interpret its results in the context of tank filling operations. This foundational knowledge about three-phase modeling provides a starting point for addressing more complex multiphase scenarios in the gas and petrochemical industry. It demonstrates the practical application of CFD in predicting and optimizing three-phase flow behaviors, which is crucial for designing and operating separation equipment and storage facilities. The skills learned in this episode will prepare students for more advanced multiphase simulations and help them appreciate the role of computational methods in improving the design and operational efficiency of three-phase systems in gas and petrochemical facilities.