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FEA of Sheet Metal Forming
Discover how advanced simulation helped eliminate wrinkles and tearing in complex sheet metal forming Stamping of sheet metal is a highly nonlinear and intricate process involving large deformations, contact interactions, and potential material failure. Ensuring proper die design and forming parameters is critical for optimal results. In this case study, Tridiagonal’s Finite Element Analysis (FEA)...
Impact of Projectile on Storage Tank
As LNG storage facilities grow in scale and strategic importance, their exposure to extreme external hazards like hurricane-borne missiles, debris impact, or blast loads has become a critical safety concern. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) offers a powerful solution to evaluate and enhance the structural integrity of large LNG tanks under rare but catastrophic scenarios and help assess the safety an...
Knowledge Accelerators for Agentic AI – Revolutionizing AI for the Chemical, Process & Oil & Gas Industries.
Powered by Amazon Bedrock & Neptune The chemical and process industries are undergoing a transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Traditional AI and machine learning models have supported industrial operations, but their lack of contextual awareness and limited decision-making capabilities have restricted their impact.
Sand Fines Erosion in Gas Pipelines - Experiments and CFD Modeling
Praveen G. Kumar; Byron R.J. Smith; Damodaran Vedapuri; Hariprasad J. Subramani; Lee D. Rhyne
Erosion prediction in pipeline elbow by coupling DEM with CFD
Atul Dubey; R.J. Byron Smith; Damodaran Vedapuri
Lessons learned from 150 Jet-Type Perforate, Wash and Cement Well Abandonment Operations
L Hovda, D Mueller, A Phadke, H Nevoey, P Gonuguntla SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition, D011S009R002
Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics for Parametric Optimization of Jet-Type P/W/C Technique
Amal Phadke; Lars Hovda; Praveen Gonuguntla; Dan Mueller
Erosion of Mud Pulse Telemetry Tools: Numerical Simulation and Field Studies
Peng Yuan; Bo Yu; Herlene Solomon; Hao Zhang; John Stevens; Alberto Mezzatesta; Praveen Gonuguntla Paper presented at the SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, March 2017.
Performance Enhancement & Profitability Improvements of Refinery Operations Using 3-D Flow Modeling Techniques
Praveen Kumar, Amarvir Chilka and Damodaran Vedapuri,
Computational Approaches to Scale-up and Tech-Transfer in Agitated Filter Bed Drying
E Murphy, K Sinha, MM Boopathy, R Bharadwaj, VV Belekar, 2020 Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting
Big Data Analytics and Fundamental Modeling II
MM Boopathy, G Kasat, M Khan 2019 Spring Meeting and 15th Global Congress on Process Safety
Efficient Use of Computational Model Data Via Zonal Modeling
MM Boopathy, G Kasat, M Khan 2019 Spring Meeting and 15th Global Congress on Process Safety
Accelerated Process Innovation through Hybrid Computational Modeling
HB Namburi, A Goyal, T Suryawanshi, MM Boopathy 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting
A Comprehensive Dynamic Model for High-Pressure Tubular LDPE Reactors
M Mummudi, RO Fox Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers 37 (5), 413-430
Erosion in Under-Developed Multiphase Flows
D Vedapuri BHR North American Conference on Multiphase Production Technology, BHR-2014-D2
Sand Fines Erosion and Asset Integrity Management of Deepwater Gas Facilities Effect of Liquid Loading
HJ Subramani, LD Rhyne, PK Gonuguntla, VJ Subramani, D Vedapuri SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, D021S028R002
Characterization of Wet Gas Flows
HJ Subramani, K Sambath, LD Rhyne, P Nadge, D Vedapuri Offshore Technology Conference, D031S032R001
Liquid Metal Transportation Facility
Mercury migrates from source rocks, metal-rich fluids, oil producing organisms and it accumulates in oil & gas pipeline. Mercury pollutes the marine eco-system by biomagnification and corrodes the pipeline.
Leveraging Knowledge Graphs to Add Context to Your Data
Introduction What are knowledge graphs? Have you ever come across this technology? Before we understand the core meaning of this, it's important to understand it conceptually.
Modernizing Maintenance Processes with Generative AI in the Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry, characterized by complex machinery and critical operations, faces significant challenges in maintaining optimal efficiency, safety and reliability. Most of the existing maintenance practices are based on traditional legacy systems, which requires significant manual efforts and experienced based decision-making for optimal operations.
Why is an Industrial Data Strategy Crucial for Overcoming Scaling Challenges in Digital Transformation?
The industrial landscape is undergoing a significant shift. As digital transformation takes hold, data is emerging as a critical driver of efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. However, the journey towards harnessing the full potential of industrial data is fraught with challenges, particularly when it comes to scaling operations across diverse environments. A robust industrial data strateg...
Optimizing Industrial Operations with Unified Industrial Edge Computing and Cloud Solutions
Digital transformation involves integrating digital technology into all business areas. This process is increasingly facilitated by the combined solution of industrial edge computing and cloud solutions. Edge computing solutions connect with sensors, edge devices as well as control systems through edge devices such as IoT gateways, industrial PCs, and specialized edge servers. These devices collec...
Real-time Optimization in Cement Manufacturing Plant
With ever-growing demand for infrastructure and building materials, concrete manufacturers have been expanding its production facilities more than ever. With every ton of expansion, there is a challenge observed in optimization of resources, fuel and inventory. Cement manufacturers hold the processes which are one of the most energy intensive and emission generating plants. Being one of the early ...
Converting knowledge into Insights – Generative AI
Generative AI, LLMs – Hearing a lot about It these days. Let us try to uncover what it is? Simply put – It’s an AI algorithm which has human-like thinking abilities, like the way humans can interpret text and number. This interpretation not only includes analysis, and summarization of the data but also generative capabilities, where the model can next line of actions. Generative models have gained...
Deep Learning-based Modeling Strategies for Cement Manufacturing
Modeling the manufacturing operations has always been a challenging task due to several factors leading visibility in real time and lack of critical data sometimes. Cement manufacturing process has been holding some of the complex operations including fossil fuels, alternative fuels, mix of feed and extensively high temperature to melt the feed for effective reactions to take place. This industry ...
Checking Residual Stress Elimination after Post Weld Heat Treatment
Coupled transient thermal Structural Analysis of a pressure vessel is performed at welded location using FEA
Wax Deposition Testing Facility
TSPL's wax deposition flow loop is a hub of innovation, driving transformative research in multiphase flow dynamics. With advanced instrumentation and visualization capabilities, it provides crucial insights into wax removal mechanisms. Pioneering initiatives conducted within the loop, like self-pigging technology and wax inhibition proofs, lead to substantial cost savings and enhanced operational...
Sand Transportation Facility
The entrainment of sand in crude oil occurs during production from reservoirs with low formation strength. The stationary sand bed at the pipe bottom can cause operational problems such as production decline, excessive pressure loss, equipment failure, erosion, and corrosion.
Sand Control Screen Erosion and Performance Testing
Tridiagonal Solutions offers dry gas and slurry erosion testing for downhole sand control screen coupon as well as 3D screen test fixtures of various types such as Premium Mesh, Wedge Wire, Ceramic coated screens etc. The results of erosion tests are being evaluated on basis of screen weight change data, flow performance data, Maximum Particle Pass, pin/filler gauge measurements and Microscopic/Li...
Sand Retention Testing
Tridiagonal Solutions offers sand retention testing for multiple sand screens to select right screen for a specific formation well allowing oil and gas to flow through the well while retaining sand at the formation or limiting the solids flow.
Carbon Dioxide Hydrate Transport Test Facility
This multipurpose test facility is utilized to conduct a number of multiphase flow studies ranging from hydrate transport to liquid entrainment.
Erosion of Elbow and other pipe component Testing Facility
Corrosion, the gradual degradation of materials or metals due to chemical reactions with their environment, poses significant challenges in industries ranging from infrastructure and manufacturing to transportation and energy. To ensure the longevity and reliability of materials, it is essential to employ rigorous corrosion testing methods.
Field Scale Corrosion Testing
Corrosion, the gradual degradation of materials or metals due to chemical reactions with their environment, poses significant challenges in industries ranging from infrastructure and manufacturing to transportation and energy. To ensure the longevity and reliability of materials, it is essential to employ rigorous corrosion testing methods.
Structural analysis of Pressure Vessels
FE analysis as per ASME Sec-VIII Div-2
Three Phase Seperator tank
Analysis of the Separator Tank using CFD Modeling.
Pollutant Dispersion in Car Parking
Evaluating the ventilation rate and predicting the distribution of temperature and exhaust gas
Office Space Ventilation
Thermal comfort analysis is done using CFD, considering factors like temperature, Heat and humidity
Multi-chamber Cooling Sump
Evaluate ammonia injection system using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Solid-Waste incinerator
CFD helps to determine Temperature & O2 distribution. Also to predict Residence time of the pollutants in high temperature & oxygen availability
Refractory Anchor
Evaluating high-stress locations of Anchor supports against thermal loading
Pilot Scale Resin Reactor
Comparing the performance of the existing Pilot Scale test reactor and Large Scale reactors in order to scale up the performance improvement observed in Pilot Scale reactor using Computational Flow Modeling. (CFD)
CFD Analysis of a Neutralization Tank
Design new impeller system and other elements in the tank, further studying the flow profile and the effect of acid mixing on certain Parameters.
Evaluate kiln ovalization using FEA
Thermo-mechanical analysis is carried out in which temperature distribution is evaluated to determine the maximum allowable ovalization.
CFD modeling of Calciner
Providing guidelines to enhance the heat transfers with CFD analysis
CFD modelling of Drug Release through Stent
A stent is a device used to open obstructed blood vessels without the need for surgery. The Stent is expanded or deployed inside the artery thereby restricting it from reforming and obstructing. By analyzing the behavior of the blood flow inside the arteries, the drug that is released through the stent was modeled and the results from the paper were compared & validated.
Validating design of Separation solutions
Improving Process Heater Operations using Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling
Process Heaters
Improving Process Heater operations using Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling
Fluid Structure Interaction Analysis (FSI): Maximizing Efficiency and Safety in Critical Industries
In the fast-paced industrial landscape, the challenges faced by sectors such as oil and gas, crude refining, power generation, and cement manufacturing are immense. Tridiagonal has the key technological advancements that have revolutionized these sectors is the application of Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis.
Assessment of FCC stripper vessel as per ASME SecVIII Div-2 code
FCC(Fluid Catalytic Cracking ) is a conversion process used in petroleum refineries to convert the high-boiling point, high-molecular weight hydrocarbon fractions of crude oil into gasoline and other petroleum products. A major player in (FCC) process technology approached Tridiagonal to access structural integrity of the FCC unit.
Liquid Flashing and Vibration in Storage Tank Feed Pipes
A critical concern for storage tank feed pipes is flow-induced vibration (FIV). This can occur when the liquid within the pipe rapidly vaporizes due to a pressure drop exceeding the liquid's vapor pressure.
Lab Scale Corrosion Testing
Corrosion, the gradual degradation of materials or metals due to chemical reactions with their environment, poses significant challenges in industries ranging from infrastructure and manufacturing to transportation and energy. To ensure the longevity and reliability of materials, it is essential to employ rigorous corrosion testing methods.
Control Valve Erosion Testing
In oil and gas industry, one of the major challenges possessed is the erosion of gate control valve. As an important component in industrial pneumatic conveying pipelines, gate control valves are seriously affected by gas–solid flow. Tridiagonal solutions provide control valve erosion testing with single phase and multiphase flow at high pressures up to 35 bar.
Automated Inflow Control Device Testing
Tridiagonal solutions provides testing of AICD/ICD which includes cavitation testing, flow performance test, erosion test and mud flow initiation and sediment plugging test (as per API 19 ICD). The facility offers testing with single phase and multiphase flow with pressure up to 200 bar.
Liquid Entrainment and Jumper Study Flow Facility for Hydrate
This multipurpose test facility is utilized to conduct a number of multiphase flow studies ranging from hydrate transport to liquid entrainment. Hydrate mimic studies focus on understanding the impact of hydrate particles on flow regimes transitions and multiphase flow characteristics. Poly propylene particles are used as hydrate mimics. These particles float at the interface of oil and water. Liq...
Asphaltene Deposition Facility
Oil and gas companies face a constant battle asphaltene deposition. This sticky problem clogs equipment and reduces production. While the industry keeps searching for a one-size-fits-all solution, none exists yet. Why?
Directional Solidification
Directional Solidification System (DSS) was to be designed complex interaction between fluid dynamics and heat transfer and the crystal growth. Several challenges faced during complex formulation were phase change, Unsteady flow with multiple components, Heat Transfer with Radiation effects, Natural Convection over the melt surface, Mildly turbulent flows.
Burner shield to reduce soot buildup
DC Bookbinder, BL Harper, MB Mummudi-Boopathy, P Tandon US Patent 9,540,27
Limit based threshold estimation for prognostics and health management
S Ramaswamy, MM Boopathy US Patent 10,126,209
Behind casing wash and cement
R Watts, S Haavardstein, L Hovda, JC Stevens, D Mueller, B Borland, US Patent 11,136,86
Behind casing wash and cement
L Hovda, D Mueller, JC Stevens, A Phadke, P Gonuguntla US Patent 11,686,175
Behind casing wash and cement
R Watts, S Haavardstein, L Hovda, JC Stevens, D Mueller, B Borland, US Patent App. 18/116,744
Behind casing wash and cement
L Hovda, D Mueller, JC Stevens, A Phadke, P Gonuguntla US Patent App. 18/316,030
Behind casing cementing tool
L Hovda, JC Stevens, D Mueller, A Phadke, P Gonuguntla US Patent 11,879,305
Mixing Studies
Embark on a journey into the heart of our technological expertise, Mixing Facility. In the realm of the Chemical sector, optimizing tank configurations for increased yields is paramount. Challenges arise in determining the optimum configuration of mixing tanks, selecting the appropriate impeller type, impeller position, and impeller clearance to enhance yields through the mixing process without ge...
Development of gas void fraction sensor system
The measurement and knowledge of in situ gas volume fraction becomes very important while studying in gas-liquid systems. Although measurement of overall gas hold up is fairly straight forward, measuring local gas hold up is not trivial.
Foam Transportation Loop
In the realm of multiphase flow dynamics, understanding the intricate behavior of foams is essential for numerous industrial applications, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Tridiagonal's Foam Transport Facility stands at the forefront of this research, providing a state-of-the-art platform designed to delve into the complexities of foam generation and breaking mechanisms. This facility featu...
Aeration and foaming during bottle filling
Aeration and foaming occur during bottle filling process causes spillage of material leading to loss of material and less filling. Experiments were carried to gain more insight into fundamental mechanical of aeration and foaming during bottle filling.
Coffee Bean Dryer
Project aimed to create an efficient drying process that would not burn the coffee beans. To achieve this, Tridiagonal created a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model and conducted a pilot plant proof of concept at TRL-3.
Paraffin Wax Stripping in Field-Scale Pipelines
To analyze the impact of operational parameters on paraffin wax stripping using a field-scale pipeline setup.
Sand Control Screen Erosion and Flow Performance
sand management is crucial task in oil and gas completion wells. If sand production is not controlled it may lead to erosion on downhole equipment which will impact the OPEX/CAPEX and well productivity and functionality. The sand control screen must retain the formation effectively, and provide a conduit for fluids to flow into a production wells.
Multiphase & Single-phase flow study for sand transport in inclined well
The test sections were constructed to measure the sand transport in geometry representative of the well. This test section was constructed using tubular with the same diameter as an actual well design but obviously of short lengths. This pilot scale loop was capable of flow rates covering the same ranges as field production.
Liquid metal Transport
Mercury migrates from source rocks, metal-rich fluids, oil producing organisms and it accumulates in oil & gas pipeline. Mercury pollutes the marine eco-system by biomagnification and corrodes the pipeline.
Erosion-Corrosion Testing
Erosion-corrosion experiments are pivotal for understanding the degradation processes in larger pipelines like 4-inch diameters, offering insights into the combined effects of both erosion and corrosion under real-world conditions. These insights are crucial for predicting and mitigating pipeline failures, guiding the development of robust materials and coatings, and optimizing maintenance strateg...
Erosion Testing Setup
Tridiagonal Organization specializes in providing innovative solutions for various industries, including Oil & Gas, Pet Chemicals, Pharma, Food, Metals & Mining, Cement, etc. In these industries, equipment such as SS elbows, tees, reducers, and 3D templates are subjected to harsh operating conditions, including high velocities of abrasive fluids, which can lead to erosion. Erosion is a cri...
Automated Inflow Control Device Erosion Test
In most oil well production, that comprises over more than one reservoir, the major problem encounters is the gas and water that also gets produced with oil. AICD plays an important role in oil production and injection by restricting the flow of unwanted fluids.
SMX Static Mixer
Static Mixers, a most compact mixing device poses few challenges like uninterrupted mixing of viscous liquids, blending and proper heat and mass transfer. CFD Simulations of SMX mixers were performed to understand the flow patterns and particle distribution on two SMX designs with different diameters which has helped to select the best mixer.
Esterification Reactor
Analysis of the performance of esterification reactor using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in terms of flow, mixing particle trajectories, circulation time distribution and residence time distribution for existing time configuration.
Impeller Design – PSD
The flow in the existing impeller was simulated, numerous designs of the impeller were evolved and critically studied, the strain rate and Particle size distribution (PSD) were plotted and studies for numerous designs of the impeller and the configuration with better PSD were suggested.
Polymerization Reactor
Suggesting suitable Design Modifications and tracking the strain rate distribution with respect to PSD, Boosting the overall performance of the Reactor
Neutralization Tank
Design new impeller system and other elements in the tank, further studying the flow profile and the effect of acid mixing on certain Parameters.
Asthma Inhaler
Performance characteristics of a dry powder asthma inhaler are analyzed through the use of CFD.
PBT Batch Reactor
A steady state simulation of a pharmaceutical batch reactor consisting of two 45 degree Pitched Blade Turbine (PBT) and a six disk turbine was carried out to estimate the power number and fluid phase mixing patterns.
Strategizing your Predictive Maintenance Journey
With the increasing adoption of Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0, it's nearly impossible to talk about it without considering Predictive Maintenance. Be it Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Metals-Mining, renewables, or the Bio-pharma industry - everyone starts the journey with the implementation of Predictive Maintenance. Being an essential part of Digital transformation, it can be a simple plug-a...
Integrated Sustainability Opportunities in the Metals & Mining Industry
The metals and mining industry stands as one of the world’s most energy-intensive sectors accountable for significant emissions and environmental impact.
Compressor Health Monitoring and Maintenance
Inability to detect and anticipate compressor performance issues can have detrimental effects, including unplanned shutdowns, revenue loss, and safety hazards.This use case aims to address these challenges by implementing comprehensive health monitoring and maintenance strategies for compressors. By leveraging advanced monitoring technologies, we can proactively identify potential issues, minimize...
Reduce your Carbon Footprint using Smart Optimizer Framework (ANN)
The global target of 1.5 C is now becoming a major focus for every industry, enacting strict corrections to reduce the carbon footprint across the value chain. Especially when it comes to process-manufacturing space (oil and gas, metals/mining, chemicals, pharma), we have reached to an alarming situation, where control of the emissions and optimization of the resource consumption is a must to have...
Connected Analytics for Sustainability in Refinery Operations
With the advent of Technology, Oil and Gas Industry has transformed itself to adapt the best of analytics practices to extract maximum profit, without much expense at the productivity losses. Where, analytics practices include the use of Machine Learning/AI, Hybrid Modeling, Advanced Process Control (APC) and APM to mitigate the existing challenges of production losses, optimization, asset availab...
Digital Transformation – Revolutionizing the Process Industry
“Technology is best when it brings people together” “Technology is best when you use it wisely” “Data is the real evidence” That’s right, today in this world of the digital era, we are all surrounded by digital technologies, tools & data. Everyone of us is now becoming a part of it, some driving it, and some being driven by it. For some, it’s incremental and for some it’s disruptive. But we al...
Chemical 4.0 Solutions and Implementation Partner
Tridiagonal Solutions Chemical 4.0 practice leverages Industry 4.0 tech stacks to implement Manufacturing Excellence and Digital Transformation solutions. We bring a combination of tools, techniques, expertise, and solutions to support various initiatives (such as APM, APC, Digital Twin, Remote monitoring, Sustainability, etc.) of our customers. We work with a strong partner ecosystem and its stat...
80-20 Principle – A Key Metric to apply in Manufacturing Data Analytics
You can’t avoid it now! – The opportunity landscape of Data Analytics is increasing day-by-day in every industry. Many organizations have done huge investments in building and aggregating a data layer, whether it is in MES, Historian or a data lake. The value of data is being unlocked and leveraged for getting better insights. The innovative organizations are exploring the complexity of the proble...
Achieving Operational Excellence in Metals and Mining with Data Fabric Implementation
In the dynamic and complex landscape of metals and mining operations, achieving operational excellence is crucial for sustaining competitiveness and driving long-term success. The effective implementation of a data fabric architecture, supported by an ISA95-based equipment hierarchy, offers an opportunity to incrementally transform implementation of solution to streamline processes, optimize resou...
Multiphase Flow Pattern and Screen Selection: Two Overlooked Parameters Essential to Reservoir Control Valve Optimizatio..........
CA Malbrel, R Kale, J Agarwal, K Gohari SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control …
Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects for Global Deca..........
S Nagireddi, JR Agarwal, D Vedapuri ACS Engineering Au
Insight into Parameters Influencing Wash Displacement Efficiency Through CFD Modeling
AC Phadke, L Hovda, P Gonuguntla SNAME 28th Offshore Symposium 14
Digitalise Process Assets for Improving Productivity: Enhance Process Insights, Metric and Parameters Via Simulations
P Dongaonkar, MM Boopathy, G Kasat, D Vedapuri, V Ranade, K Madane 2021 AIChE Annual Meeting
Developing a Digital Twin for the LB Bohle Tablet Coating Process
A Berchielli, I Anifowoshe, S Conway, P Doshi, N Hodgins, R Kamyar, ... 2020 Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting
Wax deposition testing in a large-scale flow loop
R Venkatesan, R Tanti, V Subramani, D Vedapuri, E Akparu, K Johnson BHR North American Conference on Multiphase Production Technology, BHR-2018-169