Oil and Gas
Wind Tunnel Models. Our experience in creating engineering
models for the oil and gas industry dates back to 1993 with the provision
of a rudimentary wind tunnel test model of the British Gas Armada platform
to validate fledgling computer simulations.
Gas Explosion Models. Industrial gas explosions constitute
a major hazard. Despite precautions, accidental explosion remains a risk.
Explosion modelling provides the ability to anticipate potential consequences
and take mitigating measures. It also provides an excellent analysis tool
for accident investigation - see Armada's
work on the Deepwater Horizon incident.
Armada employs sophisticated CAD software
to generate geometrically accurate models especially for CFD explosion
simulations.
The video* embedded in this page illustrates this type of CFD explosion
simulation. Situated within a gas metering enclosure, it involves a
stoichiometric concentration of methane in air.
The animation covers the time period from 0.246 to 0.375 seconds after
ignition and has been slowed down by a factor of 100. Over-pressures
are plotted between 0.1 bar (blue) and 0.3 bar (red). The roof of the
enclosure has been made transparent to allow visualization.
On-site measurements. In addition to wind tunnel studies,
Armada also has a project manager experienced in recording, processing
and reporting on data relating to on-site wind-environment studies.
Coordination of Wind Tunnel Studies. Within Armada
there is wind tunnel testing experience spanning 15 years, which allows
us to provide a complete management package for wind tunnel studies
- from initial quote to final report. Relax as everything is coordinated
in a seamless fashion. Customer review at the critical stages helps
ensure a timely conclusion to the project.
Quotes. Armada is happy to provide free quotes to
all prospective customers. Enquiries can be made via the email link
on our contact us page.
Armada uses either hard copy drawings or, more often, CAD files to
create its models. CAD files are particularly useful as they can usually
be emailed directly and imported straight into Armada's modelling software.
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