ESSS North America is a computational simulations company providing CAE modeling solutions to various segments of the Oil & Gas industry ranging from reservoir simulation post-processing to thermo-fluid system analysis. We develop, maintain and market proprietary simulation tools for Reservoir and Geology and provide sales and support for third-party tools for System Simulation and Optimization, including post-processing, visualization, and characterization.
Through innovation, computational technologies, and in-depth knowledge of physical processes and of simulation tools, we are able to face complex simulation scenarios and provide solutions to our customers' challenges.
CAE Simulation Solutions, Simulation Software and Development for the Oil and Gas Industry
Simulation Highlights
SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION
OF AUXILIARY BUOYANCY TANKS
FOR LARGE JACKET
Tanks are "framed" structures which are connected to the jacket in order to guarantee the required buoyancy during the jacket launching stage, as well as the subsequent self up-ending and floating phases ...
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A PIPELINE LAYING VESSEL'S RAMP
Structural analysis of the Castoro 6 pipeline lay vessel's external ramp lay for the as-built (damage d) geometry and for the strengthened geometric solutions at the regions of higher stress ...
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF AN FPSO MOORING CONNECTOR
The system is a Multibore Quick Connect / Disconnect Coupler, which provides a simultaneous connection of pressure lines (risers) while guaranteeing the "structural" connection between the FPSO and its mooring lines ...
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF A STINGER FOR PIPELINE J-LAY IN DEEP WATER
Structural assessment of a Stinger for pipeline J-lay at different sea state loading conditions, utilizing finite element analysis and hydrodynamic analysis, in compliance with proper rules governing over the structural checks of offshore structures ....
MULTI-BODY ANALYSIS OF SUBMARINE PIPELINE INSTALLATION
Development of a submodel of a significant pipeline section having wet weight to be controlled by buoyancy tanks....
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF AN LNG CARRIER MOORING AND
OFFLOADING CONNECTOR
easibility study of a system based on the principle of Multibore Quick Connect/Disconnect Coupler, that, besides the connections of pressure lines, guarantees the "structural" connection between LNG and loading arm ....
PARAMETRIC MODELLING, STANDARDIZATION AND STRUCTURAL VERIFICATION OF PIPING AND
RELEVANT SUPPORTING SADDLES
Development of parametric finite element models for 8 distinct piping supporting saddle configurations with diameters from ½" to 72"....
STRESS ANALYSIS OF A PIPE BUNDLE HEAT EXCHANGER
Structural integrity assessment of the heat exchanger E-208A/B during the start-up, service and shut-down phases ....
STRESS ANALYSIS OF A BALL VALVE DURING PIPELINE LAY
Structural integrity assessment of valve-body and of valve-to-pipeline interface sections. The only reliable way to establish proper confidence over the valve structural behavior was the performing of analysis by means of dedicated finite element model ....
STRESS ANALYSIS FOR CLAPPER
IMPACT EFFECTS
Fluid-dynamics study and structural integrity assessment of shutoff valve body under impact load due to valve clap drop. The only reliable way to establish proper confidence over the valve structural behavior was the performing of analysis by means of dedicated finite element model ....
PWDa
Pressure While Drilling (PWD) simulation, manipulation and data analysis tool. The PWDa identifies the key phenomena which impacts annular pressure during well drilling of petroleum reservoirs .....
SIMENTAR
Software for simulation of the fluid circulation involved in oil well cementing operations ....
SOURSIM
SourSimRL is a simulator currently in use by most of the major oil and gas companies to avoid the formation of sulfide gas (H2S) during the secondary oil recovery process .....
SIMCARR
SIMCARR ® is a simulator of hydraulic drilling and cleaning in vertical and inclined wells .....
P-52 ADAPTORS
Although a solution for the specific fatigue calculation was not available directly in ANSYS, ESSS has developed a solution that addressed Technip's needs .....
COLD BENDING OF THERMALLY INSULATED PIPES
The project aims to determine the main parameters responsible by damage to duct bent cold .....
STRESS ANALYSIS OF RISER CONTROL PIPES
The primary objective of this project was to characterize the response of the Filler/control duct assembly when bent around a rigid tool .....
SLEEVE REPAIR WELDING OF IN-SERVICE GAS PIPELINES
The primary objective of this project was to develop a computational model to represent the Sleeve Repair Welding process of In-Service Gas Pipelines .....
36"ND AND 20"ND PIPELINES
Fluid-Dynamic and Structural verification of a portion of piping under different conditions (Installation, Hydraulic test, Start Up, Normal Run). Optimization of CupDisk® supports stiffness, in order to minimize stress state on the structure's supports .....
CYCLONE DUST HOPPER INFLUENCE IN THE VORTEX CORE
The influences of the mesh, as well as the presence of a hopper were tested. Pressure drop: both, tetrahedrical and hexahedrical meshes .....
A CFD STUDY COMPARING DIFFERENT FEED NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT WITHIN AN EMPTY SPRAY SECTION IN A COKER FRACTIONATOR
To predict the fluid dynamic behavior in a coker fractionator washing zone and analyze the influence of vapor distribution on the heat and mass transfer efficiency, considering different number of inlet feed nozzles .....
CFD AS A FEATURE TO OPTIMIZE VACUUM TOWERS
A study was performed to verify the refinery vacuum tower feed inlet device modifications, comparing actual configuration to a future proposal. The study was based .....
NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF DEMISTER EQUIPMENT FOR APPLICATION IN GRAVITATIONAL SEPARATORS
Create a methodology to simulate such equipment: preview the actual efficiency of the device; acquire detailed information on the gas/liquid distribution over the demister surface; compare with manufacturers data .....
EFFICIENCY COMPARATION OF TANKS OF PRE-FLOTATION USING COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) SIMULATION
A study of the influence of the use of source points was performed .....
GRAVEL PACKING CASE
During well completion in deep or ultra-deep waters, sand contention is a big problem faced by petroleum engineers .....
FLUID DYNAMIC OF A GAS SPARGED FLOTATION TANK
Flotation process is a method for oil/water separation widely used in wastewater treatment .....
IMPROVEMENT OF AN OPTICAL OIL AND GREASE MONITORING DEVICE USING THE EULER-LAGRANGE APPROACH
The aim of the present work is the study of the hydrodynamic flow inside an oil-in-water monitoring device for subsea production systems. Different geometries were tested for the equipment by varying the position of the diffuser and the geometry of the central section .....
MULTIPHASE MODELING AND
FLUID DYNAMICS SIMULATION
OF A BIOMASS GASIFIER
Mathematical model is able to reproduce the gasifier operation, presenting consistent results, which the solid recirculation is promoted even without the real cyclone effect .....
CFD MODELING OF THE COMBUSTION GASES IN NON-PREMIXED BURNERS
OF A GROUND FLARE AND
THE DISPERSION OF POLLUTANTS GENERATED DURING THE PROCESS
Ground Flare is provided for incinerating waste combustible gas. Each burner is composed by a great number of gas nozzles .....
MODELING ROCK-FLUID INTERACTIONS
Simulation of formation-acid reaction. Focus on accurate prediction of acid stimulation treatment .....
ARC WELDING PRELIMINARY STUDIES
Electrostatic is phenomenon that charged body take on electric charge and discharge electricity. Plus and minus charged body come near together, gas between them ionize, after that electricity goes through ionized gas to another charged body. Ionized condition depend on degree of humidity, temperature, dust and EM condition. This condition does not only define EM condition .....
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