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C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
TA B L E O F C O N T E N TS
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COMPANY
BUSINESS CONCEPT
R&D PHILOSOPHY
CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES
PROCESS ENGINEERING
Process Simulation
Upset Analysis
Sensitive Analysis
PROCESS EQUIPMENT
Thermal-Hydraulic and FEA
CHT - Conjugated heat transfer
Equipment Design
CASE STUDIES
PROCESS ENGINEERING
Process Simulation
Upset Analysis
Sensitive Analysis
PROCESS EQUIPMENT
Thermal-Hydraulic and FEA
CHT - Conjugated heat transfer
Equipment Design
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
C A D E
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C O M P A N Y
adding value to our partners
CADE is an expert provider of advanced and specialized engineering,
technology and R&D services focused on process and mechanical
engineering, serving as a technology partner to its cliens.
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Since the beginning of its activities in 2003, CADE's philosophy has been
focused on developing close collaborative relationships with its clients.
G E N E R A T I O N
In order to meet all of the client's requests, CADE takes on each and
every project guided by the company's three main principles:
Focus:
advanced mechanical and process engineering
industries served customers and parnters
- POWER GENERATION (CONVENTIONAL, NON CONVENTIONAL) - PLANT OWNERS AND OPERATORS
- RENEWABLE ENERGY - TECHNOLOGY LICENSORS
- REFINERY PLANTS - EPC CONTRACTORS
- PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY - PACKAGE UNIT SUPPLIERS
- WASTE TREATMENT - MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
- WASTE TO ENERGY - ENGINEERING COMPANIES
- CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
- FOOD INDUSTRY
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
developing technology and applications
R & D
Due to specialized nature of CADE's activities, new applications,
P H I L O S O P H Y
potential upgrades and transfers of technology from one
sector to another are commonly required in order to take
on our client's most challenging projects.
- Steam generation
- Drying technologies
- Biodiesel
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CADE's approach
SCOPE
PFDs Vs. Operational Conditions
Hydraulic Operational Variables Optimization
Thermal Feasibility analysis (technical - economical)
Thermodynamics Improvement and upgrades proposal
Separation Process Inputs for HAZOP
Reacting Medium
ASPEN
HYSYS
software tools MATHCAD
HTFS (ASPEN)
ANSYS
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES
advanced mechanical engineering
1 - Process Engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
approach
P R O C E S S VA L I D A T I O N / R E - D E S I G N
Pressure Relief Systems
PROCESS SIMUL ATION Re-Design (operational condtitions, materials, etc.)
UNDER UPSET CONDITIONS By Pass Systems
Control Loops
Transient State SIL Levels
Process Instrumentation
MECHANICAL ANALYSIS M E C H A N I C A L VA L I D A T I O N / R E - D E S I G N
UNDER UPSET CONDITIONS
FEA Thermal - Structural FEM analysis
Fatigue analysis
Static / Transient State Temperature/stress distribution over solid model (metal)
Pressure parts reinforcement (tubesheets, nozzles, etc.)
Internal refractory lining
ASPEN
HYSYS
MATHCAD
software tools HTFS (ASPEN)
ANSYS
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES
advanced mechanical engineering
1 - Process Engineering advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
CADE's approach
P R O C E S S VA L I D A T I O N / R E V I E W
Change of Operational Parameters
SENSITIVE STUDY Phase Diagrams
Control Strategies
Definition of Control Loops
Transient State Re-Tuning of Control Loops
Relationships between variables
"What If" Studies
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES
advanced mechanical engineering
1 - Process Engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
CADE's approach
P R O C E S S VA L I D A T I O N / R E - D E S I G N
THERMO - HYDRAULIC
ANALYSIS Flow Distribution
CFD SIMUL ATION Heat Transfer Profiles
Steady State Temperature Profiles
Transient State Pressure Profiles
Velocity Profiles
MECHANICAL ANALYSIS M E C H A N I C A L D E S I G N / VA L I D A T I O N
FEA
Thermal - Structural FEM analysis
Fatigue analysis
Steady State Short and long term cycle perfomance
Transient State Temperature/stress distribution over solid model (metal)
Full dynamic response, spectrum, harmonic, modal analysis
Fitness for Service Assessment API 579
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES
advanced mechanical engineering
1 - Process Engineering advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
CADE's approach
P R O C E S S D E S I G N / CFD VA L I D A T I O N
MECHANICAL ANALYSIS
FEA M E C H A N I C A L D E S I G N / VA L I D A T I O N
Thermal-Structural FEM analysis
Steady / Transient State
Short and long term cycle perfomance
Fatigue analysis
Full dynamic response, spectrum, harmonic, modal analysis
Fitness for Service Assessment API 579
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES
advanced mechanical engineering
1 - Process Engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
CADE's approach
P RO C E S S D E S I G N
REFERENCE CASE
Main Dimensions
Internals
Design Case
Reference P&ID
Rating Case
Reference PFD (design and rating cases)
Process Data Sheet (design and rating cases)
S P A I N
MECHANICAL DESIGN M E C H A N I C A L D E S I G N / VA L I D A T I O N
Mechanical design
Piping stress analysis
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Steady / Transient State FEA Short and long term cycle perfomance
Fatigue analysis
Full dynamic response, spectrum, harmonic, modal analysis
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THERMO-HYDRAULC
CFD SIMULATION
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F E M A N A LY S I S CFD + FEA as per point 2.1
Fitness for Service Assessment API 579
Steady / Transient State
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s o l u c i o n e s
Mathcad
ASPEN ASME
Hysys AD2000
software tools HTFS (ASPEN) design codes EN
PVELITE CODAP
CAESAR II
CFD - FLUENT, CFX, OPENFOAM BS
ANSYS
C A D E
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced mechanical engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Thermal and Hydraulic simulation of exhaust gas pipe network (including relief valves behaviour) and flare stack.
Mechanical validation of pipes, KO Drum and flare stack.
approach
- Thermal and Hydraulic simulation
- Mechanical pipe network validation under vacuum according to ASME B31.3
- FEA validation of KO Drum and shaft flare including temperature influence on guyed stack
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced mechanical engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Thermal design of a Steam Generator Train for a CSP Power Plant
(Solar Parabolic Trough) unde steady state operational conditions
and transient simulation during Steam Turbine Start Up.
approach
- Thermal steady state design
- Simulation of HTF System (Solar field, steam generation train
and steam turbine)
- Optimization of steam generator train to meet steam turbine
start up ramp (design)
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced mechanical engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Size optimization of HTF pipe network in Solar Parabolic Trough Power Plant according to real solar irradiation (DNI) on plant location.
approach
- Simulation of solar field
- Thermal and Hydraulic simulation of HTF pipe network
- Optimization algorithm
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced mechanical engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Simulation of Downstream treatment and Combustion in a Gas Turbine of a compressed Syngas stream.
approach
- Simulation of Downstream Process
- Simulation of Gas Turbine
- Optimization algorithm
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis advanced mechanical engineering
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Optimization of Pressure and Temperature for a biomass gasification process in order to maximize Low Heating Value (LHV) of Syngas.
Following issues were carried out.
approach
- Simulation of process
- Optimization algorithm
- Feasibility study
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis advanced mechanical engineering
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Influence evaluation of two upset conditions from a process and mechanical point of view
on HRSG (fired tube type).
- Thermal and Hydraulic simulation under upset conditions (tube side and shell side)
- Refractory lining performance (channels, tubesheet, and tubes)
- Temperature distribution of pressure parts by performing transient FEA
- Stress distribution of pressure parts by performing transient FEA
- Proposal to minimize effects of upset conditions under consideration
approach
- Thermal-Hydraulic simulation
- Transient Thermal and Mechanical FEA
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis advanced mechanical engineering
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Simulation of Water Knock-Out (3-phase configuration) under failure of temperature control valve of steam
supply line for internal coil.
approach
- Heat transfer simulation between internal tube exchanger and fluid)
- Hydrodynamic simulation of liquids under evaporation conditions
- Thermodynamic equilibrium of phases
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation CASE STUDY
1.2 - Upset Analysis advanced mechanical engineering
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermal-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
biogas line
objective
Simulation of influence of failure in Methane composition Control Loop on biogas line
equipment (H 2 S removal, gas turbine, flare and related equipment )
approach
- Hydraulic simulation on biogas pipe network
- Process simulation of equipment (desulphuration scrubber, gas turbine and flare)
- Emissions and corrosion study
Friction losses
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C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
1.2 - Upset Analysis
CASE STUDY
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis advanced mechanical engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermo-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
exothermic reactor
objective
Thermal and Kinetic Simulation of Exothermic Reactor in order to define
cooling system and control loop.
- Kinetic simulation
- Heat transfer simulation between reacting medium and internal cooling coil
- Calculation of steady steates Vs cooling fluid temperature
- Stability Phase Diagrams
- Definition of stable operation conditions
approach
- Kinetic and thermal model
- Transient simulation and steady state calculations Vs operational conditions
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
1.1 - Process Simulation
1.2 - Upset Analysis
CASE STUDY
1.3 - Sensitive Analysis advanced mechanical engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
2 - Process Equipment Engineering
2.1 - Thermo-Hydraulic and FEM Analysis
2.2 - CHT - Conjugated Heat - Transfer
2.3 - Process Equipment Design
objective
Kinetic Simulation of Fermenter in order to determinate stable conditions for
start-up and operation as well as prediction of effects of changes in biomass
inlet flow.
- Kinetic simulation
- Calculation of steady states Vs initial biological substrate concentration
- Effect of changes in inlet biomass flow on each steady state
- Recirculation effect
approach
- Kinetic simulation
- Transient simulation and steady states calculation
- Methane production optimization
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective
Thermal-Hydraulic and mechanical validation of air cooler (ACHE) working
as after cooler in gas compression line during start-up (recycled and
opened flow)
approach
- Performance of ACHE during start-up ramp
- CFD of tubeside during start-up
- FEM analysis of nozzles, headers, finned tubes and tubesheets
during start-up. Input data extracted from previous CFD output.
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective
Mechanical design of nozzles and saddles of HTF system equipment
(expanssion vessels, buffer tanks, etc.).
Thermal shock evaluation under transiend conditions.
approach
- Transient thermal simulation (inputs required for FEA)
- FEA for pressure parts (shell, heads, nozzles) and saddles
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective
Validation of conventional thermal and mechanical design
of two Waste Heat Boiler (WHB) of a Desulphuration Plant
by means of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in order to study
local effects from a thermal and mechanical point of view,
considering process requirements.
approach
- Static thermal simulation to determinate tube
side and shell side bulk temperatures and heat
transfer coefficients.
- FEA to determinate temperature distribution
within solids
- FEA to determinate stress of pressure parts
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective
Validation of conventional thermal and mechanical design
of two Waste Heat Boiler (WHB) of a Desulphuration Plant
by means of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in order to study
local effects from a thermal and mechanical point of view,
considering process requirements.
approach
- Static thermal simulation to determinate tube
side and shell side bulk temperatures and heat
transfer coefficients.
- FEA to determinate temperature distribution
within solids
- FEA to determinate stress of pressure parts
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective approach
Optimization of Zinc Melting Furnace (thermal duty, recirculation - Transient conjugated heat transfer of system solid ingot-liquid
rate and geometry) by CFD/CHT zinc (Fluent)
- Optimization of process and geometry parameters
Following issues were carried out:
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective
Design of thermal storage system based on concrete with
thermal oil acting as heating/cooling fluid by CFD/CHT
approach
- Transient conjugated heat transfer of concrete system (Fluent)
- Optimization of geometry in order to meet process requirements
(heating and cooling ramps)
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective
Determination of effect of finned tube (thermal inertia based
on heat capacity) on gas temperature during transient periods
in an Air Cooler Heat Exchanger.
Definition of temperature control loop and winterization
strategies.
approach
- Transient Conjugated Heat Transfer of air - finned tube
-gas system
- Calculation of effect on outlet gas temperature of heat
capacity of finned tube Vs time
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
objective
Thermal, Hydraulic and Mechanical design of Waste Heat Boiler
(fired tube type) for a Sulphur Recovery Plant.
approach
- Process design (Thermal and Hydraulic)
- Mechanical design of pressure parts
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
heat exchangers
(biflux, feedwater heaters, closed cooling water, steam
superheater, Shell and Tube, etc.)
objective
Thermal, Hydraulic and Mechanical design of Biflux Heat
Exchanger (bayonet type)
approach
- Process design (Thermal and Hydraulic)
- Mechanical design of pressure parts
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
spray dryer
objective
Design of Spray Dryer (drying chamber and cyclon chamber)
for lixiviates effluent from landfill.
approach
- Fluid-dynamics design of drying chamber and cyclon by
means of CFD simulation
- Static Mechanical design of pressure parts
- Mechanical design of auxiliary structures
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
1 - Process Engineering
air coolers
objective
Thermal, Hydraulic and Mechanical design of Air Coolers
according to API 661.
- Thermal design
- Rating evaluation
- Mechanical design of pressure parts
- Instruments and control loop proposal
approach
- Thermal design according to API 661
- Static Mechanical design of pressure parts
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
CSP - Concentrated Solar Power
CASE STUDY
advanced mechanical engineering
advanced energy, thermal and process engineering
objective
Complete basic and detail engineering of CSP pilot plant based on molten
salt as heat transfer fluid.
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N
C A D E s o l u c i o n e s d e i n g e n i e r i a - E S P A Ñ A - S P A I N