Hydraulic Calculations & Fluid Systems

Hydraulic Calculations & Fluid Systems services in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and throughout the Lower Mainland, BC. Professional process engineering solutions.

OVERVIEW

Industrial hydraulic analysis and piping and pump system calculations for plants, packaged skids, pumping systems, piping networks, and fire sprinkler systems throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and the Lower Mainland, BC. We provide full specification packages for flammable and cryogenic fluids, plus firewater hydraulic modeling aligned with NFPA and API codes.

Our analysis flags pressure drops, NPSH constraints, and surge events before equipment hits the field, supporting operational risk mitigation and hydraulic system safety assessment.

  • Pipeline sizing, pump curves, and valve selection reports
  • Relief, blowdown, and flare system evaluations
  • Firewater and foam system modelling aligned with NFPA/API codes
USE CASES & APPLICATIONS

Hydraulic calculation services support industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and process facilities throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and the Lower Mainland, BC. We perform hydraulic analysis for oil & gas facilities, chemical plants, power generation facilities, cryogenic systems, process piping, utility systems, fire protection systems, and specialized fluid handling applications. Our services are essential for facilities where fluid flow and pressure requirements impact system performance, supporting fluid system optimization, pump sizing, piping network design, and pressure analysis.

We support new process design projects, facility expansions, and system modifications. Our hydraulic calculations serve process design, equipment selection, and system optimization. Each project requires careful consideration of fluid properties, flow requirements, and pressure constraints to support adequate system performance.

PROCESS & WORKFLOW

We begin by understanding fluid properties, flow requirements, and system constraints. We perform hydraulic calculations to size piping, select pumps, and verify pressure requirements. We analyze pressure drops, NPSH requirements, and surge events to support reliable and efficient system operation, identifying operational risks before equipment installation.

We develop pump curves and valve selection reports that guide equipment selection. We evaluate relief, blowdown, and flare systems to support adequate capacity and safe operation. We model firewater and foam systems to support compliance with NFPA and API codes, supporting code adherence and operational safety.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE

Our hydraulic calculations comply with applicable engineering standards and codes including NFPA standards for fire protection (NFPA 13, 14, 20), API standards for process applications (API 610, 617), and client specifications. All systems are designed to meet performance requirements and code compliance. Our calculations support accurate equipment selection and system design throughout British Columbia, aligned with applicable CSA and ISO standards where required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

Why are hydraulic calculations important for system design?
Hydraulic calculations verify that systems can deliver required flow rates at adequate pressures. They identify pressure drops, NPSH constraints, and surge events that could cause operational problems. Our calculations support proper pump sizing, adequate piping sizing, and reliable system operation, preventing costly field modifications and operational failures.
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