The power generation and energy storage industries rely on a wide range of fluid transfer systems that must operate safely, efficiently, and reliably across both new (greenfield) designs and existing (brownfield) facilities. From steam power plants—including fossil, nuclear, geothermal, and combined cycle—to hydroelectric generation, engineers must manage the movement of liquids and gases under complex hydraulic and thermal conditions. Energy storage technologies such as pumped hydro, compressed gas, and thermal storage further add to this complexity, introducing challenging operating scenarios that span steady-state, transient, incompressible, and compressible flow regimes.

In this webinar, we will explore how engineers can model and analyze these systems to move beyond basic flow distribution and address real-world operating challenges. Attendees will see examples of incompressible pipe flow analysis, including calibration of nuclear power plant models to operational data using advanced goal-seeking and control techniques, as well as hydraulic and thermal analysis of combined heat and power (CHP) systems. We will also examine compressible pipe flow scenarios, such as natural gas delivery to turbine injection points, where accurately predicting pressure, temperature, and sonic choking behavior is critical to minimizing exhaust gas temperatures and ensuring reliable turbine operation.

The session will conclude with a deep dive into transient phenomena that pose significant risk to power generation assets. Case studies will highlight waterhammer analysis in combined cycle power plants, focusing on condenser cooling water systems during pump trips and startups, as well as gas and steam hammer events in high-pressure steam lines following emergency turbine shutdowns. By the end of the webinar, attendees will gain practical insight into how advanced pipe flow modeling can be used to predict, mitigate, and design against these challenging conditions—helping reduce risk, protect equipment, and support confident decision-making throughout the lifecycle of power generation and energy storage systems.