An interview with Freese and Nichols Senior Hydraulics Engineer Tom Hill
Whether onsite with his hands on the equipment, or in front of his computer utilizing simulation software, Tom Hill has spent nearly the past four decades solving problems for his clients. As a Senior Hydraulics Engineer for Freese and Nichols, Inc., Tom accomplishes this by building hydraulic transient simulation models of pump stations and pipelines. Through the simulation process, he constructs models that can be utilized to demonstrate upset conditions such as tripped pumps, broken pipe, closing valves, or emergency shutdown operations. He analyzes the results, determines whether peak surge pressures might exceed regulatory limits, predicts the likelihood of component failure, and makes recommendations that resolve problems and prevent transient accidents that can cause safety hazards to people and equipment.
For the full interview: http://www.valve-world-americas.com/pdf/201706_44-46.pdf