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FEA Design and Analysis – Chemical Tubular Reactor to ASME Code
FEA Model of Chemical Reactor Design & Thermal, Stress and Buckling FEA Analysis to ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2 We performed the FEA …
Finite Element Analysis – ASTM SA516 Grade 70 Condensate Receiving Tanks
(ANSYS) FEA Model of Condensate Tank Finite Element Analysis on Condensate Tanks & Nozzles We performed a finite element stress analysis on condensate receiving tanks …
Failure Investigation – Wire Rope
Surface Deformation and Fractures Low Magnification SEM Image of Fractures Higher SEM Magnifcation of Fracture We performed a failure investigation on a 6x36G IWRC …
Finite Element Analysis – 16 Ft Diameter Refractory Lined Autoclave
FEA Results of Autoclave O’Donnell Consulting performed a finite element analysis of a refractory lined autoclave, for use in the chemical industry. The composite design …
Failure Analysis on Cracked Tube-to-Tubesheet Welds on Sulfuric Acid Plant Superheater
The startup of a plant involved transient conditions when saturated steam suddenly entered the hot tubes of a superheater – causing damage, and subsequent extensive damage to equipment further down the process line.
Fire Investigation – Commercial Grain Dryer
O’Donnell Consulting was retained by an insurance company to perform a root cause analysis of a fire on a commercial grain dryer, used to dry …
Stress, Vibration and Fatigue (FEA) Analysis – Bellows
(ANSYS) FEA Model – Results showing close-up view of the radial stress (X-Dir) Finite element modeling and analysis were used for stress & fatigue evaluations …
Failed Studs on an Electric Turbine Outer Head Cover
Studs connecting the outer head cover to the stay ring of an electric-generating turbine had failed
Failure Analysis – 2700 HP Fracking Pump
The original design incorporated a 4 inch diameter shaft, which, during testing, had failed.
API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service on a Brewery Tank
We performed a API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 2007 Fitness-for-Service evaluation on a tank for a brewery. The tank has an 8-foot diameter cylindrical shell 13’-10” …
FEA and Structural Assessment of Mining Bulkhead Door
FEA Model of Mine Door The structural integrity of bulkheads was a very important issue in safely operating mines for a particular client. In the …
Forensic Investigation of a Fifth Wheel Failure
We performed a forensic investigation on a fifth-wheel failure which caused separation of a trailer from its tractor. It was determined that one of the …
