Stress & Buckling FEA – Decanter to ASME Section VIII Code
A stress and buckling analysis was performed on a decanter, which is used to transfer microscopic materials from one vessel to another
Engineering Consulting Projects
Structural Analysis of Heat Exchanger Supports
Keywords: Structural Analysis; Heat Exchanger; Supports; Resultant Forces; Finite Element Method; Wind, Seismic, Gravity Loads We performed structural analysis on heat exchanger supports due to loads including wind, seismic and …
Finite Element Analysis of Vapor Recovery Base Skid
FEA Model of Base Skid We performed finite element analysis on a Vapor Recovery Unit (VRU) base skid to ensure structural integrity to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code. The …
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Failure Analysis of FRP Contactor Vessel used Remove Hydrogen Sulfide
We performed failure analysis and subsequent design modifications on a contactor vessel. The vessel failed during startup as a result of excessive internal vacuum due to a process excursion. The …
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Failure Analysis of In-Service Cracking of Plates in a Lime Hydrator
Non-Destructive Testing on the Lime Hydrater Plates to Test for SCC 450 plates in a lime hydrator were reportedly cracking in service. Hardness and chemical analysis results indicated that the …
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Fatigue (FEA) Analysis of Heat Exchanger Coil within a Fired Heater
Fatigue Analysis of Heat Exchanger Coil within a Fired Heater Coil.
FEA Design & Analysis to ASME Code – Chemical Tubular Reactor
FEA Model of Chemical Reactor Keywords: Design & Thermal, Stress and Buckling Analysis; ASME Code Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2 We performed the FEA design and (thermal, stress and …
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FEA Structural Analysis of Waterbox Upgrades
FEA Model of Waterbox Deformation when Subjected to 80 Psi O’Donnell Consulting Engineers, Inc. was requested to perform FEA structural analysis of upgrades on waterboxes that are used in an …
CFD Analysis – Blast Furnace Blowpipe Failure
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to analyze a blast furnace blowpipe failure.
Finite Element (FEA) Analysis of a Heater Vessel
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to analyze a blast furnace blowpipe failure.
FEA Buckling Analysis on an Elevated Temperature Vessel under a Vacuum
Both instantaneous (linear and nonlinear) buckling and creep buckling were investigated
Forensic Failure Analysis of Damaged Mining Lift Hook
FEA Results Showing Deflections on Lift Hook We performed a forensic failure analysis on a damaged mining lift hook. As a worker was lifting and moving a cylindrical metal basket …
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Fatigue Analysis on Threads of Base-Ported Pressure Filter
A client had determined that in very dusty environments where their base-ported pressure filter was used, particles can get in between the threads of the tube and cap.
Vibration Analysis on ASTM A514 Grade B Steel Industrial Impeller
Vibration analysis on an industrial impeller (constructed of ASTM A514 Grade B Steel) to determine its natural frequencies.
Failure Analysis of Corroded Irrigation Piping
Evaluation of corrosion on irrigation piping, possibly related to issues with non-conformance to specification
API 579 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service on Steel Brewery Tanks
A vertical tank at a brewery had failed. Because of the age of this and other tanks, they were concerned about their structural integrity – and had us perform an API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 analysis
API 579 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service Evaluation on UREA Reactor
Fitness For Service evaluation on a multi-wall UREA reactor to API 579/ASME-FFS-1
Cracked NASA Heat Exchanger – Failure Analysis & Redesign
Thermal, Structural and Fatigue Analysis – and Subsequent Redesign of Heat Exchanger A number of cracks were found around the bolt holes of the inlet and outlet tubesheets of …
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Failure Analysis of Overpressurized Storage Tank
During the delivery of a shipment of resin, damage occurred to a storage tank at a production facility in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The tank damage was apparently the result of tank …
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Metallurgical & Engineering Evaluation of Cracks in Aircraft Landing Gear
Chemical, tensile and hardness tests were performed, along with SEM. The scanning electron microscope revealed that the fracture had initiated at one location on the inside diameter surface.
API 579 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service on Aging Ash Silo
API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service Evaluation of a 40 year old ash silo used in an ash handling system.
Failure Analysis on a Cracked Cylinder Liner
An 18-inch replacement cylinder liner was manufactured for an engine used to compress natural gas. During the installation, the liner fractured and fell into the engine block, causing damage
ASME Design and Analysis – Pressure Vessel Components for Radioactive Waste Cleanup
Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics on Vessels & Components ASME design and (thermal, stress, vibration and fatigue) finite element analysis was performed on pressure vessels and components …
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Material Characterizations of AISI-SAE 4140 Miner Torque Shafts
Chemical, microstructural, and mechanical property characterizations were performed on three continuous miner drive torque shafts for comparison purposes
Assessment of Welding Procedures on P91 Heavy Wall Piping
P91 is a creep resistant martensitic steel used extensively in the generation of electric power. It is nominally a 9%Cr-1%Mo-I/4%V plus other small additions
