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
Mechanical Engineering Projects
Engineering design, analysis and troubleshooting services on components using (thermal, stress, vibration and fatigue) finite element analysis to API, AWS, ASME and other codes. We provide engineering support in the entire life-cycle of equipment and facilities – from assisting in product development, to resolving operational issues, to providing support on equipment nearing the end of design life
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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Fatigue (FEA) Analysis of Heat Exchanger Coil within a Fired Heater
Fatigue Analysis of Heat Exchanger Coil within a Fired Heater Coil.
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
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.
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
ASME Section VIII Design & Analysis – Vessels Processing Nuclear Waste
Thermal, fatigue, and creep Analysis using ASME Code We performed ASME Section VIII design & analysis – (using thermal, stress and fatigue) finite element analysis on elevated temperature/ pressure vessels …
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Stress and Fatigue Analysis of High Cycle Vessels used to Produce Hydrogen
Stress and Fatigue analysis of high cycle vessels used to produce virtually pure hydrogen.
Frequency Response Testing of Compressor Turbine Vanes
Turbine Vane Testing in Twisting, Radial & Longitudinal Bending Modes Frequency response testing was conducted acoustically on compressor turbine vanes so as to prevent mass loading and external damping effects. …
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Vibration and Shock Analysis of Shipboard Heat Exchanger to Engineering Codes
Heat exchangers were to be supported on rigid platforms that are attached to the process deck of the ship and therefore subjected to ship motion acceleration loads.
FEA Design and Analysis of Large Scale Pressure Vessels under High Energy Impact
O’Donnell Consulting performed (FEA) design and analysis (to ASME Code) of two large scale containment pressure vessels and equipment subjected to high energy impact with a dual phase fluid at …
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Failure Investigation on Food Processing Pressure Vessel
For a major food processing company, we performed a failure investigation of a horizontally mounted low pressure process vessel. The sequential failure of several of the nuts holding the closure …
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Design/ Application of Inconel 625 Weld Overlay on a Refinery Vessel
A 9 foot diameter, 60 foot long Stripper Vessel was designed and fabricated to be placed in service at a refinery in the Virgin Islands.
Failure Analysis of Cracked Tube-to-Tubesheet Welds on Chemical Reactor
Cracks had developed on tube-to-tubesheet welds on a chemical reactor. We were asked to perform a thermal transient and stress analysis of the welds. This included the startup, controlled heatup and cool-down processes on the reactor with respect to the potential for creating leaks through the tube to tubesheet welds.
Comparison of Saudi Standard to US, EU and Japanese Standards
We were asked to perform a comparison of a Saudi Aramco Engineering plant layout Standard to US, European and Japanese Standards. These comparisons were relative to siting and spacing from …
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Weld Consulting on a Hydroelectric Turbine Shaft Exhibiting Flaws
Initial machining in the area of the Turbine Guide Bearing uncovered a knurled surface just below the outermost shaft material – possibly indicative of a spray or weld metal build-up type of repair.
ASME Section VIII Division 1 Analysis on Storage Drum at a Refinery
ASME Section VIII Division 1 analysis was performed on a de-resining unit storage drum located at a refinery
ASME Code Section VIII Calculations – Refinery Contactor Vessel
ASME Code Section VIII Div. 1 calculations were performed on a primary contactor vessel in service at a refinery. The contactor vessel, built in 1950, was based on the 1949 …
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Static & Dynamic FEA Analysis – Skate Ramp Modifications
We performed static and dynamic finite element analysis on various design modifications of skateboard ramps after a client/ manufacturer found permanent deformations on one of its ramps. The finite element …
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