ASME Code Section VIII Calculations – Refinery Contactor Vessel
ASME Code Section VIII calculations on a contactor vessel in a refinery.
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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 and providing support on equipment nearing the end of design life.
Static & Dynamic FEA Analysis – Skate Ramp Modifications
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
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FEA Analysis of Skid Mounted Heat Transfer System to ASME B31.3
Finite element analysis (FEA) on the piping system of a skid mounted heat transfer system to ASME Process Piping Code (ASME B31.3)
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Development of Elevated Temperature Design Criteria – Nuclear Components
Development of elevated temperature design criteria for nuclear components – methods for fatigue evaluation and design for cyclic service.
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API 579/ ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service on Overheated SA 213-T2 Boiler Tubes
API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service on Overheated SA 213-T2 Boiler Tubes. The boiler tubes in Hatfield’s Ferry plant were exposed to overheating, which resulted from faulty tube connections, restricting the cooling circulation.
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Repair Process of Cast ASTM A743 Turbine Blades Exhibiting Imperfections
Repair of Cast ASTM A743 Grade CN6NM Turbine Blades exhibiting imperfections
Turbine blades made by a particular manufacturer are a complex shape that requires them to be manufactured by casting. Imperfections such as “tares and scabs” are formed during the casting process.
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Cracked Welded Joints on Ladle Turret Rotating Arm
Cracked welded joints on a Ladle Turret Rotating Arm and supporting frame. Investigation to determine stresses at the welded joints
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Structural and Fatigue Analysis of Buckled Longwall Mining Relay Bar
Relay Bar Call Tom O’Donnell, PE to Discuss Your Engineering Challenges We were asked to perform the structural integrity and fatigue life of an original and modified longwall mining relay bar. Longwall mining is used to more efficiently remove underground coal deposits in large rectangular blocks. After a “pass” of coal has been mined, the
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Vibration Analysis on the Framework of Hubble Space Telescope
Vibration analysis on the framework supporting the Hubble Space Telescope. Combined analyses and tests showed that conditions were due to second order shortening of the transverse bracing members.
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FEA Analysis of a Exhauster Base Skid in a Combined Cycle Plant
FEA analysis of a base skid, which supports a condensor exhauster system in a combined cycle power generation facility.
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Leaking 2 inch Ball Valve in Midstream Pipeline
A client had a leaking / failure of a 2 inch diameter floating ball valve in a midstream pipeline and asked us to to determine the root cause
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Characterization of Brass Fittings in a Mine Rescue Chamber
Three leaded free machining yellow brass oxygen manifold fittings were evaluated for dimensions and evidence of stress corrosion cracking
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Failure Analysis – Cracked Thin Film Heat Exchanger (TFHE)
A manufacturer of a Thin Film Heat Exchanger (TFHE) – which is used in conjunction with other components in high temperature coating applications such as caramel coated popcorn – found cracks in their units.
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FEA Analysis on Submarine Components
FEA structural, thermal, vibration, shock and fatigue analysis on including heat exchangers on submarine components.
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Cracking and Failure of Control Rod Guide Tube (CRGT) Support Pins
Analysis of cracking and failure of Control Rod Guide Tube (CCRGT) Support Pins (Split Pins) in pressurized water reactors.
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Engineering Solution to Control Stress Cracking on Low Pressure Turbine Disks
Engineering solution to introduce residual compressive stresses to control stress corrosion cracking on low pressure turbine disks
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Failure Analysis on Cracked Monorail Guideway
Failure analysis and design recommendations on a cracked monorail guideway
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Stress and Vibration Analysis – Advanced Combustion Turbine
Stress and Vibration Analysis – Advanced Combustion Turbine + harmonic pressure pulse and natural frequencies analysis.
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