What is Finite Element Analysis? (Blog)
FEA Model of Heater Vessel FEA Model of Pressure Vessel What is finite element analysis? Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer simulation method used for evaluating components, structures and …
Article on Weld Defects in Stainless Steel World
Weld Defects and Failures: Quantifying Fitness For Service – How Finite Element Mathematical Simulations can Mitigate Risk and Cut Costs Article by Dr. William J. O’Donnell, PE, President – O’Donnell …
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Quantifying Fitness-For-Service – Article by Bill O’Donnell, Sr.
Fitness-for-Service analysis is the most viable step in determining the safety and financial risk factors related to component repair or replacement. This Stainless Steel World article (written by Bill O’Donnell, …
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Blog: Basics of Pressure Vessel Design & Analysis
FEA Model of Vessel at Nozzles Blog: The Basics of Pressure Vessel Design and Analysis Introduction Pressure vessels have wide applications in power plants, and industries including pharmaceutical & …
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Fatigue of Welded Components
Fatigue of welded steel components is often initiated by vibration, corrosion, and thermal cycling. Fatigue of Welded Components – Quantifying Fitness for Service Fatigue in welded steel components is …
Blog: Failure Analysis – The Basics
Failed Wire Rope Failed Threads on Stud Failure Analysis – the Basics Failure Analysis is the process of understanding component failure. Failures happen, often despite the best efforts of …
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When to Call a Metallurgist – Learn More What’s Involved (Blog)
Cracks Found in Brass Fitting of an HVAC System Summary “Call a metallurgist!” When components are made of metal, this is typically the first reaction. It’s a fact of life …
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Forensic Investigation on Ductwork – in the News
GlobalSpec Article on a forensic investigation O’Donnell Consulting performed on a ductwork failure in a Pittsburgh-local school. Call Tom O’Donnell to Discuss Your Forensic Engineering Issues
BLOG: What is a Primary Stress?
Stress and Fatigue Analysis of Bellows What is a Primary Stress? Most engineers are familiar with the terms “Normal Stress”, “Shear Stress” and potentially “Equivalent Stress.” However perhaps not so …
Book Release – Handbook of Lessons Learned in Engineering
Bill O’Donnell, Sr., recently published “Handbook of Lessons Learned In Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Construction.” It is intended for engineers, designers, manufacturers and constructors – depicting failures from thermal, structural, vibration, …
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Small Modular Reactors Gain Momentum in Europe
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and NuScale Power, two leading companies in the race to build small modular reactors (SMRs) for power generation, have recently announced deals that could result …
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Advantages of Dual Linear Array Probes for Corrosion Inspection
Advantages of Dual Linear Array Probes for Corrosion Inspection. The power generation industry is among those whose aging infrastructure contributes to increased safety concerns, and can lead to costly unscheduled …
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Don’t Let Vibrations Shake Up Operations
The reliability and integrity of equipment, structures and piping can suffer because of vibration and dynamic responses. These depend mainly on excitation forces, stiffness, mass distribution and damping. Modal analysis, …
Mitigating Failure Mechanisms – Turbomachinery
Steam turbines are used across the world as a source of power for many different industries. Even with the best maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance techniques, problems can still arise. …
Nuclear Reactor with 3D-Printed Core Slated for Operation in 2023
A first-of-its-kind nuclear reactor that will use a 3D-printed core, advanced materials, and integrated sensors and controls is on track for completion by 2023. Read the Power Magazine Article. .
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A Decade of Turmoil: How Nuclear and Coal Have Struggled to Survive
The past 10 years have been filled with trials and tribulations for both the nuclear and coal power industries. From accidents to plant closures there has been little to cheer …
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