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- Fire/ Explosion Investigation of LPG Dehydration System
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- Fatigue Analysis of a Rail Coupler to AAR Specifications
- Development of Elevated Temperature Design Criteria for Nuclear Components
- Engineering Analysis of Above-Ground Tanks not Meeting API 650 Code
- Corrosion Investigation on Various Structures in a Refinery
- API 579-1/ ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service on a Wood-Fired Boiler
- Engineering FEA Analysis on Components in U.S. Submarines
- Failure Analysis – Contactor Vessel used Remove Hydrogen Sulfide
- Structural Analysis of Design Errors in Electrostatic Precipitator
- Engineering Analysis and Design Modification of Control Valves in Reactor Coolant System
- Weld Repair of Mis-Machined Cast Turbine Blades
- Structural and Fatigue Analysis of Deflected Longwall Mining Relay Bar
- Failure Analysis – Oil/ Gas Threaded Joint Casing
- Design of Welded Connection Between Wind Turbine Tower and Baseplate
- Structural Analysis of Fabrication Issues of a Water Treatment Film Evaporator
- Modal Analysis on Linear Variable Displacement Transducers (Actuators)
- FEA Analysis of a Exhauster Base Skid in a Combined Cycle Plant
- Design/ Application of Inconel 625 Weld Overlay on a Refinery Vessel
- Stress & Buckling FEA – Decanter to ASME Section VIII Code
- Forensic Fire Investigation on a Commercial Building
- $98.8 M Award in Litigation over Refinery Engineering Issues
- Explosion of a Pressure Vessel used in the Manufacturing of Cell Phones
- Seismic Analysis on Fire Protection Systems to Uniform Building Code
- Buckling Analysis on an Elevated Temperature Vessel under a Vacuum
- Failure Analysis – Gearboxes Controlling an Earth-Station Antenna
- Engineering Investigation of Induction Furnaces Undergoing Upgrades
- Failure Analysis – Ruptured Refinery Bellows
- Failure Investigation on Food Processing Pressure Vessel
- Failure Analysis – XL Commercial Sprinkler Pipe
- Forensic Failure Analysis – Mining Lift Hook
- FEA & Fatigue Analysis – Hydroelectric Turbine Shaft
- Failed Turbine Exhauster on High Speed Three-Stage Centrifugal Compressor
- Failure Analysis – Barge Mooring in Pittsburgh
- Failure Analysis – Cracked NASA Heat Exchanger
- Root Cause Failure Analysis – Electronics Cooling Fan
- Forensic Investigation – Propane Pump Explosion
- Root Cause Investigation – Gas Well Pipe Rupture
- Failure Investigation and Design Modifications of Wellhead Threaded Closure
- Failure Analysis – Panel Coil in a Sterilization Process
- Vibration Analysis on the Framework of Hubble Space Telescope
- Engineering Solution to Stress Control Cracking on Low Pressure Turbine Discs
- Cracking and Failure of Control Rod Guide Tube (CRGT) Support Pins
- Failure Analysis – Cracked Incinerator Recuperator
- Forensic Investigation of an Accident Involving a Steel Tube Chair
- ASME Section VIII (FEA) Analysis – Vessels Processing Nuclear Waste
- ASME B31.3 Analysis of a Skid Mounted Heat Transfer System
- Inelastic Thermal Analysis of Mold Plate in Continuous Casting Process
- Finite Element Analysis & ASME Code Section VIII Division 2 Calculations – Feedwater Heaters
- Forensic Fire Investigation of Shipboard Compressor
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) – HDPE Clarification Tank to NSF Codes
- Analysis of Cracked Brass Fittings in a Chilled Water HVAC System
- Prediction of Rocket Thrust Chamber Life on NASA Space Shuttle Main Engines
- Failure Analysis & Design Modifications on a Cracked 1,400 Ton Hydraulic Press
- Risk Assessment of Cracking Mineral Separator Units
- Pitting Corrosion Investigation of Type 316L SS Rotary Valve Impellers
- Analysis of Defects on 304 Stainless Steel Mixer Blades
- $16 Million Award for Collapsed Bauxite Conveyor System
- Failure Analysis – Cracked Cylinder Liner
- Finite Element Analysis – Offshore Process Skid to ASME Code
- Metallurgical / Chemical Analysis on Failed 3rd Stage Blades of a Gas Turbine
- Finite Element Analysis of Vapor Recovery Base Skid
- Failed Rotary Cement Kiln During Startup
- Failure Analysis – Cracked Thin Film Heat Exchanger (TFHE)
- Investigation of Leaking 2 inch Ball Valve in Midstream Pipeline
- Metallurgical / SEM Investigation of a Damaged Compressor Bearing
- Cracking in a Gypsum Kiln Conveyor Chain
- Fatigue Life Analysis of High Cycle Vessels used to Produce Hydrogen
- In-Service Cracking of Plates in a Lime Hydrator
- Engineering Review of Design Changes in Taiwan Nuclear Plant
- Engineering Analysis of Replacement Reactor Coolant Pump Seals
- Forensic Investigation – Collapse of the 15th Century Statue of Tullio Lombardo’s Adam
- Engineering (FEA) Analysis & Design Optimization of Formula One Brake Rotors
- $64 M Award in Litigation over a Newly Constructed Collapsed Paper Rack Storage Facility
- Engineering Issues – Coke Oven Batteries in $560 M International Arbitration
- Finite Element and Fatigue Analysis of Crane Seat
- Recertification of Aging Pressure Vessels/ Systems at NASA Facility
- Failure Analysis – Refinery Piping Loop that Failed in Startup
- Root Cause Investigation on Failed 30 Ton Automotive Forming Press
- Static & Dynamic Analysis- Foundation at Turbomachinery Test Facility
- Forensic Investigation of a Barge Involved in Collision
- Failure Analysis – Quartz Tubes in Water Purification System
- Frequency Response Testing of Compressor Turbine Vanes
- Characterization of Brass Fittings in a Mine Rescue Chamber
- Weld Investigation on Cracked Ladle Turret Rotating Arm
- Failure Analysis – Overpressurized Storage Tank
- Failure Analysis – Cracked Reinforced Ductwork
- Engineering Review of Tubesheet/ Shell for a Replacement Steam Generator
- API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service on an Aging Ash Silo
- Weld Consulting on a Hydroelectric Turbine Shaft Exhibiting Flaws
- Forensic Investigation of Forklift Accident
- Finite Element Analysis – Skate Ramp Modifications
- ASME Section VIII Division 1 Analysis on Storage Drum at a Refinery
- API 579/ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service Evaluation on a UREA Reactor
- Forensic Failure Analysis – Hunting Bow
- Failure Analysis – Cracked Pressure Swing Absorber (PSA) Vessels
- Weld Troubleshooting & Subsequent Redesign of a Heater
- FEA Analysis of FRP Piping – Flue Gas Desulfurization System
- Forensic Investigation of Premature Weld Cracking in Stainless Steel Exhaust Ductwork
- Failure Investigation and Design Modifications on Cracked Large Capacity Fuel Heaters
- ASME (FEA) Design and Analysis – Pressure Vessel Components for Radioactive Waste Cleanup
- Repair Process of Cast ASTM A743 Turbine Blades Exhibiting Imperfections
- Analysis on Leaking Nickel Cemented Tungsten Carbide (WC) Pump Seal
- Metallurgical & Engineering Evaluation of Cracks in Aircraft Landing Gear
- Cracked Tube to Tubesheet Welds on Chemical Reactor
- Forensic Failure Analysis – Aircraft Stabilizer Trim Motor Bearings
- Vibration Analysis on ASTM A514 Grade B Steel Industrial Impeller
- Failure Analysis – Corroded Irrigation Piping
- Failure Analysis – Seized Piston on a Monel Series 3800 Pressure Relief Valve
- Investigation of Leaking Stainless Steel Ball Valve in a Pipeline
- Stress and Vibration Analysis – Advanced Combustion Turbine
- Fatigue Analysis on Threads of Base-Ported Pressure Filter
- Vibration and Shock (FEA) Analysis of Shipboard Heat Exchanger to Code
- Engineering Analysis and Design Recommendations on Cracked Monorail Guideway
- FEA Analysis of a High Temperature Vessel used in Glass Fiber Production
- FEA Design and Analysis of Large Scale Pressure Vessels under High Energy Impact
- Forensic Investigation of a Truck Fifth Wheel Failure
- API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service on a Brewery Tank
- Failure Analysis on 2700 HP Fracking Pump
- Failure Analysis on Studs on an Electric Turbine Outer Head Cover
- Stress, Vibration and Fatigue (FEA) Analysis – Bellows
- Fire Investigation – Commercial Grain Dryer
- Failure Analysis on Cracked Tube-to-Tubesheet Welds on Sulfuric Acid Plant Superheater
- Finite Element Analysis – 16 Ft Diameter Refractory Lined Autoclave
- FEA Design and Analysis – Chemical Tubular Reactor to ASME Code
- API 579 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service on Steel Brewery Tanks
- API 579/ ASME FFS-1 Fitness For Service on Overheated Boiler Tubes
- Assessment of Welding Procedures for Attaching Appendages to P91 Heavy Wall Pipe
- $200 M Litigation – Forensic Investigation on Coke Oven Battery Construction
- Thermal (FEA) Analysis of 400 Ampere Busway System
- CFD Analysis – Blast Furnace Blowpipe Failure
- ASME Code Section VIII Calculations – Refinery Contactor Vessel
- Finite Element Stress Analysis – ASTM SA516 Grade 70 Condensate Receiving Tanks
- Failure Investigation – Wire Rope
- FEA and Structural Assessment of Mining Bulkhead Door
- ASME Section VIII Division 1 (FEA) Analysis – Feedwater Heater
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