Tom O’Donnell, PhD, PE (412) 835-5007
Practice Areas: Thermal, Vibration, Failure, Finite Element Analysis, ASME B&PV Codes, Expert Witness / Forensic Engineering
Tom has over 30 years experience performing thermal, structural, vibration, fatigue, creep, failure evaluation, and finite element analysis of equipment including heat exchangers, vessels and refractory materials – to Engineering Codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (ASME B&PV).
He has a BSME from Penn State University, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. He has also taught undergraduate engineering courses at Pitt – as well as served as a Bioengineer at Presbyterian University Hospital, assisting in the implant/explant of heart assisted devices. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, and is listed in the Marquis Who’s Who in Science & Engineering. Tom has written our Blogs – which include the topics “What is a Primary Stress” “When to Call a Metallurgist” and “Failure Analysis Basics.” His expertise also includes shock and vibration analysis of equipment.
Tom also provides Expert Witness / Forensic Engineering Support. His experience includes:
- Design and analysis of equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, retorts, reactors, condensors, steam dumps, mist eliminators, scrubbers, vibrofluidizers and skids.
- Structural analysis per ASCE, ANSI 690, AISC, UBC, IBC and ASME Codes
- Structural design and analysis of equipment including skids, racks, frames, rail car trucks, dynamic brake system resistor banks, power plant circuit breakers
- Shock and vibration analyses and design optimization of machinery and components on shipboard applications
- Numerous analyses of equipment & components to ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Boiler & Pressure Code
- Environmental systems design and analyses
- Structural and thermal analyses of a 2000 psi steam end for a chemical facility power plant
- Investigation of a failure of a water tower support leg
Questions? Give us a Call (412) 835-5007
- Stress and fatigue analysis of high temperature bellows for a jet engine test facility
- Structural analysis of a distillation vacuum tower after damage by a fire
- Non-linear elastic-plastic analysis of replacement steam generators
- Structural analyses of condensers and heat exchangers for use on submarines
- Creep, creep buckling investigations of steel vessels and refractory materials
- Test program oversight, Project management, and ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance program oversight
- Seismic analysis of tanks, vessels and structures
- Tank evaluations according to API Standards
- Shock and vibration analyses on structural supports of oily waste systems
- Missile strike analyses for nuclear reactor vessel head replacement packages
- Seismic and LOCA evaluations of replacement nuclear plant components
- Structural reliability and risk assessment analyses of nuclear power plant welds
- Product design, development, prototyping, analysis, testing and optimization
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Tool Prototypes – design, analysis, instrumentation, testing, optimization and procurement
- Litigation related engineering engineering investigations and testimony
This is a Resume Summary – to Learn More, give us a Call. 412.835.5007
Tom O’Donnell Related Links
Finite Element Analysis – Design & Analysis to Ensure Equipment Integrity, Safety & Reliability
Vibration & Fatigue Analysis – Vibration, Seismic, Shock and Fatigue Analysis Services on Welded/Equipment
Expert Witness / Forensic Engineering Services – Investigating the Root Cause of Failures, Accidents, Product Liability Issues, and Fire/Explosions
Description of Finite Element Analysis – Background, Types, How Performed, and Resources
Portfolio: Legal Cases – including a Forklift Accident, the Failure of a Statue Pedestal and a Coke Oven Battery Arbitration in ICC Court
Portfolio: Finite Element Analysis – Portfolio of FEA Analysis and Finite Element Design Projects / Solutions
