Case Studies: FEA Stress Analysis |
Cafeteria Seating gets a Ruggedized Re-design
Design Optimisation of ABS Plastic Products When a market leader in educational seating approached us to assess proposed design developments and optimise the design of one of their ABS plastic products, we needed to apply some lateral thinking. The ABS plastic seats were cracking around the mounting post and concern was raised as to whether different methodologies for attaching the seats to the metal posts was causing the [...]
Piping Stress Analysis – Europa Crown
This project provided piping stress analysis for Europa Crown. The problem The project involved a piping stress analysis for several steam and condensate lines which are part of a large vegetable oil refinery. The client had no previous experience with pipework construction and needed to know where, and how, the system should be supported. Once the supports had been added to the system, it was substantiated [...]
Valves Seals and Gearboxes
Valves Transco experienced leakage problems on large 36" pipeline ball valves at a pressure reduction station. Valve leakage was investigated as part of a proposed legal action against the valve manufacturer. The leakage was found to be due to wear and compression set of the 'O' rings used to seal the valve seats. BP Clair Engineering Assessment of Sub Sea Isolation Valve Actuator Failure. Assisted [...]
Bearing Failures
Subsea Pump Bearing Investigation of failure on offshore sub-sea water winning pump bearings. Failure due to non-conservative design leading to high loads on bearing and an element of misalignment leading to fatigue of bearings. Subsea Pump Bearing Investigation of failure on offshore sub-sea water winning pump bearings. Failure due to non-conservative design leading to high loads on bearing and an [...]
Analysis of Large Filter – Plant Infrastructure
Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment: Engineering Consultation Clients will often design at the component level then come to us for a final detailed check on the full section of plant. We would provide an exhaustive system-level view which identifies any weaknesses, and provides an impartial validation of the final product. Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment: Engineering Consultation Clients will often design at [...]
