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Finite Element Analysis
Bespoke Modelling on a Re-boiler – Chemical Plant
Thermal analysis – bespoke modelling This case study describes an analysis performed earlier this year on a Heavy-End re-boiler, which was identified with a potential thermal transient problem. The heat exchanger is normally used for heating a flow of hazardous liquor with a pressurised steam flow. The vessel is a horizontal cylinder with 2 dished ends which create end plenums, capped by 2 tube-sheets 9m apart. [...]
Vibration Analysis
Pipework Analysis
Failure Analysis
Design Services
Paddle Mixer Shaft Removal Dolly
The shell of a long paddle mixer was too thin to support the weight of the shaft and paddles, during installation by using the usual methods of a wheeled dolly or tracks. The shell of a long paddle mixer was too thin to support the weight of the shaft and paddles, during installation by using the usual methods of a wheeled dolly [...]
Expert Witness
Bespoke Projects
Exploding Wallpaper Stripper – Expert Witness
A water reservoir for a domestic wallpaper stripper exploded causing scalds to the operator. The unit appeared undamaged, so why should a seemingly faultless unit over-pressurize? Investigation into the nature of the unfortunate operator’s injuries showed that it resulted from a combination of cold weather and a failure to read the instructions – the steam pipe was full of ice preventing steam flow, so the operator held the [...]
