Mechanical Engineering Consultants Case Studies

Finite Element Analysis

Chipboard Manufacturer – Design Substantiation

"Fill it with sand & upgrade the profiler motor power." A world leader in wood panel products (from MDF to OSB board and chipboard), called in DC White in to carry out an analysis of all the silos and filters at their plant. The need for the analyses arose as a result of the company using more recycled wood in the production of their products. Although this was [...]

Vibration Analysis

Pipework Analysis

Failure Analysis

Design Services

Expert Witness

Bespoke Projects

Heat Exchanger failure

Heat Exchanger failure - DC White were called in to investigate a calorifier (heat exchanger) in a cheese factory which had exploded during use. Fortunately there had been no injuries. The calorifier supplied hot water for cleaning dairy equipment but had exploded taking out the wall of the building in which it was sited. The unit had been recently checked and signed off by the licensing authorities. [...]