29 Jun 407: Trunnion Mounted Ball Valve FEA of a trunnion mounted ball valve subjected to internal pressure, analysed for different valve positions. Based on the results, a number of specific recommendations have been made to eliminate stress peaks on several parts. Posted at 11:15h in Read More
29 Jun 268: Pipe Assembly Linear static stress analysis of a pipe assembly. The stresses due to thermal expansion were evaluated, with the loads being temperatures between -20 and 500degC. Plate and solid elements were used to represent the geometry. Recommendations were made on how to improve the design to reduce the stresses in one particular component. Posted at 11:15h in Read More
29 Jun 408: Trunnion Mounted Ball Valve Linear static stress analysis of a ball valve assembly, using solid elements to represent the geometry. On completion of the analysis, recommendations were given to improve the design to meet the acceptance criteria. Posted at 11:14h in Read More
29 Jun 266: Recuperator Assembly Linear static stress, modal and response spectrum analysis (RSA) of a recuperator assembly. Multiple load cases were analysed for each analysis type, with different loads being considered for the stress analyses and RSA, and different components included for the modal analyses. For the load cases where the model required improvement, recommendations were given on how to improve the design. Posted at 11:14h in Read More
29 Jun 412: 10 Inch Manipulator Linear static stress, buckling and modal analysis of a 10 Inch Manipulator. For this analysis bonded contact has been assumed between all parts, which was non-conservative. The model passed all acceptance criteria. Posted at 11:14h in Read More
29 Jun 260: Compact Heat Exchanger Assembly Heat transfer and stress analysis of an assembly of two compact heat exchangers with headers, piping and mounting frame, subjected to a considerable number of load cases and load combinations. Result superposition used to eliminate the effects of load orientation. Ten design iterations analysed. Posted at 11:13h in Read More
29 Jun 413: Vacuum Vessel Linear static stress analysis and linear buckling analysis of a vacuum vessel. Both a plate element model and solid element model were used across the 4 load cases analysed. In the solid element model, beam elements were also used to represent the bolts. Upon completion, the stresses shown were well below allowables and the lowest buckling load was many times the design load. Posted at 11:13h in Read More
29 Jun 258: Frame Linear static stress analysis of a framework fabrication design. The frame was subject to a number of loads, which included environmental loads such as wind, snow and ice loads, which were provided by the customer. Upon recommendations being made, the final design analysed passed the acceptance criteria. Posted at 11:13h in Read More
29 Jun 416: MALP Frame Linear Static stress analysis of a mobile area logistics platform (MALP) frame, using a beam elements to represent the geometry. The framework was subject to dead weight and a payload. A component of the frame had a low factor of safety, and so recommendations were given to modify the design. Posted at 11:13h in Read More