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Lifting a Damaged Tank Out of Position While Keeping the Plant Running

Introduction Lifting a damaged pressure vessel is already a challenging task, but doing so while keeping a plant fully operational adds another level of complexity. Recently, we faced this exact situation when a jacketed pressure vessel in a brewery suffered severe buckling and tearing due to a vacuum breaker failure. The challenge was not only … Read more

Key Elements of a Comprehensive FEA Report: A Guide to Effective Finite Element Analysis Documentation

As Mechanical Consulting Engineers, we often find ourselves reviewing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) reports, either for design verification or because a client is unsatisfied with a previous analysis. Unfortunately, many of these reports lack crucial information, making proper verification difficult. Here, we outline the non-negotiable sections of an effective FEA report, ensuring clarity and completeness … Read more