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Static equipment service
FEA / Advanced Analysis
Advanced finite element and mechanical assessment support for cases beyond standard code equations. This includes local stress, nozzle loads, lifting, buckling, fatigue screening, thermal gradients, and nonstandard geometry review.
Detailed Scope
- Local stress assessment for nozzles, attachments, lugs, saddles, supports, and discontinuities.
- Linear elastic FEA, local plasticity screening, buckling checks, and sensitivity studies where appropriate.
- Boundary condition definition, mesh quality review, load application, and results interpretation.
- Code-aligned stress categorization and engineering recommendations.
- Independent review of existing FEA models and advanced analysis reports.
Overview
- Advanced finite element and mechanical assessment support for cases beyond standard code equations. This includes local stress, nozzle loads, lifting, buckling, fatigue screening, thermal gradients, and nonstandard geometry review.
Typical Input Documents
- Geometry
- Load cases
- Material properties
- Boundary conditions
- Applicable code criteria
Typical Deliverables
- FEA analysis report
- Model assumptions summary
- Stress contour results
- Acceptance criteria notes
- Design improvement recommendations
Software Used
- ANSYS
- SolidWorks Simulation
- NozzlePRO
- FEPipe
Typical Timeline
- 1Initial review: 1-2 working days
- 2Model or calculation cycle: 3-7 working days
- 3Client response and final report: 1-3 working days
Who Should Request This Service
- EPC contractors needing specialist support during proposal, detailed engineering, or closeout.
- Fabricators needing checked calculations, drawings, MTOs, or vendor response support.
- Operators and industrial clients needing independent technical review before approval or fabrication.
Workflow
- 1Problem definition
- 2Model setup
- 3Mesh and load review
- 4Results assessment
- 5Recommendation report
Common Applications
- Nozzle local loads
- Lifting lug checks
- Buckling studies
- Fatigue screening
- Nonstandard equipment details