FEA Application for Industrial Equipment

In this project, we ran a structural FEA to evaluate weight reduction strategies for a separator. We modeled both the baseline and modified designs using Simcenter Femap and solved them with Nastran. To improve efficiency, we used quad shell meshing and tested multiple plate thicknesses. We benchmarked the results against material yield limits to ensure structural safety. In the end, the optimized configuration achieved meaningful weight savings without compromising mechanical integrity.

We performed a modal analysis to assess the vibration characteristics of water storage tanks. Using Simcenter Femap and Nastran, we modeled the tanks at multiple fill levels to identify natural frequencies and mode shapes. The initial analysis revealed modes that could align with operational excitation. We then refined the design by adding stiffening rings, which shifted the critical frequencies. A final validation confirmed that the updated design would reduce resonance risk and ensure reliable long-term operation.

We performed a detailed stress analysis on a blind flange to ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII, Division 2. The model was built in Simcenter Femap using a high-fidelity tetrahedral mesh. We applied internal pressure, hydrostatic test conditions, and bolt preload as contact pressure on the gasket surface. We then evaluated membrane, surface, and peak stresses against ASME code limits. All results passed with adequate safety margins. This analysis gave the client confidence in the flange’s reliability and helped streamline fabrication and code approval.

We conducted a finite element analysis on industrial agitator supports to evaluate stress and fatigue under combined mechanical and pressure loading. The model was built in Simcenter Femap using 10-node parabolic tetrahedral elements. We applied pressure, axial, bending, and torsional loads and evaluated the results against ASME Section VIII, Division 2 criteria. Fatigue life was assessed using smooth bar design curves. The analysis confirmed compliance with all allowable limits and helped reduce design cycles, giving the client a fast, cost-effective path to verification.