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Oil and Gas Industry: Pipe Fitting Pressure Analysis

We conducted FEA on pipe fittings under internal pressure, thermal conditions, and external loads, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3. The analysis identified stress hotspots and potential failure points, optimizing performance, safety, and design compliance with detailed recommendations.

Steel Construction Industry: Comprehensive FEA for Steel Dunnage Structure

We conducted static and modal FEA on a steel dunnage structure to evaluate strength and vibrational behavior. The design was validated against AISC 360 standards, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing performance to meet industry requirements.

Railway Industry: Random Vibration and Fatigue Analysis for a Lubrication System

We analyzed the structural integrity of a railway lubrication system under random vibration from train movement and track irregularities. Using FEA, we identified stress hotspots, performed fatigue assessments with Miner's rule, and optimized the design to improve durability and extend service life, ensuring safety and reliability in demanding conditions.

Heavy Equipment Industry: Nonlinear Hyperelastic Modeling of a Hydraulic Cylinder Seal

We conducted FEA to evaluate a hydraulic cylinder seal under high-pressure conditions, using a nonlinear hyperelastic model to simulate large deformations. This ensured the seal stayed secure at x,xxx PSI. Our analysis optimized design, material, and geometry, enhancing reliability for heavy machinery applications.

Machinery Diagnostics: Modal and Harmonic Analysis Techniques

We performed FEA harmonic analysis to detect and resolve machinery misalignment. By simulating vibration patterns across frequencies, it identifies critical peaks caused by misalignment, helping to prevent wear, inefficiency, and failures. This method provides precise insights for corrective actions, ensuring smooth and efficient machinery operation while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

PET Packaging Industry: Simulation of the PET Blow Molding Process

We simulated the blow process in ANSYS Mechanical using nonlinear implicit solvers to ensure robust and accurate modeling. A highly nonlinear viscoplasticity model was employed, calibrated using experimental data. The stretch rods and molds were modeled as rigid bodies without elastic responses, and heat transfer interactions between these components and the preforms were also considered.

Health Care Industry: Aero-vibro-acoustic analysis of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy device

We performed aero-vibro-acoustic analysis on a CPAP device, integrating CFD and vibro-acoustic models to reduce noise and enhance performance. The insights enabled design optimizations, ensuring compliance with standards and improving user comfort.

Automotive Industry: Vibration and Shock Analysis for Steel Module Transportation Durability

We conducted random vibration and transportation shock analyses on a battery transportation rack to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-810H standards. Simulating truck transport, we assessed stress, deflection, and resonance risks, validating the module's durability and reliability under harsh conditions.

Nuclear Industry: Missile Impact Analysis on Steel Composite Concrete Structures Using LS-DYNA

We utilized LS-DYNA to simulate missile impacts on steel composite concrete structures, adhering to the guidelines set forth in Regulatory Guide 1.221 and 1.76 (as specified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The project involved detailed FEA to assess the structural integrity of nuclear containment enclosures under extreme impact scenarios. By modeling the dynamic response of reinforced concrete walls to high-velocity missile impacts, the simulation provided critical insights the failure mechanism of the composite structure.

Consumer Products Industry: Optimization of MEMS Microphone Sandwich Panel

In this project, we provided specialized services to optimize a MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone sandwich panel using advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation techniques. Through our in-depth analysis, we helped enhance the performance and durability of the panel, ensuring it meets stringent industry standards and delivers exceptional audio quality.