Engineering Mechanics and Refractory Testing for Refining and Petrochemical Industries

Finite Element Analyses using ABAQUS 2017

• Linear and non-linear (elastic-plastic)
• Thermal and structural
• Pressure boundary
• Vessel, reactor and exchanger details
• Flanges and special piping components
• Bimetallic joints and thermal gradient stresses
• Non-pressure boundary
• Tray support beams and catalyst support grids
• FCC reactor and regenerator internals
• General structural components and machine design

API – 579, Fitness-for-Service Analyses

• General and local thinning
• Vessel, pipe and tank distortions (dents, bulges, out-of-round)
• Cracks
• Fatigue life assessment
• Fatigue crack growth
• Creep life

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Analyses

• Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2 and 3
• New construction and re-rating

Refractory Inspection, Troubleshooting and Design

• Emphasis on Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units
• Erosion resistant linings
• Gunned and cast insulating linings
• Refractory testing per API-936
• API-936 Refractory Practitioner Certification: 28449

Pressure Vessel and General Process Unit Mechanical Inspection and Troubleshooting.

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