ATEX Study: Smart Prevention and Industrial Strategy in Explosion-Risk Environments
In industrial environments where explosive atmospheres may form—due to the presence of gases, vapors, mists, or combustible dusts—conducting an ATEX study is not only a legal requirement but also a strategic practice to protect people, ensure operational continuity, minimize environmental impact, and strengthen corporate image. A systematic evaluation of these risks allows companies to anticipate […]
Key Factors for Optimized Heat Exchanger Design: Energy Efficiency and Operating Cost Reduction
Heat exchangers are essential components in industrial processes, ensuring that a plant operates under the desired temperature conditions at all times. These devices enable fluids to be heated or cooled to the appropriate temperature for optimal process performance. An optimized heat transfer equipment design not only guarantees operational efficiency but is also a key factor […]
Fatigue Analysis by Finite Element Method of Process Equipment
OBJECTIVE For this project, a major manufacturer of process equipment and pressure vessels commissioned CADE to perform the fatigue validation of the design of a reactor intended for installation in a petrochemical plant. The validation of the mechanical design, previously developed by the manufacturer, was carried out in accordance with ASME VIII Div.2 (“Fatigue Assessment […]
Predictive Assessment of Britle Fracture Failure in Hydrocarbon Reactors
In the Oil & Gas industry, and in the particular case of hydrocarbon reactors, equipment subjected to high operating pressures and temperatures, the selection of the material is mainly oriented to the use of 2 1/4 Cr-1Mo steels due to the high performance of the material at a mechanical level, since, compared to other steel […]
How using green oxygen can reduce the costs of green hydrogen
Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis of water, is a promising option for the transition to a more sustainable and decarbonised energy economy. In this process, electricity, ideally obtained from renewable sources such as solar photovoltaics, is used to break down water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2). This hydrogen is called “green” because its […]
STRESS ANALYSIS OF PIPES WITH RATIO D / t> 100
On certain occasions, during the development of projects where large diameter pipes are involved, scenarios arise in which the diameter (D) / thickness (t) ratio is higher than 100. It is common to find this situation in systems with large diameter pipes that work at low pressure, in which the calculated thickness due to the […]