Corrosion under insulation (CUI). Damage mechanism description
Tags: Pressure Vessels, Piping, Integrity Engineering Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is defined as a type of corrosion (general corrosion or localised corrosion) caused by trapped water on surfaces covered with insulation. Another type of corrosion similar to CUI is corrosion under fireproofing (CUF), both classified within the same damage mechanism. Content When insulation is required? […]
Application of 3d printing in machine designing
In our post “Additive Manufacturing (AM) integrated into collaborative robotics solutions” we discuss general concepts of 3D printing and the use of this technology by its Industry 4.0 department in its CADE LAB. Next, we are going to present a practical case of an application of 3D printing in the machine designing, performed in the […]
Design and FEM analysis of equipment and conductors made of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
There are many sectors (chemical and process industry, naval, aeronautical or food sector) and industrial applications in which it is necessary to design and validate equipment made with special materials (FRP- Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic), due to to the special corrosion resistance requirements for which they have to provide service. This is the case of pressure […]
Study of deformations and the prestressing process in pressure equipment flanges
The flanged joints of pressure equipment can show deformations due to the bolt tightening process, or being generated later during service. The appearance of this type of problem may mean that the equipment is not suitable to continue with the operation, with the consequent economic impact that would entail a stop, repair or replacement of […]
Pressure Vessel Design: 304L Grade Stainless Steel Plate Selection
Pressure vessel – Courtesy of GRIRO Romania ASME codes (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) regulates boilers and pressure vessels design, development and construction in a wide range of industries worldwide. When selecting materials, in some cases such as the following, ASME II Part D can provide different mechanical properties for the same type of material. For […]
2nd WORKSHOP: ADVANCED ENGINEERING METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF CRITICAL EQUIPMENT AND PIPING SYSTEMS
Thursday, November 26th, 2015, Hotel Vía Castellana (Madrid) Overview The seminar shall be focused on the problematic, methodologies, novelties, and benefits associated to the evaluation and upgrade of critical equipment and piping systems in refineries, petrochemical and power plants by applying integrated engineering methodologies and the intensive use of advance analysis and simulation tools. We […]