CSP Plants: Heat Exchangers Fatigue Analysis
Spain has become a world leader in innovation, technology and construction of solar thermal power plants by taking part in the majority of CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) projects that have been and are being developed worldwide. CADE has actively taken part in many CSP projects by providing its services for some of the leading companies […]
Asme API 579 -1. ASME FFS-1 new edition 2021
The best definition of FFS Assessment is included in the new edition 2021 of ASME API-579–1 // ASME FFS-1: “Quantitative engineering evaluations that are performed to demonstrate the structural integrity of an in-service component that may contain a flaw or damage, or that may be operating under a specific condition that might cause a failure.” […]
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 […]
Identification of risks in industrial facilities
In the developmet of the current legislation on major accidents, there have been several European Directives that have been defining the current legal framework, creating the SEVESO legislation (SEVESO I, SEVESO II y SEVESO III). This legal framework has been updated periodically, taking into account the main lessons learned from industrial accidents occurred in the […]
Ensuring the integrity of the refractory in pressure equipment
Pressure equipment manufacturers are routinely faced with strict strain limitations to prevent degradation or breakage of the equipment’s internal refractory during the transportation, lifting, and operating phases. The strict limitations imposed by the refractory suppliers are intended to avoid any type of damage to it, derived from excessive deformations or impacts on the equipment where […]
Engineering tips: Design of piping systems with restriction orifices
The restriction orifices are used in many applications where it is necessary to reduce the flow and pressure of fluids in pipes. These can be used for gases, vapors and corrosive fluids. Many of its applications are related to plant safety and equipment protection: Depressurization system in gas treatment plants, where it is necessary and […]
