by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Challenge: In the process of verifying an offshore platform for a crane replacement, it was required to consider the significant deformation of several 11′ deep plate girders caused by an incident thirty years ago. The plate girders are deformed to the extent...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Challenge: Our client required a fragility assessment of an existing Selenium Removal System which consists of seven tanks each mounted on its own independent support structure. The purpose of the analysis was to investigate whether the seven tanks and their...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Challenge: A large integral gas compressor onboard a drilling platform in the Cook Inlet was experiencing excessive vibration issues which prevented further use. Our purpose was to investigate the root cause of excessive vibration and determine a solution to mitigate...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Challenge: Existing piping will be subjected to hydro-testing to ensure the piping continues to operate in a safe manner. The piping runs across the bridge. A consultant evaluated the bridge for the additional loading. HEA was tasked to perform an unbiased technical...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Challenge: The amount of hoses running along the floor of an oil blending facility posed serious tripping hazards. It was also an operations nightmare to change hoses as it could take over an hour to trace and remove these very long and heavy hoses. The facility...
