by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
A local refinery has requested an inspection of their secondary steel structures at their facility. The objective of this inspection program is to ensure that the safety of personnel who use these facilities is maintained. HEA developed inspection criteria and then...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
A pipeline on the north slope was found to be dented during an inspection. HEA evaluated the pipe using finite element analysis. The results of our analysis were used to determine the additional risk resulting from the dent and the pipe’s remaining service...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
The cause of repeated cracking in the welded connection of a pipe stub from an 8″ line to a bleeder valve was unknown. HEA attributed the failure to high fatigue stresses caused by resonant vibration of the valve. This vibration was traced to pressure pulsations...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
The stability of a drilling platform, currently in the feasibility phase of development, is in question. The platform is supported by three composite legs embedded in the sea floor. The platform supports significant load from a drilling rig, drill pipe setback,...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Ice severely damaged a horizontal brace of an oil platform jacket structure. HEA was tasked to determine the platform’s fitness for service and remaining life. HEA analyzed the local and global stresses associated with the observed damage. Global elastic...
