by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: Our client is concerned about the vibration of a nuclear plant component known as a Generator Neutral Enclosure (NE). The NE is a hollow horizontal aluminum cylinder, 58″ diameter and 146″ long. The NE shell construction consists of several...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: To analyze the structural integrity of a nuclear fuel transfer cask design during hypothetical accident drop conditions that may occur during transport. The design must ensure that the spacing between the nuclear fuel rods is maintained after being dropped...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: New lightning arresters are required at a power plant. HEA was approached to perform an IEEE seismic qualification evaluation to demonstrate dynamic performance compatibility for as-tested versus as-installed configuration. Resolution: Our engineering team...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
The cooling coil for a nuclear power plant requires replacement. HEA was engaged to evaluate a coil design to meet the ASME code requirements for structural adequacy. Resolution: Our engineering team used a combination of hand calculations and finite element model...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: Two pressure vessels will be installed at a Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA. In accordance with a client provided seismic design criteria, HEA has been tasked with computing the seismic demand loads for all of the systems and components in addition to the...
