by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: To analyze the structural integrity of a nuclear fuel transfer cask lid and lid bolts during a hypothetical accidental drop. Special analysis considerations include ensuring the lid remains sealed during and after the event as well as verifying the...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: The cooling coils for a nuclear power plant need to be replaced. The new design must meet the facility and regulatory requirements for structural adequacy, deflections, frequency, and weight. Resolution: A combination of classical calculations and finite...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: Fans associated with a turbine room were found to be failing catastrophically after only short periods of operation. Remediations were taken with regard to the intake airflow and the angle of attack of the blades. With these changes in mind, the facility...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: A new De-Ionized Water Storage Tank and associated equipment, including an emergency diesel generator, are to be installed on a concrete mat and caisson foundation at the RE Ginna Nuclear Plant. Although the tank is designed to be exposed to the...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: A de-Ionized water storage tank together with an emergency diesel generator are to be built on a foundation next the several buildings. The tank contains 160,000 gallons of useful water plus a five-feet depth water for minimum water head. The tank and...
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...
