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...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: The existing pumps need to be analyzed for seismic fragility. The developed seismic fragility will be performed using a 5% damped spectral acceleration. Resolution: The pumps were evaluated for the possible failure modes based on the design calculation. The...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Power Generation and Utilities
Challenge: To evaluate the structural adequacy of a nuclear fuel transfer cask pedestal during lifting and seismic event loading. Resolution: Our engineering team created a detailed finite element model of the transfer cask pedestal which consists of a hexagonal steel...
