Pressure vessels and tanks

Static linear or nonlinear finite element analysis to determine:
  • Buckling modes and load factors
  • Structural deformations
  • Stress levels
  • Plastic strain levels
  • Temperature profiles through steady-state or transient heat transfer analysis

These finite element analysis results can be used to assess, amongst others:
  • Compliance to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div. 2
  • Fitness-for-service (FFS) to API 579
  • Compliance to API 650
Finite element model of a pressure vessel assessed to ASME VIII
Finite element model of a pressure vessel assessed to ASME B&PV Code, Section VIII Div 2
Separator tanks assessment os shell distorsions
Assessment to API 579 of tank shell distorsions caused during manufacture
Finite element model of corrosion defect in a column
Finite element model of idealised corrosion defect in a vessel
FEA stress results
Stress results and assessment of Fitness-For-Service according to API 579