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Case Study: Tube Plugging Evaluation Using Finite Element Analysis Method for Waste Heat Boiler

Ming (Forrest) Gu, Louis Pasnik, Derrick Pease, Trevor G. Seipp
Proc. ASME. PVP2024, Volume 2: Design & Analysis, V002T03A011, July 28–August 2, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2024-123468
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2024-123468
View Paper titled, Case Study: Tube Plugging Evaluation Using Finite Element Analysis Method for Waste Heat Boiler
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Topics: Boilers, Finite element analysis, Heat exchangers, Steady state, Waste heat, Stress, Buckling, Shells, Temperature profiles, Compressive stress
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Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Fragility Functions Derivation for Steel Storage Legged Tanks

Giammaria Gabbianelli, Daniele Perrone, Roberto Nascimbene, Fabrizio Paolacci
Proc. ASME. PVP2022, Volume 5: Operations, Applications, and Components; Seismic Engineering; ASME Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnosis and Prognosis (NDPD) Division, V005T08A016, July 17–22, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2022-84416
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2022-84416
View Paper titled, Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Fragility Functions Derivation for Steel Storage Legged Tanks
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Topics: Damage, Steel, Storage, Earthquakes, Buckling, Downtime, Economics , Failure, Industrial plants, Inelastic analysis
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Evaluation of Pipe Flange Connection Assembly Efficiencies Using Common Tools and Patterns

Shane Szemanek, Scott Hamilton
Proc. ASME. PVP2022, Volume 2: Computer Technology and Bolted Joints; Design and Analysis, V002T02A001, July 17–22, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2022-78696
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2022-78696
View Paper titled, Evaluation of Pipe Flange Connection Assembly Efficiencies Using Common Tools and Patterns
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Topics: Flange connections, Flanges, Manufacturing, Pipes, Downtime, Gaskets, Petrochemicals, Testing
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Can the Four-Hour Installation Dwell Time Be Reduced?

Carlos D. Girão, Igor Meira, José Carlos Veiga
Proc. ASME. PVP2021, Volume 2: Computer Technology and Bolted Joints; Design and Analysis, V002T02A004, July 13–15, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2021-61833
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2021-61833
View Paper titled, Can the Four-Hour Installation Dwell Time Be Reduced?
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Topics: Aeroelasticity, Bolted flanges, Downtime, Elongation, Flanges, Gaskets, Industrial plants, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Stress
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Practical Estimation of Retorque Requirements

Anita Bausman
Proc. ASME. PVP2020, Volume 2: Computer Technology and Bolted Joints, V002T02A002, August 3, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2020-21305
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2020-21305
View Paper titled, Practical Estimation of Retorque Requirements
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Topics: Aeroelasticity, Cranes, Damage, Downtime, Fibers, Gaskets, Graphite, Leakage, Maintenance, Manufacturing
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Effect of Plastic Deformation on Hydrogen Embrittlement Sensitivity and Strength of 2.25Cr1Mo0.25V Steel by Synchronous Hydrogen Charging

Qing Li, Yuqi Hu, Guangxu Cheng, Zaoxiao Zhang, Xiaowu Liang
Proc. ASME. PVP2019, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A075, July 14–19, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2019-93510
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2019-93510
View Paper titled, Effect of Plastic Deformation on Hydrogen Embrittlement Sensitivity and Strength of 2.25Cr1Mo0.25V Steel by Synchronous Hydrogen Charging
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Topics: Deformation, Hydrogen, Hydrogen embrittlement, Steel, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Mechanical properties, Cooling, Downtime, High pressure (Physics)
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Vibration Assessment of Thermowells

Piyush Prasad, Sudhanshu Poddar, Finlay Casey
Proc. ASME. PVP2019, Volume 7: Operations, Applications, and Components, V007T07A006, July 14–19, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2019-93467
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2019-93467
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Topics: Vibration, Damping, Stress, Failure, Locks (Waterways), Piping systems, Risk, Cycles, Downtime, Finite element analysis
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Case Studies on the Use of Thermal-Mechanical Finite Element Analysis to Evaluate Weld Ring Gasket and Diaphragm Seal Designs

Phillip E. Prueter, Robert C. Davis, Clay D. Rodery, Stephen F. McJones, Richard P. Brodzinski, Josh Havekost, Daniel E. Feddeler
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 3A: Design and Analysis, V03AT03A015, July 15–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2018-84910
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84910
View Paper titled, Case Studies on the Use of Thermal-Mechanical Finite Element Analysis to Evaluate Weld Ring Gasket and Diaphragm Seal Designs
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Topics: Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural), Finite element analysis, Gaskets, Design, Flanges, Leakage, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process), Heat exchangers
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New Fatigue Screening Criteria for the Fitness-for-Service Assessment of In-Service Process Piping Vibrations

Michael F. P. Bifano, Lyle Breaux, Anthony J. Feller, Richard Brodzinski
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 1A: Codes and Standards, V01AT01A002, July 15–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2018-84847
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84847
View Paper titled, New Fatigue Screening Criteria for the Fitness-for-Service Assessment of In-Service Process Piping Vibrations
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Topics: Fatigue, Fitness-for-service, Process piping, Vibration, Pipes, American Petroleum Institute, Finite element analysis, Stress, Cycles, Downtime
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Fitness for Service Assessments on Cracked Heavy Wall Reactors

Jan Keltjens, Gys Van Zyl, Fahad Mudhayeq
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 3B: Design and Analysis, V03BT03A010, July 15–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2018-84046
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84046
View Paper titled, Fitness for Service Assessments on Cracked Heavy Wall Reactors
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Topics: Fitness-for-service, Stress corrosion cracking, Alloy steel, Cracking (Materials), Downtime, Failure mechanisms, Feedwater, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Heat
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Assembly of Bolted Flanged and Support Joints for Use in Elevated Temperature Exhaust Systems

Jason E. Dorgan, Agron E. Gjinolli
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 3B: Design and Analysis, V03BT03A051, July 15–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2018-84159
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84159
View Paper titled, Assembly of Bolted Flanged and Support Joints for Use in Elevated Temperature Exhaust Systems
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Topics: Exhaust systems, Manufacturing, Temperature, Design, Metals, Flanges, Gaskets, High temperature, Ducts, Glass reinforced plastics
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Financial Optimization of a Preventive Replacement Strategy for Individual Components

Joseph Cluever, Thomas C. Esselman, Sam Harvey
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 7: Operations, Applications, and Components, V007T07A030, July 15–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2018-84833
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84833
View Paper titled, Financial Optimization of a Preventive Replacement Strategy for Individual Components
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Topics: Optimization, Algorithms, Computer software, Genetic algorithms, Optimization algorithms, Downtime, Electricity (Physics), Life cycle management, Power stations, Reliability
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Hot Tap Fittings: To Extrude or Fabricate

Tommy McKone, Grant Cooper
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 6B: Materials and Fabrication, V06BT06A053, July 16–20, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2017-65819
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65819
View Paper titled, Hot Tap Fittings: To Extrude or Fabricate
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Topics: Fittings, Pipelines, Extruding, Welding, Carbon, Cutting, Downtime, Emissions, Finite element analysis, Heat treating (Metalworking)
Proceedings Papers

Blast Resilient Design of Infrastructure Subjected to Ground Threats

Shady Salem, Manuel Campidelli, Wael El-Dakhakhni, Michael Tait
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 4: Fluid-Structure Interaction, V004T04A018, July 16–20, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2017-65205
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65205
View Paper titled, Blast Resilient Design of Infrastructure Subjected to Ground Threats
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Topics: Resilience, Bombs, Damage, Downtime, Explosions, Failure, Hazards, Improvised explosive devices, Impulse (Physics), Optimization
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Comparisons of CFD and Traditional Solutions for Steam Hammer Events

Alex Mayes, Kshitij P. Gawande, Dennis K. Williams
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 3B: Design and Analysis, V03BT03A040, July 16–20, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2017-65864
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65864
View Paper titled, Comparisons of CFD and Traditional Solutions for Steam Hammer Events
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Steam hammers, Pipes, Pressure, Flow (Dynamics), Valves, Piping systems, Stress, Waves, Damage
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Establishing Recommended Guidance for Local Post Weld Heat Treatment Configurations Based on Thermal-Mechanical Finite Element Analysis

Phillip E. Prueter, Brian Macejko
Proc. ASME. PVP2016, Volume 3: Design and Analysis, V003T03A092, July 17–21, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2016-63581
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63581
View Paper titled, Establishing Recommended Guidance for Local Post Weld Heat Treatment Configurations Based on Thermal-Mechanical Finite Element Analysis
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Heat treating (Metalworking), Maintenance, Pressure, Pressure vessels, Residual stresses, American Petroleum Institute, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process)
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Optimization of High Pressure Components for LDPE Manufacturing

Matthias Blome, Stefan Rueckriem
Proc. ASME. PVP2016, Volume 5: High-Pressure Technology; Rudy Scavuzzo Student Paper Symposium and 24th Annual Student Paper Competition; ASME Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnosis and Prognosis Division (NDPD); Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Creep Fatigue Workshop, V005T05A008, July 17–21, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2016-63480
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63480
View Paper titled, Optimization of High Pressure Components for LDPE Manufacturing
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Topics: High pressure (Physics), Manufacturing, Optimization, Valves, Filters, Design, Pressure, Ceramics, Fittings, Metals
Proceedings Papers

Hyper Compressor Revamp Procedures to Extend MTBM

Harry Lankenau, Stefan Damberg, Bernd Wagner
Proc. ASME. PVP2015, Volume 5: High-Pressure Technology; Rudy Scavuzzo Student Paper Competition and 23rd Annual Student Paper Competition; ASME NDE Division, V005T05A001, July 19–23, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2015-45040
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45040
View Paper titled, Hyper Compressor Revamp Procedures to Extend MTBM
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Topics: Compressors, Lasers, Maintenance, Packings (Cushioning), Bearings, Cylinders, Downtime, Gears, Machinery, Manufacturing
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Maximize Hyper Compressor Uptime Applying an Industry Proven Monitoring Approach

Oliver Franz, John Vigants
Proc. ASME. PVP2015, Volume 5: High-Pressure Technology; Rudy Scavuzzo Student Paper Competition and 23rd Annual Student Paper Competition; ASME NDE Division, V005T05A006, July 19–23, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2015-45338
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45338
View Paper titled, Maximize Hyper Compressor Uptime Applying an Industry Proven Monitoring Approach
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Topics: Compressors, Failure, Damage, Safety, Stress, Valves, Assembly lines, Bearings, Downtime, High pressure (Physics)
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Brittle Fracture Assessments of Offshore PSVs

Kannan Subramanian, Jorge Penso, Harbi Pordal, Graham McVinnie, Greg Garic
Proc. ASME. PVP2014, Volume 3: Design and Analysis, V003T03A068, July 20–24, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2014-28071
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2014-28071
View Paper titled, Brittle Fracture Assessments of Offshore PSVs
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Topics: Brittle fracture, Ocean engineering, Platform supply vessels, Stress, Temperature, Valves, American Petroleum Institute, Computational fluid dynamics, Pressure, Stress analysis (Engineering)