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Structural engineering
Structural and mechanical integrity assessments have numerous benefits to an asset integrity management program. This comprehensive assessment methodology is fundamentally provided to:
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Operational and maintenance costs reduction,
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Determination of safety precautions,
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Maintained structural and mechanical integrity of assets,
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Extension of service life and reduction of capital expenditure,
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Compliance of international and local regulation.
Assessment Methods
HGCO technical department delivers professionally-qualified structural and mechanical integrity analysis techniques including:
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Fitness for Services (FFS),
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Forensic Analysis,
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Advanced Finite Element Analysis,
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Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) Modeling,
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Soil- Structure Interaction (SSI) Modeling,
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Fracture Mechanics,
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Fatigue,
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Weld Stress Modelling and Analysis,
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Advanced Heat Transfer Analysis,
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Structural Fire Engineering,
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Impact, Blast and Shock Analysis,
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Structural Reliability Analysis,
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Probabilistic Risk Assessments.
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Applications
HGCO with a proven track record of providing structural and mechanical integrity justification across multiple highly regulated industries, provides to assure the efficient and safe operation of its assets, through:
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Structural and mechanical integrity assessment of pressure vessels and piping,
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Modelling of welding and heat analysis,
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Examination of the effect of transient temperatures on process plant,
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Investigation and rectification of structural and mechanical failures,
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Fracture mechanics assessment of welded pipes,
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Integrity assessment of high temperature systems,
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Understanding of structural loads, the local stress environment and materials’ behavior.
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Feasibility and concept evaluation studies for novel structures,
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Performance evaluation of blast and fire effects on structures,
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Assessment of environmental and operating conditions promoting progressive damage such as corrosion or fatigue cracking,
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Life extension activities for deteriorating structures,
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Serviceability assessment for damaged structures.