Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the partnerships, innovations, and teamwork that make our work meaningful. We're grateful for our clients, colleagues, and collaborators who inspire us to solve tough challenges every day. May your holiday be filled with warmth, gratitude, and moments that remind you of what truly matters. Here's to a season of appreciation and looking ahead with optimism! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Stress Engineering Services! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #ThankYou

Stress Engineering Services will be at Advanced Automotive Batteries Conference (AABC) in Las Vegas, December 9–12! Visit us at Booth 516, where our experts will be showcasing how our engineering solutions drive innovation in battery technology. From advanced thermal runaway testing to material evaluations, we’re at the forefront of energy storage safety, performance, and sustainability. Let’s connect! Whether you’re tackling complex challenges or seeking new insights, we’re here to collaborate and help you power the future. Mark your calendar—we’ll see you there! Michael Padilla | Carlos Lopez, P.E. #AABC #EnergyStorage #BatteryInnovation #EngineeringSolutions #AdvancedBatteries #BatterySafety #FireSuppression #LiIonBatteries

How close is too close when assessing flaws or defects? Greg Garic, P.E., Senior Staff Consultant at Stress Engineering Services, Inc., tackles this question in his latest article, "FFS Forum: Proximity Issues in API 579 Assessments (aka, When One Thing is Too Close to the Other Thing)", featured in the September/October 2024 issue of Inspectioneering. Read about key proximity limits in API 579, why they matter, and how understanding them can prevent critical analysis errors. From MSDs to welds and interacting flaws, this quick reference guide is a must-read for anyone working in fitness-for-service assessments. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCbn69bX What are your biggest challenges when applying API 579 proximity criteria? Let us know in the comments or learn more and leave your comment here: https://lnkd.in/gCbn69bX #FitnessForService #API579 #EngineeringInsights #Inspectioneering

I will be giving a talk tomorrow evening on pressure pulsation driven fixed equipment vibration at the Vibration Institute Triplex Chapter meeting at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont, TX. The presentation starts at 7:15 PM preceded by a social at 6:00 PM, which is sponsored by Stress Engineering Services, Inc. Hope to see you there!

Since joining Stress Engineering Services, Inc., Sara Henson has been exploring the power of collaboration through Joint Industry Projects (JIPs). These initiatives bring organizations together to solve shared challenges, like advancing WAAM Additive Manufacturing to address material shortages and long lead times. Check out Sara’s post to learn more about these impactful projects and how they drive innovation! #Collaboration #Innovation #AdditiveManufacturing #WAAM #JIPs #JointIndustryProjects

As additive manufacturing (AM) moves into high-stakes applications such as aerospace and pipelines, understanding the performance and durability of AM components in extreme environments is essential. Check out this full-scale evaluation on an AM Alloy 625 component testing its resilience under harsh demands conducted by Stress Engineering Services, Inc. The results highlighted performance strengths and areas for improvement, offering valuable insights for AM applications in aerospace and pipeline industries. Our comprehensive study included: ?? Static load and fatigue tests—simulating over 80,000 lb axial compression and rotational bending fatigue for 10 million cycles ?? Thermal cycling and corrosion tests—from -195°C to 982°C, comparing pitting resistance with traditional wrought Alloy 625 ?? Strain monitoring with digital image correlation (DIC)—providing accurate strain data and validating our finite element model (FEM) analysis Check out the full study by Matt Sanders, P.E., Adam Rowe, and Suresh Divi, PhD, PE, PMP, published by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers): https://lnkd.in/gCCBt7FS Do you need a robust and customized testing plan to achieve your AM?goals? Whether you’re in aerospace, pipelines, or medical devices, Stress Engineering Services, Inc. can support your AM adoption. Learn more about our AM project work or contact us here: https://lnkd.in/e7GKvDqV #AdditiveManufacturing #3Dprinting #GPAMidstream #WAAM #Engineering #MidstreamIndustry #FullScaleTesting #ManufacturingInnovation #PrototypeToProduction #AdvancedManufacturing #IndustrialEngineering #MetallurgicalEngineering

Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 12 at the Monument Inn in La Porte, TX! Our Principal Engineer, Daniel Ayewah PE, shared his expertise on fracture mechanics and fitness-for-service assessments in refinery and petrochemical equipment in his presentation on FFS Assessment of Crack-Like Flaws in Refinery & Petrochemical Equipment , covering: ?? Techniques for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 assessments ?? Applications of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 methodology ?? Real-world examples and case studies on mechanical integrity Missed this one? Stay tuned for details on our next session! We look forward to connecting with more industry professionals to share our expertise and share information about engineering excellence and safety. #FractureMechanics #FFS #Refinery #Petrochemical #StressEngineering #IndustryInsights #StayTuned

At the forefront of technological innovation in power plant maintenance, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published a groundbreaking study titled "Torsional Vibration Monitoring: A Health Monitoring Strategy for Wear in Deep Draft Vertical Pumps". Ryan Williams and Gyorgy Szasz from Stress Engineering Services served as principal investigators and co-contributors of this study that explores the advanced capabilities of Torsional Vibration Monitoring (TVM) technology. The study addresses critical challenges in monitoring the condition of deep draft vertical pumps (DDVPs) used in power plants. It dives into how TVM can provide early insights into wear and impending failures in DDVPs—issues often undetectable by conventional methods. TVM technology, paired with advanced signal processing, enables us to capture unique torque signatures associated with wear in otherwise inaccessible pump areas, like shaft bearings and impeller wear rings. Key Findings: ? Enhanced Detection: The analog torsional vibration sensor (ATVS) demonstrated an ability to detect subtle changes that traditional sensors miss, indicating wear locations with greater precision. ? Predictive Potential: Using multi-linear regression analysis on torsional data, the study successfully predicted runtime for a nuclear power plant’s circulating water pump—an encouraging step towards enhanced predictive maintenance. Why This Matters: With DDVPs playing a critical role in power generation, unplanned maintenance can be costly and disruptive. By deploying TVM, power plants can anticipate and address issues before significant damage occurs, minimizing downtime and preserving generating capacity. This research underscores the value of innovative monitoring in extending equipment life and improving power plant reliability. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gT86Rw2b #PowerPlantMaintenance #PredictiveMaintenance #TorsionalVibrationMonitoring #ConditionBasedMaintenance #DeepDraftVerticalPump

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