Plastic vs elastic bending: when to use the extra capacity

When you design a steel member for bending stresses, do you go straight to an elastic bending calculation without any further thought?

Solving a tube failure problem due to flow stratification using the Xtend tube-insert

A vacuum heater located at a major oil refinery experienced tube failures at the top of the radiant section, and inspection showed a substantial layer ...

Tips for effective project management in engineering

Effective project management is crucial for the success of any engineering endeavor.

Run length improvement and emissions reduction in delayed coker heaters

For many refineries, the delayed coker unit is a vital component of refinery profitability. The tubes used in delayed coker units foul and must be decoked ...

CFD: When good models go bad

Serious simulation capabilities are now well within reach but this does not mean that success will necessarily follow as predictions can still be wron ...

One simple trick to set your CFD projects on a path to success

Starting your CFD project off in the right way can result in high-quality bids, knowing your deliverables and reducing schedule risk.

A confounding problem: Vibration issues in boilers and furnaces

There’s a whole lot of shaking going on – but why? Identifying industry trends that have contributed to this issue and what can increase the likelihood ...