A research institution required a modular, hand-assembled maintenance platform to service a component that is accessed only infrequently. The design challenge included the need for a large central opening and the ability to adapt to three specific elevation levels. Design: Taking into account standard maintenance practices, crane hook height limitations, […]
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Overview: The Large Ballast Tank (LBT) serves as a surge volume for off gas from a critical refrigeration cycle. The temperature of the outdoor tank is closely linked to the system pressure, and variations in temperature can significantly impact experimental results. HVAC Calculations: XCEED conducted detailed HVAC calculations for the […]
Project Overview: XCEED developed, designed, and analyzed a double wall piping system specifically for the safe transport of deuterium gas. This system was crucial for ensuring the integrity and safety of the gas handling processes within the facility. Design and Routing: Compliance and Analysis: Outcome: The successful development and analysis […]
Helium Covergas System Enhancement Overview: A research facility uses helium covergas to minimize contamination of the process fluid. The existing system, a vintage 1960s circulating blower system, was deemed outdated and inefficient. Investigation and Technology Selection: XCEED conducted a thorough evaluation of several modern blower/compressor technologies to replace the antiquated […]
Custom Tools A tool is a device or handheld implement that aids in accomplishing a task. When tasks become complex, the tools available at your local hardware store may not be the best choice. XCEED works closely with you and your maintenance staff to develop ideal, custom tools to solve your […]
Pumps and compressors vibrate. It’s a natural phenomena for anything that rotates or reciprocates, and it’s unavoidable. Normally, it’s not a problem. Until the vibrations hit resonance. When you have a pump or system operating at resonance, it can cause a fatigue failures. Recently, we found an example of this […]
We were able to help our client save over $40,000 on the design and construction of an articulating solar array.
After an Extended Power Uprate (EPU), a power plant was having problems with Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) on the Feedwater Pumps. They were worried about damaging the pump, but they also didn't want to replace it. We helped them without changing the pump.
Normally, we can test impacts using FEA. In this case, FEA wasn't feasible, so we built a test stand to test missile impacts on block walls.
We found that API-650 tanks are more robust than most expect. The water in this tank absorbed 30% of the energy of a truck going 93 mph!
