The specialists of axces steam and flow control
Axces Steam and Flow Control employ specialists with extended experience; we will find the most suitable resolution. We can provide static and dynamic studies of every type of piping network, using software like Caeser II, Nastran, and Femap.
Our staff can provide detailed engineering using FEM. With programs like Femap and Nastran in combination with extended experience, precision analyses are made. Following international codes and customer specifications, we always deliver the best result.
By using measurement techniques, we visualize elements like noise, vibration, and pulsations.
Improvements can be made to reduce the levels once the high noise, vibration, and pulsation levels are analyzed. Measurements
on all sorts of components can be done on all sites around the world.
Components like compressors, blowers, piping, vessels, inside piping systems, exhausts, etc. can be measured.
We collect data for analysis and we use it for all sorts of product improvement, problem-solving, and design cases.
Piping systems could develop high levels of noise and vibration, which can damage the pipes and related components with certain flow conditions. This damage can lead to:
- Compromises in plant safety
- Forced shutdown
- Increased maintenance
- Reduced efficiency and capacity
By simulating the process, the designer can check the acoustic behavior of the object before any construction work starts. This contributes to the increased useful life of the equipment and saves costs at the construction and in-service phase.
We identify the cause of flow-excited acoustic resonance in piping systems and components. ASFC develops engineered solutions with vibration testing and design analysis. Our staff can help you with complex solutions as well as comply with international codes and customer specifications.
Piping networks in many industries may be subjected to pulsations, vibrations, thermal expansion/ contraction, self-weight, wind, and snow or earthquake loads.
Therefore, great attention is paid to the piping net layout. The necessity increases when compressors are a part of the installed equipment. Such machines excite multiple vibrations and pulsations into the piping. This can lead to generating resonances which could accelerate piping metal fatigue and, eventually, to failure resulting in repair and maintenance costs and losses of production.
Piping studies
Examination and analysis of piping and foundation models are possible via computer simulations. These studies allow the most economical and technically sound designs to go forward. This is completed during the plant layout stage and before any plant-work starts. These studies contribute to the increased useful life of:
- The piping net
- Valves
- Pipe-support
- Associated equipment
The piping sections of all of the larger engineer constructor companies carry out these analyses for major projects on a routine basis. However small plant extensions and minor plant alterations are not frequently examined thoroughly.
We can design any kind of pressure vessel according to several international Pressure Vessel Codes/regulations.
Design codes
- ASME VIII Div. 1 and 2
- EN 13445
- AD 2000
- PD 5500
- CODAP
- AS 1210
- GB 150
- PED
- CTR (Gost)
- ATEX-95
- U DESIGNATOR (U-Stamp) + National Board Regulation
- NACE-0103
- API 618 & 619
We can provide any kind of special analyses and individual calculations, such as:
- Flange
- Saddle support
- Nozzle load – PD 5500 annex G, WRC 107, 297, and 368.
- Base ring
- Vessel attachment
- Expansion joint
- Foundation load analyses and more
- Wind load and seismic calculation – regulations e.g. Europe, India, Mexico, USA – ASCE 7, UBC, IBC.
Using sophisticated equipment and recognized computer programs together with extended experience precision analyses are made. Following international codes and customer specifications, we always deliver the best result.
Materials we work with
Our specialists have extended experience with a wide range of materials. Materials we use are:
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Carbon steel
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Stainless steel
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High and low-temperature steel
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Duplex materials
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Corrosion-resistant alloys
Finite Element Method (FEM) is a method to virtually simulate a complete range of product behavior to reduce costly prototypes and physical testing. Before committing to expensive product development plans a FEM analysis is conducted. Advantages are:
- Higher product quality
- Lower development costs
- Decreased testing overheads
- Reduced product development time
Static and dynamic analysis
Examine and analyze small details but also large complex structures via a computer simulation. These studies are completed during the design stage of a project. Before any construction work starts, the designer can check the static and dynamic behavior of the object. This contributes to the increased life of the equipment and saves costs at the construction and in-services phases.
Our staff can provide detailed engineering using FEM. With programs like Femap and Nastran in combination with extended experience, precision analyses are made. Following international codes and customer specifications, we always deliver the best result.
