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Introduction to the 2 Types of Mechanical Failure In engineering and pressure vessel design, mechanical failures are broadly categorized into two main types: ductile failure and brittle failure. Understanding these failure modes is crucial for preventing accidents, ensuring compliance with ASME standards, and extending the service life of critical equipment. Ductile Failure: Signs, Examples, and… Continue reading Types of Mechanical Failure

Common Failure Modes of Valves Valves, which are essential components for controlling the flow of fluids in a wide range of systems, can experience various failure modes that may lead to inefficiencies, leakage, or even system failure. Understanding these potential failures is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of operations in industries such… Continue reading Common Failure Modes of Valves

Introduction to the failure modes of pressure transducers Pressure transducers, also known as pressure sensors or pressure transmitters, convert pressure into an analog or digital electrical signal. Like other electronic components, pressure transducers can experience a variety of failure modes. Understanding these failure modes can be crucial for ensuring accurate measurements and overall system safety.… Continue reading Common Failure Modes of Pressure Transducers

Introduction to the different types of failure safety When we talk about making sure stuff like your big, bad pressure cookers (yeah, those massive pressure vessels) don’t go boom or cause a ruckus if they decide to throw a tantrum, we’re diving into what the brains in the biz call “failure safety.” It’s all about… Continue reading Types of Failure Safety Methods

Introduction to the failure modes of ships Ships, due to their vast sizes, complex systems, and the challenging marine environments in which they operate, are susceptible to a range of failure modes. Understanding these modes is crucial for improving ship design, maintenance, and operational procedures. Here are some of the prominent failure modes for ships:… Continue reading Prominent Failure Modes of Ships

Introduction to the type 4 pressure vessel Type 4 pressure vessels are the real MVPs when it comes to holding compressed gases like hydrogen and CNG (that’s compressed natural gas, folks). Imagine these as the beefed-up fuel tanks for those rides running on gas but not the usual kind. They’re sorted into this “Type 4”… Continue reading Type 4 Pressure Vessel

Introduction to the Detection Rating in FMEA Severity Rating: Assesses the seriousness of the effect of a potential failure mode. Occurrence Rating: Estimates the likelihood or frequency of the failure mode happening. Effects of the Failure: Each failure mode is evaluated for its potential impact or consequences on the system or the end user. Detection… Continue reading The fourth step in the standard FMEA process is assigning a Detection Rating.

Introduction to the many failure modes are there in FMEA Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a powerful tool for digging deep into potential failures within a process, product, or system. It’s essentially a proactive approach to identifying what could go wrong, how severe the impact might be, and what steps could help prevent… Continue reading Understanding Failure Modes in FMEA

Introduction to the 4th type of business model failure Those big-shots like the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in the States have a ton of rules for making sure pressure vessels are up to snuff. But sometimes, folks either don’t get the memo, try to sneak around it, or just goof up. If you… Continue reading Types of Business Model Failures in the Pressure Vessel Industry