Requirement
The proven part namely filter body has shown rupture of sheet metal near to the flange. The Firm approached CM Techno to carry out an analysis to identify the root cause so as to preclude such recurrence in future supplies.
Solution
Arrived possible operation loads and impact load at installation and FE analysis carried out to check the stress and failure region of equipment.
The physical crack location of filter is matched with the FE analysis stress concentration region as shown.
Weight of filter taken on single eye bolt and for alignment hammer force used as evidenced by damage to lifting eye.
