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Structural Analysis Predicts Vibration for Pumping Platforms: A Case Study on Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
Overview
Structural Analysis Predicts Vibration for Pumping Platforms: A Case Study on Mechanical Solutions, Inc.ANSYS |
Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms Sensors - Haptic Sensors | |
Construction & Infrastructure Equipment & Machinery | |
Product Research & Development | |
Predictive Maintenance Structural Health Monitoring | |
Operational Impact
The use of ANSYS Mechanical software allowed MSI to effectively simulate and predict the stresses and vibrational responses of the pumping platforms. This ensured that the system would perform optimally during storms, a critical requirement given the flood-prone nature of New Orleans. The successful completion of this project before the onset of the next hurricane season demonstrated MSI's ability to address complex design problems under tight deadlines. The platforms and pumps' successful performance during Hurricane Gustav in 2008 further validated the accuracy of the ANSYS simulation results and MSI's expertise in mechanical engineering. | |
Quantitative Benefit
The structural dynamic model created had approximately 5 million degrees of freedom | |
The use of substructuring techniques significantly reduced degrees of freedom without losing accuracy | |
The platforms and pumps successfully kept flood waters in check during Category 2 hurricane Gustav in 2008, validating the accuracy of the ANSYS simulation results | |