Failure Investigations at Axis Mechanical Design
Failure Investigations at Axis Mechanical Design
Failure Investigations at Axis Mechanical Design

Failure Investigations

Axis Mechanical Design is an international role player in the investigation of equipment failures.

Axis can assist clients in determining the root causes of failure of specific components, or defining the dynamic behaviour of a vibrating equipment.

Storage Tank Design

We are highly experienced in the storage tank design field and are capable of supplying a full design package expediently.

The design package can include the following aspects:

  • Code Calculations (API 620, API 650, API 653, SANS 10131)
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Heat Treatment Study
  • Transport and Rigging Study
  • Fabrication drawings
  • Sign-off by a Registered Professional Engineer (ECSA PrENG, Int. PE (SA))
Storage Tank Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Storage Tank Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Storage Tank Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Fitness for Service Assessment at AXIS Mechanical Design

Fitness for Services Assessment

Axis Mechanical Design has a proven track record in cost-effective fitness for service assessments and solution-based recommendations.

Axis Mechanical Design can accurately determine the safety and integrity of all your equipment through inspection and evaluation according to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 or the relevant code/standard.

Finite Element Analysis

Axis Mechanical Design has extensive experience in advanced structural analysis.

We can assist clients in performing the following Finite Element Analyses (FEA) on stand-alone components or entire equipment with as many contact conditions required.

We are able to perform the following types of analyses:
  • Static Linear Elastic Analysis
  • Static Modal Analysis
  • Static and Transient Thermal Analyses
  • Elastic Bifurcation Buckling Analysis
  • Linear Dynamic Analysis (Modal Time History, Harmonic, Random Vibration, Response Spectrum Analysis)
  • Static Elastic Plastic Non-Linear Analysis
  • Dynamic Elastic Plastic Non-Linear Analysis
Finite Element Analysis at Axis Mechanical Design
Finite Element Analysis at Axis Mechanical Design
Finite Element Analysis at Axis Mechanical Design
General Mechanical Design at Axis Mechanical Design

General Mechanical Design

Axis Mechanical Design has a proven track record in developing new designs and innovative products.

We utilize state-of-the-art computer-aided design software to support us in our design development.

Design Optimization

Axis Mechanical Design has a proven track record in optimizing mechanical designs.

We can assist clients to meet any requirements, such as minimal weight, cost-effectiveness, and reducing high stress regions with the following methods:

  • Topology Optimization
  • Sizing Optimization
  • Shape Optimization
  • Iterative Optimization
Design Optimization at Axis Mechanical Design
Design Optimization at Axis Mechanical Design
Design Optimization at Axis Mechanical Design
Pressurized Equipment Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Pressurized Equipment Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Pressurized Equipment Design at Axis Mechanical Design

Pressurized Equipment Design

Axis Mechanical Design has a formidable track record of specialized experience in the design of Pressurized equipment.

We utilize state-of-the art computer aided design software to support us in our design development.

We are capable of supplying a full design package expediently. This design package includes of the following aspects:
  • Code Calculations (ASME VIII-1, ASME VIII-2, EN 13445, PD 5500, AD Merkblatt, PER, PED, SANS 347)
  • Finite Element Analysis (ASME VIII-2, EN 13445, PD 5500, AD Merkblatt, PER)
  • Heat Treatment Study
  • Transport and Rigging Study
  • Fabrication drawings
  • Sign-off by a Registered Professional Engineer (ECSA PrENG, Int. PE (SA))

Piping Design

Axis Mechanical Design is highly capable to design and analyze complex piping systems.

Axis Mechanical Design offers a complete piping design service consisting of:
  • Pipe stress and flexibility analysis for sustained, occasional and thermal loads (ASME B31)
  • Impulse or water hammer analysis
  • Seismic, wind and wave analysis
  • Detail stress analysis of large diameter, thin wall ducting systems and supports
  • Finite element analysis of piping equipment or special fittings
  • Pipe routing and design
  • 3D Plant layouts with clash detection
  • Isometric pipe
  • Pump calculations
Piping Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Piping Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Piping Design at Axis Mechanical Design
Biox Tank Farm Design at Axis Mechanical Design

Tank Farm Design

Axis Mechanical Design is highly experienced in the Tank design field and is capable of supplying a full design package in excellent time.

3D Modeling & Draughting

AXIS Mechanical Design has a proven track record in cost effective fitness for service assessments and solution-based recommendations.

AXIS can accurately determine the safety and integrity of all your equipment.

3D Modeling & Draughting at Axis Mechanical Design
Plant Upgrades & Refurbishments Axis Mechanical Design

Plant Upgrades & Refurbishments

Axis Mechanical Design has a dedicated team of professionals who assist clients in upgrading and refurbishing old plants and factories to ensure that they remain competitive and safe to operate.

The benefit is improved profitability, ensuring future job security in a safe environment for all employees.

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