Our selection of Finite Element software allows us to input real world static and dynamic conditions to simulate actual process conditions enabling us to provide optimal designs or failure analysis.

Brighton’s engineers first determine the service of the mechanical equipment before deciding which piece of software to use.

After the service of the equipment is determined, and the software is selected, the model can be created. The model is then goes through a quality check, to ensure the model is precise and accurate.

When the model checks out, the applicable forces and restraints that the equipment will see are applied. Shortly, before the simulation is started, our engineers create and apply the Finite Elements to the model. The engineers ensure the elements are an acceptable size and will accurately produce precise results.

The simulation is then run, and the software produces a color gradient oriented diagram, which also depicts the deformation of the mechanical equipment. This diagram also shows the element with the maximum stress value with the corresponding element.

Our engineers will then determine if this simulation represents the scenario, and make adjustments to the simulations as necessary to meet the allowable stress within the code.