Watch this webinar replay to learn how to assess key damage mechanisms such as metal loss, crack-like flaws, shell distortion and hydrogen embrittlement.
In today’s demanding industrial environment, assessing the structural integrity of aging or damaged equipment is essential for ensuring the operational safety, predicting remaining service life and reducing the risk of unplanned downtime. This webinar offers a deep dive into Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments—quantitative engineering evaluations performed to determine whether in-service pressure vessels, piping, and other critical components are fit to operate safely under existing conditions.
We will explore the three levels of FFS assessments as outlined in API 579, from preliminary screening to detailed realistic simulations using finite element analysis (FEA). Through real-world case studies, we will demonstrate how tools like Abaqus and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform are used to assess key damage mechanisms such as metal loss, crack-like flaws, shell distortion and hydrogen embrittlement.
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