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The ASME B&PV Section III Div.1 Code 2013 Edition is currently approved in 10CFR50.55(a). The 2013 edition, permits elastic FEA per NB-3200 in place of the stress equations of NB-3600, as follows: For pressure design – “NB-3611.2 Acceptability When Stresses Exceed Stress Limits. When the stresses as determined by the methods given in NB-3630 exceed […]
Becht Engineering is at the forefront of performing extensive Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) for its clients in heavy industry. When a full scope RCFA is performed for a client, an experienced and committed team is deployed to multiple areas before, during, and after a Root Cause Investigation. These teams are typically led by an […]
The engineering consulting operations of Fronek Power Systems LLC (FPS) are now part of Becht Engineering, effective January 26th, 2018. The former FPS staff is now part of the Becht Engineering team. Frank Fronek will continue to manage the Fronek Piping Group (FPG), a division of Becht Engineering, in the Orangeburg, NY office supported by the […]
Becht is pleased to announce that J. Robert “Bob” Sims will be moderating the morning session of the Convocation at the National Academy of Engineering on April 23rd. The upcoming discussion will be “Cybersecurity – Challenges for the Engineering Profession and Society” and “Enhancing the Resilience of the Nation’s Electricity System.” Additionally, this year’s NAE-AAES […]
Becht Engineering would like to congratulate Trevor Seipp, M. Sc., P. Eng. for recently being named an ASME Fellow in recognition of his outstanding engineering achievements. As stated by ASME, “A Fellow, one who has attained a membership grade of distinction, at the time of advancement shall be a corporate member of the Society, shall […]
Recently, Becht Engineering has added experienced, industry experts to its mechanical engineering roster. These include David Dewees, Robert Brown, Nathan Wilcoxson, Curtis Koether, and Zumao Chen. Dave Dewees, PE – Subject Matter Expert: Nonlinear Stress Analysis, Elevated Temperature Mechanical Material Behavior Dave has worked in the petrochemical, nuclear and power industries over the last 16 years. Dave’s […]
Becht Engineering is pleased to announce the opening of our Houston Engineering Center office at 14200 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX complementing our administrative office in Humble, TX. From our new office, Becht offers the services of technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to the refinery, petrochemical, chemical and power industries to the US Gulf Coast and […]
Becht Engineering Acquires Fronek Power Systems The engineering consulting operations of Fronek Power Systems LLC (FPS) (www.fronekpower.com) are now part of Becht Engineering (Becht.com) effective January 26th, 2018. The former FPS staff is now part of Becht Engineering. Frank Fronek will continue to manage the Fronek Piping Group (FPG), a division of Becht Engineering, in […]
: Process: Does the repair change the process chemistries, physics (fluid phase), and thermo-hydraulics (flow rates, pressures, temperatures)? Does the modification change the control room indications and the operating envelopes? Material: Are the selected metallic materials (base metal and welds) and non-metallic materials (gaskets, packings, etc.) compatible with the existing materials, with the environment, and […]
The analysis and qualification of piping systems in nuclear power plants involves more than meeting Code stress limits. Generally, a piping system is qualified if the following criteria have been met. These various qualification criteria are typically specified in the plant FSAR, the plant design procedures, or the ASME Code. Pressure design in accordance with […]
