Engineering and Project Management
 

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Virtual Appliance for Engineering Simulations

The main software package in our FEA workflow is CalculiX, an open source finite element analysis application with an implicit and explicit solver, developed by Dr. Guido Dhondt of MTU Aero Engines GmbH, with support from other figures in the academic world, such as Prof. Martin Kraska, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences.
 
We are making available a pre-built Oracle VM VirtualBox appliance, ready to run and packed full with open source applications for engineering applications. This virtual appliance has been configured to meet the diverse needs of mechanical engineering professionals, providing a suite of tools that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and deliver reliable results. The suite includes advanced analytics and postprocessing capabilities, allowing engineers to perform complex calculations and simulations with ease. This not only saves time but also ensures accuracy, reducing the risk of errors and rework. 
The installed applications include, among others, CalculiX v2.20 (for FEA applications), OpenFOAM v9 (for CFD applications), ParaView v5.7.0, and FreeCAD v1.0, running on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Besides, a web-based interactive computing platform, Jupyter Notebook, is installed and configured for creating and sharing computational documents, allowing users to configure and deploy workflows in data science, scientific computing, and machine learning.
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On Data Analysis

We are facing a new industrial revolution, where machines and sensors can connect to your IT infrastructure to provide more profound insight into your business and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

With the advent of this new paradigm, systems and monitoring applications are producing enormous amounts of actionable data allowing for cost optimization, prediction of future events, behavior classification, quality control, and a number of other functionalities.

 

The connection of sensors from remote locations to your local or remote IT infrastructure can be undertaken in a seamless manner through a low cost, energy efficient, and secure Internet of Things (IoT) network. Business intelligence overviews can be generated, alerts programmed and additional functionality plugged in and actioned based upon the received and analyzed data. Moreover, Machine learning (ML) models can be generated allowing for prediction on most valuable operational parameters. Find out how we can help by downloading our data analysis brochure.

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Flange Bolt Torque Application

Flange Bolt Torque Pro is a browser-based engineering tool that calculates bolt torque, verifies joint integrity, and manages assembly records for flanged pipe connections.

Built across four major versions through a rigorous audit cycle, it implements the full ASME PCC-1-2019 torque formula, a class-dependent ASME B16.5 bolt database covering NPS ½”–24″ across all six pressure classes, and the complete ASME VIII Division 1 Appendix 2 dual-load gasket model — computing both the seating load (W_seat = πGby) and the operating load under pressure (W_op = π/4·G²·P + 2b·π·G·m·P) and identifying which governs.

Bolt Torque Calculator

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Digital Twin

We have developed a digital twin model capable of pairing virtual and real equipment, including sensor readings.

The most significant features are as follows:

  • Fully integrated on a virtual reality (VR) environment.
  • Integration of as-built 3D models of equipment from different CAD packages, together with point cloud scan data on a seamless environment.
  • Integration of real time data from live SCADA systems or data sets enabling the presentation of real-time status and operating condition, including alarms.
  • Integration and visualization of SQL databases of equipment, including equipment and part datasheets, maintenance logs, etc.
  • Capable of connecting remotely with users, allowing for remote design reviews and/or remote collaboration thorough the life cycle of the equipment or installation.

 

Find out more through the following link, or downloading our informative brochure.