In Part 2 of this article, the author will show how Finite Element Analysis (FEA) can be used to perform a more detailed study of how the new wear band will react to the stresses it will be subjected to during installation and operation. Introduction Part 1 of this article discussed the function of wear…
Using Design Analysis to Prevent Failure of Wear Bands in Rotating Equipment – Part 1
In recent years, the process of design analysis has evolved significantly through the use of advanced modeling software and programs. A common misstep, however, is to place too much emphasis on the results from this software, rather than conducting a thorough analysis. Some of the pitfalls of over reliance on modeling software can be averted by…