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Seismic Qualification of RTO System Base

Using Finite Element Analysis
Case Study Highlights
The Client
Industry : Industrial Air Pollution Control Systems
Manufacturer
Location : USA
The Objective:
Determining the structural integrity and performance
characteristics of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO)
base under different seismic loading condition.
The Solution:
A finite element model for the RTO base was developed
and modal analysis was first performed to extract first
natural frequency of the base. Subsequently, seismic
qualification was done using equivalent static analysis
loading case, considering the first natural frequency and
seismic spectrum. The results showed that the base
design was safe to sustain the stresses during seismic
events.
The Challenges:

The Solution:
After understanding the needs of the client it was decided to
use ANSYS Mechanical to resolve the problem. Modal
Analysis was carried out to extract first Natural Frequency
of the RTO System Base. A Block Lancoz algorithm was
used to find the first fundamental natural frequency. Seismic
Analysis was performed using an Equivalent Static Analysis
loading case. For this, the First Natural Frequency found out
using Modal analysis was used in connection with the
Spectrum to be analyzed for. The results obtained indicated
that the RTO base of the client is safe under the conditions
applied and used. The stresses produced under conditions
were compared to the SSE allowable values and all
components are safe from a strength point of view. The
stiffened design of base ensures that the Base shall sustain
the Loading during the specified Seismic Event.

Benefits:
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Easy validation of the base design with physical tests

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Requirement of accuracy in CAD model to ensure

comprehensive details on physical behavior of the

RTO base during special loading conditions
?
Determining accurate loading conditions and natural

frequency of the base to generate quality results for

seismic qualification
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Ensuring FEA results accuracy to minimize physical

validation trials

due to results accuracy

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Cost reduction in design development due to reduced

physical test trials

?
Client better understood the design behavior under

seismic events and provided room to implement

changes for future custom design requirements

Being a global provider in developing industrial air

pollution control systems, the client is into design,
manufacturing, servicing and installation of thermal and
catalytic oxidation technologies, as well as heat recovery
systems for a variety of industrial applications. For their
custom designed RTO systems for industry specific
requirements, the base designed to support the system
was required to be evaluated for performance and
behavior under seismic events.

About Hi-Tech

Author: Gaurang Trivedi

Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services is a specialist firm providing engineering solutions to organizations across the globe.
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