IN THIS CASE STUDY, YOU WILL DISCOVER

  • How Akselos’ high-fidelity simulation technology diagnosed a persistent steam coil rupture issue in a multinational food and beverage company, saving costly downtime and repair expenses.
  • How a structural digital twin can expose hidden issues and identify the root cause of a problem, in this case, the damaging role of the steam hammer phenomenon.
  • The transformative potential of proactive maintenance facilitated by Akselos technology, allowing for the identification of critical stress and fatigue areas prone to future failure.
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MORE ABOUT THIS CASE STUDY

This case study provides a deep dive into a unique issue faced by a multinational food and beverage company. Faced with persistent and costly ruptures in a crucial steam coil, the company turned to Akselos for a solution.

Through creating a structural digital twin and employing high-fidelity simulations, Akselos unveiled the role of steam hammer in the coil’s failure, a phenomenon hard to detect with traditional inspection methods.

The insights allowed the company to switch to proactive maintenance, significantly reducing downtime and operational expenses and proving the value and versatility of Akselos’ technology in managing complex industrial challenges.