T’was the Night Before Business

To all of our devoted blog readers and clients, Stress Engineering Services would like to wish you and your families a joyous and safe holiday season, and a very prosperous New Year!  For your reading enjoyment, we would like to share with you one of our holiday...

read More....

Enhancing Lithium Battery Safety in Transportation

A conversation with Carlos F. Lopez, P.E. of Stress Engineering Services... In the rapidly evolving landscape of energy storage, lithium-ion batteries play a pivotal role. However, the safety of these batteries during transportation remains a significant concern due to the risk of...

read More....

Additively Manufactured Components Testing: Our Comprehensive Process for Full-Scale Validation

By: Patrick L. Boster, PEAt Stress Engineering Services, we recognize that transitioning from concept to solution in additively manufactured parts encompasses numerous complex challenges. This article describes our full-scale testing process, specifically engineered to overcome these...

read More....

Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Developments in Injection Well Metallurgy

By: Adam C. Rowe, P. E.Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is recognized as a crucial carbon management technology, and projects to capture, transport, and store CO2 are continuing to garner significant attention. While construction of CCS facilities is in many ways similar to...

read More....

The Importance and Benefit of Full-Scale Testing for Additively Manufactured Parts

By: Patrick L. Boster, PENavigating the challenges of additive manufacturing requires more than innovative design; it demands rigorous testing to ensure operational viability. Full-scale testing bridges the gap between prototype and real-world application, providing a comprehensive...

read More....

Laser Internal Inspection: Revolutionizing Tubing Durability in Shale Operations

By: Jason WaliguraAs the demand for more durable and longer-lasting production tubing in shale operations increases, Stress Engineering Services (SES) is leading the way with groundbreaking solutions. A prime example of such innovation is the use of boronized production tubing in...

read More....

Case Study: Oil Refinery Operator + Lincoln Electric Additive Manufacturing

Accelerating Routine Maintenance Timelines with WAAM Parts from Lincoln Electric Stress Engineering Services (SES), a leader in qualification and testing, partners with industry leaders across aerospace, defense, medical, energy, nuclear, and automotive sectors. When a domestic...

read More....

Unlocking the Mystery of Hard Spots on Vintage Pipes

By: Sri Chimbli, PE, AWS CWEng/CWIOver the years, vintage pipes have often been subject to unexpected ruptures, a phenomenon attributed to the presence of 'hard spots'. These are areas of heightened hardness on the outside surface, exceeding 327 HB (35 HRC). The ability to accurately...

read More....