Your proudly Australian owned and operated engineering consultancy, Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd specialises in industrial engineering services for the construction, power, oil & gas, mining, and Defence industries. Today we’re highlighting just two of our Industrial capabilities – computational simulation and fatigue analysis – from our integrated, standards-aligned consultancy services.
FEA, CFD and Pulsation
Vipac’s computational engineering team applies advanced simulation techniques to test complex structural and fluid behaviour across a broad range of industrial applications.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Evaluates stress distribution, modal response, and deformation under static and dynamic loading – supporting design verification, structural optimisation, and failure investigation.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Optimises fluid flow, heat transfer, and pressure performance in process equipment and plant systems, providing high-fidelity results where physical testing is impractical or cost-prohibitive.
Pulsation Analysis
Addresses flow-induced pressure fluctuations in piping systems, with particular focus on reciprocating compressor and control valve installations. Acoustic modelling identifies resonant conditions and assesses small-bore fitting vulnerability in compliance with API 618 and API 674.
We provide cutting-edge diagnostics with expert staff equipped with advanced tools for vibration, pressure, and force analysis. We draw on both modelling and measured data, aligned to applicable standards and project-specific constraints.
Stress/Strain and Fatigue
Vipac provides strain gauging and fatigue analysis services for in-service assessment and design qualification of structural and mechanical components.
Strain Gauging & Field Measurement
Instrumented field measurements capture real-world stress and strain data under operational loading – providing the empirical basis for fatigue life estimation and remaining life assessment.
Fatigue Analysis
Conducted in accordance with BS 7608, outputs inform maintenance planning, structural modification, and fitness-for-service determinations. Results are frequently combined with FEA modelling to validate analytical predictions or extend assessment beyond the measured region.
Applicable across mining equipment, rotating machinery, marine structures, and industrial plants.
A one-stop destination, Vipac has offices in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney, with a testing laboratory in Melbourne. To discover more about Vipac Engineers & Scientists, call 1300 847 222 or contact us.
