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Northstar PSA partners with owners, engineers, and EPCs across critical industries to solve complex pipe stress challenges with clarity, precision, and confidence.

Industrial Piping

Featured Case Studies

Representative projects that highlight our technical expertise and commitment to delivering dependable results.

Cooling Loop Expansion
Data Center

Cooling Loop Expansion

Pipe stress analysis for a chilled water system expansion including seismic, thermal growth, and sustained loads.

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Services Performed
• Pipe Stress Analysis (ASME B31.1)
• Thermal Expansion Evaluation
• Seismic Qualification
• Support & Hanger Design Review
Key Outputs
• Code-compliant system design
• Optimized support strategy
• Reduced potential for fatigue
• Clear documentation for handoff
Auxiliary Piping Analysis
Power Generation

Auxiliary Piping Analysis

Comprehensive stress analysis and support optimization for auxiliary process piping.

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Services Performed
• Pipe Stress Analysis (ASME B31.1)
• Support Optimization
• Flexibility & Nozzle Load Checks
• Stress Report & Drawings
Key Outputs
• Optimized and code-compliant design
• Reduced loads on equipment/nozzles
• Clear, auditable deliverables
• On-time delivery
Vibration & Stress Review
Industrial

Vibration & Stress Review

Vibration assessment and stress analysis for a packaged skid operating under dynamic loads.

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Services Performed
• Vibration & Dynamic Analysis
• Pipe Stress Analysis (ASME B31.3)
• Restraint & Support Review
• Recommendations & Reporting
Key Outputs
• Identified & mitigated high-stress areas
• Verified fatigue life adequacy
• Improved system reliability
• Practical, implementable solutions

Typical Project Support

ASME B31.1 & B31.3 Compliance

Ensuring all piping systems meet stringent power and process piping code requirements.

Equipment Nozzle Evaluations

Verifying nozzle loads on pumps, vessels, and exchangers are within allowable limits.

Spring Hanger Design

Specifying variable and constant effort spring supports for thermal displacement.

Seismic Restraint Layout

Designing structural restraints to withstand seismic design accelerations.

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