JE Hodgson Consulting
Pumps & seals, hydraulic analysis of piping systems, and pipe stress analysis.
About the firm
JE Hodgson Consulting is a versatile engineering consulting practice specializing in pumps and seals, hydraulic analysis of piping systems, and pipe stress analysis. Over the past 25 years, it has performed more than 100 projects for clients worldwide. The practice focuses on providing cost-effective, reliable solutions to process and equipment owners as well as other engineering design firms.
- Firm type
- Mechanical Engineering · Process Engineering · Simulation Engineering
Credentials
PE · PSAP
People
Judy HodgsonFounder
Capabilities
Pumps, Seals & Pumping Systems Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive engineering services for pumps, mechanical seals, and integrated pumping systems, focusing on reliability and cost-effective operation.
- Pumping System Sizing & Specification
Sizing and specifying equipment and piping networks to match process performance and reliability criteria.
- Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis
Root cause failure analysis, troubleshooting of existing pumps and seals, and engineering solutions to reduce energy costs and improve uptime.
- Shop Oversight & Witness Testing
Professional oversight at pump repair shops and manufacturers, including witnessing of pump fabrication and performance testing.
- System Efficiency & Optimization
Assessments of pumping system efficiency and life-cycle cost analysis to optimize system design and identify upgrades.
Hydraulic Modeling & Fluid Dynamics
Service websiteAdvanced fluid dynamic modeling of process plant systems and piping networks using specialized industry software.
- Piping Network Flow Modeling
Sizing, optimization, and system modeling of incompressible and compressible fluid flows using Applied Flow Technology (AFT) software including Fathom and Arrow.
- Water-Hammer & Transient Analysis
Mitigating risk and protecting piping infrastructure through waterhammer and surge analysis using Applied Flow Technology (AFT) Impulse.
Pipe Stress Analysis
Service websiteStress analysis and structural assessment of piping systems to verify load limits and code compliance.
- Code Compliance Modeling
Modeling piping configurations to satisfy ASME code requirements and stay within acceptable nozzle load limits.
- CAESAR II Model Troubleshooting
Constructing, reviewing, and troubleshooting existing CAESAR II models to identify and resolve structural modeling issues.
Specialized Advisory & Training
Service websiteTechnical training courses and expert services for piping, pumps, and specialized engineering software.
- Technical Training & Seminars
Instructional courses covering pump fundamentals, seal reliability, AFT software packages, and CAESAR II pipe stress and code basics.
- Expert Witness Services
Professional expert witness consulting specializing in pumps, mechanical seals, and pumping system failures.
Industries
Agriculture · Manufacturing · Marine · Nuclear · Oil & Gas · Power Generation · Pulp & Paper · Wastewater · Water Supply
Projects
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