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By Aiken Staff on October 10th, 2010
Heat Straightening of Damaged Steel Members
Applying heat to damaged steel structures can fix damage.
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By Aiken Staff on September 22nd, 2010
Nanotubes in Lubricants Extend Life of Drill Bits
Smith Int’l has a patent to use carbon nanotubes in lubricants.
By Aiken Staff on September 22nd, 2010
Get Ready for MFHAP and NESHAP
MFHAP and NESHAP regulations go into effect July 2011. Find out how to prepare here.
By Aiken Staff on July 07th, 2010
Aiken Will Engineer, Design and Oversee Fabrication and Installation of Manufacturing Equipment Upgrades
Aiken Engineering has been contracted to engineer, design and project-manage the fabrication and installation of upgrades to equipment critical to the manufacturing process. Aiken’s project management services will include selection of all subcontractors, oversight of project costs and schedules, on site supervision, and delivery of all final documentation and drawings.
By Aiken Staff on July 07th, 2010
Aiken Will Modernize Design of Mud Valves for Onshore, Offshore Drilling
An oilfield equipment manufacturer has engaged Aiken to modernize the design of mud valves used for onshore and offshore drilling rigs. In particular, Aiken will focus on improving the high and low pressure sealing performance of the valve. The client will complete all verification testing, and Aiken will provide its expertise during prototype testing. It’s anticipated that Aiken will also [...]
By Aiken Staff on July 06th, 2010
Thermal Powered, Insect-Like Robots
Some day tiny robots could crawl between cracks to explore collapsed structures or collect samples. Read about the recent introduction of such a device.
By Aiken Staff on July 06th, 2010
Development of 2.5 Million Lb. Landing String
To meet growing requirements for deepwater and ultra-deepwater well design, this article in IADC’s Drilling Contractor describes a 2.5 million-lb landing string that was manufactured successfully, but involved compromises in the original design criteria and taxed manufacturing capabilities.
By Aiken Staff on July 06th, 2010
Aiken Presents at the IADC Lifting & Mechanical Handling Conference and Exhibition
Aiken Engineering participated in the IADC Lifting & Mechanical Handling Conference on July 13,14, 2010, in Houston, Texas. Aiken Engineering’s Michael McDowell, P.E., was a speaker in a session on onshore lifting issues.
By Aiken Staff on April 21st, 2010
Sustainable Concrete Guide Now Available
The U.S. Green Concrete Council has released The Sustainable Concrete Guide — Strategies and Examples.
By Aiken Staff on February 02nd, 2010
Aiken Conducts Engineering Analysis on Connectors
Aiken Engineering conducted an engineering analysis on bolted connectors for a new subsea system.
By Aiken Staff on February 02nd, 2010
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Reaches High Set in 2004
The Institute for Supply Management says manufacturing as on the rise.
By Aiken Staff on February 02nd, 2010
Forgers May Be Affected by New U.S. EPA Regulation
FIA says EPA will require facilities to monitor, record and report those emissions annually.
By Aiken Staff on February 02nd, 2010
Risk Informed Decision Making
How does an engineer apply risk management concepts to new product development?
By Aiken Staff on February 01st, 2010
Aiken Determines Cause of Fatigue Cracks in Press
Aiken was contracted to determine the cause of fatigue cracks in a 29,000-ton press.
By Aiken Staff on February 01st, 2010
Aiken Designs Structural Frames to Distribute Loads
Aiken Engineering designed structural frames to distribute loads throughout an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Aiken Staff on January 29th, 2010
Aiken Determines Operating Limits of Gin Pole Trucks
Several major energy companies asked Aiken to determine the trucks’ operating limits.
By Aiken Staff on September 29th, 2009
Aiken Engineering Launches New Corporate Web Site; Blog
Aiken Engineering is pleased to announce the launch of its new website and corporate blog.
