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We use finite element analysis to precisely model turbine components, determine the root cause of component issues, and evaluate the remaining life shells, rotors, valves, and other integral parts subject to high thermal stress factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An engineering review of the output allows our engineers to answer all questions regarding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The remaining life:\u00a0What is the remaining useful life of my turbine components? How long will the repairs last?<\/li>\n<li>Failure analysis:\u00a0How and why did the component fail?<\/li>\n<li>Design analysis:\u00a0What design upgrades are feasible? Are there any weaknesses in the original design? How can we remove the distortion? 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