Aslam Kittur, P.Eng.: About the Author
Static Equipment Engineer, Saudi Aramco
Aslam Kittur is a specialist (mechanical engineer) in performing engineering design and failure analysis of oil and gas field pressure equipment, supported with a sound and conceptual understanding of complex failure mechanisms. He has a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Alberta, Canada, and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in solid mechanics. As a professional engineer licensed to practice in Canada and registered in Alberta, Aslam has over 22 years of industrial experience and is currently with Saudi Aramco providing specialized technical support to plant operations and maintenance of Ras Tanura Refinery and NGL plants.
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Published Articles
The application of a detailed design-by-analysis method using ASME Sec-VIII Div-2 confirms field-observed ratcheting and fatigue type failures in the tubesheet due to the complex cyclical thermal-mechanical loading encountered during operation.