Aaron Valenti, P.E.

Senior Engineer I
Years of Experience:
14
Education & Licenses:

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
Registered Professional Engineer, State of California (Mechanical)

Areas of Specialization:

Bolted flange joint assembly, design, analysis, and troubleshooting
ASME Code compliance calculations for pressure vessels & piping
Fitness-for-service in accordance with API 579-1/ASME FFS-1
Pipe stress analysis and creating piping specifications
Rerating/derating, repairs, and alterations of pressure vessels
Small-bore piping vibration screening & assessments
Insulation systems & insulation thickness calculations
Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks, pressure vessels, and piping

Overview:

Aaron is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience working in the chemical manufacturing industry.  Starting his career as a production engineer and moving into mechanical engineering consulting, Aaron has developed expertise in the design, troubleshooting, and specification of fluid systems and equipment including bolted flange joints, pressure vessels, pumps, piping, and valves.  Aaron also has experience working with nonmetallic equipment including fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) piping and vessels, plastic-lined pipe (PLP), glass-lined steel (GLS) reactors and columns, and solid thermoplastic piping and storage tanks.  Highlights of his work experience prior to joining Equity Engineering include leading a bolted flange joint expertise team and earning an engineering excellence award in 2023 for reducing leaks company-wide.