Adam Smith is a Staff Engineer within the Mechanical & Structural Engineering Team at Equity. As a member of this group, he performs FFS evaluations in accordance with API 579, including Level 3 assessments involving FEA techniques. He performs piping flexibility analyses (SIMFLEX-III & CAESAR-II) and ASME Pressure Vessel Code calculations to assess compliance of fixed equipment per the appropriate ASME code. He has supported clients’ maintenance and reliability departments on site and remotely, aiding in the run/repair/replace decision and providing practical and effective solutions.
Additionally, Adamsupports the EEPs by developing and maintaining current best practices. Equity offers customizable piping specifications with their Engineering Practices, which Adam helps advance and maintain. With his involvement in maintenance of client piping specifications, he aids in the EEP onboarding process by cross referencing a client’s legacy piping specification and valve datasheets to the EEP collection.
