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INTRODUCTION Pressure vessels (sometimes called cylinders or tanks) are used to store pressurized liquids. Steam boilers are pressurized vessels in which the fluid being stored may undergo a phase transition. The fluid might also undergo a chemical reaction, similar to what would happen in a chemical plant. Pressure vessel designers use extreme caution while creating new designs since a rupture in a pressure vessel indicates an explosion, which might result in the loss of lives and property. Pressure vessels may be made from brittle materials like cast iron or mild steel, which is more malleable. Transporting liquids and gases under pressure is a common industrial practice, and cylindrical or spherical pressure containers (such hydraulic cylinders, cannon barrels, pipelines, boilers, and tanks) are often employed for this purpose. The material used to construct the pressure vessel is strained in all directions as a consequence of the pressure loading delivered to the vessel. The resulting normal stresses depend on the radius of the element, the shape of the pressure vessel (whether it's a cylinder with an open or closed end, or a sphere), and the pressure being applied. We're recognized as one of the most reliable sources for integrated product development process software throughout the globe. As a leader in industrial and mechanical design, functional simulation production, and information management, Dassault Systems (DDS) is widely recognized as a strategic partner that can help a manufacturer transform a process into a competitive advantage, larger market share, and increased profitability. Our company's design efficiency will be much improved thanks to Catia Mechanical. Catia is a collection of programs used in the creation of a seemingly infinite range of items."feature based" suggests that we define features like extrusion sweeps, cuts, holes, round, etc. when designing components and assemblies as opposed to specifying low-level geometry like lines, areas, and circles. These elements are substituted with geometry at a lower level. This means the designer may have a
high-level view of the computer model and trust Catia to figure out the low-geometry specifics. The material and construction of a pressure vessel are very important since they will be subjected to extreme pressure in their intended environment. In this research, we describe the results of a thermal analysis performed on a composite-material pressure vessel exposed to a total heat flow. All phases of the analytical design procedure for the pressure vessel were conducted in accordance with the ASME code. To calculate the heat transfer in a pressure vessel, composite materials are used in the calculations. Pressure vessel models are created in CATIA V5 before being loaded into ANSYS Workbench for thermal analysis. Shrink fitting is used in the computer-aided design (CAD) model of the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel's mass and heat flow are also determined. For the methods and specifications utilized in the design of the pressure vessel, the machine design and design data book is the major reference. The dimensions of the pressure vessel are determined mathematically and used in the CATIA V5R20 modeling process. The major goal of this study is to compare the maximum temperature and heat flux experienced by structural steel and aluminum alloy materials at the top surface of a pressure vessel. Considerations of Class and Testing of Vessel. Weld efficiencies The effectiveness of the longitudinal welded joint is 0.85 for class 2A, as shown in AS1210 Table 1.6, Row 3.3.1 (Table A1). The only welding type that meets the condition of nominal shell thickness more than 20 millimeters, as mentioned in AS1210 Table 1.7B (Table A3), is the double-welded butt joint or an equivalent quality that has a maximum efficiency of 0.85. This was figured out by comparing the AS1210 Table 3.5.1.7 (Table A2) listings for the various joints available.
Australian Standards We consider the weld production test described in Clause 5.2 (Clause A1) and the non- destructive examination of the welds on the vessel as described in Clause 5.3 (Clause A2). Weld test plate preparation is addressed in AS/NZS3992. Non-destructive testing (NDT) on welded structures is outlined in detail in Australian Standard 4037. Hydrostat test Pressure Design Pressureof the vessel = 0.862 MPa Designvesseltemperature = 100 ° C Usingthe below formular of single wall vessel for class 2 A ¿ find Ph Where Ph = hydrostatic test pressure , MPa fh = designstrengthat thetest temperature ( 20 ° C ) f = design strengthat design temperature ( 100 °C ) ¿ AS 1210 Table B 1 ( B )( Table A 4 ) design tensilestrengthfor class 2 Aat 20 ° C ¿ 100 °C = 133 MPa Ph > 1.43 P ( fh f ) > 1.43 × 0.862 × ( 133 133 ) > 1.233 mPa Thus,Required hydrostatic test pressure ( Ph )= 1.233 MPa
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Considerations of Material Suitability Steel plate requirements Tensile strength of AS1548 PT460 at 50 degrees Celsius is equal to 133 megapascals (MPa), as shown in AS1210 Table B1 (B) (Table A4). When the factor of safety is included, the minimum required tensile strength may be calculated using the following calculation, which is based on AS1210 Table 1.6, Row 3.2.1 (Table A1). Rm 3.5 = 460 3.5 = 131.43 ¿ AS 1210 Table B 1 ( B )( Table A 4 ) , f = 133 MPa; Since the minimum tensile strength at the design temperature is somewhat lower than the design strength (i.e., failure might occur between 131.43 MPa and 133 MPa), the steel plate does not entirely satisfy the requirements. This indicates that not all criteria were satisfied. Design tensile strength The differential pressure of 1.57 MPa in the steel plate data is consistent with the mechanical parameters used in the design of a tensile strength of 133 MPa. Upper design limit
The maximum safe temperature for less than 80 mm thick designs. Tensile strength for AS1548 PT 460 is 104 MPa, and its maximum service temperature is 450 degrees Celsius, as reported in AS1210 Table B1 (B) (Table A4). Upper design limit Refer to Table.2.6.4 row (d) (ii) and Clause 2.6.4 to determine the material reference thickness. For the time being, let's assume that the shell and pipe thicknesses are between 7 and 14 mm, and that the flange thicknesses are between 17 and 51 mm. TCV and tR are both required for TR location in AS1210. In this case, the TCV was taken from Table 2.6.2 (Table B1). Tcv = 0 °C for Carbon manganese steel withnoimpact test . [ Table 2.6.2 ] tR = 14 mm AS1210 Table2.6.4 d(ii) (Table B2) contains a schematic and label for an as welded plate flange. In where tf is the flange thickness and t2 is the pipe thickness Using the specified thickness value: ? 2 = take the maximum value of 14 mm Condition PART A WELD PART B AW 8.5 14 14
The highest TR-generating components and circumstances must be used to determine the tR value per Clause 2.6.4. Therefore, 14 degrees Celsius it shall be. The minimum usable temperature (TR) for a certain material may be determined by using the formula Tcv = 0 and tR = 14 to provide a temperature of -28 degrees Celsius using table 2.6.2 (A) (Table B1). Determination of Vessel Diameter, Length and Thickness. Longitudinal and Circumferential Welds 01. Equations developed
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Design tensile strength (f) is inversely related to volume according to the equation of metal volume, while corrosion allowance varies directly with volume. In contrast, the corrosion allowance shifts when more volume is used. All five sets of curves for the graph depicting the calculated design tensile strength are shown in the same fashion as in Figure 1. There is an upward and somewhat rightward translation of the curve. A lesser design tensile strength results in a smaller diameter, whereas a larger design tensile strength results in a smaller volume of metal. Furthermore, the minimum diameter may be determined by taking the derivative of the metal volume equation at the y-intercept of the curve. As can be seen in Figure 2, all of the curves on the graph used to calculate the five distinct sets of corrosion allowance have the same shape. The larger the area exposed to corrosion, the more metal is extracted. Determine corrosion Allowance Corrosionallowance ( c ) of 19.4 year life = 0.125 x 19.4 mm = 2.425 mm
Any carbon-manganese steel vessel intended for compressed air operation must have a minimum corrosion allowance of 0.75 millimeters, as specified in [Clause3.2.4.2]. (Clause 1) Therefore, a 19.4-year life expectancy will erode 2.425 mm of corrosion allowance, which is sufficient and over the permissible minimum of 0.75 mm set by the standard for compressed air. Therefore, the corrosion allowance will be permitted by the standard. Graph of volume of metal V metal = volumeof metal ,Unknow V fluid = volume of fluid , 14 m 3 D = optimaldiameter,Unknow p = Design pressure, 0.862 MPa η = Weld efficiency, 0.85 f = Designtensilestrength, 133 MPa C = Corrosionallowance , 2.425 mm per 19.4 years
Thus, D = 1700 mm ¿ find cylindrical portionlength,we substitute D = 1.7 Equation ( 2 ) .
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Longitudinal and Circumferential Welds 02 Semi-ellipsoidal heads The diameter of the vessel should be 1700 millimeters if the previous question is to be believed. The vessel's diameter, length, and thickness were taken directly from the commercial catalogue's Appendix D. Welding Performed Transversely and Perpendicularly 02 Table D1), the closest diameter for a semi-ellipsoidal is 1676 mm. Required cylinder thickness p = Design pressure, 0.862 Mpa D = Insdiediameter of shell , 1676 mm k = K facor ,Unknow f = Designtensilestrength, 133 Mpa , η = lowest effiency , 0.85
2 a = Inside diameter , 1676 mm b = Insidetangentialheight , 419 mm ( Table D 1 ) c = corrosionallowance, 2.425 mm The vessel's diameter, length, and thickness were taken directly from the commercial catalogue's Appendix D. End thicknesses of 1676 millimeters or less are considered stock size per Longitudinal and Circumferential Welds 02 Table D1). Recalculate the length of the vessel L =[ 4 ( Vfluid 0.2618 D 3 )] πD 2 Vfluid = volumnof fluid , 14 m 3 D = Insdiediameter of shell , 1.676 m Leaving out the 'SF' label, the total length of the vessel is proportional to the height of the cylinder. Using the vessel diameter, length, and wall thickness data given in the Head and end catalog (Appendix D). As shown in Table D1 of "Longitudinal and Circumferential Welds 02," the "SF" of 1676 mm is 76 mm.
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Height of cylinder = L 2 SF Height of cylinder = 5787 2 × 76 = 5635 mm Pressure vessel dimensions are listed in Appendix D; they include diameter, length, and wall thickness. The cylinder is 5635mm tall and 10mm thick at the end, as per the Longitudinal and Circumferential Welds 02 Table D1). Since we'll need two sheets, their widths should be at least 2817.5 millimeters (half a meter) apiece. Our desired sheet has a width of 2900 millimeters, and it may be cut to size as needed. Appropriate type of Weld The double-welded butt joint is the only kind of joint that meets the 85% efficiency criteria for class 2A, as shown in Table 3.5.1.7 (Table D2). The cross-sectional drawing template is a Butt joint, as described in clause 3.12.6 (a) (Clause D2). The answer to the previous inquiry suggests that 76mm is the correct size for the Straight flange. Milestone 2 1. Opening size
Is one such opening sufficient? If the vessel's internal diameter is more than 1500 millimeters, as shown in Table 3.20.4 (Table E1), then it must have at least one aperture. With an ID of 1676 mm, our product requires just a single point of entry. Is this a sufficiently large inspection opening size for a vessel of this size? Nozzle outsidediameter = 508 mm According to Table 3.20.9 (Table E2), the minimum recommended diameter for a manhole's round opening is 500 millimeters. 508 mm > 500 mm Therefore, its size corresponds to a sizeable inspection port suitable for a ship. can a hole of this size be dealt with by the rules for reinforcement given in AS1210 [Cl. 3.18.4.1]? The "preferred" size is 550 millimeters, as shown in Table 3.20.9 (Table E2). In addition, we take into account the possibilities presented by paragraph 3.18.4.1 b (paragraph E1). 2. Branch Size Minimum nozzle thickness permitted. tb = minimum nozzelthickness,Unknow
p = Design pressure, 0.862 Mpa f = Designtensilestrength, 133 Mpa D = outsidediameter of nozzel , 508 mm The ANSI B36 (Table E3) recommended wall thickness for an outside diameter of 508 mm is 12.75 mm. 3. Reinforcement of the Opening Missing area A Total reinforcement cross-section area may be calculated using the formula given in clause F1 of section 3.18.7.2 of the specification.
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t ≥ PD 2 yf P d = the finished correddiameter of acircular opening,Unknow F = correctionfactor , 1 ( Clause 3.18.7.2 )( Clause F 2 ) t = requiredthickness of aseamless shell,Unknow Tb 1 = nomial thicknessof nozzel wall,Unknow fr 1 = designstrength of nozzledivided bydesign strengthof shell , 1 η = weld joint efficiency , 1 di = Nozzleinner diameter
Required seamlessshellthickness ( t )= 5.449 mm Tb 1 = pipethickness C = 12.7 2.425 = 10.275 mm Inner diameterof nozzle ( di ) : di = do 2 tpipe ¿ 508 ( 2 x 12.7 ) ¿ 482.6 mm Nozzleinside diameter corroded condition ( d ) : d = di + 2 c ¿ 482.6 +( 2 2.425 ) ¿ 487.45 mm Area of lost metal ¿ be compensated = t xopening diameter A = d×t × 1 + 0 ¿ 5.449 x 487.45 ¿ 2656.11 mm 2 Sketch
T 1 = nominalthickness of vessel wall,lesscorrosion allowance t = seamless shellthickness T b 1 = nominalthickness of nozzlewall
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t b = seamlessnozzle wallthickness T r 1 = reinforcing element thickness t s = nominalthickness of vessel wall minuscorrosionallowance t n = nominalthickness ofnozzle wall minuscorrosion allowance Thicknessof vessel wall ( T 1 ) : T 1 = Shellthickness C T 1 = 10 2.425 = 7.575 mm Thicknessof aseamless shell ( t ) : t = 5.449 mmThicknessof nozzlewall ( Tb 1 ) : T b 1 = 10.275 mmThicknessof ase Thicknessof reinforcing element ( Tr 1 ) : T r 1 = 10 mm = shellthickness ts = tshell – c = 10 2.425 ¿ 7.575 mm
tn = nnozzle – c = 12.7 2.425 ¿ 10.275 mm tc ≥ 0.7 tn , 0.7 ts 6 mm,whichever is less 0.7 x 10.275,0.7 x 7.575 7.1925 mm, 5.3025 mm, 6 mm Select minimum tc of 5.3025 mm E 2 Select minimum E 2 of 3.7875 mm≥ts 10 mm,whichever is less 2 3.7875 mm B≥ 0.7 ts , 0.7 tn, 14 mm,whichever isless≥ 0.7 x 7.575,0.7 x 10.275 5.3025 mm, 7.1925 mm Select minimum Bof 5.3025 mm Fr≥ 0.5 tr , 0.5 ts 10 mm,whichever isleast ≥ 0.5 x 10,0.5 x 7.575 5 mm, 3.7875 mm Select minimum Fr of 3.7875 mm Limiting distances Limit of reinforcement ¿ vesselwall > d + 2 C ¿ 487.45 + 2 ( 2.425 ) ¿ 492.3 mm Limit of reinforcement ¿ vesselwall > 0.5 d + T 1 + Tb 1
¿ 0.5 x 487.45 + 7.575 + 10.275 > 261.575 mm limitsof reinforcement ¿ vesselwall = 492.3 mm Limit of reinforcement normal ¿ vessel wall < 2.5 x ( t c ) ¿ 2.5 x ( 5.449 2.425 )< 7.56 mm Limit of reinforcement normal ¿ vessel wall <( 2.5 tb 1 c )+ tr ¿ ( 2.5 x 10.275 2.425 )+ 10 < 28.7115 mm Select minimum value : limitsof reinforcement normal ¿ vessel wall = 7.56 mm η = efficiency of seamless , 1 F = allreinforcement is integralwiththe branch, 1 fr 1 = tensilestrength of branchmaterialisthe sameasthe wall , 1.0 fr 2 = tensilestrength of extendednozzle wallisthe sameasthe wall , 1.0 fr 3 = lesser of fr 2 fr 4 , 1.0 fr 4 = tensile strengthof compenseting plateisthe sameas the wall, 1.0 Tr 1 = thickness of reinforcingelement , 10 mm tb = 4.066 mm,thickness of aseamlessnozzle wall Area available in shell ( ? 1)
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A1 = (ηT1 - Ft) d – 2Tb1 (ηT1-Ft) (1-fr1) A1 = (T1-t) d A1 = (7.545-5.449) x 487.45 A1 = 1036.32 mm2 Area available nozzlewall ( A 2 ) : A 2 =( Tb 1 tb )( 1.6 √dTb 1 ×fr 1 ) A 2 =( 10.275 4.066 )( 1.6 487.45 x 10.275 × 1 ) A 2 = 703.068 mm 2 Area available branchwall insidevessel ( A 3 ) : A 3 = 2 h 2 ( Tb 1 ) A 3 = 2 x 7.56 x 10.275 A 3 = 155.35 mm 2 Weld area ( A 4 ) :
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A 4 = 2 ( tc 41 ) 2 + 2 ( tc 43 ) 2 As stated Cl . 3.18.10.4 ( c )() stated , tc 41 = tc x fr 3 tc 43 = tc x fr 2 where fr 2 ,fr 3 are 1 thus , A 4 = 4 ( tc ) 2 A 4 = 4 ( 5.3025 ) 2 A 4 = 112.47 mm 2 Reinforcing pad ( ? 5 ): The reinforcing pad is required only if the total area of lost metal that has to be compensated (A) is larger than the sum of the regions that can be reached from the shell (A1), the nozzle wall (As), the branch wall inside the vessel (A3), and the weld region (A4). A > A 1 + A 2 + A 3 + A 4
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2656.11 > 1036.32 + 703.068 + 155.35 + 112.47 2656.11 > 2007.21 In order to compete with the lost metal area, the previous equation demonstrates the need of the reinforcing pad. As a result, we have to recalculate what should go in box A5 and add extra room to sheet A4. A 2 =( Tb 1 tb )( 1.6 √dTb 1 + 2 Tr 1 ) A 2 =( 10.275 4.066 )( 1.6 487.45 x 10.275 + 2 × 10 ) A 2 = 827.25 mm 2 A 4 =( tc 41 ) 2 +( tc ) 2 +( tc ) 2 As stated Cl . 3.18.10.4 ( c )( Clause F 5 ) stated , tc 42 = tc x fr 4 where fr 2 ,fr 3 fr 4 are 1 A 4 = 6 ( tc ) 2 = 6 ( 5.3025 ) 2 = 168.70 mm 2 A 5 = A −( A 1 + A 2 + A 3 + A 4 )= 2656.11 ( 1036.32 + 827.25 + 155.35 + 168.70 ) ¿ 469.49 mm 2
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4. STRENGTH OF THE WELDS AND OPENING LOCATION Strength in Tension The tensile strength of the reinforcing member or elements under consideration is defined as the sum of W11 and W33 per Clause 3.19.2(c(ii)) (Clause F8), and this value must be determined as follows: W 11 = weldload for failure path 11 W 33 = weldload for failure path 33 T 1 = nominalthickness of vessel wall,lesscorrosion allowance , 7.575 mm Tb 1 = nominal thicknessof nozzle wall, 10.275 mm f = design stressof the shell tension, 133 MPa fr 1 = tensilestrength of branchmaterialisthe sameasthe wall , 1.0 Weld load for failure path 11 A W 11 = ¿ 2 + ? 3 + ? 4 + 2 𝑇? 1 × 𝑇 1 × 𝑓? 1 ) × 𝑓 ? 11 = (827.25 + 155.35 + 168.70 + 2 × 10.275 × 7.575 × 1) × 133
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? 11 = 173826 ? Weld load for failure path 33 ? 33 = ( ? 2 + ? 3 + ? 4 + ? 5 + 2 × 𝑇? 1 × 𝑇 1) × 𝑓 ? 33 = (827.25 + 155.35 + 168.70 + 469.49 + 2 × 10.275 × 7.575) × 133 ? 33 = 236136 ? Sketch failure part d 0 = outerdiameter of the nozzle, 508 mm Tsg = depthof shell ¿ nozzlebutt weld whereTsg = T 1,7.575 mm
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fweld shell = design stressof the shell tension , 0.74 × 133 MPa dr = outsidediameter of reinforcingelement ring tc 42 = throat thicknessof weld 42,3.605 mm fweld 42 = design strengthof weld 42 ( CL 3.19.3.5 ) , 0.6 × 133 MPa tc 43 = throat thickness of weld 43,3.605 mm fweld 43 = design strengthof weld 43,0.6 × 133 MPa W 3 + W 4 + W 5 = 594.91 kN + 250.73 kN + 228.56 kN W 3 + W 4 + W 5 = 1075.194 kN ˇ adequate strengthof welds W 3 + W 4 + W 5 > W 11 + W 331075194 N > 409962 N This means that, taken as a whole, these welds have sufficient strength. Establish how low it may be
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The aperture must be located so that it is uninterrupted by construction discontinuities for a distance equal to three times the shell thickness or, failing that, 40 millimeters, as specified in Clause 3.18.5.1 (Clause F6) and Clause 3.5.1.3 (Clause F7). The shell must have a minimum thickness of 40 mm (three times the standard thickness of 10 mm; see Clause 3.5.1.3 (Clause F7)). 5. FLANGE TYPE Flange attachment type: slip-on flange. Flange pressure values for C-Mn steel at 100°C in row and 1233 KPa hydrostatic pressure should be taken from Table E of Table G2. Table G1 displays table 2.1 AS2129, where you may get this data. The outside diameter of the pipe must match the nominal bore of the flange. The nominal bore for a 508-OD pipe is 20 inches (500mm) when measured against a catalogue of pipes. 6. BOLTS AND BOLT FORCES D b = boltoutside diameter, 24 mm t = flangethickness , 38 mm m = gasket factor , 0.8 ( rubber with fabric insertion )
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E = Modulus of elasticity , 196 GPa for 100 °C Centreline ¿ centreline bolt spacing = 222.5 mm = adequate Widthacross flat for M 24 = 36 mm = / ₆₄ inch ¿ WrenchOpeningsfor Nuts [ ANSI / ASME B 18.2.2 1987 ] , Wrenchopening range = 1.446 1.457 inch Choosing 1.457 inch ¿ be wrenchopening ¿¿ BMin = 2.0776 inch = 52.77 mm; Information on wrench spanner clearance may be found in (Table G3). After doing some linear interpolation, we settled on a minimum spanner room of 2.0776 inches for a wrench opening of 1.457. Therefore, there is enough room for the spanner since Bmin is less than Pbmax for the bolt gap between the centerlines.
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H = Total hydrostaticend force ,N Hp = Total joint contact surfacecompression force, N A = 705 mm = Outsidediameter of flange ( TableG 1 ) B = 508 mm = Inside diameter of flange ( TableG 1 ) C = 641 mm = Bolt ˚ diameter ( TableG 1 ) Weobtain [ Equation ( 25 ) ] , [ Equation ( 26 ) ] , [ Equation ( 27 ) ] [ Equation ( 28 ) ] ¿ clause 3.21.11.2 ( ClauseG 3 )
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¿ 33.25 mm Ap = 0 mm,total pass partitionareaof gasket P = 862 KPa,Calculation pressure y = 2.9 MPa,minimumdesign seating stress ,obtained ¿ Table 3.21.11.4 ( TableG 5 ) Force for OperatingCondition ( Wm 1 ) Clause 3.21.11.4.1 ( Clause G 2 ) Hp = 246648.23 N ¿ 16.253 Wm 1 = H + Hp Wm 1 = 225344.49 + 246648.23 Wm 1 = 471982.7 N Loadrequired ¿ keep joint tight operatingcondition = 471982.7 N Force for gasket seatingcondition ( Wm 2 )( ¿ Cl 3.21.11.4.1 )( Clause G 2 ) Wm 2 = πbGy ( 1 + hG ) G
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Wm 2 = 518619 N Confirm the adequacy of the total bolt core area, assuming precision metric steel bolts to AS4291 of grade 5.6 or 8.8 are used Totalrequired actualbolt area ( Am Ab ) Flangebolting grade 5.6 Sa = Designstrength forbolt at atmospherictemperature ¿ 75 MPa@ambient temperature ( as shown tableB 2 )( TableG 4 ) Sb = Design strength for bolt at design temperature ¿ 75 MPa@ 100 ° C ( as shown table B 2 )( TableG 4 ) Am = Total requiredcross sectional areaof bolts In metric millimeters squared, Am1 represents the entire cross-sectional area of bolts at the base of the thread or section at least the diameter under stress. Because of the nature of the business, this is essential. The entire bolt cross-sectional area, Am2, is equal to the sectional area of the bolt with the smallest diameter under stress, or the root of the thread. This is essential for the correct fitting of the gasket.
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Flange bolting grade 8.8 Sa = Designstrength for bolt at atmospherictemperature ¿ 160 MPa@ambient temperature ( as shown tableB 2 )( TableG 4 )
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Sb = Design strength for bolt at design temperature ¿ 160 MPa@ 100 ° C ( as shown table B 2 )( TableG 4 ) ˇ : Ab≥ A m 0.005184 0.003241 This results in a much bigger bolt area than is strictly necessary. When fastening grade 8.8 is used, stress levels are kept in check. Fi = 518619 N , preload force ( forcefor gasket seating condition ) d = 24 mmnominal ¿ the bolt () K = 0.2 ; for zinc plated bolt . Torquerequired ¿ tighten abolt :
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𝑇 = ? ? ? ? = 0.2 ? 0.24 ? 518,619 = 248.9 ? · ? 7. FLANGE STRESSES, WELD ARRANGEMENTS AND COVER PLATE Seating stress At the bolt circle the bending moment due to gasket force A m = Totalrequired cross sectional area of bolts A b = Actual cross sectional areaof bolts at root of thread sectionof least diameter under stress, squaremilli S a = Design strengthforbolt at atmospherictemperature W = Flange designbolt force,for operatingcondition gasket seating M G = Component of moment due ¿ H g hG = Radial distance ¿ bolt ˚ ¿ the reactionof that portionof the gasket forcebetweenthe bolt ˚ ¿ the insideof the fla
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H isnot present during seating Bending moment = 6,675,947 N / mm Radial bending stress: D = 26 mm ,bolt hole diameter () n = 16, No .of bolt holes () Radialbending ( SR )= 17.36 MPa
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Rotatingmoment ( ST )= 0 ˇ : SR < f Designtensile strengthat Tamb ( S )= 133 MPaThus, 17.36 133 MPa = Acceptable Flange Operating Stress: The rotating moment "G," where the bolt circle and the internal diameter of the flange are measured in millimeters, occurs because of the total hydrostatic end force "H," which is located at the point of the gasket response. Hydrostaticforce actinginsidediameter b ( HD ) B = Insidediameter of shell millimetres = 174,712.7 ? Remaining part actingonthe annular areabetween B G ( HT ) H = Total Hydrostatic end force, newtons
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HD = Hydrostaticend forceon areainsideof flange, newtons HT = H – HD ¿ 50,736 N Rotating moment ( 𝑴? ) HT = Differencebetweentotal hydrostatic end force thehydrostatic end force onareainside of flange, new hT = Radial distance ¿ the bolt ˚ ¿ the ˚ ¿ HD = Hydrostaticend forceon areainsideof flange, newtons hD = Radialdistance ¿ thebolt ˚ ¿ the ˚ ¿ Weobtain [ Equation ( 41 )] ¿ clause 3.21.9.1 ( Clause H 1 ) Mo = HDhD + HThT [ Equation ( 41 )] ¿ ( 174712.7 × 66.5 )+( 50736 × 49.233 ) ¿ 14116312 N / mm Tangential flange stress ( 𝑺? ) K = flangeoutside diameter / flangeinsidediameter
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ST = Calculated tangential stress flange, megapascal Mo = Totalmoment ( Includingexternal loads ) actinguponthe flange,for operatingconditions gasket seatingas t = Flangethickness , millimetres B = Insidediameter of flange, millimetres ST = YMo t 2 B ˇ ST ≤Sa ¿ ( 3.554 x 14116312 )/( 392 x 508 ) ¿ 64.934 MPa Designtensile strengthat 100 °C ( Sa )= 133 MPa 64.934 133 MPa = Acceptable Bending moment ( 𝑴 ? ) hG = Radialdistance ¿ bolt ˚ ¿ the reactionof that portionof the gasket forcebetweenthe bolt ˚ ¿ the insideof the fla
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h' = Radial distance ¿ bolt ˚ ¿ the reaction of that portionof the gasket forcebetweenthe bolt ˚ ¿ the outsideof the flan W = Flange designbolt force for the operating conditions gasket seating,asmay apply , newtons Radial stress ( 𝑺? ) = 2657645.3 ? / ?? Mo = Totalmoment actinguponthe flangefor operatingconditions gasket seatingas may apply , newtonmillim SR = Calculated radialstress flange, megapascals [ Equation ( 42 )] is presented clause 3.21.11.6 ( Clause H 4 ) Rt 2 ( πC nD ) ¿ 6.911 MPa ˇ SR≤Sa 6.911 133 MPa = Acceptable
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Threaded flanges, slide on fillet weld flanges, and flanges that are integrated with the pipe or fitting are all common ways to attach a flange to a pipe. Flanges, however, serve primarily to join pipes together. The reaffixation technique known as loose attachment should be utilized. Furthermore, attachments (f), (g), (h), (j), (k), and (m) (Figure H1, Figure H2) account for the loose attachment since they may sustain the unknown stresses on the weld. Since the hydrostatic pressure of design condition is 1.233 MPa, we use attachment (h), also known as a double fillet welded-on boss flange, as the welding arrangement, per paragraph 3.21.3.3. Pressures of up to 4.9 MPa and temperatures of up to 450 °C are no match for this attachment's durability. Attachment (j) can't be utilized either since it requires adjustments once welding is finished. Furthermore, we do not choose attachments (e) to (g) since they can bear pressures up to 8.3 MPa, which is higher than the parameters of the design, and because their cost is unknown at this time. It is also important to consider the corrosive allowance, since appendages (e), (h), and (j) should not be used in corrosive environments. P = 0.862 MPa,calculation pressure
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f = 133 MPa,design strengthat calculationtemperature ( 100 ° C ) D = 641 mm, Diameter of bolt pitch ˚ ¿ n = 1, weld efficiency K = 4.0 for full face joint [ Equation ( 43 )] is presented clause 3.15.3 ( Clause H 5 ) SUPPORTS 8. LUGS WITH PADS The vessel will be tested hydrostatically when new with an hydraulic oil of a density of 900+10xB kg/m3 𝑇 ? 𝑦??𝑎𝑢𝑙?? 𝑜?𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 ??𝑛𝑠??𝑦 ?𝑠 930 𝑘? / ? 3 Select an appropriately sized lug and pad W = weight of vessel,Unknow n = numberof legs, 4 w
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Q = load onone leg, nlb R = radius of shell, 33.39 ¿ H = lever armof load ,Unknow 2 A, 2 B = Dimensionof pad S = stress ,Unknow , pound per sq. ¿ t = wallthickness of shell, 0.39 ¿ C = shape factor ,Unknow ( ¿ table ) K = factors,Unknow ( ¿ chart ) f = Allowable stress, 19290 psi ( 133 mpa ) hb = 150 mm;height of branch hf = 38 mm; heightof flangehp = 28 mm;height of plate Weight of material and test fluid: Densityof carbon steel ( ¿ internet search ) :7850 kg / m 3 Weight of test fluid :14 × 930 = 13020 kg = 28704 Ib Weigh
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Selection of lug proportions: Hence, the best option for us is 9000 Lbs. Pad: 5 mm < Thickness < 15 mm ( 3.26.10.2 ( a ))
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The lug requires space that is sufficiently wide and long. The minimum 2A value should be more than 14.56 inches. Minimum 2B value should be more than 7.75 inches. Outside radiusof shell : R = 33.39 ∈( 848 mm ) Lever arm of load : H = tshell + t + l = 0.393 + 5.5 = 5.893 ¿ Dimensionsof wear plate : 2 A = 18 2 B = 18 Wallthicknessof shell : t = 0.394 ∈( 10 mm ) Internal pressure : p = 0.862 mpa = 125.02 psi Shape factorsC ( ¿ the tableof Pressure vesselhandbook ) : R / t = 33.39 = 84.75 0.394 B / A = 9 / 9 = 1 C 1 = 1 C 2 = 1 C 3 = 1 C 4 = 1 ¿ ( Table I 1 ) ¿ the chartof Pressure vesselhandbook as shown Figure H .1 Thefactors K ( ¿ H .4 ) : R / t = 84.75
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Figure I 1, Figure I 2, K 1 = 2.5 K 2 = 0.015 K 3 = 4.8 K 4 = 0.01 ¿ FigureI 3, Figure I 4 ¿ Longitudinal stress : s = ±QH ( C K + 6 K 2 R + D ×R 2 ) 2.5 + 6 s 1 = ± 0.22 ( 84.75 ) 2 ( 0.39 ) ¿ s 1 = 69.71 × 83.84 = 5844.6 psi Stress due ¿ internal pressure : pR = 125.02 × 33.39 = 5297.48 psi 2 t 2 × 0.394 The sum of tensional stresses: pR 2 t + s 1 ≤ηf 5297.48 + 5844.6 0.85 × 19290 11142.08 16396.5 s = ±QH ( C K + 6 K 4 R ) 7289.5 × 5.893 4.8 + 6 s 2 = ± 0.22 ( 84.75 ) 2 ( 0.39 ) ¿
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0.01 × 84.75 s 2 = 69.66 × 17.84 = 1242.63 psi Stress due ¿ internal pressure : pR = 125.02 × 33.39 = 10594.97 psit 0.394 The of tensionalstresses : pRt + s 2 1.5 f 10594.97 + 1242.63 1.5 × 19290 11837.6 28935 Columns l = effective length,Unknow L = height of column, 1024 mm Ke = endcondition , 1.5 ( lecturevideo ) r = radiusof gyration,Unknow l / r = Slendernessratio,Unknow Ω = loadfactor , 1 / 0.6 ( Table 6.1.1 ) Foc = Euler critiacalstress,Unknow A = Gross areaof section , 4400 mm 2 ( Tubelinesafeload tables ) Fbc = permitted bending stress, 231 Mpa (( Tubeline safeloadtables )) fbc = actualbending stress,Unknow
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Fac = maximum permissible stress,Unknow 𝑓𝑎? = ?𝑎???𝑢? 𝑎??𝑢?𝑎𝑙 𝑠???𝑠𝑠 , 𝑈𝑛𝑘𝑛𝑜? ? = ?𝑜??𝑛? 𝑜𝑓 ?𝑛????𝑎 , 14.9 × 106 ?? 4(( 𝑇𝑢??𝑙?𝑛? 𝑠𝑎𝑓? 𝑙𝑜𝑎? ?𝑎?𝑙?𝑠 )) Select a column approx. match the lug: The gof Lugis 7 × 7 whichisequal ¿ 177.8 mm× 177.8 mm. Thedimension of columnsneeds ¿ be smaller than Lug, 152 mm× 152 mmisthe closest value.Thethickness is 8 mm ˇ slenderness ratio < 180: l = KeL = 1.5 × ( 1000 + 24 )= 1536 mm l / r = 1536 / 58.1 = 26.44 Slenderness ratio : l / r < 180 Calculate permitted actual stressesasrequired bythe interactionunityequation : Weusedata of ( Table I 2 ) ¿ calculate Fac 26.44 2030 20 Fac@ 345 Mpa l / r = 26.44: Fac 200 = 195 200 ,Fac = 196.78 Mpa Fac@ 360 Mpa l / r = 26.44: Fac 213 = 209 213 ,Fac = 210.42 Mpa 350 345360 345
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Fac@ 350 Mpa l / r = 26.44: ac = ¿ 196.78210.42 196.78 Fac = 201.33 Mpa Interactionunity equation ( 8.3.1 ( a )∈ AS 3990 ) : f = P = 3315.3 × 9.8 = 7384077.27 Pa
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) was founded in 1911 in response to a string of accidents involving pressure vessels and steam boilers around the turn of the twentieth century. As the first formal set of standards for the industry, "Rules for the Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels" was published in 1925. Unlike the ambient air pressure, the internal
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pressure of a pressure vessel may be adjusted to maintain a constant level of gas or liquid within. Existing design rules include the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in the United States, the European Union's Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), Japan's Industrial Standard (JIS), Canada's CSA B51, and Australia's AS1210. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure the security of all procedures. Pressure vessels are vital in many industries for the safe storage and transfer of hazardous liquids or pressured fluids. However, incidents like explosions and leaks may occur if these vessels are poorly designed or constructed, posing serious risks to human health and the environment. These occurrences may pose serious risks. Therefore, ensuring the safe design of pressure vessels is of utmost importance. The goal of this study is to take a fresh look at the process of constructing and analyzing a conventional vertical pressure vessel with a capacity of 10 m3 for storing pressurized LPG, while still adhering to the standards set forth by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code. This ship will have a vertical layout. Because of the serious consequences that may result from an accident, safety is the primary concern in pressure vessel design. Our first priority is coming up with a pressure vessel layout that provides the highest level of safety and eliminates as many failure points as feasible. The pressure vessel under scrutiny has a cylindrical shell with two elliptical heads, two nozzles, a manway, and four leg supports. Making geometric models in Autodesk Inventor Professional 2023 is the initial stage in the design process. Finite element analysis (FEA) is performed on these models in Inventor Nastran. By analyzing the pressure vessel's displacements, deflections, and von Mises stresses using FEA, we may learn more about the vessel's structural behavior under different loading conditions.
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The finite element method allows us to locate potential stress spots in the pressure vessel, after which we may make the necessary adjustments to further ensure the vessel's safety. Displacement, stress, and tank section shell thickness are some of the factors being studied to better understand the interrelationships among them. To ensure that the maximum stresses are within acceptable ranges, we carefully analyze the permitted pressures and determine the necessary wall thickness. Our research shows that the manway and the shell experience the most stress, hence there is minimal danger of the design breaking. As a result, there is far less stress on the heads, nozzles, and leg supports. Our investigation revealed high-stress regions inside the pressure vessel, and we proposed structural modifications to alleviate those areas. We found that the thickness of the tank section inversely correlated with the amount of internal displacement. This discovery highlights the significance of selecting an appropriate shell thickness in mitigating stress. Furthermore, we discovered that the factor of safety increased linearly with shell thickness, which emphasizes the need of selecting an optimum thickness to maintain the structure's integrity. In addition to the FEA analysis, we do theoretical calculations for the whole pressure vessel model to verify that the results are within acceptable bounds. This comprehensive strategy mitigates the dangers linked to poor design and manufacture, and ensures that the pressure vessel design meets all applicable safety regulations. This research is important because it strictly follows the ASME code and puts a premium on safety issues throughout the whole design and analysis process. We want to apply modern computational techniques, such as finite element analysis (FEA), and industry-recognized standards to guarantee the pressure vessel's safety and reliability.
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What sets our approach apart is that it uses Autodesk Inventor Professional for geometric modeling and Inventor Nastran for FEA analysis, all while strictly conforming to the guidelines established by the ASME code. The specifications of the ASME code inspired the creation of this set of instruments. This all-in-one program allows us to quickly and accurately model and evaluate the pressure vessel's performance, identify likely areas of stress concentration, and iteratively refine the design to increase safety. In overall, the study's new approach to the design and analysis of pressure vessels is a contribution to the field. This method combines the mandatory ASME regulations with the cutting-edge FEA methods. Locating potential stress regions in vertical pressure vessels, improving design for increased safety and reliability, and optimizing design efficiency are all feasible thanks to the use of state-of-the-art software and adherence to long-standing industry standards. Pressure vessels may, in principle, adopt any shape, although in reality they are often spherical, cylindrical, or conical. Learning to effectively use increasingly complex forms has always been more challenging, and such forms are often far more difficult to produce. Simply said, a sphere is the best theoretical shape for a pressure-containing vessel. A pressure vessel is a special kind of container used in applications requiring the control of atmospheric pressure differences. High operating pressures provide a unique set of challenges for pressure vessel design, and thus, special care and attention must be paid to every aspect of the process. The amount of damage done to a pressure vessel is related to the number and intensity of the stress cycles it experiences. The longevity of a vessel is related to its resistance to cracking and breaking under pressure.
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The pressure vessel is assumed to be a thin cylinder, hence the analysis employs the formulae unique to such shapes. As could be expected, the nozzle connection area is subjected to the highest levels of stress. This experiment is designed to test the hypothesis that stress will build up at the tip of a high-pressure vessel connected to a cone-shaped nozzle. The fundamental reason for this is because the cone-shaped nozzle must be placed independently from the rest of the device. The joining point of the pressure vessel and the nozzle would take on unique shapes if this method were used. A parametric model was created after stress calculations were performed using the discrete element method. Different orientations of the connection and placements of the cylindrical nozzle on the pressure vessel were tested in a series of tests. Instead of employing a central radial hole, this was implemented. Experiments showed and confirmed that the maximum permitted internal pressure and the actual stress value vary based on the attachment orientations. This emphasizes the necessity for more research to determine the optimal link. The mesh resolution of a finite element model is what determines the model's accuracy. If the mesh is excessively coarse, the efficiency of the results will decline. Eventually, the quality of the mesh will have no appreciable effect on the reliability of the results, and we will have reached the point of diminishing returns. At this point, the mesh is said to have converged. During the last stages of mesh refinement, convergence was found for every previously evaluated model. Using the data presented in paragraph UG-21, the vessel's design pressure may be determined. In this paragraph, it is required that the vessel be built to withstand any combination of high pressure and high temperature that could occur during normal operation. Earlier in the agreement, this stipulation was included. All circumstances, such as startup, shutdown, and any other specified upset conditions, may be included into the calculation of the safe operating
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pressure. When the system is functioning normally, the set pressure of the pressure relief device should be sufficiently higher than the working pressure to avoid accidental activation of the device. A vessel must be able to withstand the maximum pressure it is ever likely to experience before it is placed into operation. The design phase is when this need must be satisfied. Prior to construction, the operating pressure must be established by calculating the maximum internal or external pressure to which the pressure vessel will be exposed. When a vessel is working under internal pressure, the pressure at which the relief device is placed is frequently regarded to represent the vessel's design pressure. It is common practise to increase the operating pressure by 5-10% over the standard working pressure. This is done to guard against false activation during intermittent hiccups in the process. The hydrostatic pressure at the column's base must be added to the working pressure to arrive at the design pressure. The goal of the preceding modules was to provide the groundwork for covering a substantial chunk of the Mechanics of Materials subject matter entirely within the bounds of unaxially strained structural components. We must, however, broaden these concepts to take into account the fact that the world we live in is obviously three-dimensional. Now that we've finished the first part of the process, we can go on to the second part, which will include considering structures with basic loads for which a two-dimensional description of stresses and strains is necessary. Next, we'll talk about a little more complex structural type than the last one: the thin- walled pressure vessel. These containers have several potential uses in the mechanical system design process and are particularly helpful for displaying two-dimensional phenomena. Pressure vessels, such as cylinders, pipes, or tanks, are designed and constructed to store gas or fluids at a greater pressure than typical.
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The pressure vessels itself are the containers for the pressurised fluids. A pressure vessel is any container in which the internal pressure is greater than the pressure outside the vessel. There is usually more pressure on the inside than on the outside. The fluid within a chemical reactor could undergo a phase transition, as water turning into steam in a kettle, or it might combine with another reactant or reactants. In addition to high pressure and temperature, flammable or highly radioactive fluids or materials may also be present in a pressure vessel. Given these dangers, it is crucial that the building be built in a way that precludes any leaking. Pressure vessels and tanks are essential to the daily operations of the chemical, petroleum, petrochemical, and nuclear industries. Equipment include the structures used for reacting, separating, and storing raw materials. Similar to how pressurised storage and production equipment are essential for many types of manufacturing facilities. If there is internal pressure and the vessel develops a shell opening, the metal that was removed must be replaced with the metal of reinforcement. The reinforcement area must be supplied, as well as adequate welds to link the reinforcement metal, and the stresses resulting from these connections must be analysed. Reinforcement materials must have an allowable stress value that is equal to or greater than the material in this vessel wall; however, when such material is not available, material of lower strength may be used; provided, the reinforcement is increased in inversed proportion to the ratio of the allowable stress values of the two materials to compensate for the lower allowable stress value of any reinforcement having a lower allowable stress value. In the case of steam boilers, the gas or fluid being held might change condition while still confined inside the pressure vessel. There is also the possibility of chemical reaction, as seen in chemical plants, between the gas or fluid and other substances.
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Due to the high stakes involved in designing pressure vessels safely in the event of a rupture that causes an explosion, extreme vigilance is required. Pressure vessels might be made of ductile material like mild steel or brittle stuff like cast iron. It's possible to go either way. TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
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