In looking at vessel designs which show reinforcement rings on jacketed vessels, I wonder "How is this analyzed ?". I'm familiar with designs without jackets, but when both the inner shell and outer shell need reinforcement, can and/or how does this affect stiffener designs. Simply put, can a...
I am checking a number of alternates to SA-516-70. This is a popular alloy. But for strength, there are others out there. Can someone suggest pluses and minuses for the following candidates ? I am also concerned with weldability, weld procedure complications, field performance and cost...
For general information, try
"Pressure Vessel Handbook" by Megyesy
"Pressure Vessel Design Handbook" by Bednar
"Guidebook For The Design of ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels"
Web has plenty of resources. Hope this helps.
Roger Crowe
Instead of using a conical transition (going from smaller diameter shell up to a larger diameter shell), can a flat plate be used with external gussets, like a baseplate arrangement turned upside down ?
