Thanks for the info biginch .
I understand the axial tension stress part .
1. In my calculation with 16 inches ID and 4800 psi i get 437t load acting on a closed end (i.e. Valve). Dose this mean If I dont have a buoy much heavier than that the buoy will pop out of water.
2. If the risers is...
hi everybody
i am looking into possible high pressure (about 4000psi) flexible riser. 200m long . possibly 18 inches ID . the riser connected to Submerged Turret Loading (STL).
When high pressure gas passes through the hose , it will try to straighten , i.e. like the fire hose . How can we...