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  1. Aerograce

    Blast Loading on Pressure Vessels Mounting Structure

    Dear all, Thanks for the kind input. The tank is basically a 50 cubic inch carbon fibre tank charged to 4500 psi, 12 cm in diameter and 20cm in height including the regulator. The tank carries compressed air and I have converted its internal energy to TNT equivalent, it is 15g TNT after...
  2. Aerograce

    Blast Loading on Pressure Vessels Mounting Structure

    @racookpe1978, Yeah I know the physical mounting is pretty weak. What kind of structure would you suggest for me to securely mount this thing? Or at least, more secure than this?
  3. Aerograce

    Blast Loading on Pressure Vessels Mounting Structure

    Hey @gr2vessels! Actually I mean how do I mount this tank to make the tank blast-resistant? i.e. it doesnt fail even when the tank explodes so there wont be flying fragments and all that. The tank doesnt create flying fragments btw, its made out of carbon fibre
  4. Aerograce

    Blast Loading on Pressure Vessels Mounting Structure

    Hi all, Do you have any idea on how to securely mount a compressed air tank to make the structure blast-resistance? i.e. it doesnt fail even the tank explodes. The tank is rated at 4500 psi, 50cu. From what perspectives I can improve my design to secure the tank and analyze the loading in the...
  5. Aerograce

    Blast Loading on Pressure Vessels Mounting Structure

    Hi all, Do you have any idea on how to securely mount a compressed air tank? The tank is rated at 4500 psi, 50cu. From what perspectives I can improve my design to secure the tank and analyze the loading in the case of explosion? Thanks a lot if anyone can provide any advice:)
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