Design of pressure-stabilized tank

[Nanimo]

Hello,

I am looking for technical information on the design of pressure-stabilized tank or "balloon tank". That kind of tank was used for the propellants of the centaur upper stage rocket. I have found a few documents online but I was wondering of some people might have experience with that kind of pressure vessel and if you have literature you would recommend me to read.

Thanks

 

[Duwe6]

that is WAAAY outside the scope of ASME [or API]. You actually need a 'Rocket Scientist'! [Thank you sir/madam, I have been wanting to use Rocket Scientist in a valid manner for my for my entire 35-year working life].

You will need an aerospace, or spaceflight, forum - sorry.

 

[Nanimo]

Hey Duwe6, thanks for your reply. I myself am an aerospace engineer but was hoping that that kind of design was sometime used in 'land applications' (and would have therefore some standards/design methodology).

I'll continue my journey in aerospace forums then

 

[Nanimo]

Oh by the way, what would be the "bible" for designing a pressure vessel?

 

[Duwe6]

IM not so HO: "Pressure Vessel Handbook" by Megyesy. I think that 14th Edition is still the 'latest & greatist'. Any edition will serve you well.