MikeG7
Mechanical
- Jun 6, 2012
- 199
Hello
On tall process columns such as we have to design approx. 120 ft tall, in the order of 8 to 10 ft diameter, insulated 2" with a number (approx 5 to 7) access platforms with ladders for manway access as well as a large pipe going along the length of the column to the top nozzle, is vortex shedding-induced vibration something which I need to look out for , or often occurs for such towers which are fixed only at the base with a skirt? I ask this because my research does not show any examples of such towers with cork-screw / helixes on the top and in any case the lagging would interfere with such.
Thanks!
On tall process columns such as we have to design approx. 120 ft tall, in the order of 8 to 10 ft diameter, insulated 2" with a number (approx 5 to 7) access platforms with ladders for manway access as well as a large pipe going along the length of the column to the top nozzle, is vortex shedding-induced vibration something which I need to look out for , or often occurs for such towers which are fixed only at the base with a skirt? I ask this because my research does not show any examples of such towers with cork-screw / helixes on the top and in any case the lagging would interfere with such.
Thanks!