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[Sergio76]

Hello guys, after reading some post about this topic, I just wonder if every time we have an opening in skirt support, it is required to replace the area?, what is the calculation method?

 

[BlueEngineer]

Common practice is to replace the area. As far as determining the size of the area allowed for removal one method I have used in the past is found in EN13445-3. I believe that is the method that Coade's PVElite uses as well.

-Blue
Mechanical Integrity Engineer
5 Years Experience (Refinery)

 

[sxz]

The area replacement calculation is a pressure design consideration, do we need to consider the wind and seismic moments and dead weight on the opening?

 

[doct9960]

see page 15...

http://www.coade.com/Uploads/mechanical-engineering-news/dec04.pdf