oil drum pressure
oil drum pressure
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Hi,
Does anyone know what sort of atmospheric pressure an oil drum could with out splitting?
Does anyone know what sort of atmospheric pressure an oil drum could with out splitting?
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RE: oil drum pressure
I doubt a conventional oil drum is going to "split" along its cylindrical body. The weakest mechanical portion of these type of drums is the flat ends, not the cylindrical section. The cylindrical section is actually the strongest portion. So, it comes out that the method used in making the flat-to-cylindrical sections is what determines the ultimate weakest link and the point where the drum will leak or "spill". As you increase internal pressure, you can actually see the flat ends start to concave outwards, trying to achieve a hemispherical shape - which is the strongest. But they never get there. I advise you not to try this nor to let your drums get to this point. Get the strenth information from the supplier or fabricator - if you really need to find out.
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