baffle design in a rectangular tank
baffle design in a rectangular tank
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We have rectangular tank made of A516. The whole weight of the tank will act on a centre baffle plate which supports the tank. The baffle plate devides the whole tank.
Additionally either at one half of the tank the liquid sulphur is filled. Can any one guide me how to decide the baffle plate thickness
I understand to calculate the tanks weight acts on baffle. but how to arrive at horizontal load due to liquid sulphur acting on the plate and arrive at thickness
please help - thanks in advance
Additionally either at one half of the tank the liquid sulphur is filled. Can any one guide me how to decide the baffle plate thickness
I understand to calculate the tanks weight acts on baffle. but how to arrive at horizontal load due to liquid sulphur acting on the plate and arrive at thickness
please help - thanks in advance





RE: baffle design in a rectangular tank
Can you get some local help with it?
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: baffle design in a rectangular tank
Having a flat divider in a tank is a major structural problem if the tank is of any size- don't be surprised if your results are unreasonable.
RE: baffle design in a rectangular tank
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: baffle design in a rectangular tank
What size is the tank? If it is small, a mockup could help with deflections and connections (and fabrication issues).
You plate thickness could also be influenced by weld size requirements.....
ZCP
www.phoenix-engineer.com