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what is small vertical vessel

what is small vertical vessel

what is small vertical vessel

(OP)
hi all,

Now I read the overview of Pressure vessel design from ASME. They say that small vertical drums typically supported by legs. But I don't know what is considered as small vertical drum.

Someone please instruct me.

Thanks a lot.

RE: what is small vertical vessel

Banu,

Vertical vessels are a matter of simple design preference. In many circumstances, either a horizontal or vertical vessel are acceptable. Vertical vessels, of course, can save floor space in a process plant

Disregard the term "small".

Most vertical code pressure vessels I have seen are between ~ 2 ft to about 12 feet in diameter and have between three and eight legs.

Very small vessels and tanks (about 2-4 feet diameter) are equipped with casters.

-MJC

  

RE: what is small vertical vessel

(OP)
MJC,

i just wonder when skirt, bracket, leg is used for supporting vertical vessel? is it depended on size of vertical vessel? diameter, length of vessel, loading, etc.?

TPN.


RE: what is small vertical vessel

banu,

It all depends,... you can eventually learn how to build a bridge if you ask one question at a time about one beam at a time.

Skirts are much more expensive than legs, but are more suitable for higher vertical loads (think distilation column) or seismic conditions. Skirts can limit access under the vessel and make load cell usage, nearly impossible

As a newbie, I suggest you purchase and study some of the texts available regarding pressure vessel desigign and analysis.

Perform a search of this site to find the titles recommended by John Breen and Leonard Thill

In what country will these pressure vessels be installed ?

-MJC

  

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