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Load distribution on Bed suppport Beams and rings

Load distribution on Bed suppport Beams and rings

Load distribution on Bed suppport Beams and rings

(OP)
Hi all
Can anybody please give me idea how the loads are distributed on Beams and Support rings inside the reactor.
For example
Total load including catalyst is 25 psi and man weight of 200 lbs as concentrated load. Neglect pressure drop. Two I beams at 2 feet each other distance being attached to vessel wall by bolts and clips and bottom flange flushed with support ring (width = 3" say). All I need to know the how these loads are distributed on each of the beams and support ring. Thanks

RE: Load distribution on Bed suppport Beams and rings

You will probably get an idea from Dennis Moss' Pressure Vessel Design Manual (3rd edition). Have a look at Procedure 2-12: Design of Internal Support Beds.

RE: Load distribution on Bed suppport Beams and rings

(OP)
Thanks docc9960,

I'll get that book and see.

RE: Load distribution on Bed suppport Beams and rings

PVdesigner,

Please be reminded to consider the effect from differential pressure to design support for catalyst bed. In my experience, this load is normally much higher than catalyst dead weight.

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