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Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

(OP)
Can anyone suggest the reason for a -Y direction force witnessed in case of a Guyed Flare design?

RE: Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

You are not giving enough information.  However, the only "-Y" force you should have is the dead weight of the stack itself.

RE: Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

When the vessel deflects, the guy wire will restraint the vessel. Depending upon the stiffness of the wire (& the vessel) the vessel will see reaction of the wire.

This reaction can be broken down in to 2 components, one acting down on the vessel and one horizontal (in the direction of the wire attachment).

best regards,
Mandeep Singh

RE: Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

Hi Mandeep1,
Don't understand your answer?
Where is the vessel in this problem?
We are talking about a Flare Tip which is sitting on a vertical structure which is supported / tied back (guyed) to grade with wires.

RE: Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

roca (Mechanical)

Is the Flare & Flare Tip on what location: FPSO, LNG FPSO, TOPSIDE PLATFORM?

L S THILL

RE: Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

LSThill
Don't ask me.
BTW - I have not to date seen a guyed flare on an FPSO, LNG FPSO, TOPSIDE PLATFORM

RE: Guyed Flare Design -Y direction Force

Hello folks

The problem is complex with a high degree of indeterminacy because of the elastic nature of the vessel components and guys.  Mandeep pointed out one of the problems in that tension of the non-redundant guy imposes a vertical compressive force on the vessel.  

However, I have seen this type of system analysed using piping analysis software.  Several programmes are commercially available which (with a little creativity) can do this
 

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