sizing condensate tank
sizing condensate tank
(OP)
I want to design tank
That will contain saturated water flash steam
The tank is vented to atmosphere
I don't know if I will use a vertical rectangular tank or horizontal cylindrical tank
The tank will be equipped with pump that will work with level switch installed on tank level
I wish to know the suitable design and how to calculate the thickness of the tank please tell me if there is code to use
Thanks a lot
That will contain saturated water flash steam
The tank is vented to atmosphere
I don't know if I will use a vertical rectangular tank or horizontal cylindrical tank
The tank will be equipped with pump that will work with level switch installed on tank level
I wish to know the suitable design and how to calculate the thickness of the tank please tell me if there is code to use
Thanks a lot





RE: sizing condensate tank
You are mostly concerned with hydrostatic pressure and any external loadings, wind, seismic, whatever. Design per a strength of materials approach, using whatever analysis seems suited.
I would say round tanks are easier to design and build.
Regards,
Mike
RE: sizing condensate tank
The temperature is around 95 c
So I want the equation of high temperature design cases
Also if you could give me the equation of design Semitic load
Thanks for your help
RE: sizing condensate tank
Seismic load calculations are generally performed to a building code, again you have to find which one would be applicable at your site.
There is too much here to just give it all to you on a forum like this. Consider a trip to a library?
Regards,
Mike
RE: sizing condensate tank