external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
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while calculating the thickness in case of external pressure we use graph from sec II part D for calculating the allowable stress.
In any case suppose if we require to calculate the allowable pressure in case of compression how can we take the allowable stress value for carbon steel in case of compression?
In any case suppose if we require to calculate the allowable pressure in case of compression how can we take the allowable stress value for carbon steel in case of compression?





RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
See VIII-I UG-23(b) for "the maximum allowable longitudinal compressive stress to be used in the design of ...". The method determines factor "A" and then you go into the charts of II-D for allowable stress.
RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
Therefore, for internal pressure / tension, the failure mode is burst, which is governed by yield and ultimate strengths. For external pressure / compression, the failure mode is buckling, which is generally governed by the Young's Modulus, and geometric factors.
Once you understand these important distinctions, then the rules to be followed will make more sense.
RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
But my concern is still the same. Actually I have to design a long horizontal pressure vessel(18000mm) where thickness due to internal pressure is coming out to be 7 mm but in case of external pressure it is coming out to be 17 mm for which I need stiffeners. What I want to know is that while calculating the thickness required due to external pressure do we have allowable compressible stress like the allowable tensile stress as mentioned in sec II part D.
will the case of buckling come here TGS4 sir?
RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
Since, the question was completely replied already, this is just a small attempt to break down the replies to very basic level based on rewritten question by rajeev383.
rajeev3873: Hope this clarifies.
Thank you TSG4 & Tombarsh for your luminary responses on many queries.
RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
You need to follow the procedure starting at UG-28 to make the check. Other codes have different procedures and could give you a formula for the allowable compressive stress (still strongly dependent on geometry of course).
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RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel
Alternative Rules for Determining Allowable External
Pressure and Compressive Stresses for Cylinders, Cones,
Spheres, and Formed Heads
Section VIII, Division 1
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RE: external pressure calculation for pressure vessel