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MAWP

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Dear sir,

Whenever we do Pressure Vessel calculation either Div.1 or Div.2, MAWP is calculated for shell, head and nozzles only. Why MAWP calculation is not done for internal tray supports which are also having lot of internal pressure falling on it. Please advise or give your opinion.

Thank you,

Regards,
Sameer

RE: MAWP

Internal tray supports are not part of the pressure boundary, so do not need a MAWP calculation performed. They do need to be designed to support loadings applied to the trays, but pressure forces should balance out.

RE: MAWP

Sameer,

w.r.t VIII.1: Pressure calculations as per say UG-27, UG-28 or UG-32, UG-33 or UG-34 are performed for 'pressure component', by meaning component having different pressures on two surfaces of it.

Internal support rings and trays, generally are process components with same pressure on either sides, so there happens no pressure difference. Hence, no MAWP calculations.

RE: MAWP

If there does exist a differential pressure across an internal component that is in some way designed for it, the maximum differential allowable can presumably be calculated, if it is of interest.

Regards,

Mike

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