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Support rings at burst disk location

Support rings at burst disk location

Support rings at burst disk location

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Has anyone seen a need for support rings around a vessel or pipe where a burst/rupture disk is located? Can the thrust force from the disk exceed the internal pressure force and cause the pipe/vessel to collapse?

RE: Support rings at burst disk location

The reinforcement for the nozzle of a relief device is done when the nozzle is designed. Rarely is it necessary to strengthen the entire vessel cross section.

Review ASME B31.1 Non-Mandatory Appendix II, "Rules for the Design of Safety Valve Installation"

MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer

RE: Support rings at burst disk location

Suggest that you consider reposting in "Safety & Relief Valve Engineering" Forum

MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer

RE: Support rings at burst disk location

My answer to your question is "no". To see for yourself why, draw the free body diagram.

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