In looking at vessel designs which show reinforcement rings on jacketed vessels, I wonder "How is this analyzed ?". I'm familiar with designs without jackets, but when both the inner shell and outer shell need reinforcement, can and/or how does this affect stiffener designs. Simply put, can a...
I am checking a number of alternates to SA-516-70. This is a popular alloy. But for strength, there are others out there. Can someone suggest pluses and minuses for the following candidates ? I am also concerned with weldability, weld procedure complications, field performance and cost...
Instead of using a conical transition (going from smaller diameter shell up to a larger diameter shell), can a flat plate be used with external gussets, like a baseplate arrangement turned upside down ?
