Attached pdf is a simplified schematic of my problem.
It should be noted that this is an existing design. We would like to increase the operating pressure from 80 psi to 150 psi. Service fluid is water at 200F. Pressure cycling is not a concern.
Hello all, I hope to get some guidance from experienced vessel designers in the forum on the following problem.
I have a 40" OD x 0.25" WALL shell that has a 30" square cutout for a radial branch connection. Stiffener plates (0.25" thick) perpendicular to the shell axis have been welded at the...
