Hello.
Consider a flanged connection subjected to the internal pressure only. Metal-to-metal contact with the O-ring. No other loads and temperature variations are present. Both flanges are welded to the pipes of the infinite length, i.e. there is no blind flange or dead end in the visinity of the flanged connection.
My question is: Why should we take into account the Hydrostatic End force "Hd" when designing the flanges if there is no dead end in the visinity of the flange?
Thank you in advance.
Consider a flanged connection subjected to the internal pressure only. Metal-to-metal contact with the O-ring. No other loads and temperature variations are present. Both flanges are welded to the pipes of the infinite length, i.e. there is no blind flange or dead end in the visinity of the flanged connection.
My question is: Why should we take into account the Hydrostatic End force "Hd" when designing the flanges if there is no dead end in the visinity of the flange?
Thank you in advance.
