oil drum pressure 1

[tom91]

Hi,
Does anyone know what sort of atmospheric pressure an oil drum could with out splitting?

 

[Montemayor]

tom:

I doubt a conventional oil drum is going to "split" along its cylindrical body. The weakest mechanical portion of these type of drums is the flat ends, not the cylindrical section. The cylindrical section is actually the strongest portion. So, it comes out that the method used in making the flat-to-cylindrical sections is what determines the ultimate weakest link and the point where the drum will leak or "spill". As you increase internal pressure, you can actually see the flat ends start to concave outwards, trying to achieve a hemispherical shape - which is the strongest. But they never get there. I advise you not to try this nor to let your drums get to this point. Get the strenth information from the supplier or fabricator - if you really need to find out.

 

[massiveT]

I don't think you could ever get a reliable pressure rating. It depends on how the ends are attached and the quality control on those connections. I wouldn't advise it but if you decide to test it to see what pressure it can handle, make sure you use water. Air can be very dangerous.

 

[dicksewerrat]

When you test, use some kind of cantainment system and a wall to hid behind. I've seen supposedly smart engineers pump up DIP pipe with retained end plugs to see what fails first. 200+ psi 12 inch pipe

Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.

http://WWW.amlinereast.com

 

[BSQUAREDBUCKEYE]

Did you call the people that make them?

http://www.greif.com/