Abstract
The results of a parametric design study, to determine the optimum diameter of reinforcing pad for nozzles in the knuckle region of an ellipsoidal pressure vessel head
are presented herein. The study utilised a linear elastic finite element model, created using ANSYS finite element analysis software. Nozzle parameters of diameter, offset,
and wall thickness were varied to ensure the results obtained were achieved through a thorough analysis. Optimum pad sizes were obtained for thrust, in plane moment and
out-of-plane moment nozzle loads. Design curves were produced, allowing maximum permitted applied stress, to be calculated for any nozzle size subject to one of the
three loading conditions. Recommendations for allowable offset and treatment of loading combinations are also presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-13 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Sep 2009 |
| Event | 12th International Conference on Pressure Vessel Technology, ICPVT-12 - Jeju Island, South Korea Duration: 20 Sep 2009 → 23 Sep 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | 12th International Conference on Pressure Vessel Technology, ICPVT-12 |
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| City | Jeju Island, South Korea |
| Period | 20/09/09 → 23/09/09 |
Keywords
- local reinforcement
- nozzles
- dished ends
- pressure vessels