Design of Cylindrical Shell Part 1
Design of Cylindrical Shell Part 1
• Refer to ASME BPVC Sec.VIII Div.1 2017 edition UG-27 and MA 1-1
• Equation : UG-27 eq.(1) & (2), MA 1-1 eq.(1)
• Overview
Equation Formula Location Application
UG-27(1) Longitudinal joint From Plate, known ID known
Others
CA : corrosion allowance (mm) -> to be defined/as per requirement
tf : finished thickness (mm) -> to be defined
tn : nominal thickness (mm) -> market availability
tm : mill under-tolerance (mm) -> to be defined
tfo : forming tolerance (mm) -> to be defined
Simple Examples
Example 1
Determine nominal plate thickness of shell with following requirements:
- Material SA 516 Gr.70
- Design internal pressure 1.2 MPa
- Design temperature 150 degC
- Inside diameter 500 mm
Example 2
Determine nominal pipe thickness of shell with following requirements:
- Material SA 106 Gr.B
- Design internal pressure 1.2 MPa
- Design temperature 150 degC
- NPS 20
Example 1
Determine nominal plate thickness of shell with following requirements:
- Material SA 516 Gr.70
- Design internal pressure 1.2 MPa
- Design temperature 150 degC
- Inside diameter 500 mm
Example 2
Determine nominal pipe thickness of shell with following requirements:
- Material SA 106 Gr.B
- Design internal pressure 1.2 MPa
- Design temperature 150 degC
- NPS 20”
To be continued...