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  1. Asked: July 5, 2020In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

    What is the difference between thin and thick pressure vessel?

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    Added an answer on July 11, 2020 at 1:47 am

    Thick pressure vessels have a wall thickness greater than 1/20 times its internal diameter. Or have a wall thickness 7% more than its internal diameter.

    Thick pressure vessels have a wall thickness greater than 1/20 times its internal diameter. Or have a wall thickness 7% more than its internal diameter.

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  2. Asked: May 12, 2020In: ASME

    What are the consequences if pressure vessels operate out of its design ratings?

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    Pressure vessels are built according to the code described in ASME. To design the pressure vessel according to the code, engineers focus on the critical factors like operating conditions, vessel function, materials of construction, opening, connections, dimensions, and orientations. What happens ifRead more

    Pressure vessels are built according to the code described in ASME. To design the pressure vessel according to the code, engineers focus on the critical factors like operating conditions, vessel function, materials of construction, opening, connections, dimensions, and orientations. What happens if the pressure vessel runs out of design? Before getting an answer about the consequences, let’s examine the material that is suitable for the vessel’s construction.

    Steel material

    For the pressure vessel, steel is an excellent material. The best steel that is used for the construction of the steel has less ductility and plastic properties. Moreover, it has a minimum elasticity as well as stretch properties. The designer has to consider the plastic properties that allow the yielding the presence if the high peak stress. Thus, it offers good stress distribution. It eliminates the fear that the steel will get crack or damaged. In contrast, the steel that lac this property will not operate efficiently thus results in cracking of the vessel.

    Composition of pressure vessel steel

    The type of steel that is used for the construction of the pressure vessel consists of a random assembly of the crystals or grains. These are formed of the three-dimensional lattice arrangement of the cell. The atomic plane distribution of the atoms helps in the resistance of pressure, thus improve the life of the vessel. The vessel bears the normal and shear stress. The engineers carefully test the steel. Its atoms placement to ensure that product will take the pressure and have a long life.

    Types of damages if the vessel is not constructed properly

    If the vessel material does not comply with the code of design, then it results in cracks and breakage. It is unable to bear the pressure thus does not operate well, thus leading to failure of the operation. In pressure vessel that is not according to ASME design may face two types of fractures

    • Brittle or cohesion fracture

    It takes place without any plastic flow. It occurs because the normal tress component is more than the critical normal stress.

    • Shear fracture

    Another type is a shear fracture that occurs when shear stress components are more than the critical shear stress value. In this case, there is a deformation of plastic that results due to the sliding of the atomic planes in the cuboidal structure.

    In case, when the pressure vessel is not made with the steel that can bear all type of force, it gets damages. The company needs to get the vessel that is according to specifications written in the code of ASME. Otherwise, it may get cracked or fracture, thus leading to leakage of the product. The operator must test the vessel thickness, or any damage to avoid any problem during the processes. Therefore, the vessel must be compatible with all materials present inside, especially hydrogen sulfide, petrol, and other chemicals. Otherwise, it gets blisters or cracks in it that lead to operation failure.

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  3. Asked: May 3, 2020In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

    Why do pressure vessels have skirts?

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    Added an answer on May 5, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    Skirts are supports used for tall vertical vessels. It has the same cylinder shape as vessels, and it is welded directly to the bottom of the head of the vessel. The skirt helps create a balance and prevent a vessel from bending or compressive stress.

    Skirts are supports used for tall vertical vessels. It has the same cylinder shape as vessels, and it is welded directly to the bottom of the head of the vessel. The skirt helps create a balance and prevent a vessel from bending or compressive stress.

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  4. Asked: April 28, 2020In: General

    Which is more hazardous and dangerous when leakage occurs: oil pipeline, or gas pipeline?

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    Added an answer on April 30, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    If a pipeline leaks in an isolated field without any ignition sources, most likely, it will blow away without any danger. If the leak happened in a town where there is a population, it would be hazardous due to the greenhouse emission. Unlike gases, an oil leak would contaminate the ground and waterRead more

    If a pipeline leaks in an isolated field without any ignition sources, most likely, it will blow away without any danger. If the leak happened in a town where there is a population, it would be hazardous due to the greenhouse emission. Unlike gases, an oil leak would contaminate the ground and water if not quickly contained. I hope this helps.

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