How to calculate the thickness of a head subjected to axial load
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When elliptical or disc-shaped heads are subjected to axial loads, how should their thickness be calculated, or how should their stiffness be checked? For example: 1. In vertical vessels, the upper head contains components such as mixer supports, and thus gravitational loads are exerted on this head. 2. When the lower head of a tower is supported by welded skirts, the tower’s own weight acts at the weld joint between the skirt and the head; in this case, the head is subjected not only to pressure loads but also to dynamic or gravitational loads. How then should its thickness be determined?
Such a great question – why isn’t anyone answering it? Looking forward to the emergence of experts.
Hello, have you worked with or encountered equipment that features partial jackets (such as semi-jacketed vessels)? What do jacket seals look like? Could we discuss this further? Thank you
There are calculation methods in GB150. It’s also available in SW6