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What is the hole on top of the tower’s skirt called? What is its purpose? Thank you

2018-11-28View Original

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What is the hole on top of the tower’s skirt called? What is its purpose? Thank you
Reply #22018-11-28
Personally, I think it is the manhole that serves to facilitate maintenance and reduce stress concentration by releasing stress. Please refer to the link below: What is the purpose of the openings on the base of the tower? Can it be blocked? Are there any design specifications? https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-718410-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Industry Forum) Tower skirt base https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-665893-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Industry Forum)
Reply #32018-11-29
I don’t know which location they’re talking about; there are so many holes
Reply #42018-11-29
The original poster should post a picture; otherwise, it’s really impossible to answer
Reply #52018-11-29
Beneath the skirt base are found inspection holes, exhaust holes (where the skirt base has no insulation), exhaust pipes (where the skirt base has insulation), and outlet holes, among others
Reply #62018-11-29
The holes in the skirt base serve as inspection ports, exhaust ports, pipe lead-out ports, and drainage ports
Reply #72018-11-29
The original poster had better take a look at the standards for tower equipment
Reply #82018-11-29
You must be referring to the hole at the weld joint where the skirt meets the head, right? It should only be opened when there are welds at the head to avoid stress concentration.

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