Calculation of local stresses induced by external loads on plate heat exchangers
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I would like to ask fellow experts: what standards should be referred to for calculating the local stresses caused by external loads on plate heat exchangers? Most current standards are aimed at cylindrical structures; so what approach should be taken for flat plates like these?
Could some experts give me some advice! Too professional
I have been working on plate heat exchangers for over a decade, but I have never done any calculations related to external loads
You are so lucky; how come we have to deal with customers with such high demands
I haven’t heard of any specific standards; it seems that local stresses are calculated based on external loads, and as long as those stresses meet the material strength requirements, it’s acceptable. There shouldn’t be much difference between this and ordinary strength verification. When performing strength calculations, simply add the external loads.