[Weekly Topic] What do you think makes container design difficult? Are there any difficulties at work? (2011.07.25-8.2)
Thread Content
This post was last edited by wangjianwei86 on 2011-8-1 09:55. I have my own good reasons for this; I wonder what everyone thinks are the difficulties in container design? Are there any difficulties at work? Does anyone feel that their knowledge isn’t sufficient, that they lack knowledge on the spot? My skills in this topic are not great; please offer me lots of feedback, hehe
Having worked in design for a few years now, I realize there’s so much knowledge I don’t know; my knowledge is truly lacking. When it comes to special stress analysis, it gives me a headache just by looking at it, haha! It’s a good opportunity to hear what other sailors have to say on this topic.
I think the analysis of forces isn’t very good, and it’s also quite tricky to choose the right materials for various devices. The knowledge base is relatively narrow
I have been working in this field for a few years now, but overall there are still many shortcomings, which are largely consistent with what the others mentioned: 1: Stress analysis; 2: Force analysis; 3: Selection of materials for equipment. 4: Since I work on stationary equipment, I have hardly ever been to the manufacturing plants or the sites where the equipment is used, and I feel like I’m working in isolation. I feel ashamed when I think about it
A former colleague once said that the chemical equipment industry is a highly comprehensive field that requires various types of knowledge in order to be understood properly. Unfortunately, I had just started working at that time and didn’t think it was that complicated. However, as my working experience grows, I increasingly admire the senior experts who manage to stay in this industry and achieve success; there is still so much that I need to learn.
As a user, internal leakage in the static equipment heat exchanger is the most troublesome issue.
Every time I have to work on pressure vessels for which there are no standards or references available, I regret not knowing how to use stress analysis software; but it’s not something that can be mastered in just a day or two!
This post was last edited by penryn on 2011-7-26 22:33. Reply to 5# Zhang Wenyi: Materials, Mechanics, Theoretical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Materials Science, Welding Metallurgy, Principles of Corrosion. Fundamentals of Mechanical Design, Non-Destructive Testing. Mechanical manufacturing processes, as well as piping for heat exchangers. Wait, it requires a lot of knowledge to nurture it. :)
Reply to 8# penryn: I completely agree with you. The chemical equipment industry is truly a comprehensive field; one needs to acquire knowledge in various areas, and there is so much to learn – I increasingly feel that my knowledge is insufficient! ! This industry is really like a circle: the more you know, the more there is you don’t know, and there’s still a lot to learn! I’ve been working since graduating for a few years now, but I’m still slowly trying to grasp the concepts outlined in textbooks – mechanics, materials science, chemical engineering, structures, welding – all fall within this scope of study. For the first time, I realize how insignificant I am compared to the vastness of knowledge out there! ! Hehe, let’s all work together!
Well, it seems that everyone feels more or less the same way – the more you work, the more things you realize you don’t know, especially when it comes to stress calculation and analysis as well as materials
Reply to 10# d63729386: Actually, stress analysis is also related to English; ANSYS and PVELIET are both in English. Additionally, a strong grasp of mechanics of materials is essential – otherwise, without any standards to follow, it’s really difficult to get by. I’ve learned from my own mistakes; one realizes too late that one doesn’t know enough when it’s time to use that knowledge, haha