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Knovel Equations for Pressure Vessels 

Below the complete list of equations:

 

PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN ACCORDING TO ASME VIII Div.1

 Refence documents

001

Allowable Stress Calculation

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

002

Shells under internal pressure – Cylindrical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

003

Shells under internal pressure – Conical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

004

Shells under internal pressure – Spherical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

005

Shells under internal pressure – Torispherical head

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

006

Shells under internal pressure – Elliptical head

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

007

Shells under internal pressure  – Conical transitions without a knuckle

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

008

Shells under internal pressure  – Conical transitions with a knuckle

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

009

Shells under external pressure  - Cylindrical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

010

Shells under external pressure  - Conical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

011

Shells under external pressure  - Spherical shell and hemispherical head

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

012

Shells under external pressure  - Torispherical head

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

013

Shells under external pressure  - Elliptical head

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

014

Shells under external pressure  - Conical transitions without a knuckle

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

015

Shells under external pressure  - Conical transitions with a knuckle

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

016

Shells openings in shells and heads – Radial nozzle in cylindrical shell (neck inserted nozzle through the vessel wall)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

017

Shells openings in shells and heads – Radial nozzle in cylindrical shell (nozzle neck abutting the vessel wall)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

018

Shells openings in shells and heads – Radial nozzle in cylindrical shell (pad reinforced radial nozzle)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

019

Shells openings in shells and heads – Radial nozzle in ellipsoidal head (inserted nozzle through the vessel wall)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

020

Shells openings in shells and heads – Radial nozzle in ellipsoidal head (nozzle with inside projection)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

021

Shells Openings in Shells and Heads – Hillside nozzle in cylindrical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

022

Flat heads - Flat unstayed circular heads attached by bolts

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

023

Flat heads – Flat unstayed non-circular heads attached by welding

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

024

Flat Heads – Integral flat head with a centrally located opening

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

025

Spherically dished bolted covers – Thickness calculation for a type D head

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

026

Braced and stayed surfaces - Braced and stayed surfaces

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

027

Ligaments efficiency

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

028

Jacketed vessels - Partial jacket

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

029

Jacketed vessels - Half-pipe jacket

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

030

Noncircular vessels - Unreinforced vessel of rectangular cross section

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

031

Noncircular vessels- Reinforced vessel of rectangular cross section

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

032

Layered vessels – Layered cylindrical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

033

Layered vessels – Layered hemispherical head

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

034

Layered vessels – Maximum permissible gap in a layered cylindrical shell

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

035

Evaluation of Vessels Outside of Tolerance – Shell Tolerances

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

036

Evaluation of Vessels Outside of Tolerance - Local Thin Area

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

037

Supports and attachments - Horizontal vessel with Zick’s analysis

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

038

Supports and attachments – Vertical vessel, skirt design

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

039

Flanged joints - Integral type

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

040

Flanged joints - Loose type

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

041

Clamped connections - Flange and clamp design procedure

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

042

Tubesheets in shell and tube heat exchangers - U-Tube tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-12.1, configuration a)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

043

Tubesheets in shell and tube heat exchangers - U-Tube tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-12.1, configuration b)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

044

Tubesheets in shell and tube heat exchangers - U-Tube tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-12.1, configuration d)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

045

Tubesheets in shell and tube heat exchangers - U-Tube tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-12.1, configuration e)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

046

Tubesheets in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Fixed Tubesheet Exchanger (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-13.1, configuration a)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

047

Tubesheets in shell and tube heat exchangers – Fixed tubesheet exchanger (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-13.1, configuration b)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

048

Tubesheets in shell and tube heat exchangers – Fixed tubesheet exchanger (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-13.1, configuration d)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

049

Tubesheets in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Stationary Tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-14.2, configuration a)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

050

Tubesheets in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Stationary Tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-14.2, configuration b)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

051

Tubesheets in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Stationary Tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-14.2, configuration d)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

052

Tubesheets in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Stationary Tubesheet (ASME VIII-1, Fig. UHX-14.2, configuration e)

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

053

Bellows expansion joints – U-Shaped unreinforced bellows expansion joint

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

054

Bellows expansion joints – Toroidal bellows expansion joint

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

055

Tube-to-tubesheet welds – Full strength welds

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

056

Tube-to-tubesheet welds – Partial strength welds

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

057

Pressue testing requirements - Determination of hydrostatic test pressure

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

058

Pressue testing requirements - Determination of pneumatic test pressure

- ASME BPVC Part. VIII Div.1
- ASME PTB-4 Section VIII – Div. 1 Example Problem Manual

 

LOADS ANALYSIS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

 

059

Determination of wind loads on pressure vessels

-ASCE Wind loads for petrochemical and other industrial facilities
- ASCE 7-10 Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures
- Pressure Vessel Design Manual - Dennis R. Moss and Michael Basic - Elsevier

060

Determination of seismic loads on pressure vessels

-ASCE Wind loads for petrochemical and other industrial facilities
- ASCE 7-10 Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures
- Pressure Vessel Design Manual - Dennis R. Moss and Michael Basic - Elsevier

061

Estimating weights of vessels and vessel components

Pressure Vessel Design Manual - Dennis R. Moss and Michael Basic - Elsevier

 

PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN ACCORDING TO EN 13445

 

062

Allowable Stress Calculation

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

063

Shells under internal pressure - Cylindrical and spherical shells

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

064

Shells under internal pressure - Dished end

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

065

Shells under internal pressure - Cones and conical ends

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

066

Shells under internal pressure - Nozzles which encroach into the knuckle region

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

067

Shells under external pressure  - Cylindrical shells

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

068

Shells under external pressure  - Conical shell

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

069

Shells under external pressure  - Spherical shells

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

070

Shells under external pressure  - Vessel ends

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

071

Openings in shells - Isolated openings

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

072

Openings in shells - Multiple openings

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

073

Openings in shells - Openings close to a shell discontinuity

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

074

Flanges - Narrow face gasketed flanges

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

075

Flanges - Full face flanges with soft ring type gaskets

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

076

Flanges - Seal welded flanges

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

077

Flanges - Reverse narrow face flanges

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

078

Flanges - Reverse full face flanges

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

079

Flanges - Full face flanges with metal to metal contact

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

080

Additional non-pressure loads - Local loads on nozzles in spherical shells

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

081

Additional non-pressure loads - Local loads on nozzles in cylindrical shells

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

082

Additional non-pressure loads - Line loads

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

083

Additional non-pressure loads - Lifting lugs

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

084

Additional non-pressure loads - Horizontal vessels on saddle supports

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

085

Additional non-pressure loads - Horizontal vessels on ring supports

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

086

Additional non-pressure loads - Vertical vessels on bracket supports

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

087

Additional non-pressure loads - Vertical vessels with supporting legs

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

088

Additional non-pressure loads - Vertical vessels with skirts

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

089

Additional non-pressure loads - Vertical vessels with ring supports

- EN 13445 – Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design

 

PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

 

090

Capacity requirements

- ASME PTC 25-2014 Pressure relief devices

091

Sizing and Selection – sizing for vapors and gases

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill
-API RP 520

092

Sizing and Selection – sizing for steam

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill
-API RP 520

093

Sizing and Selection – sizing for liquid

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill
-API RP 520

094

Sizing and Selection – Sizing for air

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill

095

Sizing and Selection – Sizing multiple valves

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill
ASME Sec.
VIII, Division 1, and API RP 521

096

Sizing and Selection – Saturated-water valve sizing

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill
ASME Code Sec.
VIII, Division 1

097

Sizing and Selection – Sizing for thermal expansion of trapped liquids

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill
-API RP 520

098

Sizing and Selection – Sizing for mixed phases

- Pressure Relief Devices  ASME and API Code Simplified – Mohammed A. Malek – McGraw-Hill
-API RP 520

099

Reaction forces due to valve discharge

-API RP 520

100

Sizing pressure relief devices with the corresponding pipes according to EN 13136

- EN 13136 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Pressure relief devices and their associated piping - Methods for calculation


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