Design of Blind End Closures for High Pressure Vessels

1983 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Chaaban ◽  
K. Leung ◽  
R. J. Pick ◽  
D. J. Burns
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Central Hole ◽  
Stress Fields ◽  
Elastic Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Design Curve ◽  
Plastic Analysis

ABSTRACTThe finite element method has been used to investigate the stress fields in blind end closures of thick-walled pressure vessels. A design curve for choosing end thickness has been developed by elastic analysis of a range of geometries and by elastic-plastic analysis of several geometries. The effects of inner corner radius of the blind end and a small central hole in the end are discussed.

Design and Stress Analysis of a New Quick-Opening Seal Device Connected by D-Shaped Shearing Bolts

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (3) ◽  
pp. 550-555
Author(s):  
Ping Chen ◽  
Caifu Qian ◽  
Yunxiao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Stress Analysis ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Heavy Weight ◽  
Ring Seal ◽  
Pipe Joints

Because of large scale and heavy weight, end closures of high pressure vessels are usually hard to assemble and disassemble. In this paper, a new quick-opening seal device connected by D-shaped shearing bolts is introduced. This device is compact in structure, reliable in sealing, easy in assembly and disassembly, and very appropriate for end closures of pressure vessels or for pipe joints. Strength calculation formulas for the major parts are proposed analytically, and stress analysis using the finite element method for a C-ring seal has been performed. An application of this device shows that its sealing and strength is reliable.

Static Analysis of Buttress Threads Using the Finite Element Method

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Chaaban ◽  
M. Jutras
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Load Distribution ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Thread Root ◽  
Root Stress ◽  
Element Method

The finite element method has been used to investigate the stress field in threaded end closures of thick-walled high pressure vessels. A set of elastic analyses of vessels with 5, 8, 11, 15, 20 and 25 standard Buttress threads was used to propose a method for predicting the load distribution along the length of the thread. Root stress index factors in the region of the first three active threads are also included. The results of the present work contribute to the development of the new division of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code which is related to thick-walled high pressure vessels.

Investigation of Residual Stresses Caused by Welding, Cladding and Tempering of Reactor Pressure Vessels

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. I. Kostylev ◽  
B. Z. Margolin ◽  
A. Y. Varovin ◽  
E. Keim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Weld Metal ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Residual Stress Distribution ◽  
Stress Fields ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Reactor Pressure

Calculations of residual stress fields, which arise after welding, cladding and tempering, were performed as applied to reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) of WWER types. These calculations are based on a procedure, which takes into account Feα↔Feγ transformation happening in base and weld metal under welding and cladding, and also creep during tempering. The procedure is based on solutions of the temperature and non-isothermal elasto-plastic problem with and without creep by the finite element method. On the basis of the performed investigation it is shown that Feα↔Feγ transformation may affect the residual stress distribution. An analysis of cases has been performed for which the above effect is strong and for which this effect may be ignored. On the basis of the calculation performed, an engineering procedure is proposed that allows to determine the residual stress fields in welds of the WWER-440 and WWER-1000 for various durations of post-weld tempering.

Implementation of p and h-p Versions of the Finite Element Method

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye-Chen Lai ◽  
Timothy C. S. Liang ◽  
Zhenxue Jia
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Elastic Analysis ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Shape Functions ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Adaptive Analysis

Abstract Based on hierarchic shape functions and an effective convergence procedure, the p-version and h-p adaptive analysis capabilities were incorporated into a finite element software system, called COSMOS/M. The range of the polynomial orders can be varied from 1 to 10 for two dimensional linear elastic analysis. In the h-p adaptive analysis process, a refined mesh are first achieved via adaptive h-refinement. The p-refinement is then added on to the h-version designed mesh by uniformly increasing the degree of the polynomials. Some numerical results computed by COSMOS/M are presented to illustrate the performance of these p and h-p analysis capabilities.

Elastica of Cantilever Beam under Two Follower Forces

1997 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wibisono Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Elastic Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Nonlinear Elastic Analysis ◽  
Displacement Theory ◽  
Follower Forces ◽  
Nonlinear Elastic ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper presents a nonlinear elastic analysis of cantilever beam subjected to two follower forces. Those two proportional forces are always perpendicular to the beam axis. The solution of differential equations based on the large displacement theory, known as elastica is obtained with the help of principle of elastic similarity. For comparison purpose, numerical results using the finite element method are also presented and the results show good agreement.

FFS Assessment of Pressurized Equipment Utilizing a Thickness Mapping Tool

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Hantz ◽  
Venkata M. K. Akula ◽  
John Leroux
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Response Prediction ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Element Method

For pressure vessels, loss of thickness detected during scheduled maintenance utilizing UT scans can be assessed based on Level 1 or 2 analyses as per API 579 guidelines. However, Level 1 and 2 analyses can point to excessively conservative assessments. Level – 3 assessments utilizing the finite element method can be performed for a more accurate estimate of the load carrying capacity of the corroded structure. However, for a high fidelity structural response prediction using the finite element method, the characteristics of the model must be accurately represented. Although the three nonlinearities, namely, the geometric, material, and contact nonlinearities can be adequately included in a finite element analysis, procedures to accurately include the thickness measurements are not readily available. In this paper, a tool to map thicknesses obtained from UT scans onto a shell based finite element models, to perform Level – 3 analyses is discussed. The tool works in conjunction with Abaqus/CAE and is illustrated for two different structures following the elastic-plastic analysis procedure outlined in the API 579 document. The tool is intended only as a means to reduce the modeling time associated with mapping thicknesses. The results of the analyses and insights gained are presented.

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