65.2. Problem Description

A 0.5-inch thick steel pressure vessel is modeled.

The vessel is a 48-inch O.D. x 96-inch long cylinder with hemispherical heads. It has two ring stiffeners and is supported on two saddles. A 17-inch O.D. access port with a 1-inch thick cover plate is located at mid-length and 15 degrees from the top.

Figure 65.1: Pressure Vessel Geometry

Pressure Vessel Geometry