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PV Elite and CodeCalc

Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance ........................................................................................................... 9
Software Purpose.................................................................................................................................... 9
Intellectual Property Statement ............................................................................................................... 9
Management/Organization .................................................................................................................... 10
PV Elite Development ........................................................................................................................... 10
User Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 10
Product Support .................................................................................................................................... 11
Software Issue Tracking/Resolution ..................................................................................................... 11
Software Verification ................................................................................................................................. 13
Test Control........................................................................................................................................... 13
Beta Tests ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Beta Users ............................................................................. 15
PV Elite Test Jobs ................................................................................................................................. 19
Corrective Action Standard ................................................................................................................... 20
Post-Development Procedures ............................................................................................................. 20
Distribution Control ............................................................................................................................... 21
Pre-Shipping Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 21
CodeCalc QA Checks ........................................................................................................................... 23
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Shell and Head Checks .................................................................................................................. 24
Nozzle Checks................................................................................................................................ 26
Flange Checks................................................................................................................................ 28
Cone Checks .................................................................................................................................. 31
Floating Heads Checks .................................................................................................................. 32
Horizontal Vessel Checks .............................................................................................................. 34
Leg and Lug .................................................................................................................................... 34
ASME Tubesheets Checks ............................................................................................................ 36
TEMA Tubesheets Checks ............................................................................................................. 37
WRC 107 Checks ........................................................................................................................... 38
Pipe and Pad Checks ..................................................................................................................... 39
Base Ring Checks .......................................................................................................................... 39
Half-Pipe Check .............................................................................................................................. 40
Large Opening Checks ................................................................................................................... 41
Rectangular Vessel Checks ........................................................................................................... 42
PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets .......................................................................................... 45
Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation ................................................................................... 45
Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring Calculation ...................................................................... 49
Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld Strength, Weld Size ..................................................... 52
Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and External Pressure on Legs ............................................... 65
Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and Seismic Loads ............................................................ 74
Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR II ................................................................................. 83
Problem 7 - ASME Section VIII Division 2 Sample Comparisons .................................................. 86
Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle Reinforcement ............................................................................... 93

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Contents
Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 101

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SECTION 1

Introduction

The PV Elite /CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual provides a standard set of
PV Elite/CodeCalc jobs that are used in verifying both the operation of the software and the
accuracy of the result for each release of the PV Elite/CodeCalc package. The examples
presented in this manual are a representative cross-section of the jobs run by Intergraph CAS.
The jobs selected for this manual compare the PV Elite/CodeCalc output with results published
in industry journals and with results from other software products. The PV Elite/CodeCalc output
is (also) verified with hand and/or MathCad calculations.
The component-analysis part of PV Elite, when sold separately, is called CodeCalc.
CodeCalc-specific results can be found in the Software Verification section of this manual. In all
other sections, the software is referred to simply as PV Elite.
This manual consists of two major sections: Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance and Software
Verification.

Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance describes the quality assurance procedures employed by
Intergraph CAS to ensure that PV Elite is producing correct results.

Software Verification explains a series of benchmark jobs that you can use to confirm
software accuracy. These jobs compare PV Elite output to published results, to output from
similar software, or to hand calculations. For each job in this section, a brief description of
the job and any special considerations are discussed. Following the discussion is a graphical
representation of the system with selected result comparisons. Because of the volume of
output, important results like required thickness, maximum allowable working pressure
(MAWP), and stress are listed in tables. Users interested in the entire output can re-analyze
the jobs as necessary.

The PV Elite development team is constantly testing and adding new test jobs to the QA
benchmark problem set. Currently, there are more than 250 test jobs run which test thousands
of different calculations. It is impractical to include all of these tests in this manual. As new
Quality Assurance procedures are published, they will be incorporated into the QA methods
employed by Intergraph CAS. Users with questions, comments, or suggestions are encouraged
to contact Intergraph CAS to discuss future revisions to this document. User requests for new
features are always welcome. By working with the user, the PV Elite development staff will
continue to develop a product that best meets the demands of pressure-vessel design and
analysis users.

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SECTION 2

Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance

Software quality assurance is generally a speculative pursuit because, no matter how much
testing is performed, the next test may reveal an error in the software. The goal of any quality
assurance standard is to perform enough testing to achieve such a level of confidence in the
software that errors are rare and unlikely. With this objective in mind, several organizations have
published guidelines for use in software quality assurance.

In This Section
Software Purpose .......................................................................... 9
Intellectual Property Statement...................................................... 9
Management/Organization ............................................................ 10
PV Elite Development .................................................................... 10
User Documentation ...................................................................... 10
Product Support ............................................................................. 11
Software Issue Tracking/Resolution .............................................. 11

Software Purpose
PV Elite is a package of nineteen applications that work together to design and analyze
pressure vessels and heat exchangers. The purpose of the software is to provide the
mechanical engineer with easy-to-use, technically sound, well-documented calculations that will
expedite and simplify vessel-design and re-rating tasks. The software also provides recent,
industry-accepted analyses of the designs.
Calculations in PV Elite are based on the latest editions of national codes such as the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, or other relevant industry standards that are not covered
directly by ASME VIII-1, VIII-2 or other codes.

Intellectual Property Statement

This manual and its contents should be considered proprietary. This material should not be
copied or distributed to other parties without the expressed written consent of Intergraph CAS.

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Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance

Management/Organization
At Intergraph CAS, the Chief Architect, Software Engineering Manager, and Product Manager
oversee the development and testing of the software product. Software development team
members include: engineers, software developers, and a technical writer. All members of the
development team support customers and test the software prior to each release. Specialized
technical support representatives work closely with the development team. In addition, an
on-staff, certified Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) lead auditor oversees the quality assurance
program followed by the team.

PV Elite Development
Intergraph CAS is wholly responsible for all software made available to the public that bears the
Intergraph label on the distribution media.
Changes to PV Elite are made by or with the consent of the Product Manager. Additional
members of the software team include engineers, who interact at the same level and
communicate directly with the product manager. Therefore, all software issues can be brought to
the attention of Product Manager quickly and easily.
Software engineers each bring a different kind of expertise to the team and write routines for
specialized functions in the software. For example, the source code to perform structural steel
checks may be written by an engineer at Intergraph CAS whose educational background
permits him to do this efficiently.
All members of the development staff provide customer support for PV Elite, directly or
indirectly. One member of the team is tasked with quality assurance procedures for each
release.

User Documentation
The PV Elite user has online access to documentation spanning all facets of the software,
including all of the ancillary processors and interfaces. The standard PV Elite documentation set
consists of the following documents:

PV Elite User's Guide

CodeCalc User's Guide

Quick Start Guide

All of these documents can be accessed online, from the Help tab in PV Elite. The PV Elite
documentation accompanies each new version of the program and is supplied in both PDF and
CHM (online help) formats.
Contact information for Intergraph CAS is included in these documents, as well as displayed in
the help system, and in a variety of other locations in the software. We encourage users
experiencing problems or confusion with the software to reference the documentation first, and
then contact us for further resolution and suggestions.

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Product Support
Intergraph CAS welcomes input/suggestions from our users. Users having problems with our
software may freely contact Intergraph CAS through our eCustomer support system, which is
found on our company website.
Our Technical Support staff may ask users with a numerical/computational issue in PV Elite to
submit the job to Intergraph CAS. This allows our support staff to identify the problem and locate
the cause, and then contact the user for resolution.

Software Issue Tracking/Resolution

PV Elite supports standard practices for tracking released software issues, including:

Incorporating user feedback directly back into the development process.

Notifying users regarding hot fix or service pack updates issued throughout development

Following software release criteria based on issue review and prioritization.

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PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

SECTION 3

Software Verification
This section describes the test methods through which PV Elite software team performs Quality
Assurance testing on PV Elite. In addition, the section describes test methods that you can
implement to validate your PV Elite program data against industry-standard benchmarks.

In This Section
Test Control ................................................................................... 13
Beta Tests ...................................................................................... 14
Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Beta Users ..................... 15
PV Elite Test Jobs ......................................................................... 19
Corrective Action Standard ............................................................ 20
Post-Development Procedures ...................................................... 20
Distribution Control ........................................................................ 21
Pre-Shipping Procedures ............................................................... 21
CodeCalc QA Checks .................................................................... 23
PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets ................................... 45

Test Control
Currently in the United States there is no organization that formally establishes the credibility of
pressure-vessel analysis software. Therefore, software suppliers take on this responsibility.
Generally, there are two ways to establish that any software product is performing correctly:

Comparing product results to hand calculations.

Comparing results to previously verified results from an external source.

If these methods compare favorably to software-generated results, then the software is

assumed to be performing as expected. If the results do not compare favorably, the PV Elite
development team identifies the differences and corrects the problem.

Testing Process
Before a new version of PV Elite is released, the development personnel perform alpha-level
testing. This involves checking the Fortran/C++ or assembler code and running of basic test
problems designed to test the functionality of the feature addition, error and abort conditions,
and so forth. Next, the development staff generates a series of alpha jobs that:

Test new features against existing software.

Run tests against industry standard programs, such as Compress and BJAC teams.

Suggest to customers that they independently compare the results of PV Elite against their
own in-house program or spreadsheets.

Test new features against hand calculations.

Test new features against published literature, such as the ASME VIII-1, PTB-3, and other
codes.

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Test the interaction between new features and features already existing in the software.

Once these selected alpha jobs are run and verified to the satisfaction of the lead developer,
beta series testing begins.
The new job results are compared to the previously verified results. Program errors that have
been identified are remedied and/or justified.
To summarize, at Intergraph CAS, we believe that thoroughly checking software results by hand
and comparing these results to those of other software and to benchmarks assures a quality
product. This method has worked very well in the past and we will check new versions using this
same methodology.

Beta Tests
Often before releasing the PV Elite software, we distribute the alpha-tested software to users to
perform beta testing. At the end of the test period, we ask that beta users send evaluations to
us, so that we can process the information, resolve any issues found, and archive feedback.
The following are the beta test files for the CodeCalc module available from within PV Elite.
Intergraph CAS ships some of these files with the PV Elite software.
Beta Test Files
Checks.cci

Shell.cci

Extra_qa.cci

Texample.cci

Fexample.cci

Texample2.cci

Fexample2.cci

Vesexmpl.cci

Lg_nozzl.cci

WRC107.cci

Lg_nozzl.cci

Rctexmpl.cci

Mm_wrc.cci

Appy.cci

ASME_Tubesheet.cci
The following section discusses manual checks that users can perform additional verification of
the software.

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Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Beta Users

The tables below display a list of items that should be verified for each release of PV Elite.
Different individuals should check each item multiple times.

Installation Checklist
Items to Check

Initials

Comments

Initials

Comments

A. Program Installation
B. File Extraction
C. File CRC Check

Database Access Checklist

Items to Check
A. Structural Steel - AISC89.BIN
B. ASME Materials *
1. Check some material properties
(selected randomly) with ASME
Code
2. Check yield stress vs.
temperature table.
* Specify different material ID in the input, and check the allowable stresses, density, TEMA
number, and external pressure chart.

Units Checklist
Items to Check

Initials

Comments

A. Creation of input files

B. Verify change of units
Check each input field of the following modules to verify that the help facilities function properly.

Help Checklist
Items to Check

Initials

Comments

Comments

Initials

Comments

C. Window operation
1. Merge operation
2. Insert/Delete an item
3. Add an item
4. Browse items

Output Review Checklist

Items to Check
A. Review output data in
1. Terminal
2. Printer
3. Disk file
B. Output Processor
1. Results on screen
2. Print the selected chapters

Operating Environments Checklist

Items to Check
A. Dealer Version
B. Windows
C. Network
1. PV Elite and data on network
2. PV Elite on network, data local
3. PV Elite local, data on network

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Vessel Code Checklist
Items to Check

Initials

Comments

Initials

Comments

ASME Section VIII, Div. 1

ASME Section VIII, Div. 2
PD-5500
EN - 13445

Miscellaneous Checklist
Items to Check
A. ESL/SPLM

Initials

(a)

B. Mouse Operations
C. Material Database Editor
1. Editing materials
2. Adding materials
(a)

Insures program does not run without the ESL.

PV Elite Test Jobs

The PV Elite QA benchmark problem set consists of over 250 different analysis jobs. Each of
these jobs is run prior to release time and compared with the results from previous versions. A
wide variety of jobs are checked, which includes tests of all wind and seismic codes, checks of
baserings, weights, stresses, liquid pressures, MAWP, weights, volumes, required thickness and
many others. By analyzing these jobs, the quality of the software is kept very high and
consistent. Again, these are just a few sample problems run every time we test the software.
Many of the jobs contained in this manual are listed in the table below.

Quality Assurance Test Form

Job Name

Perform Analysis

Analysis Date

104EX4
11436
ANDY1
APP1_7

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Job Name

Perform Analysis

Analysis Date

APP1_7_2
APP1_7_3
APPLCHK
AS_450V2
BEDN237
+200 more jobs

Corrective Action Standard

PV Elite users have many channels through which they can reach the Intergraph CAS
development staff. The main way to contact us is through the eCustomer system. When a
problem or error is detected, the development staff reviews the problem and takes corrective
action. When a user problem is verified to be a defect, a TR (trouble report) is filled out using
internal Intergraph software. After the TR is completed, the problem is fixed, and the user is
notified by email through the eCustomer system. Updated PV Elite files are made available in a
product Hot Fix or Service Pack, which can be downloaded from the eCustomer website. In
many cases, software issues have workarounds. The Intergraph CAS technical support staff
notifies users of workarounds whenever possible.

Post-Development Procedures
After a new version of the software has been developed, Intergraph CAS uses the following
quality assurance procedures to ensure that the new CDs are correct in content, contain the
proper ESL protection schemes, and can be reproduced properly.
1. Scan the development machine for virus infection before producing any distribution set. Use
the latest version of Trend Micro Office Scan virus-scanning software.
2. Assemble in a "clean" directory all of the files that comprise the installation set. This includes
.EXE files, database files, and example files.
3. Run the CRCCHK program to build the CRC verification file.
4. Generate an installation program using Install Shield. Once the DVD is made, test it
according to the Distribution Control procedures outlined below.

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Distribution Control
To control the distribution and integrity of the program DVDs before sending them out for mass
production, Intergraph CAS adheres to the following procedures:
1. After the quality assurance procedures have been completed, use the lead developer's
computer to make a production copy of PV Elite.
2. Modify the installation program to load any new executables that may be released with the
new version.
3. Load PV Elite onto at least one PC in the production department to check the installation
program and DVD integrity.
4. Use Office Scan virus-scanning software to scan each original, all disk drives, and memory
for known viruses.
5. Using the appropriate ESL, install and test the masters on another computer. All EXE files
accessing the ESL must be tested.
6. Install the masters on a production computer for further use. ESL-specific files should be
copied into the appropriate subdirectories for organizational purposes.
7. Send the masters to the DVD duplicator.
8. Install the software from the DVD onto each of the PCs in the engineering and development
groups at Intergraph CAS.
9. Load the required set of PV Elite executables onto at least one computer in the production
department.
10. Using the DVD and installation checklists, perform periodic testing of the software as
necessary.
The following section provides the tasks that must be performed by the development and
production personnel to verify the quality of disk sets before shipment.

Pre-Shipping Procedures
The following procedures help to ensure that the disk sets shipped by Intergraph CAS contain
the correct product, are not infected with a virus, and are void of imperfections.
1. When DVDs are received from the duplicator, install and test a random selection from the
batch. These final tests will ensure that the DVDs were correctly assembled by the
duplicator, that they are not flawed, and that the ESL interaction routines are in order.
The tests are software-specific and are detailed elsewhere in this manual. None of
these tests should use the environment support available from the programs. Run the tests
from the installation directory. Ensure that the installation directory is empty before
beginning this procedure.
2. Archive a set of DVDs from the first duplication for future use and referral.

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SECTION 4

CodeCalc QA Checks
In This Section
Introduction .................................................................................... 23
Shell and Head Checks ................................................................. 24
Nozzle Checks ............................................................................... 26
Flange Checks ............................................................................... 28
Cone Checks ................................................................................. 31
Floating Heads Checks .................................................................. 32
Horizontal Vessel Checks .............................................................. 34
Leg and Lug ................................................................................... 34
ASME Tubesheets Checks ............................................................ 36
TEMA Tubesheets Checks ............................................................ 37
WRC 107 Checks .......................................................................... 38
Pipe and Pad Checks .................................................................... 39
Base Ring Checks ......................................................................... 39
Half-Pipe Check ............................................................................. 40
Large Opening Checks .................................................................. 41
Rectangular Vessel Checks ........................................................... 42

Introduction
This section provides the results of QA tests for CodeCalc, which is also the
component-analysis part of PV Elite. For simplicity, this part of PV Elite will be referred to as
CodeCalc in this chapter. The following CodeCalc modules have been subjected to Intergraph
CAS quality assurance procedures.

Shell/Head

Nozzle

Flange

Cone

Floating Head

Horizontal Vessel

Leg and Lug

ASME Tubesheets

TEMA Tubesheets

WRC 107/537

Pipe and Pad

Base Ring

Thin Joint

Thick Joint

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Half-Pipe

Large Opening

Rectangular Vessel

Shell and Head Checks

As a part of its quality assurance procedures, Intergraph CAS completed the following shell and
head checks on CodeCalc:
ASME Appendix 1-4, 2 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP 1, 1-4, 2) Ellipsoidal head under internal pressure.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

MAWP (psi)

338.87

339

ASME Appendix 1-4, D (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP 1, 1-4, D)
-Torispherical head under internal pressure
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Req. thickness (in.)

0.4488

0.45

ASME Appendix 1-4, D2 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP 1, 1-4, D2)
-Torispherical head under internal pressure
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

MAWP (psi)

167.16

167

ASME Appendix L-6.1 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP L, L-6.1) Ellipsoidal head under external pressure
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

0.0004623

0.000462

5662.91*

5100

EMAWP (psi)

20.9427*

18.9

ASME Appendix L-6.2 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP L, L-6.2)
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Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

0.0004157

0.00042

5092.85*

4700

EMAWP (psi)

16.9385*

15.6

ASME Appendix L-6.3 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-6.3) -Hemispherical head under
external pressure
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

0.0004623

0.00046

5662.91*

5200

EMAWP (psi)

20.9427*

19.23

ASME Appendix L-6.4 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-6.4) - Conical head under external
pressure
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Design Len.

102.30

0.0005912

0.0006

7004.29

6900

EMAWP (psi)

38.1777

37.5

ASME Appendix L-9.2.1 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-9.1, 2) - Minimum design metal
temperature (MDMT) of a cylinder
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Unadjusted MDMT (F)

Adjusted MDMT (F)

ASME Appendix. L-5 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-5): Selection of a circumferential

stiffening ring for a cylinder under external pressure. A bar type 2 in. x 3.75 in. stiffening ring
selected.

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Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Moment of Inertia (in. )

16.541

16.57

Required Moment of
4
Inertia (in. )

16.1933

16.25

Weld load

643.78

644

Weld Allowable load

1828.75

1830

Minimum Weld Thickness

0.25

* As of this printing the ASME Appendix L6.1, 6.2, 6.3 appear to be in error in determining the B
value from the External Pressure chart CS-2 for SA-285C, with E = 24.5 x 106 psi. When points
lie in the linear portion of the chart CS-2 (as in cases 4, 5, 60, CodeCalc uses the formula B =
A*E/2.

Nozzle Checks
Nozzle checks involve the area of reinforcement and failure path calculations. Intergraph CAS
performed the following nozzle checks using CodeCalc:
ASME Appendix L-7.3b (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.3B): Insert-type Nozzle lying on
a longitudinal weld of a cylindrical shell. A 19-in. Diameter and 0.5-in. thick reinforcement pad is
selected.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Req. Thk. Shell (in.)

0.5300

0.530

Req. Thk. Noz (in.)

0.0893

6.228

6.23

Total Area available (in. )

6.267

6.27

Total weld load, W (lb)

72539.17

72600

Weld load for path 1-1, W 1-1 (lb)

71556.86

71600

Weld load for path 2-2, W 2-2 (lb)

34856.25

34900

Weld load for path 3-3, W 3-3 (lb)

82280.86

82300

Strength of failure path 1-1 (lb)

203289

203000

Strength of failure path 2-2 (lb)

229116

229000

Strength of failure path 3-3 (lb)

250441

250000

Reinforcement Area Req. (in. )

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ASME Appendix L-7.4 (CodeCalc Job Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.4): Abutting-type Nozzle on a
cylindrical shell. A 26-in. Diameter and 2.75-in. (average value) thick reinforcement pad is
selected.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Req. Thk. Shell (in.)

1.8593

1.83

Req. Thk. Noz (in.)

0.3542

0.292

29.554

29.6

Total Area available (in. )

33.647

33.7

Total weld load, W (lb)

317668.22

318000

Weld load for path 1-1, W 1-1 (lb)

364331.03

364000

Strength of failure path 1-1 (lb)

319507

318000

Reinforcement Area Req. (in. )

ASME Appendix L-7.6 (CodeCalc Job Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.6): Insert-type Nozzle without pad
on a 2:1 ellipsoidal head.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Req. Thk. Head (in.)

0.0912

0.091

Req. Thk. Noz (in.)

0.0512

0.051

0.755

0.754

Total Area available (in. )

1.146

1.15

Total weld load, W (lb)

302.43*

250

Weld load for path 1-1, W 1-1 (lb)

2992.86

2990

Weld load for path 2-2, W 2-2 (lb)

7691.86

7690

Strength of failure path 1-1 (lb)

47542

47500

Strength of failure path 2-2 (lb)

39831

39800

Reinforcement Area Req. (in. )

*The differences in dimensions, of the order of 1E-3, are magnified after being multiplied by the
allowable stress.
ASME Appendix L-7.7 (CodeCalc Job Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.71): Abutting-type Hillside Nozzle
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Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Req. Thk. Shell (in.)

1.1364

1.14

Req. Thk. Noz (in.)

0.1389

0.139

Area Req. in circumferential dir.

2
(in. )

3.720

3.68

Area available in circumferential

2
dir. (in. )

7.486

0.25

0.3535

0.35

Flange Checks
Intergraph CAS completed the following flange checks on CodeCalc:
Taylor Forge, Bulletin 502 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/TAYLOR FORGE)- Integral weld neck
flange.

Operating

Parameters

CodeCalc

Taylor Forge

Gasket Reaction Diameter, G (in.)

33.888

33.88

Bolt Load W M1 (lb)

432484.688

432484

Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb)

71713.25

71713

End Pressure, MD (in. lb)

623292

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Parameters

CodeCalc

Taylor Forge

Face Pressure, MT (in. lb)

79248

79242

Gasket Load, MG (in. lb)

111600

111599

Total Moment, Mo (in. lb)

814128

814133

Longitudinal Hub Stress (psi)

22865.0

22865

Radial Flange Stress (psi)

10981.8

10982

Tangential Stress Flange (psi)

6799.5

6800

Bolt Load, W M2 (lb)

120608.648

120609

Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb)

464192.38

464192

Total Moment, MG (in. lb) *

722364

722371

Longitudinal Hub Stress (psi)

20287.8

20288

Radial Flange Stress (psi)

9744.0

9744

Tangential Stress Flange (psi)

6033.1

6033

*Total Moment is MG in the Taylor Forge bulletin 502 and MA in CodeCalc output.
Taylor Forge, Bulletin 502 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/ FULL FACE SLIP)- Loose, Slip on
Flange with a full face gasket.

Operating

Parameters

CodeCalc

Taylor Forge

Dist. to Gasket Load Reaction hg, (in.)

1.328

1.325

Gasket Reaction Diameter, G (in.)

26.844

26.85

Full Face ID Pressure Load, HGY (lb)

48614.715

48555

Bolt Load, WM1 (lb)

96302.469

96286

Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb)

68003.63

67994

End Pressure, MD (in. lb)

93300

93305

Face Pressure, MT (in. lb)

17364

17390

Total Moment, MO (in. lb)

110676

110695

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Parameters

CodeCalc

Taylor Forge

Longitudinal Hub Stress (psi)

1951.8

1995

Radial Flange Stress (psi)

5141.6

5236

Tangential Flange Stress (psi)

13470.3

13176

Bolt Circle Stress (psi)

2585.7

2679

Bolt Load, WM2 (lb)

71806.469

23196

Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb)

110451.23

110460

Reverse Moment MG (in. lb) *

29160

29101

*Reverse Moment is MG in Taylor Forge bulletin 502 and MR in CodeCalc output. See "Notes"
below.

a. The value of hg, in the Taylor Forge Bulletin is off by 0.0029, using

With C = 29.5 in. and B =24 in. this comes out to be 1.3279 and not 1.325. This error is
G
magnified resulting in error in the calculations of G, W M1, W, H , MT, MO, MG, and HGY.
b. The value of WM2 computed in the Taylor Forge Bulletin is incorrect,

Where b = 1.375, y = 200

Gives W M2 = 71806.5
An example taken from Process Equipment Design by Brownell and Young. (P-243) (CodeCalc
Job: Checks.cc2/BROWNELL&YOUNG)- Loose-ring type flange.
*Total Flange Moment is MA in Brownell & Young and RMA in CodeCalc output.

Operating

Parameters

CodeCalc

Brownell &
Young

Gasket Reaction Diameter, G (in.)

33.250

33.25

Bolt Load, W M1 (lb)

151790.469

152100

Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb)

21544.45

21600

End Pressure, MD (in. lb)

198132

226000

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Parameters

CodeCalc

Brownell &
Young

Face Pressure, MT (in. lb)

20220

25200

Gasket Load, MG (in. lb)

13464

18900

Total Moment, MO (in. lb)

231816

270100

Bolt Load, W M2 (lb)

96623.617

93600

Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb)

172855.25

160500

Total Moment MG (in. lb) *

1806036

140500

Cone Checks
Cone checks involve area-of-reinforcement and moment-of-inertia requirements. Intergraph
CAS performed the following cone checks using CodeCalc:
ASME Appendix L-2.3 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP L, L-2.3): - A
cone-to-cylinder transition under internal pressure.

Large end

Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Line Force, QL (lb)

2749.608

2750

12.8802

4.54

Total Area available , Ael(in. )

0.3490

0.500

Line Force, QA (lb)

1312.383

1312.5

2.2146

2.22

0.7799

0.78

Reinforcement Area Req., Arl (in. )

Small end

Reinforcement Area Req., Ars (in. )

Total Area available, Aes (in. )

ASME Appendix L-3.3 (CodeCalc File: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-3.3): - A cone-to-cylinder transition

under external pressure.

Large end

Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Line Force, QL (lb)

9.6960

2781

12.6509

12.7

23.5682

28.9

Reinforcement Area Req., Arl (in. )

Total Area available, Ael (in. )

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Line Force, QS (lb)

697.3355

696.9

0.7046

0.71

Area available in Shell, Aes ( in. )*

2.5022

2.05*

2.6250

2.63

5.8318

4.68

Reinforcement Area Req., Ars (in. )

Area available in Pad (in. )

Total Area available, Aes (in. )

The small end available area from the shell does not match as a result of different values of tr,
the minimum required thickness of cone at small end. CodeCalc calculates this value iteratively
so that the cone can withstand the design pressure.
With, E = 25.125 * 106 psi, A = 4.453 * 10-6, B = 5595.042, D/T = 149.191
CodeCalc computes a tr of 0.392 in., resulting in a MAWP of

which matches the design pressure of 50 psi. The ASME example uses a tr = 0.55 in., which
seems incorrect.

Floating Heads Checks

Intergraph CAS completed the following floating heads checks on CodeCalc:
Tested against Exxons in-house design program PEAs- A Type D floating head under both
external and internal pressure. (CodeCalc job: Extra_Qa.cc2/TYPE D)

Tubeside Internal Pressure Results:

Operating

Seating

Parameters

CodeCalc

PEAs

Head Req. Thickness (in.)

0.3601

0.360

Flange Req. Thickness (in.)

3.2956

3.296

Operating Bolt Load, W M1 (lb)

302398.0

302398

Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb)

44348.5

44348.4

Flo. Head Moment, Mh (in. lb)

-136812

-136739.5

Total Moment, Internal, MO (in. lb)

127584

127660.90

Flange Req. Thickness, Internal

Bolt-Up (in.)

3.4527

3.453

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Parameters

CodeCalc

PEAs

Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb)

335559.0

Total Moment, Internal MG (in. lb) *

235939.9

235939.92

Parameters

CodeCalc

PEAs

Head Req. Thickness (in.)

0.6158

0.609

Flange Req. Thickness (in.)

4.0155

4.015

Operating Bolt Load, W M1 (lb)

302398.0

302398

Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb)

430082.6

430082.59

Flo. Head Moment, Mh (in. lb)

-228012

-227899.17

Total Moment, MO (in. lb)

141715.56

141604.46

Flange Req. Thickness (in.)

3.4527

3.453

Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb)

335559.0

Total Moment MG (in. lb) **

235939.94

235939.92

Shellside External Pressure Results:

Operating

Seating

The results below are for Soehrens Calculations for Stresses in Spherical Heads and Flanges.
The following table displays the Nomenclature and Equation Numbers per ASME Paper
57-A-247.
CodeCalc
Tubeside Int.

Parameter

CodeCalc
Shellside Ext.

PEA
Shellside Ext.

Ttl Stress at Head

OD, psi Eqn. 30

6611.2

6611.218

21175.1

Ttl Stress at Head

ID, psi Eqn. 31

1202.5

1202.488

-33058.6

Ttl Flange Stress,

Upper psi Eqn. 35

746.6

746.647

5081.8

Ttl Flange Stress,

Lower psi Eqn. 36

-7432.6

-7432.58

-3803.6

Parameters

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Horizontal Vessel Checks

Intergraph CAS completed the following horizontal vessel checks on CodeCalc:
ASME APP L, L-2.2 (CodeCalc job Checks.cc2/ASME PG 530): Insert-type Nozzle lying on a
longitudinal weld of a cylindrical shell. A 19-in. diameter and 0.5-in. thick reinforcement pad
selected.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Factor K.2 *

0.7906

0.7904

Total weight of the vessel, full (lb)

345837.91

350000

Longitudinal Compressive Shell

allowable (psi)

9440.10

9446

The factor k.2 is an important factor used by CodeCalc to compute the stresses using Zick
analysis. ASME has used a different method to find the required thickness. Moreover, ASME
does not compute shear stresses at the saddles in this example.

Leg and Lug

Intergraph CAS completed the following leg and lug checks on CodeCalc:
Design of legs for a vertical vessel under internal pressure and wind loading, verified by hand
calculations (CodeCalc job: ExtraQa.cc2/Hand Check Legs). Angle legs attached in the diagonal
orientation (both legs attached to the vessel).
Wind velocity is 100 miles/hr.
Importance factor = 1
Force coefficient = 1
Exposure category = C
Parameters

CodeCalc

Hand Check

Wind Pressure (psf)

28.038

28.88

Total Wind Force (lb)

1345.848

1376.7

Shear at Top of Leg (lb)

530.53

542.02

Total Overturning Moment at Top of

Legs (ft-lb)

3364.6

3441.85

Axial Compression on Leg

910.71

915.76

Furthest from Neutral Axis (psi)

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Parameters

CodeCalc
Actual

Hand Check
Allowable

Actual

Allowable

Weak Axis Bending Stress (psi) 16384.77

24227.28

16723.5

24227

Strong Axis Bending Stress

(psi)

11613.22

24227.28

11869

24227

Axial Compressive Stress (psi)

910.71

16053.99

915.7

16068

Unity Check Ratio

1.212

1.237

Design of a support lug for a vertical vessel. Taken from the Pressure Vessel Design Handbook
by Bednar, 2nd edition (page 154) example 5.1 (CodeCalc job: Lugs.cc2/BEDNAR EX. 5.1).
Parameters

CodeCalc

BEDNAR

Force on One Lug, F (lb)

41,000.64

41,000

Bending Stress in the Base Plate

(psi)

13,814.78

18,700

Gusset Plate Allowable

9,785.29

9,885

Compressive Stress, SgaB (psi)

The bending stress in the base plate s which, is Spl2 in the CodeCalc printouts is calculated as,

This expression is for stress on a rectangular plate under uniform pressure p, with three edges
fixed and one edge free. (Formulas for Stress and Strain, Roark and Young, 5th edition page
396.)
With,

Where,
a = 15 in.,
b = 12 in.,
t = 1.125 in.
The factor is taken from a table in Roark and Young for a known of a/b, which in this case is
1.25. The correct value of after interpolating is 0.524, which gives a value of 13580.22 psi.
While Bednar took the next higher value of as 0.72, this results in a different value of .

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This example is for the design of a support lug with Full Ring-Girder type reinforcement ring.
nd
Taken from the Pressure Vessel Design Handbook by Bednar, 2 edition (page 158) example
5.2 (CodeCalc job: Lugs.cc2/BEDNAR EX. 5.2).

Ring load pt

Ring mid pt

Parameters

CodeCalc

Bednar

Force on one lug (compression side),

Flug (lb.)

5000.00

5000

Force acting in the plane of ring, P

(lb.)

2500.00

2500

Bending moment, M1 (lb-in)

29841.55

29900

Tangential thrust, T1 (lb.)

0.00

0.0

Bending moment, M2 (lb-in)

42583.66

17062.5

Tangential thrust, T2 (lb.)

1250.00

1250

ASME Tubesheets Checks

These examples follow the 1997 edition of the ASME code.
ASME Part UHX - 20.1.1 (c) (CodeCalc job: ASME_Tubesheet.cc2/UHX-20.1.1): U-tube type
heat exchanger with integral tubesheet construction.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Eff. Tube hole dia., d*(in.)

0.7500

0.75

Eff. Tube pitch, p*(in.)

1.1508

1.15

Axial Shell bending Stress, s,b (psi) -17575.04

-17600

ASME Part UHX - 20.2.1 (c) (CodeCalc job: ASME_Tubesheet.cc2/UHX-20.2.1) A fixed

tubesheet with tubesheet extended as flange and gasketed channel side. This is compared with
ASME UHX 20.2.1, step 10 case 7.

Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Shell Membrane Stress due to Joint

Interaction, sm (psi)

-99.1947

-96.1

Shell Bending Stress due to Joint

Interaction, s, b (psi)

-61109

-61100

Shell Stress Summation, s (psi)

61217.12

61200

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Parameters

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ASME

s, Allow

61500.00

61500

Bending stress (Pres. Only) (psi)

Effective pres. Pe (Temp. only) (psi)
Bending stress (Temp. only) (psi)

TEMA Tubesheets Checks

A fixed tubesheet with the tubesheet extended has a flange and a gasketed channel side. This
TM
is compared with B-JAC teams, a heat exchanger design package. (CodeCalc job:
Checks.cc2/COMPARISON).
Parameters

CodeCalc

B-JAC

Eff. Shell side design Pres., bend.,

PSU (psi)

5.664

5.8

Eff. Tube side design Pres., bend.,

PTU (psi)

55.069

55.1

Req. Thk. Shellside, Trs (in.)

0.8304

0.8205

Req. Thk. Tubeside. Trc (in.)

2.5893

2.524

Equiv. Differential Exp. Pres., PD (psi) -0.488

0.0*

Shell longitudinal stress (Tensile),

STSMAX (psi)

0.0*

Shell longitudinal stress (Comp.),

STSMIN (psi)

278

296

Tube longitudinal stress (Tensile),

STTMAX (psi)

12556.94

12772

Tube longitudinal Stress (Comp.),

STTMIN (psi)

117.77

Tube to Tubesheet load, WJ (lb)

1355.03

1378

This difference in the value of Pd and stresses is due to different interpretation of factor J,

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(a)

TEMA suggests that if,

Then, J can be assumed equal to 0, this is used by BJAC. According to some experts J should
be taken 0 if,

(b)

and

CodeCalc uses this interpretation. Consequently, there are differences in the Pd, the Shell
longitudinal tensile stress, and the Tube longitudinal compressive stress values obtained from
both the programs.

WRC 107 Checks

This example is a comparison with another computer program, called Compress . This
example compares a round solid attachment on a cylindrical shell. (CodeCalc job:
Extra_qa.cc2/COMPAR. TO COMP).

Using WRC 107 March 1979 Version

Parameters

CodeCalc

Compress

Beta

0.230

0.23

Total circumferential stress @ Au

(psi)

-34281

-30118

Total Longitudinal stress @ Bl (psi)

30083

32407

Total shear stress @ Cu (psi)

-92

Stress Intensity, @ Al (psi)

30283

32574

Stress Intensity, @ Bu (psi)

47999

45950

Stress Intensity, @ Cl (psi)

41165

43630

Stress Intensity, @ Du (psi)

58573

51845

Stress Intensity, @ Dl (psi)

40655

43100

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Pipe and Pad Checks

A B31.3 intersection area of reinforcement and MAWP calculations tested with MathCad
calculations. (CodeCalc Job: Extra_Qa.cc2 /Hand_Calcs).
Parameters

CodeCalc

PEAs

Req. thk. of header (in.)

0.450

0.449

Req. thk. of branch (in.)

0.194

Req. reinforcement area (in.2)

3.4855

3.485

Available reinforcement area (in.2)

3.6052

3.604

MAWP of Header (psi)

694.18

694.13

MAWP of Branch (psi)

1385.28

1385.19

Est. MAWP of Assembly (psi)

609.60

609.55

Base Ring Checks

This example is benchmarked with hand calculations. A base ring with a continuous top ring.
(CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/PVHB EXAMPLE).
The following illustrates the comparison of results for a simplified analysis for base ring
thickness from Jawad and Farr.
Parameters

CodeCalc

Hand Calcs

Load per bolt, (lb)

43527.7344

43528

Req. Area/Bolt, (in. )

1.7411

1.741

Bolt stress, approx. analysis (psi)

18925.10

16413

Concrete stress, operating condition

(psi)

813.64

875.31

Basering Thk., simplified (in.)

1.8677

1.937

More accurate analysis using neutral axis shift calculations for base ring thickness, from Singh
and Soler.
Parameters

CodeCalc

Hand Calcs

Bolt stress (psi)

14244.13

0.672

Continuous Top Ring Calculations:

Gusset Thickness:

Skirt Thickness at Operating Condition:

Parameters

CodeCalc

Hand Calcs

Req. Thk. in tension (in.)

0.3286

0.398

Req. Thk. in compression (in.)

0.2835

0.287

Half-Pipe Check
ASME Appendix EE-3 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/ ASME EXAMPLE): A cylindrical shell with a
half-pipe.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Min. req. thk. of shell, Int. press. (in.)

0.2392

0.24

385.3763

366

6080.0000

6080

0.0502

0.050

Max. permissible pressure, P

(Pprime) (psig)

Longitudinal tensile stress in shell, S

(Sprime) (psi)
Req. half-pipe thk., T (in.)

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CodeCalc

ASME

Min. fillet weld size, Fillet (in.)

0.1180

9750.84

9759

Stresses at the head-shell junction,

Stresses at the opening head junction,

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Rectangular Vessel Checks

ASME APP. 13, 13-17(b) (CodeCalc job: Rctexmpl.cc2/EXAMPLE A2): A rectangular vessel
with two long sides having different thickness (sketch A2), designed for internal pressure.

Membrane

Bending

Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Short side plate, (psi)

1242.00

1242

Long side plate, t2 (psi)

488.39

488

Long side plate, t22 (psi)

100.81

101

Short side plate, @ Q (psi)

2560.62

2571

Short side plate, @ Q1 (psi)

15775.12

15778

Long side plate, @ M (psi)

3679.71

3683

Long side plate, @ Q (psi)

250.06

250

Long side plate, @ M1 (psi)

9556.91

9572

Long side plate, @ Q1 (psi)

6162.16

6153

ASME APP. 13, 13-17(c) (CodeCalc job Rctexmpl.cc2/EXAMPLE A3): A rectangular vessel with
uniform wall thickness and corners bend to a radius (sketch A3) designed for internal pressure.

Membrane

Bending

Parameters*

CodeCalc

ASME

Short side plate, @ C (psi)

450.00

450

Long side plate, @ A (psi)

300.00

300

Corner section, (psi)

485.41

485

Moment at mid pt of long side, Ma

(in.-lb)

-2812.6814

-2820

Short side plate, Inner @ C (psi)

10123.91

10084

Short side plate, Outer @ C (psi)

-10123.91

-10084

Short side plate, Inner @ D (psi)

5623.91

-5583*

Short side plate, Outer @ D (psi)

-5623.91

5583*

Long side plate, Inner @ A (psi)

-16876.09

-16927

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Parameters*

CodeCalc

ASME

Long side plate, Outer @ A (psi)

16876.09

16927

Long side plate, Inner @ B (psi)

1123.91

1080

Long side plate, Outer @ B (psi)

-1123.91

-1080

Corner section, Inner (psi)

12248.52

12209

Corner section, Outer (psi)

-12248.52

-12209

As of this printing, ASME is in error about the stress state at point D. The stress at the point D
on the short side is as per ASME Section VIII Div. 1 Appendix 13-7 Equation 29.

With,
MA = -2812.68 in-lb
P = 15 psi
I1 = 0.0833 in4
L1 = 10 in.
L2 = 20 in.
R = 10 in.
For the inner side,
c=ci=0.5
Which gives, (Sb)Di = 5623.91 psi,
while ASME has a stress value of -5583 psi.
ASME Appendix 13, 13-17(g) (CodeCalc job: Extra_QA.cc2/ASME EXAMPLE 13): A vessel of
obround cross section, with an I-section reinforcement member welded on, Sketch B2.
Taking the pressure P = 29.9 psi. to get the ASME stress values.
Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Combined MOI, I11 (in. )

6.8592

6.859

Short side plate, @ C (psi)

978.19

978.32

Long side plate, @ A (psi)

489.09

489.16

Short side plate, Outer @ C (psi)

-15647.72

-15641.75

Long side plate, Outer @ A (psi)

16935.70

16928.78

Membrane

Bending

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Total

Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Short side plate, Outer @ C (psi)

-14669.54

-14662.96

Long side plate, Outer @ A (psi)

17424.79

17417.946

ASME Appendix 13, 13-17(i) (CodeCalc job: Rctexmpl.cc2/EXAMPLE C1): A vessel of circular
cross section, with a single diametral staying plate, Sketch C1.
These stresses are maximum stresses occurring at the shell-plate junction.

Membrane

Bending

Total

Parameters

CodeCalc

ASME

Shell section (psi)

800.00

800

Diametral plate (psi)

2.10

2.1

Shell section, Inner (psi)

8884.12

8856

Diametral plate, Inner (psi)

25140.69

25020

Shell section, Inner (psi)

9684.12

9656

Diametral plate, Inner (psi)

25142.79

25022

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SECTION 5

PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets

In This Section
Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation ................................... 45
Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring Calculation ...................... 49
Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld Strength, Weld Size .... 52
Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and External Pressure on Legs
....................................................................................................... 64
Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and Seismic Loads ........... 74
Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR II ................................ 83
Problem 7 - ASME Section VIII Division 2 Sample Comparisons . 86
Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle Reinforcement .............................. 93

Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation

The purpose of this problem is to ensure that PV Elite is computing the fundamental frequency
of a vertical tower correctly. This problem is a comparison against the sample presented in
Henry Bednars Pressure Vessel Design Handbook, 2nd Edition (Page 126). The result for this
problem should be approximately 1.15 sec/cycle or 0.9 hertz.

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PV Elite Vessel Analysis Program: Input Data
Natural Frequency Comparison to Bednar p126
Design Internal Pressure (for Hydrotest)
Design Internal Temperature
Type of Hydrotest
Hydrotest Position
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Top
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Bottom
Minimum Design Metal Temperature
Type of Construction
Special Service
Degree of Radiography
Miscellaneous Weight Percent
Use Higher Longitudinal Stresses (Flag)
Select t for Internal Pressure (Flag)
Select t for External Pressure (Flag)
Select t for Axial Stress (Flag)
Select Location for Stiff. Rings (Flag)
Consider Vortex Shedding
Perform a Corroded Hydrotest
Is this a Heat Exchanger
User Defined Hydro. Press (Used if > 0)
User defined MAWP
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load

Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

100.00 psig
200 F
UG99-b
Vertical
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
- 1994 F
Welded
None
RT 1
0.0
Y
N
N
N
N
N
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig

NP+EW+WI+BW
NP+EW+EQ+BS
NP+OW+WI+BW
NP+OW+EQ+BS
NP+HW+HI
NP+HW+HE
IP+OW+WI+BW
IP+OW+EQ+BS
EP+OW+WI+BW
EP+OW+EQ+BS
HP+HW+HI
HP+HW+HE

Wind Design Code

Basic Wind Speed
Surface Roughness Category
Importance Factor
Base Elevation
Percent Wind for Hydrotest
Using User defined Wind Press.
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind

ASCE-7 93
[V] 0.0000 mile/hr
C: Open Terrain
1.0
0.0000 ft.
0.0
Vs. Elev. N
(Ope)
0.0000
(Empty)
0.0000
(Filled) 0.0000

Seismic Design Code

Seismic Zone
Importance Factor
Soil Type
Horizontal Force Factor
Percent Seismic for Hydrotest
Design Nozzle for M.A.W.P. + Static Head
Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des.
Use ASME VIII-1 Appendix 1-9
Material Database Year

ASCE-7 88
0.0000
1.0000
S1
2.0000
0.0000
Y
N
N
1997

Configuration Directives:
Do not use Nozzle MDMT Interpretation VIII-1 01-37
Use Table G instead of exact equation for "A"
Shell Head Joints are Tapered
Compute "K" in corroded condition
Use Code Case 2286
Use the MAWP to compute the MDMT
Using Metric Material Databases, ASME II D

No
No
No
No
No
No
No

Complete Listing of Vessel Elements and Details:

Element From Node
Element To Node
Element Type
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
Skirt Inside Diameter
Diameter of Skirt at Base
Skirt Thickness
Internal Corrosion Allowance
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
Design Temperature External Pressure
Effective Diameter Multiplier

10
20
Skirt Sup.
10.000
60.000
60.000
0.5000
0.0000
100 F
100 F
1.2

ft.
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in.
in.
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Material Name
Allowable Stress, Ambient
Allowable Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
Material Density
P Number Thickness
Yield Stress, Operating
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
External Pressure Chart Name
UNS Number
Product Form
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
Efficiency, Head-to-Skirt or Circ. Seam

SA516-70
17500. psi
17500. psi
26250. psi
0.0010000 lb./cu.in.
1.25 in.
38000. psi
B
CS-2
K02700
Plate
1.0
1.0

Element From Node

10
Detail Type
Weight
Detail ID
F
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
5.0000 ft.
Miscellaneous Weight
10000. lb.
Offset from Element Centerline
0.0000in.
-------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
20
Element To Node
40
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
20.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
60.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.5000 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
100 F
Design External Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
100 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA-516 70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
20
Detail Type
Weight
Detail ID
E
Dist. from "FROM" Node/Offset dist
10.000 ft.
Miscellaneous Weight
15000. lb.
Offset from Element Centerline
0.0000 in.
-------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
40
Element To Node
50
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
19.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
60.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.5000 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
100 F
Design External Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
100 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA-516 70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
50
Detail Type
Weight
Detail ID
C
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
9.5000 ft.
Miscellaneous Weight
10000. lb.
Offset from Element Centerline
0.0000 in.
--------------------------------------------------------

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60
80
Cylinder
16.000
96.000
0.7500
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
10.000
100 F
10.000
100 F
1.2
SA-516
1.0
1.0

ft.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
psig
psig
70

Element From Node

60
Detail Type
Weight
Detail ID
B
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
8.0000 ft.
Miscellaneous Weight
20000. lb.
Offset from Element Centerline
0.0000 in.
-------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
60
Element To Node
80
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
16.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
96.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.7500 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
100 F
Design External Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
100 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA-516 70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
60
Detail Type
Weight
Detail ID
B
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
8.0000 ft.
Miscellaneous Weight
20000. lb.
Offset from Element Centerline
0.0000 in.
-------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
80
Element To Node
90
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
16.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
96.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.7500 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
100 F
Design External Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
100 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA-516 70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency,. Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Miscellaneous Weight
Offset from Element Centerline

80
Weight
A
8.0000 ft.
20000. lb.
0.0000 in.

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Natural Frequency for the Operating Case (No Liquid), Freese Method
Natural Frequency Calculation

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|
| Element
| Centroid | Elem. End | Elem. Ang. | Element
From| To | Total Wgt. | Deflection | Deflection | Rotation | Empty Wgt.
|
|
lbm
|
in.
|
in.
|
|
lbm
------------------------------------------------------------------------10 | 20 | 10011.4
| 0.077412 | 0.30044
| 0.0048560 | 10011.4
20 | 40 | 15022.8
| 1.13129
| 2.39547
| 0.012092 | 15022.8
40 | 50 | 10021.7
| 3.91854
| 5.68701
| 0.016406 | 10021.7
50 | 60 | 10021.7
| 7.63959
| 9.72088
| 0.018672 | 10021.7
60 | 80 | 20043.8
| 11.5172
| 13.3188
| 0.018782 | 20043.8
80 | 90 | 20043.8
| 15.1227
| 16.9273
| 0.018798 | 20043.8
The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Empty.) is 0.90323 Hz.
Natural Frequency for the Operating Case, Freese Method
Natural Frequency Calculation
|
From|
|
10 |
20 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
80 |

| Element
To | Total Wgt.
|
lbm
20 | 10011.4
40 | 15022.8
50 | 10021.7
60 | 10021.7
80 | 20043.8
90 | 20043.8

| Centroid | Elem. End | Elem. Ang.

| Deflection | Deflection | Rotation
|
in.
|
in.
|
| 0.077412 | 0.30044
| 0.0048560
| 1.13129
| 2.39547
| 0.012092
| 3.91854
| 5.68701
| 0.016406
| 7.63959
| 9.72088
| 0.018672
| 11.5172
| 13.3188
| 0.018782
| 15.1227
| 16.9273
| 0.018798

|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|

Element
Emtpy Wgt.
lbm
10011.4
15022.8
10021.7
10021.7
20043.8
20043.8

The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Ope...) is 0.90323 Hz.

Natural Frequency for the Filled Case, Freese Method
The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Filled) is 0.48376 Hz.
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Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring Calculation

This sample problem was taken from the ASME Section VIII Division 1 pressure vessel code
page 531-532 A-98 addenda. This stiffening ring is a channel welded to the outside of a
169-inch OD vessel. The test here is to compute the required moment of inertia of the ring. The
4
ASME code calculated value for Is (the required moment of inertia) 15.61 in . PV Elite obtains
4
an almost identical result of 16.2 in . The difference is due to the fact that PV Elite computes the
strain factor A to more significant figures than the code example.

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PV Elite Vessel Analysis Program: Input Data
Design Internal Pressure (for Hydrotest)
Design Internal Temperature
Type of Hydrotest
Hydrotest Position
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Top
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Bottom
Minimum Design Metal Temperature
Type of Construction
Special Service
Degree of Radiography
Miscellaneous Weight Percent
Use Higher Longitudinal Stresses (Flag)
Select t for Internal Pressure (Flag)
Select t for External Pressure (Flag)
Select t for Axial Stress (Flag)
Select Location for Stiff. Rings (Flag)
Consider Vortex Shedding
Perform a Corroded Hydrotest
Is this a Heat Exchanger
User Defined Hydro. Press. (Used if > 0)
User Defined MAWP
User Defined MAPnc

0.0000 psig
0 F
Not Specified
Horizontal
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
-20 F
Welded
None
RT 1
0.0
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig

Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load

NP+EW+WI+FW+BW
NP+EW+EE+FS+BS
NP+OW+WI+FW+BW
NP+OW+EQ+FS+BS
NP+HW+HI
NP+HW+HE
IP+OW+WI+FW+BW
IP+OW+EQ+FS+BS
EP+OW+WI+FW+BW
EP+OW+EQ+FS+BS
HP+HW+HI
HP+HW+HE
IP+WE+EW
IP+WF+CW
IP+VO+OW
IP+VE+OW
IP+VF+CW
FS+BS+EP+OW
FS+BS+EP+OW

Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

Wind Design Code

Basic Wind Speed
Surface Roughness Category
Importance Factor
Type of Surface
Base Elevation
Percent Wind for Hydrotest
Using User defined Wind Press.
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind

Vs. Elev.
(Ope)
(Empty)
(Filled)

ASCE-7 93
[V] 70.000 mile/hr
C: Open Terrain
1.0
Moderately Smooth
0.0000 in.
33.0
N
0.0100
0.0000
0.0000

Seismic Design Code

UBC Seismic Zone (1=1,2=2a,3=2b,4=3,5=4)
UBC Importance Factor
UBC Soil Type
UBC Horizontal Force Factor
UBC Percent Seismic for Hydrotest

UBC 94
0.000
1.000
S1
3.000
0.000

Design Nozzle for Des. Press. + St. Head

Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des.
Use ASME VIII-1 Appendix 1-9

Y
N
Y
N

Material Database Year

Configuration Directives
Do not use Nozzle MDMT Interpretation VIII-1 01-37
Use Table G instead of exact equation for "A"
Shell Head Joints are Tapered
Compute "K" in corroded condition
Use the MAWP to compute the MDMT

Current w/Addenda or Code Year

N
Y
Y
Y
Y

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Element From Node
Element To Node
Element Type
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
Element Outside Diameter
Element Thickness
Internal Corrosion Allowance
Design Internal Pressure
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
Design External Pressure
Design Temperature External Pressure
Effective Diameter Multiplier
Material Name
Allowable Stress, Ambient
Allowable Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
Material Density
P Number Thickness
Yield Stress, Operating
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
External Pressure Chart Name
UNS Number
Product Form
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam

10
20
Cylinder

Element From Node

Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Stiffening Ring Moment of Inertia
Distance from Shell Surface to Center
Stiffening Ring Cross Sectional Area
Material Name
Stiffening Ring Section Name
Height of Section Ring
Using Custom Stiffener Section

10
Ring
Ring:[1 of 1]
40.000 in.
13.100 in**4
3.0000 in.
2.4000 in
SA-516 70
C6X8.2
6.000 in.
No

80.000 in.
169.00 in.
0.3125 in.
0.0000 in.
15.000 psig
700 F
15.000 psig
700 F
1.2
SA-285 C
15700. psi
14300. psi
20410. psi
0.2800 lbm/in3
1.2500 in.
21500. psi
A
CS-2
K02801
Plate
1.0
1.0

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External Pressure Calculation Results
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 2011a
Cylindrical Shell From 10 To Ring:[1 of 1] Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 700 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 700F: 0.245E+08 psi
Results for Maximum Allowable Pressure (MAEP):
|
TCA
|
OD
| SLEN | D/t
| L/D
| Factor A |
B
|
| 0.312 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 540.80 | 0.2367 | 0.0004801 | 5880.68 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 5880.6768)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.4987 psig
Results for Required Thickness (TCA):
|
TCA
|
OD
| SLEN | D/t
| L/D
| Factor A |
B
|
| 0.317 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 533.48 | 0.2367 | 0.0004900 | 6001.98 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6001.9790)/(3* 533.4799) = 15.0008 psig
Results for Maximum Stiffened Length (SLEN):
|
TCA
|
OD
| SLEN | D/t
| L/D
| Factor A |
B
|
| 0.312 | 169.00 | 38.76 | 540.80 | 0.2294 | 0.0004966 | 6083.58 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6083.5762)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.9990 psig
Cylindrical Shell From Ring[1 of 1] to the end: Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 700 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 700 F: 0.245E+08 psi
Results for Maximum Allowable Pressure (EMAP):
|
TCA
|
OD
| SLEN | D/t
| L/D
| Factor A |
B
|
| 0.312 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 540.80 | 0.2367 | 0.0004801 | 5880.68 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 5880.6768)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.4987 psig
Results for Required Thickness (TCA):
|
TCA
|
OD
| SLEN | D/t
| L/D
| Factor A |
B
|
| 0.317 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 533.48 | 0.2367 | 0.0004900 | 6001.98 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6001.9790)/(3* 533.4799) = 15.0008 psig
Results for Maximum Stiffened Length (SLEN):
|
TCA
|
OD
| SLEN | D/t
| L/D
| Factor A |
B
|
| 0.312 | 169.00 | 38.76 | 540.80 | 0.2294 | 0.0004966 | 6083.58 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6083.5762)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.9990 psig
Stiffening Ring Calculations for: Ring:[1 of 1], C6X8.2, SA-516 70

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Effective Length of Shell
Area (in2)
Shell:
2.498
Ring :
2.400
Total:
4.898
Centroid of Ring plus Shell
Inertia
Shell:
0.020
Ring :
13.100
Total:
13.120
Available Moment of Inertia,

Distance (in.)
0.1562
3.3125
=
Distance
1.5465
-1.6097
Ring plus Shell

Required Stress in Ring plus Shell

Required Strain in Ring plus Shell

BREQ
AREQ

7.99 in.
Area*Dist
0.390
7.950
8.340
1.703 in.
A*Dist2
5.975
6.219
12.194
25.314 in**4
5103.88 psi
0.0004150

Required Moment of Inertia, Ring plus Shell

= ( OD * SLEN * (TCA+ARING/SLEN) * AREQ )/ 10.9
= (168.0000*40.0000*(0.3125+2.4000/40.0000)*0.0004150)/10.9
= 16.2025 in**4
External Pressure Calculations
|
| Section | Outside | Corroded |
Factor
| Factor |
From| To | Length | Diameter | Thickness |
A
|
B
|
|
|
in.
|
in.
|
in.
|
|
psi
|
-------------------------------------------------------------------10 |Ring| 40.0000 | 169.000 | 0.31250 | 0.00048006 | 5880.68 |
Ring| 20 | 40.0000 | 169.000 | 0.31250 | 0.00048006 | 5880.68 |
External Pressure Calculations
|
| External | External | External | External |
From| To | Actual T. | Required T.| Des. Press.| M.A.W.P. |
|
|
in.
|
in.
|
psig
|
psig
|
-----------------------------------------------------------10 |Ring|
0.31250 <<< 0.31679 |
15.0000 >>> 14.4987 |
Ring| 20 |
0.31250 <<< 0.31679 |
15.0000 >>> 14.4987 |
Minimum
14.499
External Pressure Calculations
|
| Actual Len.| Allow. Len.| Ring Inertia | Ring Inertia |
From| To | Bet. Stiff.| Bet. Stiff.|
Required
|
Available |
|
|
in.
|
in.
|
in**4
|
in**4
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------10 |Ring| 40.0000 >>> 38.7605
|
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
Ring| 20 | 40.0000 >>> 38.7605
|
16.2025
|
25.3141
|
One or more Elements or Rings Failed Code requirements for External Pressure with the given thickness!
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Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld Strength, Weld Size

The next sample problem was adapted from the ASME code Appendix L. This example problem
tests PV Elite nozzle calculations in accordance with paragraph UG-37. This sample problem
compares with ASMEs hillside nozzle example 7 Addenda 98. PV Elite automatically performs
the nozzle calculation in both the hoop direction and the longitudinal direction. The results for
areas required and available are in excellent agreement. This particular file applchk.pvi contains
all of the ASME nozzle reinforcement calculation examples.

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100.00 psig
225 F
UG99-b
Horizontal
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
-20 F
Welded
None
RT 1
0.0
Y
N
N
N
N

Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load

NP+EW+WI+BW
NP+EW+EQ+BS
NP+OW+WI+BW
NP+OW+EQ+BS
NP+HW+HI
NP+HW+HE
IP+OW+WI+BW
IP+OW+EQ+BS
EP+OW+WI+BW
EP+OW+EQ+BS
HP+HW+HI
HP+HW+HE

Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case

N
Y
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Wind Design Code

[V]

Vs Elev.
(Ope)
(Empty)
(Filled)

ASCE-7 93
70.000 mile/hr
C: Open Terrain
1.0
Moderately Smooth
0.0000 ft.
33.0
N
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

Seismic Design Code

UBC Seismic Zone (1=1,2=2a,3=2b,4=3,5=4)
UBC Importance Factor
UBC Soil Type
UBC Horizontal Force Factor
UBC Percent Seismic for Hydrotest

UBC 94
0.000
1.000
S1
2.000
0.000

Design Nozzle for Des. Press. + St. Head

Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des.
Use ASME VIII-1 Appendix 1-9
Material Database Year

Y
Y
N
2009

No
No
No
No
No
No
No

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Element From Node
Element To Node
Element Type
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
Inside Diameter
Element Thickness
Internal Corrosion Allowance
Nominal Thickness
External Corrosion Allowance
Design Internal Pressure
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
Design External Pressure
Design Temperature External Pressure
Effective Diameter Multiplier
Material Name
Allowable Stress, Ambient
Allowable Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
Material Density
P Number Thickness
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
External Pressure Chart Name
UNS Number
Product Form
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam

10
20
Cylinder
5.0000 ft.
60.000 in.
0.7500 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
250.00 psig
704 F
0.0000 psig
0 F
1.2
SA515-60
15000. psi
14300. psi
22500. psi
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
1.2500 in.
B
CS-2
K02401
Plate
1.0
1.0

Element From Node

10
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP EX-2
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
1.0000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
11.75 in.
Nozzle Schedule
None
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Material Name
SA516-70
----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
20
Element To Node
30
Element Type
Elliptical
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
0.2500 ft.
Inside Diameter
23.625 in.
Element Thickness
0.1880 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
150.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
400 F
Design External Pressure
0.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
0 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Allowable Stress, Ambient
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Operating
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
26250. psi
Material Density
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
P Number Thickness
1.2500 in.
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
B
External Pressure Chart Name
CS-2
UNS Number
K02700
Product Form
Plate
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Elliptical Head Factor
2.0
Element From Node
20
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP EX6
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
0.0000 in.
Nozzle Diameter
8.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
20
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA106-B
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Element From Node
Element To Node
Element Type
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
Inside Diameter
Element Thickness
Internal Corrosion Allowance
Nominal Thickness
External Corrosion Allowance
Design Internal Pressure
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
Design External Pressure
Design Temperature External Pressure
Effective Diameter Multiplier
Material Name
Allowable Stress, Ambient
Allowable Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
Material Density
P Number Thickness
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
External Pressure Chart Name
UNS Number
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam

30
40
Cylinder
5.0000 ft.
30.000 in.
1.5000 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
1000.0 psig
150 F
0.0000 psig
0 F
1.2
SA516-55
13800. psi
13800. psi
20700. psi
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
1.2500 in.
C
CS-2
K01800
1.0
1.0

Element From Node

30
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP EX-7
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
2.0000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
4.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
None
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA516-60
--------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
40
Element To Node
50
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
5.0000 ft.
Inside Diameter
30.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.3750 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
250.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
150 F
Design External Pressure
0.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
0 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-55
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
40
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP L EX-1
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
3.0000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
4.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
None
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
180.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA106-B
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50
60
Cylinder
5.0000 ft.
60.000 in.
0.7500 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
250.00 psig
700 F
0.0000 psig
0 F
1.2
SA515-70
17500. psi
14300. psi
26250. psi
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
1.2500 in.
A
CS-2
K03101
Plate
1.0
1.0
50
Nozzle
APP EX-3
2.0000 ft.
11.75 in.
None
150
0.0
N
0.0000 lb.
GR 1.1
SA516-70

Element From Node

50
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP EX-3B
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
2.0000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
11.75 in.
Nozzle Schedule
None
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
180.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Material Name
SA516-70
---------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
60
Element To Node
70
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
5.0000 ft.
Inside Diameter
96.000 in.
Element Thickness
2.0000 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.06250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
425.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
800 F
Design External Pressure
0.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
0 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Allowable Stress, Ambient
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Operating
11400. psi
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
26250. psi
Material Density
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
P Number Thickness
1.2500 in.
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
B
External Pressure Chart Name
CS-2
UNS Number
K02700
Product Form
Plate
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0

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Element From Node
60
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP EX-4
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
2.0000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
16.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
None
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Material Name
SA516-70
----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
70
Element To Node
80
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
5.0000 ft.
Inside Diameter
83.000 in.
Element Thickness
2.0000 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.2500 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.2500 in.
Design Internal Pressure
500.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
400 F
Design External Pressure
0.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
0 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA515-70
Allowable Stress, Ambient
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Operating
13700. psi
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
26250. psi
Material Density
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
P Number Thickness
1.2500 in.
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
A
External Pressure Chart Name
CS-2
UNS Number
K03101
Product Form
Plate
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
70
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP EX-5
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
2.0000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
14.5 in.
Nozzle Schedule
None
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA515-60
-----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
80
Element To Node
90
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
5.0000 ft.
Inside Diameter
42.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.5630 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.2500 in.
Design Internal Pressure
300.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
650 F
Design External Pressure
0.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
0 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA515-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
80
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
APP 8
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
2.0000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
10.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
80
Nozzle Class
150
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Material Name
SA106-B
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Element From Node
90
Element To Node
95
Element Type
Flat
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
0.04692 ft.
Inside Diameter
42.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.5630 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.2500 in.
Design Internal Pressure
5.0000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
650 F
Design External Pressure
0.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
0 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA515-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Flat Head Attachment Factor
0.30000001
Small diameter if Non-Circular
0.0000 in.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
95
Element To Node
100
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
15.375 ft.
Inside Diameter
53.270 in.
Element Thickness
0.9900 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.3125 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.2500 in.
Design Internal Pressure
100.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
350 F
Design External Pressure
100.00 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
350 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Allowable Stress, Ambient
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Operating
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
26250. psi
Material Density
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
P Number Thickness
1.2500 in.
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
B
External Pressure Chart Name
CS-2
UNS Number
K02700
Product Form
Plate
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
Element From Node
Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Nozzle Diameter
Nozzle Schedule
Nozzle Class
Layout Angle
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
Grade of Attached Flange
Nozzle Matl

95
Nozzle
DUPPS
2.0000 ft.
24.0 in.
None
150
0.0
N
0.0000 lb.
GR 1.1
SA106-B

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INPUT VALUES, Nozzle Description: APP EX-7

From: 30

Pressure for Reinforcement Calculations

Temperature for Internal Pressure
Maximum Allowable Pressure New & Cold

P
Temp

1000.000 psig
150 F
10.48 psig

Shell Material
Shell Allowable Stress at Temperature
Shell Allowable Stress at Ambient

S
Sa

SA516-55
13800.00 psi
13800.00 psi

Inside Diameter of Cylindrical Shell

Shell Finished (Minimum) Thickness
Shell Internal Corrosion Allowance
Shell External Corrosion Allowance

D
t
c
co

30.0000 in.
1.5000 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.

Distance from Cylinder/Cone Centerline

12.0000 in.

Distance from Bottom/Left Tangent

7.2500 ft.

User Entered Minimum Design Metal Temperature

-20.00 F

Type of Element Connected to the Shell: Nozzle

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Material UNS Number
Material Specification/Type
Allowable Stress at Temperature
Allowable Stress at Ambient

Sn
Sna

SA516-60
K02100
Plate
15000.00 psi
15000.00 psi

Diameter Basis (for tr calc only)

Layout Angle
Diameter

ID
0.00 deg
4.0000 in.

Corrosion Allowance
Joint Efficiency of Shell Seam at Nozzle
Joint Efficiency of Nozzle Neck

can
E1
En

0.0000 in.
1.00
1.00

Outside Projection
Weld leg size between Nozzle and Pad/Shell
Groove weld depth between Nozzle and Vessel
Inside Projection
Weld leg size, Inside Element ot Shell
ASME Code Weld Type per UW-16

ho
Wo
Wgnv
h
Wi

4.0000
0.5000
1.5000
0.0000
0.0000
None

Class of attached Flange

Grade of attached Flange

in.
in.
in.
in.
in.

150
GR 1.1

The Pressure Design option was Design Pressure + static head.

Nozzle Sketch (may not represent actual weld type/configuration)
Insert Nozzle No Pad, no Inside projection
Note: Checking Nozzle 90 degrees to the Longitudinal axis.
Reinforcement CALCULATION, Description: APP EX-7
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 1998, A-98 UG-37 to UG-45
Actual Inside Diameter Used in Calculation
Actual Thickness Used in Calculation

4.000 in.
0.500 in.

Nozzle input data check completed without errors.

Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Cylindrical Shell, TR [Int. Press]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 1.1364 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Cylindrical Shell, TR [Mapnc]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0114 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Nozzle Wall, TRN [Int. Press]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 0.1389 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Nozzle Wall, TRN [Mapnc]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0014 in.
UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement: [Internal Pressure]
Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit)
D1
Parallel to Vessel Wall, opening length
d
Normal to Vessel Wall (Thickness Limit), no pad Tlnp

13.0950 in.
6.5473 in.
1.2500 in.

UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement: [Mapnc]

Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit)
Parallel to Vessel Wall, opening length
Normal to Vessel Wall (Thickness Limit), no pad

13.0950 in.
6.5473 in.
1.2500 in.

D1
d
Tlnp

Results of Nozzle Reinforcement Area Calculations:

AREA AVAILABLE, A1 to A5
| Design | External
Area Required
Ar
| 3.720 |
NA
Area in Shell
A1
| 6.101 |
NA
Area in Nozzle Wall
A2
| 1.135 |
NA
Area in Inward Nozzle
A3
| 0.000 |
NA
Area in Welds
A41+A42+A43| 0.250 |
NA
Area in Element
A5
| 0.000 |
NA
TOTAL AREA AVAILABLE
Atot
| 7.486 |
NA

|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|

The Internal Pressure Case Governs the Analysis.

Nozzle Angle Used in Area Calculations

37.66 Degs.

The area available without a pad is Sufficient.

Area Required [A]:

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= (d * tr*F + 2 * tn * tr*F * (1-fr1)) UG-37(c)
= (6.5473 * 1.1364*0.5 +2 * 0.5000 * 1.1364*0.5*(1-1.00))
= 3.720 sq.in.
Reinforcement Areas per Figure UG-37.1
Area Available in Shell [A1]:
= d(E1*t - F*tr) - 2 * tn( E1*t - F*tr) * (1 - fr1)
= 6.547 (1.00 * 1.5000 - 0.5 * 1.136) - 2 * 0.500(1.00 * 1.5000 - 0.5 * 1.1364) * (1 - 1.000)
= 6.101 sq.in.
Area Available in Nozzle Projecting Outward [A2]:
= (2 * tlnp) * (tn - trn) * fr2/sin(alpha3)
= (2 * 1.250) * (0.5000 - 0.1389) * 1.0000/sin(52.7)
= 1.135 sq.in.
See Appendix L, L-7.7.7(b) for more information.
Area Available in Inward Weld + Outward Weld [A41 + A43]:
= Wo^(2) * fr2 + (Wi-can/0.707)^(2) * fr2
= 0.5000^(2) * 1.0000 + (0.0000)^(2) * 1.0000
= 0.250 sq.in.
Nozzle Junction Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) Calculations:
MDMT of the Nozzle Neck to Flange Weld,
Curve: C
---------------------------------------------------------------------Govrn. thk, tg = 0.500 , tr = 0.139 , c = 0.0000 in. , E* = 1.00
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.278 , Temp. Reduction = 110 F
Min Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66
Min Metal Temp. at Required thickness (UCS 66.1)

-36 F
-146 F

MDMT of Nozzle-Shell/Head Weld for the Nozzle (UCS-66(a)1(b)), Curve: C

---------------------------------------------------------------------Govrn. thk, tg = 0.500 , tr = 0.139 , c = 0.0000 in. , E* = 1.00
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.278 , Temp. Reduction = 110 F
Min Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66
-36 F
Min Metal Temp. at Required thickness (UCS 66.1)
-146 F
Governing MDMT of all the sub-joints of this Junction:

-146 F

ANSI Flange MDMT including Temperature reduction per UCS-66.1:

Unadjusted MDMT of ANSI B16.5/47 flanges per UCS-66(c)
Flange MDMT with Temp reduction per UCS-66(b)(1)(b)
Flange MDMT with Temp reduction per UCS-66(b)(1)(c)

-20 F
-20 F
-155 F

Where the Stress Reduction Ratio per UCS-66(b)(1)(b) is:

Design Pressure/Ambient Rating = 1000.00/285.00 = 3.509
Note: Use the minimum value from (b)(1)(b) and (b)(1)(c) above as the calculated nozzle flange MDMT.
Weld Size Calculations, Description: APP EX-7
Intermediate Calc. for nozzle/shell Welds
Results Per UW-16.1:
|
Required Thickness
Nozzle Weld | 0.2500 = Min per Code

|
|

Tmin

0.5000 in.

Actual Thickness
0.3535 = 0.7 * Wo in.

Weld Strength and Weld Loads per UG-41.1, Sketch (a) or (b)
Weld Load [W]:
= (A-A1+2*tn*fr1*(E1*t-tr))*Sv
= (3.7201 - 6.1009 + 2 * 0.5000 * 1.0000 *(1.00 * 1.5000 - 0.5682)) * 13800
= 0.00 lb.
F is always set to 1.0 throughout the calculation.
Weld Load [W1]:
= (A2+A5+A4-(Wi-Can/.707)^(2)*fr2)*Sv
= (1.1350 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 - 0.0000 * 1.00) * 13800
= 19112.62 lb.
Weld Load [W2]:
= (A2 + A3 + A4 + (2 * tn * t * fr1)) * Sv
= (1.1350 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 39812.62 lb.
Weld Load [W3]:
= (A2+A3+A4+A5+(2*tn*t*fr1))*S
= (1.1350 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + 0.0000 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 39812.62 lb.
Strength of Connection Elements for Failure Path Analysis
Shear, Outward Nozzle Weld [Sonw]:
= (pi/2) * Dlo * Wo * 0.49 * Snw
= (3.1416/2.0) * 8.1841 * 0.5000 * 0.49 * 13800
= 43465. lb.

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Shear, Nozzle Wall [Snw]:
= (pi *(Dlr + Dlo)/4) * (Thk - Can) * 0.7 * Sn
= (3.1416 * 3.6829) * (0.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.7 * 15000
= 60743. lb.
Tension, Shell Groove Weld [Tngw]:
= (pi/2) * Dlo * (Wgnvi-Cas) * 0.74 * Sng
= (3.1416/2.0) * 8.1841 * (1.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.74 * 15000
= 214045. lb.
Strength of Failure Paths:
PATH11 = (SONW + SNW) = (43464 + 60742) = 104207 lb.
PATH22 = (Sonw + Tpgw + Tngw + Sinw)
= (43464 + 0 + 214045 + 0)
= 257509 lb.
PATH33 = (Sonw + Tngw + Sinw)
= (43464 + 214045 + 0)
= 257509 lb.
Summary of
Path 1-1 =
Path 2-2 =
Path 3-3 =

Failure Path Calculations:

104207 lb., must exceed W = 0 lb. or W1 = 19112 lb.
257509 lb., must exceed W = 0 lb. or W2 = 39812 lb.
257509 lb., must exceed W = 0 lb. or W3 = 39812 lb.

Maximum Allowable Pressure for this Nozzle at this Location:

Converged Max. Allow. Pressure in Operating case
1301.887 psig
The MAWP of this junction was limited by the parent Shell/Head.
Checking Nozzle in plane parallel to the vessel axis.
Reinforcement CALCULATION, Description: APP EX-7
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 1998, A-98 UG-37 to UG-45
Actual Inside Diameter Used in Calculation
Actual Thickness Used in Calculation

4.000 in.
0.500 in.

Nozzle input data check completed without errors.

Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Cylindrical Shell, Tr [Int. Press]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 1.1364 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Cylindrical Shell, Tr [Mapnc]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0114 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Nozzle Wall, Trn [Int. Press]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 0.1389 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Nozzle Wall, Trn [Mapnc]
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0014 in.
UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement : [Internal Pressure]
Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit)
Dl
Parallel to Vessel Wall
Rn+tn+t
Normal to Vessel Wall (Thickness Limit), no pad
Tlnp

8.0000 in.
4.0000 in.
1.2500 in.

UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement : [Mapnc]

Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit)
Parallel to Vessel Wall
Normal to Vessel Wall (Thickness Limit), no pad

8.0000 in.
4.0000 in.
1.2500 in.

Dl
Rn+tn+t
Tlnp

Results of Nozzle Reinforcement Area Calculations:

AREA AVAILABLE, A1 to A5
| Design | External
Area Required
Ar
| 4.545 |
NA
Area in Shell
A1
| 1.455 |
NA
Area in Nozzle Wall
A2
| 0.903 |
NA
Area in Inward Nozzle
A3
| 0.000 |
NA
Area in Welds
A41+A42+A43 | .250 |
NA
Area in Element
A5
| 0.000 |
NA
TOTAL AREA AVAILABLE
Atot
| 2.607 |
NA

|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|

Mapnc
0.046 sq.in.
5.954 sq.in.
1.247 sq.in.
0.000 sq.in.
0.250 sq.in.
0.000 sq.in.
7.451 sq.in.

The Internal Pressure Case Governs the Analysis.

Nozzle Angle Used in Area Calculations

90.00 Degs.

The area available without a pad is Insufficient.

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SELECTION OF POSSIBLE REINFORCING PADS:
Based on the Estimated Diameter Limit:

Diameter
7.9375

Thickness
0.6875 in.

Area Required [A]:

= (d * tr*F + 2 * tn * tr*F * (1-fr1)) UG-37(c)
= (4.0000*1.1364*1.0+2*0.5000*1.1364*1.0*(1-1.00))
= 4.545 sq.in.
Reinforcement Areas per Figure UG-37.1
Area Available in Shell [A1]:
= d(E1*t - F*tr) - 2 * tn(E1*t - F*tr) * (1 - fr1)
= 4.000 (1.00 * 1.5000 - 1.0 * 1.136) - 2 * 0.500(1.00 * 1.5000 - 1.0 * 1.1364) * (1 - 1.000)
= 1.455 sq.in.
Area Available in Nozzle Projecting Outward [A2]:
= (2 * tlnp) * (tn - trn) * fr2
= (2 * 1.250) * (0.5000 - 0.1389) * 1.0000
= 0.903 sq.in.
Area Available in Inward Weld + Outward Weld [A41 + A43]:
= Wo^(2) * fr2 + (Wi-can/0.707)^(2) * fr2
= 0.5000^(2) * 1.0000 + (0.0000)^(2) * 1.0000
= 0.250 sq.in.
UG-45 Minimum Nozzle Neck Thickness Requirement: [Int.
Wall Thickness for Internal/External pressures
ta
Wall Thickness per UG16(b),
tr16b
Wall Thickness, shell/head, internal pressure
trb1
Wall Thickness
tb1 = max(trb1, tr16b)
Wall Thickness
tb2 = max(trb2, tr16b)
Wall Thickness per table UG-45
tb3

Press.]
= 0.1389
= 0.0625
= 1.1364
= 1.1364
= 0.0625
= 0.2256

in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.

Determine Nozzle Thickness candidate [tb]:

= min[tb3, max(tb1,tb2)]
= min[0.226 , max(1.136 , 0.063)]
= 0.2256 in.
Minimum Wall Thickness of Nozzle Necks [tUG-45]:
= max(ta, tb)
= max(0.1389 , 0.2256)
= 0.2256 in.
Available Nozzle Neck Thickness = 0.5000 in. --> OK
Weld Size Calculations, Description: APP EX-7
Intermediate Calc. for nozzle/shell Welds
Results Per UW-16.1:
Required Thickness
Nozzle Weld
0.2500 = Min per Code

Tmin

0.5000

in.

Actual Thickness
0.3535 = 0.7 * Wo in.

Weld Strength and Weld Loads per UG-41.1, Sketch (a) or (b)
Weld Load [W]:
= (A-A1+2*tn*fr1*(E1*t-tr))*Sv
= (4.5455 - 1.4545 + 2 * 0.5000 * 1.0000 *(1.00 * 1.5000 - 1.1364)) * 13800
= 47672.73 lb.
F is always set to 1.0 throughout the calculation.
Weld Load [W1]:
= (A2+A5+A4-(Wi-Can/.707)^(2)*fr2)*Sv
= (0.9028 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 - 0.0000 * 1.00) * 13800
= 15908.33 lb.
Weld Load [W2]:
= (A2 + A3 + A4 + (2 * tn * t * fr1)) * Sv
= (0.9028 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 36608.33 lb.
Weld Load [W3]:
= (A2+A3+A4+A5+(2*tn*t*fr1))*S
= (0.9028 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + 0.0000 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 36608.33 lb.
Strength of Connection Elements for Failure Path Analysis
Shear, Outward Nozzle Weld [Sonw]:
= (pi/2) * Dlo * Wo * 0.49 * Snw
= (3.1416/2.0) * 5.0000 * 0.5000 * 0.49 * 13800
= 26554. lb.
Shear, Nozzle Wall [Snw]:
= (pi *(Dlr + Dlo)/4) * (Thk - Can) * 0.7 * Sn
= (3.1416 * 2.2500) * (0.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.7 * 15000
= 37110. lb.

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Tension, Shell Groove Weld [Tngw]:
= (pi/2) * Dlo * (Wgnvi-Cas) * 0.74 * Sng
= (3.1416/2.0) * 5.0000 * (1.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.74 * 15000
= 130769. lb.
Strength of Failure Paths:
PATH11 = (SONW + SNW)
PATH22 = (Sonw + Tpgw
= (26554 +
PATH33 = (Sonw + Tngw
= (26554 +
Summary of
Path 1-1 =
Path 2-2 =
Path 3-3 =

= (26554 + 37110) = 63664 lb.

+ Tngw + Sinw)
0 + 130768 + 0) = 157323 lb.
+ Sinw)
130768 + 0) = 157323 lb.

Failure Path Calculations:

63664 lb., must exceed W = 47672 lb. or W1 = 15908 lb.
157323 lb., must exceed W = 47672 lb. or W2 = 36608 lb.
157323 lb., must exceed W = 47672 lb. or W3 = 36608 lb.

Maximum Allowable Pressure for this Nozzle at this Location:

Converged Max. Allow. Pressure in Operating case
801.776 psig
Approximate M.A.P.(NC) for given geometry

830.279

psig

The Drop for this Nozzle is : 5.1594 in.

The Cut Length for this Nozzle is, Drop + Ho + H + T : 11.4842 in.
Percent Elongation Calculations:
Percent Elongation per UCS-79 (50*tnom/Rf)*(1-Rf/Ro)

11.111 %

Please Check Requirements of UCS-79 as Elongation is > 5%.

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Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and External Pressure on

Legs
TM

This example, known as cmpwisd.pvi, is a comparison between another program (Compress

ver. 4.4) and PV Elite. Several items are tested such as basic results for internal and external
pressure, nozzle reinforcement, natural frequency and leg design are compared. The results all
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150.00 psig
275 F
UG99-b
Horizontal
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
-20 F
Welded
None
RT 1
0.0
Y
N
N
N
N

Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load

NP+EW+WI+BW
NP+EW+EQ+BS
NP+OW+WI+BW
NP+OW+EQ+BS
NP+HW+HI
NP+HW+HE
IP+OW+WI+BW
IP+OW+EQ+BS
EP+OW+WI+BW
EP+OW+EQ+BS
HP+HW+HI
HP+HW+HE

Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case

N
N
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Wind Design Code

[V]

Vs Elev.
(Ope)
(Empty)
(Filled)

ASCE-7 93
85.000 mile/hr
C: Open Terrain
1.0
Moderately Smooth
2.5000 ft.
33.0
N
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

Seismic Design Code

Seismic Zone
Importance Factor
Soil Type
Horizontal Force Factor
Percent Seismic for Hydrotest

ASCE 7-88
0.000
1.000
S1
2.000
0.000

Design Nozzle for M.A.W.P. (maximum)

Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des.
Use ASME VIII-1 Appendix 1-9
Material Database Year

Y
N
N
1997

No
No
No
No
No
No
No

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Element To Node
Element Type
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
Inside Diameter
Element Thickness
Internal Corrosion Allowance
Nominal Thickness
External Corrosion Allowance
Design Internal Pressure
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
Design External Pressure
Design Temperature External Pressure
Effective Diameter Multiplier
Material Name
Allowable Stress, Ambient
Allowable Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
Material Density
P Number Thickness
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
External Pressure Chart Name
UNS Number
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
Elliptical Head Factor

10
20
Elliptical
0.1667 ft.
48.000 in.
0.4375 in.
0.1250 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
150.00 psig
275 F
15.000 psig
300 F
1.178
SA516-60
15000. psi
15000. psi
22500. psi
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
1.2500 in.
D
CS-2
K02100
1.0
1.0
2.0

Element From Node

Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node/Offset dist
Height/Length of Liquid
Liquid Density

10
Liquid
LIQUID BOTTOM
-1.0000 ft.
1.1667 ft.
54.28 lb./cu.ft.

Element From Node

Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Nozzle Diameter
Nozzle Schedule
Nozzle Class
Layout Angle
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Weight of Nozzle (Used if > 0)
Grade of Attached Flange
Nozzle Matl

10
Nozzle
N3 4"S/120
0.0000 in.
4.0000 in.
120
150
0.0
N
0.0000 lb.
GR 1.1
SA106-B

Element From Node

10
Detail Type
Leg
Detail ID
LEGS
Dist. from "FROM" Node/Offset dist
0.1666 ft.
Diameter at Leg Centerline
50.000 in.
Leg Orientation
2
Number of Legs
4
Section Identifier
W4X13
Length of Legs
3.1670 ft.
---------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
20
Element To Node
30
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
13.667 ft.
Inside Diameter
48.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.5000 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
150.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
275 F
Design External Pressure
15.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
300 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.178
Material Name
SA516-60
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
0.85
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
0.8
Element From Node
Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Height/Length of Liquid
Liquid Density

20
Liquid
LIQUID
0.0000
13.667
54.288

CYL
ft.
ft.
lb./cu.ft.

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Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Nozzle Diameter
Nozzle Schedule
Nozzle Class
Layout Angle
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
Grade of Attached Flange
Nozzle Matl

Govrn. thk, tg = 0.438 , tr = 0.251 , c = 0.1250 in. , E* = 1.00
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.802, Temp. Reduction = 20 F
Minimum Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66

-55 F

MDMT Calculations in the Head Straight Flange:

Govrn. thk, tg = 0.438 , tr = 0.252 , c = 0.1250 in. , E* = 1.00
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.806, Temp. Reduction = 19 F
Min Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66

-55 F

Cylindrical Shell From 20 To 30 SA516-60 , UCS-66 Crv. D at 275 F

Material UNS Number:

K02100

Required Thickness due to Internal Pressure [tr]:

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (155.215*24.1250)/(15000.00*0.85-0.6*155.215)
= 0.2959 + 0.1250
= 0.4209 in.

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Max. Allowable Working Pressure at given Thickness, corroded [MAWP]:
Less Operating Hydrostatic Head Pressure of 5.215 psig
= (S*E*t)/(R+0.6*t) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (15000.00*0.85*0.3750)/(24.1250+0.6*0.3750)
= 196.355 - 5.215
= 191.140 psig
Maximum Allowable Pressure, New and Cold [MAPNC]:
= (S*E*t)/(R+0.6*t) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (15000.00*0.85*0.5000)/(24.0000+0.6*0.5000)
= 262.346 psig
Actual stress at given pressure and thickness, corroded [Sact]:
= (P*(R+0.6*t))/(E*t)
= (155.215*(24.1250+0.6*0.3750))/(0.85*0.3750)
= 11857.222 psi
Percent Elongation per UCS-79

(50*tnom/Rf)*(1-Rf/Ro)

1.031 %

Minimum Design Metal Temperature Results:

Govrn. thk, tg = 0.500, tr = 0.296, c = 0.1250 in., E* = 0.85
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.671 , Temp. Reduction = 33 F
Minimum Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66

-55

Elliptical Head From 30 To 40 SA516-60 , UCS-66 Crv. D at 275 F

Material UNS Number: K02100
Required Thickness due to Internal Pressure [tr]:
= (P*D*K)/(2*S*E-0.2*P) Appendix 1-4(c)
= (150.000*48.2500*1.000)/(2*15000.00*1.00-0.2*150.000)
= 0.2415 + 0.1250
= 0.3665 in.
Max. Allowable Working Pressure at given Thickness, corroded [MAWP]:
Less Operating Hydrostatic Head Pressure of 0.000 psig
= (2*S*E*t)/(K*D+0.2*t) per Appendix 1-4 (c)
= (2*15000.00*1.00*0.3125)/(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125)
= 194.049 - 0.000
= 194.049 psig
Maximum Allowable Pressure, New and Cold [MAPNC]:
= (2*S*E*t)/(K*D+0.2*t) per Appendix 1-4 (c)
= (2*15000.00*1.00*0.4375)/(1.000*48.0000+0.2*0.4375)
= 272.940 psig
Actual stress at given pressure and thickness, corroded [Sact]:
= (P*(K*D+0.2*t))/(2*E*t)
= (150.000*(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125))/(2*1.00*0.3125)
= 11595.000 psi
Straight Flange Required Thickness:
= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) + c
per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (150.000*24.1250)/(15000.00*1.00-0.6*150.000)+0.125
= 0.368 in.
Straight Flange Maximum Allowable Working Pressure:
Less Operating Hydrostatic Head Pressure of 0.000 psig
= (S*E*t)/(R+0.6*t) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (15000.00 * 1.00 * 0.3125)/(24.1250 + 0.6 * 0.3125)
= 192.802 - 0.000
= 192.802 psig
Percent Elong. per UCS-79, VIII-1-01-57 (75*tnom/Rf)*(1-Rf/Ro)

3.916 %

MDMT Calculations in the Knuckle Portion:

Govrn. thk, tg = 0.438, tr = 0.241, c = 0.1250 in., E* = 1.00
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.777 Temp. Reduction = 22 G
Minimum Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66

-55

MDMT Calculations in the Head Straight Flange:

Govrn. thk, tg = 0.438 , tr = 0.243 , c = 0.1250 in. , E* = 1.00
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.777 , Temp. Reduction = 22 F
Min Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66

-55 F

Heads and Shells Exempted to -20F (-29C) by paragraph UG-20F.

Hydrostatic Test Pressure Results:

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Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure

per
per
per
per
per

UG99b
UG99b[34]
UG99c
UG100
PED

=
=
=
=
=

1.5 * M.A.W.P. * Sa/S

1.5 * Design Pres * Sa/S
1.5 * M.A.P. - Head(Hyd)
1.25 * M.A.W.P. * Sa/S
1.43 * MAWP

281.286
225.000
391.784
234.405
268.159

psig
psig
psig
psig
psig

UG-99(b), Test Pressure Calculation:

= Test Factor * MAWP * Stress Ratio
= 1.5 * 187.524 * 1.000
= 281.286 psig
Horizontal Test performed per: UG-99b
Please note that Nozzle, Shell, Head, Flange, etc. MAWPs are all considered when determining the hydrotest pressure for
those test types that are based on the MAWP of the vessel.
Stresses on Elements due to Hydrostatic Test Pressure:
From|
10 |
20 |
30 |

To
20
30
40

|
|
|
|

Stress | Allowable | Ratio | Pressure |

15553.9| 22500.0 | 0.691 | 283.02 |
16182.1| 22500.0 | 0.719 | 283.02 |
15553.9| 22500.0 | 0.691 | 283.02 |

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External Pressure Calculation Results:
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 1998 Code A-98 Addenda
Elliptical Head From 10 To 20 Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 300 F
Results for Maximum Allowable External Pressure (MAEP):
TCA
OD
D/t
Factor A
B
0.312
48.88
156.40
0.0008880
11829.65
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 11829.6465/(0.9000 * 156.4000) = 84.0413 psig
Results for Required Thickness (Tca):
TCA
OD
D/t
Factor A
B
0.127
48.88
386.22
0.0003596
5214.29
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 5214.2939/(0.9000 * 386.2247) = 15.0008 psig
Check the requirements of UG-33(a)(1) using P = 1.67 * External Design pressure for this head.
Material UNS Number: K02100
Required Thickness due to Internal Pressure [tr]:
= (P*D*K)/(2*S*E-0.2*P) Appendix 1-4(c)
= (25.050*48.2500*1.000)/(2*15000.00*1.00-0.2*25.050)
= 0.0403 + 0.1250 = 0.1653 in.
Max. Allowable Working Pressure at given Thickness, corroded [MAWP]:
= ((2*S*E*t)/(K*D+0.2*t))/1.67 per Appendix 1-4 (c)
= ((2*15000.00*1.00*0.3125)/(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125))/1.67
= 116.197 psig
Maximum Allowable External Pressure [MAEP]:
= min(MAEP, MAWP)
= min(84.04 , 116.1971)
= 84.041 psig
Thickness requirements per UG-33(a)(1) do not govern the required thickness of this head.
Cylindrical Shell From 20 To 30 External Chart: CS-2 at 300 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 300 F: 0.290E + 08 psi
Results for Maximum Allowable External Pressure (MAEP):
TCA
OD
SLEN
D/t
L/D
Factor A
B
0.375
49.00
176.00
130.67
3.5918
0.0002450
3552.49
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4 * 3552.4888)/(3* 130.6667) = 36.2499 psig
Results for Required Thickness (Tca):
TCA
OD
SLEN
D/t
L/D
Factor A
B
0.264
49.00
176.00
185.84
3.5918
0.0001442
2090.75
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4 * 2090.7549)/(3* 185.8376) = 15.0006 psig
Results for Maximum Stiffened Length (Slen):
TCA
OD
SLEN
D/t
L/D
Factor A
B
0.375
49.00
422.26
130.67
8.6175
0.0001015
1471.20
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4 * 1471.2010)/(3* 130.6667) = 15.0123 psig
Elliptical Head From 30 To 40 Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 300 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 300F: 0.290E + 08 psi

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Results for Maximum Allowable External Pressure (MAEP):
TCA
OD
D/t
Factor A
B
0.312
48.88
156.40
0.0008880
11829.65
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 11829.6465/(0.9000 * 156.4000) = 84.0413 psig
Results for Required Thickness (Tca):
TCA
OD
D/t
Factor A
B
0.127
48.88
386.22
0.0003596
5214.29
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 5214.2939/(0.9000 * 386.2247) = 15.0008 psig
Check the requirements of UG-33(a)(1) using P = 1.67 * External Design pressure for this head.
Material UNS Number: K02100
Required Thickness due to Internal Pressure [tr]:
= (P*D*K)/(2*S*E-0.2*P) Appendix 1-4(c)
= (25.050*48.2500*1.000)/(2*15000.00*1.00-0.2*25.050)
= 0.0403 + 0.1250 = 0.1653 in.
Max. Allowable Working Pressure at given Thickness, corroded [MAWP]:
= ((2*S*E*t)/(K*D+0.2*t))/1.67 per Appendix 1-4 (c)
= ((2*15000.00*1.00*0.3125)/(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125))/1.67
= 116.197 psig
Maximum Allowable External Pressure [MAEP]:
= min(MAEP, MAWP)
= min(84.04 , 116.1971)
= 84.041 psig
Thickness requirements per UG-33(a)(1) do not govern the required thickness of this head.
External Pressure Calculations
|
| Section | Outside | Corroded |
Factor
| Factor |
From| To | Length | Diameter | Thickness |
A
|
B
|
|
|
ft.
|
in.
|
in.
|
|
psi
|
------------------------------------------------------------------10 | 20 | No Calc | 48.8750 |
0.31250 | 0.00088804 | 11829.6 |
20 | 30 | 14.6667 | 49.0000 |
0.37500 | 0.00024500 | 3552.49 |
30 | 40 | No Calc | 48.8750 |
0.31250 | 0.00088804 | 11829.6 |
External Pressure Calculations
|
| External | External | External | External |
From| To | Actual T. | Required T.| Des. Press.| M.A.W.P. |
|
|
in.
|
in.
|
psig
|
psig
|
----------------------------------------------------------10 | 20 | 0.43750 | 0.25155
| 15.0000
| 84.0413 |
20 | 30 | 0.50000 | 0.38867
| 15.0000
| 36.2499 |
30 | 40 | 0.43750 | 0.25155
| 15.0000
| 84.0413 |
Minimum
36.250
External Pressure Calculations
|
| Actual Len. | Allow. Len. | Ring Inertia | Ring Inertia |
From| To | Bet. Stiff. | Bet. Stiff. |
Required
|
Available |
|
|
ft.
|
ft.
|
in**4
|
in**4
|
-------------------------------------------------------------------10 | 20 |
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
20 | 30 |
14.6667
|
35.1881
|
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
30 | 40 |
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
No Calc
|
Elements Suitable for External Pressure
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RESULTS FOR LEGS: Operating Case Description: LEGS
Legs attached to: node 10
Section Properties: I Beam W4X13
USA AISC 1989 Steel Table
Overall Leg Length
Effective Leg Length
Distance Leg Up Side of Vessel
Number of Legs
Cross Sectional Area for W4X13
Section Inertia (strong axis)
Section Inertia (weak axis)
Section Modulus (strong axis)
Section Modulus (weak axis)
Radius of Gyration (strong axis)
Radius of Gyration (weak axis)

Leglen
Nleg
Aleg

3.167 ft.
3.167 ft.
0.167 ft.
4
3.830 sq.in
11.300 in4
3.860 in4
5.460 in.3
1.900 in.3
1.720 in.
1.000 in.

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Overturning Moment at top of Legs
Total Weight Load at top of Legs
Total Shear force at top of Legs
Additional force in Leg due to Bracing
Occasional Load Factor
Effective Leg End Condition Factor

W
Fadd
Occfac
k

5525.9 ft.lb.
14706.1 lb.
804.0 lb.
0.0 lb.
1.330
1.500

The Legs are Not Cross Braced

The Leg Shear Force includes Wind and Seismic Effects
Maximum Shear at top of one Leg [Vleg]:
= (Max(Wind, Seismic) + Fadd) * (Imax/Itot)
= (804.0 + 0.0) * (11.3/30.32)
= 300.44 lb.
Axial Compression, Leg furthest from N.A. [Sma]
= ((W/Nleg)+(Mleg/(Nlegm*Rn)))/Aleg)
= ((14706/4) + (66310/(2 * 2.08)))/3.830)
= 1306.20 psi
Axial Compression, Leg closest to the N.A. [Sva]
= (W/Nleg)/Aleg
= (14706/4)/3.830
= 959.93 psi
Allowable Comp. for the Selected Leg (KL/r < Cc) [Sa]:
= Occfac * (1-(kl/r)/(2*Cc))*Fy/(5/3+3*(Kl/r)/(8*Cc)-(Kl/r)/(8*Cc)
= 1.33 * (1-( 57.01)/(2 * 134.58)) * 32150/(5/3+3*(57.01)/(8* 134.58)-(57.01)/(8* 134.58)
= 21433.56 psi
Bending at the Bottom of the Leg closest to the N.A. [S]:
= (Vleg * Leglen * 12/Smdwa)
= (300.44 * 3.17 * 12/1.90)
= 6009.50 psi
Allowable Bending Stress[Sb]:
= (0.6 * Fy * Occfac)
= (0.6 * 32150 * 1.33)
= 25655.70 psi
AISC Unity Check [Sc](must be < or = to 1.00):
= (Sma/Sa)+(0.85*S)/((1-Sma/Spex)*Sb)
= (1306/21433)+(0.85 *6009.499)/((1 -1306/62170) *25655)
= 0.2643
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Nozzle Calculation Summary:
Description

| MAWP | Ext | APNC | UG45 | [tr] | Weld | Areas or

| psig |
| psig |
| Path | Stresses
------------------------------------------------------------------N3 4"S/120
| 187.52 | OK | ... |
OK
| 0.332 | OK | Passed
M-1(20"X-STG) | 191.14 | OK | ... |
OK
| 0.438 | OK | Passed
N6 3"S/160
| 191.14 | OK | ... |
OK
| 0.314 | OK | Passed
N1 8"S/80
| 192.80 | OK | ... |
OK
| 0.435 | OK | Passed
N2 6"S/80
| 157.16 | OK | ... | Failed | 0.432 | OK | Passed
N2 6"S/80
| 157.16 | OK | ... | Failed | 0.432 | OK | Passed
-------------------------------------------------------------------Min. - Nozzles
157.16 N2 6"S/80
Min. Shell&Flgs
187.52 10
20
262.34
Computed Vessel M.A.W.P.

157.16

psig

Warning: A Nozzle Reinforcement is governing the MAWP of this Vessel.

Check the Spatial Relationship between the Nozzles
From | Node | Nozzle Description
| 10 |
N3 4"S/120
| 20 |
M-1(20"X-STG)
| 20 |
N6 3"S/160
| 30 |
N1 8"S/80
| 30 |
N2 6"S/80

| Y Coordinate | Layout Angle

|
0.000
|
0.000
|
32.000
|
270.000
|
38.000
|
0.000
|
0.000
|
0.000
|
0.000
|
0.000

|
|
|
|
|
|

Dia. Limit
7.748
38.500
5.748
16.000
12.272

The nozzle spacing is computed by the following:

= Sqrt(ll + lc) where
ll - Arc length along the inside vessel surface in the long. direction
lc - Arc length along the inside vessel surface in the circ. direction
If any interferences/violations are found, they will be noted below.
No interference violations have been detected!
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Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and Seismic Loads

This sample problem is called t101 and tests the wind load and seismic calculations performed
by PV Elite Math Cad was used to generate and test the programs wind generation routines, as
well as the seismic response and loads. The loads from PV Elite are in perfect agreement with
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225.00 psig
350 F
UG99-b Note 34
Vertical
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
-20 F
Welded
Air/Water/Steam
RT 1
0.0
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig

Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load

NP+EW+WI
NP+EW+EQ
NP+OW+WI
NP+OW+EQ
NP+HW+HI
NP+HW+HE
IP+OW+WI
IP+OW+EQ
EP+OW+WI
EP+OW+EQ
HP+HW+HI
HP+HW+HE

Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Wind Design Code

[V]

Vs Elev.
(Ope)
(Empty)
(Filled)

ASCE-7 93
100.00 mile/hr
C: Open Terrain
1.05
Moderately Smooth
0.0000 ft.
33.0
N
0.0100
0.0000
0.0000

Seismic Design Code

UBC Seismic Zone (1=1,2=2a,3=2b,4=3,5=4)
UBC Importance Factor
UBC Soil Type
UBC Horizontal Force Factor
UBC Percent Seismic for Hydrotest

ASCE-7 93
5.000
1.250
S2
4.000
20.000

Design Nozzle for Des. Press. + St. Head

Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des.
Use ASME VIII-1 Appendix 1-9

Material Database Year

1997

N
N

No
No
No
No
No
No
No

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Element From Node
10
Element To Node
20
Element Type
Skirt Sup.
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
12.000 ft.
Skirt Inside Diameter
120.00 in.
Diameter of Skirt at Base
120.00 in.
Skirt Thickness
0.6250 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
0 F
Design Temperature External Pressure
0 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Allowable Stress, Ambient
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Operating
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
26250. psi
Material Density
0.2830 lb./in3
P Number Thickness
1.2500 in.
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
B
External Pressure Chart Name
CS-2
UNS Number
Plate
Product Form
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Head-to-Skirt or Circ. Seam
0.85
-------------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
20
Element To Node
30
Element Type
Elliptical
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
0.2500 ft.
Inside Diameter
120.00 in.
Element Thickness
0.9375 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
225.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
350 F
Design External Pressure
15.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
350 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
0.85
Elliptical Head Factor
2.0
Element From Node
Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Height/Length of Liquid
Liquid

20
Liquid
LIQUID 20
-2.5000 ft.
2.7500 ft.
56.160 b./ft

Element From Node

20
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
NOZZLE F
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
0.0000 in.
Nozzle Diameter
32.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
80
Nozzle Class
300
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA516-70
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30
Element To Node
40
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
12.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
120.00 in.
Element Thickness
0.9375 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
225.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
350 F
Design External Pressure
15.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
350 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
0.85

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Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Height/Length of Liquid
Liquid Density

30
Liquid
LIQUID
0.0000
12.000
56.160

Element From Node

Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Stiffening Ring Moment of Inertia
Distance from Shell Surface to Centr
Stiffening Ring Cross Sectional Area
Material Name
Stiffening Ring Section Name
Height of Section Ring
Using Custom Stiffener Section

30
Ring
LARGE END
11.950 ft.
1.4100 in4
2.4370 in.
2.2100 in2
SA-36
WT3X7.5
0.0000 in.
No

30
ft.
ft.
lb./ft3

Element From Node

30
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
NOZZLE D
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
10.000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
20.000 in.
Nozzle Schedule
80
Nozzle Class
300
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Y
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA106-C
-----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
40
Element To Node
50
Element Type
Conical
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
12.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
120.00 in.
Element Thickness
0.9375 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
225.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
350 F
Design External Pressure
15.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
350 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
0.85
Cone Diameter at "To" End
72.000 in.
Design Length of Cone
144.00 in.
Half Apex Angle of Cone
9.4623222
Toriconical (Y/N)
N
Element From Node
40
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
NOZZLE C
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
10.000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
20.000 in.
Nozzle Schedule
80
Nozzle Class
300
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Y
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA106-C
------------------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
50
Element To Node
60
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
12.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
72.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.6250 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
225.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
350 F
Design External Pressure
15.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
350 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
0.85

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Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Stiffening Ring Moment of Inertia
Distance from Shell Surface to Centr
Stiffening Ring Cross Sectional Area
Material Name
Stiffening Ring Section Name
Height of Section Ring
Using Custom Stiffener Section

50
Ring
SMALL END
0.09999 ft.
0.7030 in4
1.7830 in.
1.1900 in2
SA-36
L2.5X2.5X0.2500 [Hard Way]
0.0000 in.
No

Element From Node

50
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
NOZZLE B
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
10.000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
20.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
80
Nozzle Class
300
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Y
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Matl
SA106-C
---------------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
60
Element To Node
70
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
12.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
72.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.6250 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
225.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
350 F
Design External Pressure
15.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
350 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
0.85
Element From Node
60
Detail Type
Nozzle
Detail ID
NOZZLE A
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
10.000 ft.
Nozzle Diameter
20.0 in.
Nozzle Schedule
80
Nozzle Class
300
Layout Angle
0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Y
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange
GR 1.1
Nozzle Material Name
SA106-C
---------------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
70
Element To Node
80
Element Type
Elliptical
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
0.2500 ft.
Inside Diameter
72.000 in.
Element Thickness
0.6250 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.1250 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
225.00 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
350 F
Design External Pressure
15.000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
350 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
0.85
Elliptical Head Factor
2.0
Element From Node
Detail Type
Detail ID
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist
Nozzle Diameter
Nozzle Schedule
Nozzle Class
Layout Angle
Blind Flange (Y/N)
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 )
Grade of Attached Flange
Nozzle Matl

70
Nozzle
NOZZLE E
0.0000 in.
18.000 in.
80
300
0.0
N
464.12 lb.
GR 1.1
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Wind Analysis Results
User Entered Importance Factor is
ASCE-7 Gust Factor (Gh, Gbar) Dynamic
ASCE-7 Shape Factor (Cf) for the Vessel is
User Entered Basic Wind Speed
Exposure Category
Table Lookup Value Alpha from Table C6
Table Lookup Value Zg from Table C6
Table Lookup Value Do from Table C6

1.050
1.224
0.604
100.0 mile/hr
C
7.0000
900.0000
0.0050

Wind Load Results per ASCE-7 93:

Sample Calculation for the First Element:
Roughness Factor = 1.000
Values [cf1] and [cf2]
Because RoughFact = 1 and DQZ > 2.5 and H/D > 7.0
Interpolating to find the final cf:
Because H / D < 25.0
CF = CF1 + (CF2-CF1) * (H/D - 7.0)/(25.0 - 7.0)
= 0.600 + (0.700 -0.600) * (7.756 - 7.0)/(25.0 - 7.0)
= 0.604
Value of Alpha, Zg is taken from Table C6-2 [Alpha, Zg]
For Exposure Category C:
Alpha = 7.000, Zg = 900.000 ft.
Height of Interest for First Element [z]
= Centroid Hgt + Base Height
= 6.000 + 0.000
= 6.000 ft.
but: z = Max(15.000 , 6.000) = 15.000 ft.
Because z < 15 feet, use 15 feet to compute kz.
Velocity Pressure Coefficient [kZ]:
= 2.58(z/zg)^(2/Alpha): z is Elevation of First Element
= 2.58(15.000/900)^(2/7.0)
= 0.801
Determine if Static or Dynamic Gust Factor Applies
Height to Diameter ratio:
= Maximum Height(length)^2/Sum of Area of the Elements
= 62.052(^2)/496.467
= 7.756
Vibration Frequency = 9.076 Hz
Because H/D > 5 Or Frequency < 1.0: Dynamic Analysis Implemented
Element O/Dia = 3 ft.
Vibration Damping Factor (Operating) Beta = 0.01000
For Terrain Category C
S = 1.000, Gamma = 0.230, Drag Coeff. = 0.005, Alpha = 7.000
Compute [fbar]
= 10.5 * Frequency(Hz) * Vessel Height(ft)/(S * Vr(mph))
= 10.5 * 9.076 (Hz) * 62.052 (ft)/S * 1.000 (mph)
= 59.134
Because FBAR > 40: FBAR = 40.000
Wind Pressure - (performed in Imperial Units) [qz]
Importance Factor: I = 1.050
Wind Speed = 100.000 mile/hr
qz = 0.00256 * kZ * (I * Vr)
= 0.00256 * 0.801 *(1.050 * 100.000) = 22.605 psf
Force on the First Element [Fz]
= qz * Gh * CF * Wind Area
= 22.605 * 1.224 * 0.604 * 20952.002
= 2433.031 lb.
Element

| z
| GH
| Area
| qz | Force
| ft. |
|
in
| psf | lb.
-----------------------------------------------------Node 10 to 20 | 6.0 | 1.224 | 20952.0 | 22.6 | 2433.0
Node 20 to 30 | 12.1 | 1.224 | 438.8 | 22.6 | 50.9
Node 30 to 40 | 18.2 | 1.224 | 21060.0 | 23.9 | 2586.5
Node 40 to 50 | 29.8 | 1.224 | 16912.8 | 27.5 | 2388.4
Node 50 to 60 | 42.2 | 1.224 | 12657.6 | 30.4 | 1975.9
Node 60 to 70 | 54.2 | 1.224 | 12657.6 | 32.6 | 2122.2
Node 70 to 80 | 61.0 | 1.224 | 1549.5 | 33.8 | 268.7
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Nomenclature
Cf - Correction factor for natural frequency
D - Average internal diameter of vessel ft.
Df - Damping Factor < 0.75 Unstable, > 0.95 Stable
Dr - Average internal diameter of top half of vessel ft.
f - Natural frequency of vibration (Hertz)
f1 - Natural frequency of bare vessel based on a unit value of (D/L)(10^4)
L - Total height of structure ft.
Lc - Total length of conical section(s) of vessel ft.
tb - Uncorroded plate thickness at bottom of vessel in.
V30 - Design Wind Speed provided by user mile/hr
Vc - Critical wind velocity mile/hr
Vw - Maximum wind speed at top of structure mile/hr
W - Total corroded weight of structure lb.
Ws - Cor. vessel weight excl. weight of parts which do not effect stiff. lb
Z - Maximum amplitude of vibration at top of vessel in.
Dl - Logarithmic decrement (taken as 0.03 for Welded Structures)
Vp - Vib. Chance, <= 0.200E + 02 (High); 0.200E + 02 < 0.250E + 02 (Probable)
P30 - Wind pressure 30 feet above the base
Check other Conditions and Basic Assumptions:
#1 - Total Cone Length / Total Length < 0.5
12.000/60.500 = 0.198
#2 - (D / L) * 10^(4) < 8.0 (English Units)
- (8.13/60.50) * 10^(4) = 22.198 [Geometry Violation]
Compute the
=
=
=

vibration possibility. If Vp > 0.250E+02 no chance. [Vp]:

W/(L * Dr2)
117904/(60.50 * 6.4182)
0.47319E+02

Since Vp is > 25.0000 no further vibration analysis is required!

The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Ope...) is 9.07597 Hz.
Wind Load Calculation
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|
Wind
|
Wind
| Wind
| Height | Element |
From| To | Height | Diameter | Area
| Factor | Wind Load |
|
|
ft.
|
ft.
|
in2
|
psf
|
lb. |
---------------------------------------------------------------10 | 20 | 6.00000 | 12.1250 | 20952.0 | 22.6045 | 2433.03 |
20 | 30 | 12.1250 | 12.1875 | 438.750 | 22.6045 | 50.9494 |
30 | 40 | 18.2500 | 12.1875 | 21060.0 | 23.9073 | 2586.52 |
40 | 50 | 29.7500 | 9.78750 | 16912.8 | 27.4894 | 2388.40 |
50 | 60 | 42.2500 | 7.32500 | 12657.6 | 30.3872 | 1975.92 |
60 | 70 | 54.2500 | 7.32500 | 12657.6 | 32.6371 | 2122.22 |
70 | 80 | 61.0253 | 7.32500 | 1549.50 | 33.7532 | 268.680 |
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Earthquake Analysis Results
The
The
The
The
The
The
The

UBC Zone Factor for the Vessel is .............0.4000

Importance Factor as Specified by the User is .1.250
UBC Frequency and Soil Factor (C) is .........2.750
UBC Force Factor as Specified by the User is ..4.000
UBC Total Weight (W) for the Vessel is ........126210.5 lb.
UBC Total Shear (V) for the Vessel is .........43384.9 lb.
UBC Top Shear (Ft) for the Vessel is ..........0.0 lb.

The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Ope...) is 9.07597 Hz.

Earthquake Load Calculation
|
| Earthquake | Earthquake | Element | Element |
From| To |
Height
|
Weight
| Ope Load | Emp Load |
|
|
ft.
|
lb.
|
lb.
|
lb.
|
---------------------------------------------------------10 | 20 | 6.00000
| 12680.2
| 1220.39 | 1032.21 |
20 | 30 | 12.1250
| 14729.2
| 2864.71 | 1032.28 |
30 | 40 | 18.2500
| 68792.1
| 20138.3 | 3927.62 |
40 | 50 | 30.2500
| 12799.0
| 6210.44 | 5252.83 |
50 | 60 | 42.2500
| 6990.49
| 4737.57 | 4007.07 |
60 | 70 | 54.2500
| 6909.11
| 6012.43 | 5085.35 |
70 | 80 | 60.3750
|
1701.74 | 1648.05 | 1393.93 |
Top Load
62.00
0
0
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The following table is for the Operating Case.
Wind/Earthquake Shear, Bending

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|
| Distance to | Cumulative | Earthquake | Wind
| Earthquake |
From| To |
Support
| Wind Shear |
Shear
| Bending |
Bending |
|
|
ft.
|
lb.
|
lb.
| ft.lb. |
ft.lb.
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------10 | 20 |
6.00000
|
11825.7 |
42831.9 | 349678. | 1.224E+06 |
20 | 30 |
12.1250
|
9392.69 |
41611.5 | 222368. | 717696.
|
30 | 40 |
18.2500
|
9341.74 |
38746.8 | 220026. | 707651.
|
40 | 50 |
30.2500
|
6755.22 |
18608.5 | 123444. | 363520.
|
50 | 60 |
42.2500
|
4366.82 |
12398.1 | 56712.1 | 177480.
|
60 | 70 |
54.2500
|
2390.90 |
7660.48 | 16165.8 | 57129.0
|
70 | 80 |
60.3750
|
268.680 |
1648.05 | 208.320 | 1277.81
|
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Conical Reinforcement Calculations, ASME VIII Div. 1, App. 1
Conical Section From 40 To 50 SA516-70
Elastic Modulus Data from ASME Section II Part D at 350 F
Elastic
Elastic
Elastic
Elastic
Elastic

Modulus
Modulus
Modulus
Modulus
Modulus

for
for
for
for
for

Cone Material
Small Cylinder Material
Large Cylinder Material
Large End Reinforcement
Small End Reinforcement

Axial Force on Small End of Cone

Axial Force on Large End of Cone
Moment on Small End of Cone
Moment on Large End of Cone

0.281E
0.281E
0.281E
0.281E
0.281E

+
+
+
+
+

08
08
08
08
08

at
at
at
at
at

350
350
350
350
350

F
F
F
F
F

15601.45 lb.
28400.43 lb.
185709.89 ft.lb.
377508.22 ft.lb.

Both ends of the Cone are Lines of Support.

Maximum Centroid Reinforcement Distance Large End
Maximum Centroid Reinforcement Distance Small End

1.7591 in.
1.0698 in.

No ring was found close enough to the small end to be considered.

Reinforcement Calculations for Cone/Large Cylinder:
Required Area of Reinforcement for Large End Under Internal Pressure
Large end ratio of pressure to allowable stress
0.01286
Large end max. half apex angle w/o reinforcement
30.000 degrees
Large end actual half apex angle
9.462 degrees
Required Area of Reinforcement for Large End Under External Pressure
Large end ratio of pressure to allowable stress
0.00086
Large end max. half apex angle w/o reinforcement
2.143 degrees
Large end actual half apex angle
9.462 degrees
Intermediate Value [k]:
= max(Y/(Srl * Erl), 1)
= max(.49175E+12/(14500.0 * 28099998), 1)
= 1.2069
where [Y] is:
= Large End All. Stress * Large End Elastic Modulus (Ext. temp.)
= 17500.0 * 28099998
= 491749965824.0 psi^2
Allowable Stress of Large End Material (Ext. Temp)
Allowable Stress of Cone Material (Ext. Temp)

17500.0 psi
17500.0 psi

Area of Reinforcement Required in Large End Shell [Arl]:

= (k*Ql*Rl*tan(angle)/(Ss*E1))*(1-0.25*((P*Rl-Ql)/Ql)*(delta/alpha)
= (1.2069*926.1444*60.9375*0.167/(17500*1.00)) * (1-.25*((15.00*60.938-926.144)/926.144) * (2.143/9.462)
= 0.6492 in2
Area of Reinforcement Available in Large End Shell [Ael]:
= .55*(Dl*ts)^.5 * (ts + tc/Cos(alpha))
= .55 * (121.875 * 0.812)^.5 * (0.812 + 0.812/ 0.986)
= 8.9551 in2
Summary
Area of
Area of
Area of

of Reinforcement Area, Large End, External Pressure:

reinforcement required per App. 1-8(1)
0.6337 in2
reinforcement in shell per App. 1-8(2)
8.9551 in2
reinforcement in stiffening ring
2.2100 in2

Intermediate Results, Large End, External Pressure

Area Available in Cone, Shell, and Reinforcement
Force per Unit Length on Shell / Cone Junction
Actual Buckling Stress associated with this Force
Material Strain associated with this stress

125.08 in2
2341.66 lb./in.
1711.31 psi
0.000122

Required Moment of Inertia, Large End, External Pressure [I's]:

= A * Dl2 * Atl/10.9
= 0.000122 * 121.8750 * 121.8750 * 125.08/10.9
= 20.76 in.4

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Available Moment of Inertia, Large End, External Pressure:
| Area | Centroid | Ar*Ce | Dist
|
I
| Ar*Di
Shl | 4.447 | 0.0000 | 0.000 | 0.3786 | 0.245 | 0.638
Con | 4.508 | -0.4561 | -2.056 | 0.8347 | 0.567 | 3.141
Sec | 2.210 | 2.8433 | 6.284 | -2.4646 | 1.410 | 13.424
TOT | 11.165 |
| 4.227 |
| 2.222 | 17.203
Centroid of Section
0.3786 Moment of Inertia
19.43
Summary of Large End Inertia Calculations
Available Moment of Inertia (Large End) * LOW *
Required Moment of Inertia (Large End)
Shape Name to Satisfy Area and Inertia Reqmts

|
|
|
|
|

19.425 in**4
20.448 in**4
L4X4X0.7500

Reinforcement Calculations for Cone/Small Cylinder

Required Area of Reinforcement for Small End under Internal Pressure
Small end ratio of pressure to allowable stress
0.01286
Small end max. half apex angle w/o reinforcement
10.000 degrees
Small end actual half apex angle
9.462 degrees
Required Area of Reinforcement for Small End under External Pressure
Allowable Stress of Small End Material (Ext. Temp)
Allowable Stress of Cone Material (Ext. Temp)

17500.0 psi
17500.0 psi

Intermediate Value [k]:

= max(Y/(Srs * Ers), 1)
= max(.49175E+12/(17500.0 * 28099998), 1)
= 1.0000
where [Y] is:
= Small End All. Stress * Small End Elastic Modulus (Ext. temp.)
= 17500.0 * 28099998
= 491749965824.0 psi^2
Area of Reinforcement Required in Small End Shell [Ars]:
= k * Qs * Rs * tan(alpha)/(Ss * E1)
= (1.0000*881.0325*36.6250*0.1667/(17500*1.00))
= 0.3073 in2
Area of Reinforcement Available in Small End Shell [Aes]
= .55*(Ds*ts)*[(ts-t)+(tc-tr)/cos(alpha))]
= .55*(73.250*0.500)*[(0.500-0.416)+(0.812-0.290)/0.986)]
= 2.0432 in
Summary
Area of
Area of
Area of

of Reinforcement Area, Small End, External Pressure:

reinforcement required per App. 1-8(3)
0.3073 in
reinforcement in shell per App. 1-8(4)
2.0432 in
reinforcement in stiffening ring
0.0000 in

Intermediate Results, Small End, External Pressure:

Area Available in Cone, Shell, and Reinforcement
Force per Unit Length on Shell / Cone Junction
Actual Buckling Stress associated with this Force
Material Strain associated with this stress

133.28 in2
3335.18 lb./in.
1374.77 psi
0.000098

Required Moment of Inertia, Small End, External Pressure [I's]:

= A * Ds2 * Ats/10.9
= 0.000098 * 73.2500 * 73.2500 * 133.28/10.9
= 6.42 in.4
Available Moment of Inertia, Small End, External Pressure:
| Area | Centroid | Ar*Ce |
Dist |
I
| Ar*Di |
Shl | 1.664 | 0.0000 | 0.000 | 0.1726 | 0.035 | 0.0
|
Con | 2.742 | 0.2774 | 0.760 | -0.1048 | 0.225 | 0.0
|
Sec | 0.000 | 0.2500 | 0.000 | -0.0774 | 0.000 | 0.0
|
TOT | 4.406 |
| 0.760 |
0.260 | 0.1
|
Centroid of Section
0.1726
Moment of Inertia
0.34
Summary of Small End Inertia Calculations
Available Moment of Inertia (Small End) *LOW*
Required Moment of Inertia (Small End)
Shape Name to Satisfy Area and Inertia Reqmts

0.340 in**4
6.419 in**4
L4X4X0.3750

The following calculations are only required per 1-5(g)(1) and do include external loads due to wind or seismic.
These discontinuity stresses are computed at the shell/cone junction and do not include effects of local stiffening from
a junction ring.
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Stress Type
| Stress | Allowable | Location
-------------------------------------------------------------Tensile Stress | 24142.27 |
59500.00 | Small Cyl. Long.
Compres. Stress | -5902.10 | -59500.00 | Small Cyl. Long.
Membrane Stress | 22370.42 |
22312.50 | Small End Tang.
Tensile Stress | 11378.65 |
59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal
Compres. Stress |
0.00
| -59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal *
Tensile Stress | 16213.70 |
22312.50 | Cone Tangential
Tensile Stress | 23455.68 |
59500.00 | Large Cyl. Long.
Compres. Stress | -5908.25 | -59500.00 | Large Cyl. Long.
Membrane Stress | 9573.28 | -22312.50 | Large End Tang.
Tensile Stress | 23576.70 |
59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal
Compres. Stress | -5787.23 | -59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal
Compres Stress | 9804.50 | -22312.50 | Cone Tangential
An asterisk (*) denotes that this stress was not applicable for this combination of loads.
Cone Large End Not Adequately Reinforced!
Cone Small End Not Adequately Reinforced!
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Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR II

This example tests the forces and moments as well as the support reactions for a vertical vessel
mounted on lug supports. The load on the vessel was a 1 g load applied in the "x" direction. The
results between the two programs are perfect.

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PV Elite Vessel Analysis Program: Input Data
Design Internal Pressure (for Hydrotest)
Design Internal Temperature
Type of Hydrotest
Hydrotest Position
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Top
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Bottom
Minimum Design Metal Temperature
Type of Construction
Special Service
Degree of Radiography
Miscellaneous Weight Percent
Use Higher Longitudinal Stresses (Flag)
Select t for Internal Pressure (Flag)
Select t for External Pressure (Flag)
Select t for Axial Stress (Flag)
Select Location for Stiff. Rings (Flag)
Consider Vortex Shedding
Is this a Heat Exchanger
User Defined Hydro. Press. (Used if > 0)
User defined MAWP
User defined MAPnc

100.00 psig
200 F
UG99-b
Horizontal
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
-20 F
Welded
None
RT 1
0.0
Y
N
N
N
N

Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load
Load

NP+EW+WI+BW
NP+EW+EQ+BS
NP+OW+WI+BW
NP+OW+EQ+BS
NP+HW+HI
NP+HW+HE
IP+OW+WI+BW
IP+OW+EQ+BS
EP+OW+WI+BW
EP+OW+EQ+BS
HP+HW+HI
HP+HW+HE

Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case
Case

Y
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig
0.0000 psig

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Wind Design Code

[V]

Vs Elev.
(Ope)
(Empty)
(Filled)

ASCE-7 93
70.000 mile/hr
C: Open Terrain
1.0
Moderately Smooth
0.0000 ft.
33.0
N
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

Seismic Design Code

Seismic Coefficient Cc
Performance Factor
Amplification Factor
Seismic Coefficient Av

ASCE-7 93
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000

Design Nozzle for M.A.W.P. + Static Head

Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des.
Use ASME VIII-1 Appendix 1-9

Material Database Year

1999

N
N

No
No
No
No
No
No
No

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Element From Node
10
Element To Node
25
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
10.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
23.250 in.
Element Thickness
0.3750 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
70 F
Design External Pressure
5.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
70 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Allowable Stress, Ambient
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Operating
17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
26250. psi
Density of Material
0.2830 lb./cu.in.
P Number Thickness
1.2500 in.
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation
B
External Pressure Chart Name
CS-2
UNS Number
K02700
Product Form
Plate
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
25
Element To Node
30
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
10.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
23.250 in.
Element Thickness
0.3750 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
70 F
Design External Pressure
5.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
70 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
30
Element To Node
40
Element Type
Skirt Sup.
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
5.0000 ft.
Skirt Inside Diameter
23.250 in.
Diameter of Skirt at Base
23.250 in.
Skirt Thickness
0.3750 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
70 F
Design Temperature External Pressure
70 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Head-to-Skirt or Circ. Seam
1.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------Element From Node
40
Element To Node
50
Element Type
Cylinder
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO"
10.000 ft.
Inside Diameter
23.250 in.
Element Thickness
0.3750 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Nominal Thickness
0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance
0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure
10.000 psig
Design Temperature Internal Pressure
70 F
Design External Pressure
5.0000 psig
Design Temperature External Pressure
70 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier
1.2
Material Name
SA516-70
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam
1.0
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam
1.0
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50
60
Cylinder
10.000 ft.
23.250 in.
0.3750 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
0.0000 in.
10.000 psig
70 F
5.0000 psig
70 F
1.2
SA516-70
1.0
1.0

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Earthquake Analysis Results
The
The
The
The
The

ASCE-7 93 Factor Ac is ..........................

ASCE-7 93 Factor Av is ..........................
ASCE-7 93 Factor Cc is ..........................
ASCE-7 93 Factor P is ..........................
Element Mass Multiplier (Ac * Av * Cc * P) is .

1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000

The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Ope...) is 4.43804 Hz.

Earthquake Load Calculation
|
| Earthquake | Earthquake | Element | Element |
From| To |
Height
|
Weight
| Ope Load | Emp Load |
|
|
ft.
|
lb.
|
lb.
|
lb.
|
---------------------------------------------------------10 | 25 | 5.00000
| 945.193
| 945.193 | 945.193 |
25 | 30 | 15.0000
| 945.193
| 945.193 | 945.193 |
30 | 40 | 22.5000
| 472.597
| 472.597 | 472.597 |
40 | 50 | 25.0000
| 945.193
| 945.193 | 945.193 |
50 | 60 | 35.0000
| 945.193
| 945.193 | 9453193 |
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Problem 7 - ASME Section VIII Division 2 Sample

Comparisons
These are example problems that compare PV Elite against ASME PTB-3-2010. Discrepancies
are noted below the table. The ASME PTB-3 2010 results are per the edition of ASME VIII-2.
Problem E3.2 - MDMT Stress Reduction

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

1.81250 in.

1.8125 in.

MDMT (from Figure 3.8)

-19 F

-19.1 F

150.250 in.

150.25 in.

1.2035 in.

Rts

0.713

0.7132

29 F

28.3 F

MDMT (final)

-47 F

-47.4 F

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Problem E4.3.1 - Cylindrical Shell
Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

90.250 in.

90.25 in.

0.7229 in.

0.723 in.

tr + c

0.8479 in.

0.848 in.

Problem E4.3.2 - Conical Shell

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

150.250 in.

150.25 in.

21.038

21.0375

1.2894 in.

1.289 in.

tr + c

1.4144 in.

1.414 in.

22400 psi

Problem E4.3.7 - Cone Junction Analysis

Part of Vessel

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

Large End
Cylinder

Sigma_sm

7620.116 psi

7619.1179 psi

Sigma_sb

-21779.057 psi

-21773.7909 psi

Sigma_theta_m

3814.775 psi

3815.6850 psi

Sigma_theta_b

-6533.718 psi

-6532.1373 psi

Sigma_sm_allow

33600 psi

Sigma_theta_m_allo 33600 psi

33600 psi

Sps

67200 psi

Sigma_sm

7089.908 psi

7088.54 psi

Sigma_sb

-18878.637 psi

-18874.0708 psi

Sigma_theta_m

3431.00 psi

3430.4012 psi

Sigma_theta_b

-5663.591 psi

-5662.2213 psi

Sigma_sm_allow

33600 psi

Sigma_theta_m_allo 33600 psi

33600 psi

Sps

67200 psi

Sigma_sm

7086.030 psi

7084.4440 psi

Sigma_sb

16940.1504 psi

16934.4318 psi

Sigma_theta_m

20907.1934 psi

20900.5790 psi

Sigma_theta_b

5082.0454 psi

5080.3295 psi

Sigma_sm_allow

33600 psi

Large End Cone

Small End
Junction

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Small End Cone

Sigma_theta_m_allo 33600 psi

33600 psi

Sps

67200 psi

Sigma_sm

3811.4343 psi

3810.5711 psi

Sigma_sb

5156.5737 psi

5154.8330 psi

Sigma_theta_m

19684.223 psi

19678.6968 psi

Sigma_theta_b

1546.9722 psi

1546.4499 psi

550.2 psi

550.1982 psi

PL*

16174.3 psi

15881.5782 psi

S allow

33600 psi

* In 2011a of ASME VIII-2, there were a number of changes, especially in the area of nozzle
reinforcement. Because of these changes, there will be slight differences in the results.
Problem E4.6.1 - Blind Flange, required thickness

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Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

1.652 in.

1.6523 in.

Problem E4.6.2 - Welded Flat, head required thickness

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

0.69475 in.

0.6947 in.

Problem E4.15.1 - Horizontal Vessel Analysis

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

M1*

-343345.4 in-lbs

-356913.7 in-lbs

M2*

1438748.6 in-lbs

1672855.8 in-lbs

33947.5 lbf

33746.5 lbf

K1**

0.1114

0.0682

K*1**

0.2003

0.1265

K2**

1.1229

1.9648

0.7492

K6 = K7

0.0504

Sigma1

11224.55 psi

11198.5 psi

Sigma2

11544.36 psi

11384.5 psi

Sigma*3

11726.94 psi

11961.1 psi

Sigma*4

11193.97 psi

11070.9 psi

* M1 and M2 are based on the head depth, h, per equation 4.15.3 and 4.15.4, respectively. In
PV Elite, this measurement is taken from the inside length, which is where hydraulic pressure is
measured. PTB-3-2010 measures the head depth from the outside length. ASME Section VIII,
Div. 2 does not specify a preference.
** The K factors in PTB-3-2010 are based on from the 2007 ASME Div. 2 Code. PV Elite uses
the correct value per Table 4.15.1 of 2010 Section VIII, Div. 2.
Problem E.4.15.2 - Skirt Analysis

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Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2013

S compressive

-2804 psi

-2803.8 psi

Fxa

15144 psi

15143.9 psi

Problem E4.16.1 - Flange Analysis

Condition

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

Operating

17777.62 psi

17777.9 psi

6160.27 psi

6155.4 psi

5525.20 psi

5547.0 psi

Sh_allow

26700 psi

Sr_allow

17800 psi

St_allow

17800 psi

0.832

0.8313

17889.25 psi

17888.8 psi

6198.96 psi

6193.8 psi

5559.90 psi

5581.5 psi

Sh_allow

36000 psi

Sr_allow

24000 psi

St_allow

24000 psi

0.740

0.7398

Gasket
Seating

Problem E4.16.2 - Loose Flange Analysis

Condition

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

Operating

3884 psi

3899.3 psi

4103 psi

4112.2 psi

17232 psi

17312.6 psi

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Gasket
Seating

Sh_allow

26700 psi

Sr_allow

17800 psi

St_allow

17800 psi

1.637

1.6427

5326 psi

5204.1 psi

5626 psi

5204.1 psi

23630 psi

23106.3 psi

Sh_allow

36000 psi

Sr_allow

24000 psi

St_allow

24000 psi

1.985

1.9388

The G dimension in the ASME example problem did not account for the gasket outside
diameter.
Module

Variable

PV Elite

ASME PTB-3-2010

Top Head

1.5699 in.

tr + c

1.6949 in.

3.2342 in.

tr + c

3.3592 in

3.3592 in.

1673.14 psig

1673.140 psig

1.5923 in.

tr + c

1.7173 in.

1671.597 psig

Cylindrical
Shell

Bottom Head

Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle Reinforcement

This example problem tests PV Elite EN-13445 nozzle calculations in accordance with the latest
edition of the EN-13445 code at the time of this writing. The sample problem benchmarks were

Software Verification
Transverse Pmax (MPa)

3.767

3.02

Example 01-F Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

3.408

3.41

Example 03-A Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

0.75

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

1.633

1.63

Example 03-B Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

1.112

1.21

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Software Verification
Transverse Pmax (MPa)

2.404

2.62

Example 03-C Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

1.333

1.33

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

2.631

2.64

Example 03-D Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

0.825

0.83

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

1.64

Example 03-E Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

0.99

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

2.449

2.45

Example 03-F Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

1.147

1.15

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

2.808

2.81

Example 03-G Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

1.528

1.53

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Software Verification
Transverse Pmax (MPa)

3.745

3.75

Example 03-H Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

1.79

1.53

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

2.553

2.55

Example 03-I Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module

Variable

PV Elite

Benchmark

Nozzle

Longitudinal Pmax (MPa)

1.619

1.37

Transverse Pmax (MPa)

2.272

2.27

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Index
A

Additional Manual Checks for Staff and

Beta Users 15
ASME Tubesheets Checks 36

Pipe and Pad Checks 39

Post-Development Procedures 20
Pre-Shipping Procedures 21
Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation
45
Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring
Calculation 49
Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld
Strength, Weld Size 52
Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and
External Pressure on Legs 65
Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and
Seismic Loads 74
Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR
II 83
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Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle
Reinforcement 93
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PV Elite Development 10
PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets
45
PV Elite Test Jobs 19

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B
Base Ring Checks 39
Beta Tests 14

C
CodeCalc QA Checks 23
Cone Checks 31
Corrective Action Standard 20

D
Distribution Control 21

F
Flange Checks 28
Floating Heads Checks 32

I
Intellectual Property Statement 9
Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance 9
Introduction 7, 23

Rectangular Vessel Checks 42

Shell and Head Checks 24

Software Issue Tracking/Resolution 11
Software Purpose 9
Software Verification 13

Large Opening Checks 41

Leg and Lug 34

TEMA Tubesheets Checks 37

Test Control 13

Management/Organization 10

U
User Documentation 10

Nozzle Checks 26

W
WRC 107 Checks 38

PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

101

Index

102

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