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The document discusses requirements for analyzing component thickness and stresses for pressure vessels. It specifies that thickness must be established based on design loads and ASME Code requirements. It requires stress analysis for non-standard components and stresses due to loads. Localized stresses from piping, attachments, and thermal loads must be accounted for. For ASME Code vessels, it lists components that require thermal, stress, and fatigue analyses. It also provides guidelines for determining if cyclic analysis is required based on the number of pressure, operating, and thermal cycles.

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Fatigue Screeing Steps

The document discusses requirements for analyzing component thickness and stresses for pressure vessels. It specifies that thickness must be established based on design loads and ASME Code requirements. It requires stress analysis for non-standard components and stresses due to loads. Localized stresses from piping, attachments, and thermal loads must be accounted for. For ASME Code vessels, it lists components that require thermal, stress, and fatigue analyses. It also provides guidelines for determining if cyclic analysis is required based on the number of pressure, operating, and thermal cycles.

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7.

4 Component Thickness and Stress Analysis Requirements


7.4.1 The thickness of all vessel components shall be established based on the design loads and load
case combinations stipulated in paragraph 7.3, and the design requirements of the ASME Code.
7.4.2 (*) The design of non-standard vessel components (components where a design formula or
procedure is not provided in the ASME Code) shall be finalized based on stress analysis. The methods
used for stress analysis are subject to the approval of the FRTG.
7.4.3 (*) Localized stresses due to piping reactions at nozzles, loads at all appurtenances or support
Leg attachment points and thermal loads shall be accounted for in the design (see Table 3). The design
based on stress analysis and fatigue evaluation procedures defined in Part 5 of the ASME Code, Section
VIII, Division 2, shall be used to evaluate compliance for these stresses. The analysis method used to
compute localized stresses are subject to the approval of the FRTG.
7.4.4 For vessels constructed to the ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 2, the following vessel
components shall be subject to analysis. The results of these analyses shall be included in the
Manufacturer Design Report in accordance with Part 2, paragraph 2.3.3 of the ASME Code, Section VIII,
and Division 2.
1) Thermal and stress analysis of vessel and skirt attachment region
2) Localized stress analysis of all internal and external attachments to the shell
3) Localized stress analysis of all nozzles subject to piping loads
4) Thermal analysis of all nozzles, the skirt, and all appurtenances where thermal gradients may be
induced into the shell. The information from this analysis shall be used in a fatigue analysis screening in
accordance with Part 5, paragraph 5.5.2 of the ASME Code, Section VIII, and Division 2, to determine the
need for a fatigue evaluation. Note that if the vessel is exempt from fatigue evaluation the results of the
thermal analysis shall be included as part of the Users Design Specification, see paragraph 7.1.3.
7.4.5 Vertical vessels shall be designed to have a maximum static deflection at the top of the vessel when
subjected to the normal operation and normal operation plus occasional load cases (see paragraph 7.3.1)
of H/200, where H is the total height of the vessel.
7.4.6 All horizontal drums on saddle supports shall be investigated for buckling and local stresses. The
design method of Part 4, paragraph 4.15 of the ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 2, shall be used for this
investigation.
Severe Cyclic Conditions Thermal Load conditions producing significant fatigue effects as
defined in ASME B31.3.

5.7 Cyclic Service


The required service for all vessels shall include consideration by the Designer of cyclic service. Code
Paragraph UG-22(e) {4.1.1.4} mandates that cyclic and dynamic reactions from any mechanical or
thermal loading source be considered in design.
Batch operation vessels and vessels having agitators, for example, quite frequently fall into this category.
The following guidelines {5.5.2.3} are recommended as a starting point when determining if cyclic
analysis will be required. The need for a fatigue analysis by the Manufacturer shall be stated on the Data
Sheet by the Designer.
5.7.1 Number of Cycles {See 5.5.2.3}
Code vessels shall be considered to be in cyclic service when the total number of cycles in the following
three items (1.+2.+3.) exceed 1000 cycles in the desired design life of the vessel:
5.7.1.1 The expected number of full range (design) pressure cycles, including startups and shutdowns
5.7.1.2 The expected number of operating pressure cycles in which the range of pressure variation
exceeds 20% of the design pressure.
5.7.1.3 The expected number of thermal cycles where the metal temperature differential between any two
adjacent points exceeds 50F (28C) {For a definition of adjacent points, see Code Section
VIII, Division 2, Paragraph 5.5.2.3 d)1)and 2).}

5.7.2 Fatigue Loading Data


The applicable fatigue loading conditions shall be stated on PIP VEDV1003.
Alternatively,
Fatigue design methods for welded structures in Appendix F of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 may be used.

Pressure vessels in hydrogen service and subjected to more than 1000 mechanical or thermal
load cycles (as defined in ASME VIII, Division 2, Paragraph 5.5) shall be designed for 200000
fatigue cycles when fatigue curves established for air atmosphere are used.
Problem:
Vessel is blanketed with Hydrogen. Partial pressure of hydrogen may reach operating pressure
(max) due to blanketing gas.
Design pressure (psig) : 310 / FV
Design tempreture: 150 / 300
MDMT: -50 @ 310 psig
Operating pressure (Normal): 245 psig @ Temp (normal): 100
Operating pressure (Maximum): 274 psig @ Temp (min/max): 45/118
Corrosive service is defined as any service where more than 0.002 in (0.05 mm) corrosion per
year is expected.

When thermal gradient exceeds 150F in a distance equal to the square root of R*t,
where R and t are the radius and thickness of the vessel component in question, a
thermal stress analysis shall be performed.

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