IJIRST –International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology| Volume 4 | Issue 3 | August 2017

ISSN (online): 2349-6010

Design and Analysis of an Unfired Pressure

Vessel for Conducting Pressure Test
Ujwal Teja Mallampalli M. Varadanam
PG Student Scientist F
Department of Mechanical Engineering Defence Research and Development Laboratory,
Gudlavalleru Engineering College, AP Hyderabad, Telangana.

Dr. A. Jawahar Babu

Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Gudlavalleru Engineering College, AP

Abstract
A pressure vessel is defined as a container with a pressure differential between inner and outer surface. The inside pressure is
usually higher than the outside, except for some isolated situations. Pressure vessels often have a combination of high pressures
together with high temperatures both internally and externally. Any leak under operating pressures may lead to failure of the vessel
which causes extensive physical injury and property damage. Because of such hazards it is imperative that the design be such that
no leakage can occur. In addition these vessels have to be designed carefully to cope with the operating temperature and pressure.
This project set out to design and analyzes a custom made pressure vessel for the required application. Explore applicable methods
using finite element analysis in pressure vessel analysis. Having tested three ax symmetric models, the preliminary conclusion is
that finite element analysis is an extremely powerful tool when employed correctly. Problems such as local stress risers, unrealistic
displacements and understanding how to use such data become extremely important in this kind of analysis. The difficulty in
analysis of stress and strain in structural engineering depends on the structure involved. As the structure grows in complexity, so
does the analysis. However, these Calculations often provide solutions only for the maximum stress and strain at certain points in
the structure. This highlights the key to proper use of finite element analysis. Process starts with performing basic calculations of
pressure vessel by using ASME Pressure Vessel code and BIS Unfired pressure vessel code. Once we obtain results from basic
calculation we develop software for iteration of vessel parameters. This gives a fine refinement and accurate parameters that require
to design a pressure vessel. Later these parameters are developed to 3D modeling in Solid Works 2013, followed by analysis of
stress and deflection by ANSYS WORKBENCH 13.0. The dissertation deals with design and analysis of Pressure Vessel with
Integral Type Flange.
Keywords: ASME Pressure Vessel Code, Modeling of Pressure Vessel. Ansys Workbench
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I. INTRODUCTION

Test article (Cruise Missile) experiences various loads such as aerodynamics, inertial, launch and handling load during its
development process. The structural load experienced by test article during above mentioned may be summarized into axial loads,
bending moment, external pressure etc. Test articles experience axial loads experiences axial loads due to inertial effect of sections
ahead of individual sections. Test article experiences bending moment due to maneuvering, handling and combined effect of when
gas generator is fired. Test article aerodynamic and inertial during flight. The present work is confined to design and analysis of
pressure vessel by applying calculated loads. Each and every section of pressure vessel is designed to withstand their critical load
conditions. The design of each component is to be proved by simulating the respective critical conditions

II. METHODOLOGY

Designing and modeling of Pressure Vessel

Design Specifications
The Pressure Vessel is an assembly of standard shell, dome and bolted flange. The reason for having three parts rather than single
chamber is to replace the damaged part in case of accident. As it if is a whole assembly, when an accident occurs the whole
equipment should be scrapped. This leads to increase in high product cost. The design of standard chamber with spherical end
dome, Shell and bolted flange are carried out using Unfired Pressure Vessel Code (BIS) and ASME pressure vessel code, Section-
VIII, Part-II. The design is carried out for the following design specifications.

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1 Design internal pressure (p) 10 kgf/cm2

2 Internal diameter of the spherical end dish 1000 mm
3 Internal diameter of the chambers (B) 1000 mm
4 Length of the standard chamber (L) 2000mm
5 Length of the spherical end dish (l) 500 mm
6 Allowable Working Stress (σ) 10 kgf/cm2

Modeling of Pressure Vessel

Modeling is carried out by Solid Works 2013, which have an ease of working and these particular models without any alteration
or conversion can be deployed in Ansys software.

Fig. 1: Top View of Pressure Vessel

Fig. 2: Bottom View of Pressure Vessel

2D Drawing is made according to the specification and later converted to 3D.

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Fig. 3: Final 3D Model View

Fig. 4: Orthographic View

As per the required specification the 3D model is designed.

III. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

ANSYS Workbench is a project-management tool. It can be considered as the top-level interface linking all our software tools.
Workbench handles the passing of data between ANSYS Geometry / Mesh / Solver / Post processing tools. This greatly helps
project management.
1) Step 1: Open Ansys workbench drag model analysis to model space. Import geometry in mechanical modular.

Fig. 5: Imported 3D Model from Solid Works

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2) Step 2: Select Mesh, in sizing select medium and click update. Meshing is done and is displayed as flow.

Fig. 6: Meshing of Pressure Vessel

3) Step 3: In outline select analysis setting choose for max modes and click OK.
4) Step 4: Click Internal Diameter of pressure vessel by face selection cursor and Apply

Fig. 7: Load Applied in Pressure Vessel

5) Step 5: Click on SOLVE. Ansys generates the Modes in tabular data as shown in figure

Fig: 8: Equivalent Stress (Units: Mpa)

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Fig. 9: Strain Energy (Units: mj)

Fig. 10: Max Principle Stress (Units: MPa)

Fig. 11 Max Principle Elastic Strain

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Fig. 12: Equivalent Elastic Strain

Fig. 13: Deformations

Table - 6.1
Results
S.N Description Max Values Converted
01 Equivalent Stress 76.83 Mpa 7.83 kgf/mm2
02 Principle Stress 10.476 Mpa 1.06 kgf/mm2
03 Equivalent elastic strain 43.41x10-5 43.41x10-5
04 Principle elastic strain 46 x10-5 46 x10-5
05 Deflection 0.14 mm 0.14 mm

IV. CONCLUSIONS

Design and analysis of the Pressure Vessel of working pressure 10bar has been executed. The Pressure Vessel material is IS2062.
The effect of internal pressure on the walls and bolts on the flange are studied.
 The design of a pressure vessel is more in to selection procedure, selection of parameters of the pressure vessel to be more
accurately calculated with possible number of Iterations.
 It is known that all the pressure vessel components are designed on basis of ASME standards Section 8B and BIS (Code for
Unfired Pressure Vessels). So this helps the designer to have an error free selection while making a design.
 The designed pressure vessel is safe for operating at 10 bar internal pressure; the maximum deformation is 0.15 mm, which is
under permissible limits of 10mm wall thickness pressure vessel. Hence the Design is safe.
 Equivalent stress is 7.83kgf/mm2 which is well below the Nominal Design Stress (8 kgf/mm2) considered for designing. Hence
the design is safe.

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 Principle stress is 1.06kgf/mm2 which is well below the Nominal Design Stress (8 kgf/mm2) considered for designing. Hence
the design is safe.

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