1) Total area required to be compensated (Ar)

Ar = d x tr = 160 x 18.5 = 2960 mm2

2) Reinforcement limit (X) parallel to vessel wall

X = 2d X = 2x160 . X = 320 mm

3) Reinforcement limit(Y) normal to vessel wall

Y = 2.5t or 2.5tn use smaller value

= 2.5 x 20 or 2.5x12 , Y=30.0mm

4) Extra area available in shell ( As)

As = d(t-tr) = 160 ( 20 – 18.5) = 240 mm2

5) Extra area available in Nozzle

An= Y ( tn-trn)x2 = 30 x (12 - 6.5)x2 = 330 mm2

6) Total area (Av) available inherant to the vessel (Av)

Av= (As + An) = 240 + 330 = 570 mm2

7) Is the additional reinforcement pad required for the nozzle?

Since Av <Ar , R.F. pad is required

8) Area ( Ap) to be provided by pad

Ap = Ar – Av = 2960 – 570 = 2390 mm2

9) Max. pad O.D. possible

Max. pad O.D. = X = 320 mm

10)If pad OD = 320 mm, pad thickness (tp)

tp = Ap = 2390 .
(pad OD – pad ID) ( 320 – 184 )

160 +12+12= 184

So
tp = 16.4 mm ………… say 18 mm