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Lesson 4
Hydrostatic Head Pressure
Class Quiz
Hydrostatic Head of Water
What would be the hydrostatic head pressure if a gage were
inserted into the side of the tower at the 110 elevation when
the tower was completely full? Hint, the darker area is
exerting the pressure.
Solution
Hydrostatic Head of Water
The height of the water above the point causes the pressure.
140 - 110 = 30 therefore 30 x 0.433 = 12.99 psi
Class Quiz
Hydrostatic Head of Water
What would be the pressure at the bottom if an external
pressure of 235 psi were applied ?
Solution
235 + 43.3 = 278.3 psi
( P H . H .) R
t
SE - 0.6( P H . H .)
103.03 x 20
20606
t
.1379"
(15,000 x1.0) X (0.6 x103.03) 14938.18
Class Quiz
Hydrostatic Head of Water
What would be the pressure at 16.5 if the top read 410 psi
instead of 400.125 ?
Solution
Hydrostatic Head of Water
410 + 10.175 = 420.175
Since our part is only good for 410.3 we have now exceeded
this shell courses MAWP. Not a good thing!
Class Quiz
Hydrostatic Head of Water
What would be the hydrostatic pressure exerted at each
point in the vessel below?
Solution
Bottom of top chamber 3 x 0.433 = 1.299 psi
Bottom of main shell 13 x 0.433 = 5.629 psi
Total H.H. = 6.928 psi
2 to 1 Ellipsoidal Head
Of course only half of the Minor Axis is used for the head.
2 to 1 Ellipsoidal Head
Therefore, our 2 to 1 Ellipsoidal head has a depth of 14
inches. Hint: To find the depth of a 2 to 1 ellipsoidal head
divide the major axis by 4. In our example 48/4 = 12 then
add the 2 flange.
2 to 1 Ellipsoidal Head
Ellipsoidal
Converting to feet: 18" divided by 12 =
1.5' x 0.433 psi = 0.6495 psi
Hemispherical
Converting to feet. 32" divided by 12 =
2.666' x 0.433 psi = 1.1543 psi
Class Quiz
Depth of Heads
1. The depth of a 2 to 1 ellipsoidal head having a diameter of
64 inches and a 1-1/2 flange is;
a. 33 -1/2
b. 16 -1/2
c. 17-1/2
2. What is the depth of a hemispherical head attached to a
vessel shell that has inside diameter of 96 with an internal
fit up ?
a. 96
b. 48
c. 32
Solution
1. The depth of a 2 to 1 ellipsoidal head having a diameter of
64 inches and a 1-1/2 flange is;
c. 17-1/2 (64/4 = 16 + 1-1/2 + 17-1/2)
2. What is the depth of a hemispherical head attached to a
vessel shell that has inside diameter of 96 with an internal
fit up ?
b. 48 (96/2 = 48)
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