Pressure Vessel

Pressure Vessel Introduction

 Pressure Vessel Introduction
OUT LINES
• Pressure Vessel Definition
• Pressure Vessel Functions
• Pressure Vessel Types
• Pressure Vessel Components
• Shell
• Head
• Nozzle
• Pipe
• Flange
• Vessel Support
• Vessel Attachments
 Pressure Vessel Introduction
OUT LINES
• Pressure Vessel Definition
• Pressure Vessel Functions
• Pressure Vessel Types
• Pressure Vessel Components
• Shell
• Head
• Nozzle
• Pipe
• Flange
• Vessel Support
• Vessel Attachments
 Pressure Vessel Definition
Based on the ASME Code Section VIII, pressure vessels are
containers for the containment of pressure, either internal or
external.
Pressure Vessel Functions
• Degassers
• Knock Out Drums
• Accumulators
• Fresh Water Units
• Reactors
• 2 Phase Separators
• 3 Phase Separators
 Feed Inlet

Weir Plate

Crude + dissolved gases

Crude

Water

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 Gases

Crude + dissolved gases

Weir Plate Pure liquid (97% crude oil)

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 Pressure Vessel Introduction
OUT LINES
• Pressure Vessel Definition
• Pressure Vessel Functions
• Pressure Vessel Types
• Pressure Vessel Components
• Shell
• Head
• Nozzle
• Pipe
• Flange
• Vessel Support
• Vessel Attachments
 Pressure Vessel Types
• Horizontal Pressure Vessel
 Pressure Vessel Types
• Vertical Pressure Vessel
 Pressure Vessel Introduction
OUT LINES
• Pressure Vessel Definition
• Pressure Vessel Functions
• Pressure Vessel Types
• Pressure Vessel Components
• Shell
• Head
• Nozzle
• Pipe
• Flange
• Vessel Support
• Vessel Attachments
 Pressure Vessel Components
• Shell
• Cylindrical Shell • Conical Shell
Unfold length = π D L Unfold length = π Dmax L
 Pressure Vessel Components
• Head

• Spherical Head

• 2:1 Elliptical Head

• Tori-spherical Head

• Flat Head
 Pressure Vessel Components
• Nozzle
Pipe
 Seamless Pipe

 Welded Pipe (Pipe from plate)

 Forged Hub (Self Reinforced or

Heavy Barrel)
 Pressure Vessel Components
• Nozzle
Flange
 Weld Neck Flange

 Long Weld Neck Flange

 Slip On Flange

 Blind Flange

 Stud Outlet Flange

o Raised Face Flange

o Ring Joint Flange

 Pressure Vessel Components
• Vessel Support
o Saddles for Horizontal Vessel
 Pressure Vessel Components
• Vessel Support
o Skirt for Vertical Vessel

o Legs for Vertical Vessel

o Lugs for Vertical Vessel

 Pressure Vessel Components
• Vessel Attachments
o Lifting Lug

o Lifting Trunnion
 Pressure Vessel Components
• Vessel Attachments
o Tailing Lug for Vertical Vessel
 Pressure Vessel Components
• Vessel Attachments
o Pipe Support Clip

o Platform