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Introduction to Pressure Vessel Safety Awareness Tutorial

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Calculations

Thin-Walled Pressure Vessel

General formula for pressure vessels [thin walled pressure vessels]

Stress in Longitudinal direction = P x R / 2 x t

R = mean radius

t =thickness

Stress in Circumferential direction = P x R / t

An experienced engineer should be consulted on all calculations.

 

 

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