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Design of spherical vessels under steady-state thermal loading using thermo-elasto-plastic concept
, Article International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping ; Volume 86, Issue 2-3 , 2009 , Pages 143-152 ; 03080161 (ISSN) ; Kargarnovin, M. H ; Naghdabadi, R ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
Abstract
Governing equilibrium equations of thick-walled spherical vessels made of material following linear strain hardening and subjected to a steady-state radial temperature gradient using elasto-plastic analysis are derived. By considering a maximum plastic radius and using the concept of thermal autofrettage for the strengthening mechanism, the optimum wall thickness of the vessel for a given temperature gradient across the wall thickness is obtained. Finally, in the case of thermal loading on a vessel, the effect of convective heat transfer on the optimum thickness is studied and a general formula for the optimum wall thickness and design graphs for several different cases are presented. © 2008...