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Title: Analysis of designs for coal conversion pressure vessels - 1. Preliminary design and analysis - 2. Advanced design and analysis -3. Summary of activities, 1980

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OSTI ID:5220541

Preliminary results of a comprehensive study of alternative structural designs for large pressure vessels for use in processes for gasification and liquefaction of coal are presented in 3 parts. Part I, ''Preliminary Design and Analysis'' gives structural classification of pressure vessels and the various types of construction are described. In particular, single-wall, layered, prestressed, band reinforced, filament wound, girth ringed, and fluid layered pressure vessels are described in detail. Selection of feasible structural/material designs are finally considered. Part II, ''Advanced Design and Analysis'' (Final Report) provides a basis for estimating relative costs of various types of pressure vessel construction. Four designs are presented; single wall, total layered, prestressed concrete, and prestressed cast iron. Part III summarizes the activities of the research project on coal conversion pressure vessels conducted at the University of Kentucky.

OSTI ID:
5220541
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English