Development of design criteria for a high pressure vessel construction code

Journal Article · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Pressure Vessel Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3264905· OSTI ID:6346730

Mraz, G J

Out of concern for public safety, most legal jurisdictions now require unfired pressure vessel construction to comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Because the present two divisions of Section VIII of that Code are not well suited for high pressure design, a new division is needed. The currently anticipated main design criteria of the proposed division are full plastic flow or full overstrain pressure, stress intensity in the bore, fatigue, and fracture mechanics. The rules are expected to allow better utilization of high strength steels already included in the present Section VIII. At the same time materials of even higher strength are introduced. The benefits of compressive prestress are recognized. Construction methods allowing it's achievement, such as autofrettage, shrink fitting and wire winding are included. Reasons for selection of the criteria are given.

• Research Organization: National Forge Co., Andover, MA 01810
• OSTI ID: 6346730
• Journal Information: J. Pressure Vessel Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pressure Vessel Technol.; (United States) Vol. 109:2; ISSN JPVTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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