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Farayandno

Simulation of Spherical Vessels for Identifying Crack-Induced Failures

Document Type : Review

Authors
mohammad javad khoshgoftar 1
mohsen ghasemipour 2
reza shafiei 3
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak
2 Master of scinse Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak
3 Mechanical Engineering, Technical Inspection Department, Abadan Refinery, Abadan
10.22034/farayandno.2024.2019853.1948
Abstract
Pressure vessels play a crucial role in the oil, petrochemical, and power industries. Their maintenance, along with design and construction, is essential throughout their lifespan. This research examines a model of a cracked spherical pressure vessel using the finite element method. By modeling the fluid and considering the fluid-solid interaction, along with the wave propagation method, the position and dimensions of the crack are initially estimated. Based on the crack location and size, the stress distribution is determined. Four sensors identify the crack position, measuring 40 mm in length and 6 mm in depth, with a maximum stress of 367.5 MPa, exceeding the allowable limit. Identifying critical points around the crack, the geometric dimensions of the reinforcement should be chosen to ensure the highest safety factor. Additionally, the lifespan of these vessels can be predicted based on the damage assessment.
Keywords
Pressure Tanks
Spherical Tank
Crack Growth
Stress Analysis
Optimization

Subjects

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