Cylindrical shells under external pressure
according to 2015 ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1 Parts UG-28/UG-29
Attention!
This calculation is only a simplified estimation, and does not replace a detailed design calculation.
Input data
Design temperature
°C
Required external pressure
bar
Shell outside diameter
mm
Nominal shell thickness
mm
Minimum shell thickness
mm
Support lines distance
mm
Stiffening ring height
mm
Stiffening ring thickness
mm
Stiffening ring attached
yes
no
Shell material
Spec.
No.
Type/
Grade
Class/
Cond.
UNS
No.
Nominal
Comp.
Product
Form
Stiffening ring material
Calculate
Results
Maximum external pressure
bar
Minimum shell thickness
mm (by specified supports distance)
Maximum supports distance
mm (by specified shell thickness)
Minimum ring height
mm (by specified stiffening ring thickness)
mm ()
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