Spherical Shell and Hemispherical Head Under External Pressure
The ASME Code procedure is as follows:
1. Calculate the value of A using the equation:
where:
Ro is the outside radius of the sphere.
2. Find the value of B from the Code material/temperature chart in Appendix 5.
3. Calculate the maximum allowable external pressure:
or for values of A falling to the left of the applicable temperature line:
Using the same example:
Ro = 48.5 in.
t = 0.125 in.
From Figure UCS-28.2 B = 10,500
The hemispherical head is good for the external design pressure of 54 psi.
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