ix. Flange thickness (refer section 2.3.10)

 

• i.  For the gasket seating condition (no internal load applied)

(2.28) (2.30)

 

ii.   For operating condition

(2.25) (2.27)

(2.26)

Summation moments under operating condition

Therefore is the controlling moment .

Flange thickness (carbon steel):

(2.31)

 



 

Practice problem: Perform the mechanical design of the condenser and Kettle type reboiler thermal design problem provided in the module #1.

 

References

[1]. Indian Standard (IS: 4503-1967): Specification for Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchangers, BIS 2007, New Delhi.

[2]. Kuppan T. Heat Exchanger Design Handbook, Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2000, New York.

[3]. Standards of the Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association (TEMA), Inc. 18 ed., 1999, New York.

[4]. Brownell L.E. and E.H. Young, Process Equipment Design, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1959. New York.