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PV Elite and CodeCalc
Verification and Quality Assurance Manual
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November 2013
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance ........................................................................................................... 9

Software Purpose.................................................................................................................................... 9
Intellectual Property Statement ............................................................................................................... 9
Management/Organization .................................................................................................................... 10
PV Elite Development ........................................................................................................................... 10
User Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 10
Product Support .................................................................................................................................... 11
Software Issue Tracking/Resolution ..................................................................................................... 11
Software Verification ................................................................................................................................. 13

Test Control........................................................................................................................................... 13
Beta Tests ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Beta Users ............................................................................. 15
PV Elite Test Jobs ................................................................................................................................. 19
Corrective Action Standard ................................................................................................................... 20
Post-Development Procedures ............................................................................................................. 20
Distribution Control ............................................................................................................................... 21
Pre-Shipping Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 21
CodeCalc QA Checks ........................................................................................................................... 23
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Shell and Head Checks .................................................................................................................. 24
Nozzle Checks................................................................................................................................ 26
Flange Checks................................................................................................................................ 28
Cone Checks .................................................................................................................................. 31
Floating Heads Checks .................................................................................................................. 32
Horizontal Vessel Checks .............................................................................................................. 34
Leg and Lug .................................................................................................................................... 34
ASME Tubesheets Checks ............................................................................................................ 36
TEMA Tubesheets Checks ............................................................................................................. 37
WRC 107 Checks ........................................................................................................................... 38
Pipe and Pad Checks ..................................................................................................................... 39
Base Ring Checks .......................................................................................................................... 39
Half-Pipe Check .............................................................................................................................. 40
Large Opening Checks ................................................................................................................... 41
Rectangular Vessel Checks ........................................................................................................... 42
PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets .......................................................................................... 45
Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation ................................................................................... 45
Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring Calculation ...................................................................... 49
Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld Strength, Weld Size ..................................................... 52
Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and External Pressure on Legs ............................................... 65
Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and Seismic Loads ............................................................ 74
Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR II ................................................................................. 83
Problem 7 - ASME Section VIII Division 2 Sample Comparisons .................................................. 86
Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle Reinforcement ............................................................................... 93

Contents
Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 101

SECTION 1
Introduction
® ®
The PV Elite /CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual provides a standard set of
PV Elite/CodeCalc jobs that are used in verifying both the operation of the software and the
accuracy of the result for each release of the PV Elite/CodeCalc package. The examples
presented in this manual are a representative cross-section of the jobs run by Intergraph CAS.
The jobs selected for this manual compare the PV Elite/CodeCalc output with results published
in industry journals and with results from other software products. The PV Elite/CodeCalc output
is (also) verified with hand and/or MathCad™ calculations.
The component-analysis part of PV Elite, when sold separately, is called CodeCalc.
CodeCalc-specific results can be found in the Software Verification section of this manual. In all
other sections, the software is referred to simply as PV Elite.
This manual consists of two major sections: Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance and Software
Verification.
 Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance describes the quality assurance procedures employed by
Intergraph CAS to ensure that PV Elite is producing correct results.
 Software Verification explains a series of benchmark jobs that you can use to confirm
software accuracy. These jobs compare PV Elite output to published results, to output from
similar software, or to hand calculations. For each job in this section, a brief description of
the job and any special considerations are discussed. Following the discussion is a graphical
representation of the system with selected result comparisons. Because of the volume of
output, important results like required thickness, maximum allowable working pressure
(MAWP), and stress are listed in tables. Users interested in the entire output can re-analyze
the jobs as necessary.
The PV Elite development team is constantly testing and adding new test jobs to the QA
benchmark problem set. Currently, there are more than 250 test jobs run which test thousands
of different calculations. It is impractical to include all of these tests in this manual. As new
Quality Assurance procedures are published, they will be incorporated into the QA methods
employed by Intergraph CAS. Users with questions, comments, or suggestions are encouraged
to contact Intergraph CAS to discuss future revisions to this document. User requests for new
features are always welcome. By working with the user, the PV Elite development staff will
continue to develop a product that best meets the demands of pressure-vessel design and
analysis users.

Introduction

SECTION 2
Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance

Software quality assurance is generally a speculative pursuit because, no matter how much
testing is performed, the next test may reveal an error in the software. The goal of any quality
assurance standard is to perform enough testing to achieve such a level of confidence in the
software that errors are rare and unlikely. With this objective in mind, several organizations have
published guidelines for use in software quality assurance.
In This Section
Software Purpose .......................................................................... 9
Intellectual Property Statement...................................................... 9
Management/Organization ............................................................ 10
PV Elite Development .................................................................... 10
User Documentation ...................................................................... 10
Product Support ............................................................................. 11
Software Issue Tracking/Resolution .............................................. 11
Software Purpose
PV Elite is a package of nineteen applications that work together to design and analyze
pressure vessels and heat exchangers. The purpose of the software is to provide the
mechanical engineer with easy-to-use, technically sound, well-documented calculations that will
expedite and simplify vessel-design and re-rating tasks. The software also provides recent,
industry-accepted analyses of the designs.
Calculations in PV Elite are based on the latest editions of national codes such as the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, or other relevant industry standards that are not covered
directly by ASME VIII-1, VIII-2 or other codes.
Intellectual Property Statement

This manual and its contents should be considered proprietary. This material should not be
copied or distributed to other parties without the expressed written consent of Intergraph CAS.

Management/Organization
At Intergraph CAS, the Chief Architect, Software Engineering Manager, and Product Manager
oversee the development and testing of the software product. Software development team
members include: engineers, software developers, and a technical writer. All members of the
development team support customers and test the software prior to each release. Specialized
technical support representatives work closely with the development team. In addition, an
on-staff, certified Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) lead auditor oversees the quality assurance
program followed by the team.
PV Elite Development
Intergraph CAS is wholly responsible for all software made available to the public that bears the
Intergraph label on the distribution media.
Changes to PV Elite are made by or with the consent of the Product Manager. Additional
members of the software team include engineers, who interact at the same level and
communicate directly with the product manager. Therefore, all software issues can be brought to
the attention of Product Manager quickly and easily.
Software engineers each bring a different kind of expertise to the team and write routines for
specialized functions in the software. For example, the source code to perform structural steel
checks may be written by an engineer at Intergraph CAS whose educational background
permits him to do this efficiently.
All members of the development staff provide customer support for PV Elite, directly or
indirectly. One member of the team is tasked with quality assurance procedures for each
release.
User Documentation
The PV Elite user has online access to documentation spanning all facets of the software,
including all of the ancillary processors and interfaces. The standard PV Elite documentation set
consists of the following documents:
 PV Elite User's Guide
 CodeCalc User's Guide
 Quick Start Guide
All of these documents can be accessed online, from the Help tab in PV Elite. The PV Elite
documentation accompanies each new version of the program and is supplied in both PDF and
CHM (online help) formats.
Contact information for Intergraph CAS is included in these documents, as well as displayed in
the help system, and in a variety of other locations in the software. We encourage users
experiencing problems or confusion with the software to reference the documentation first, and
then contact us for further resolution and suggestions.

Product Support
Intergraph CAS welcomes input/suggestions from our users. Users having problems with our
software may freely contact Intergraph CAS through our eCustomer support system, which is
found on our company website.
Our Technical Support staff may ask users with a numerical/computational issue in PV Elite to
submit the job to Intergraph CAS. This allows our support staff to identify the problem and locate
the cause, and then contact the user for resolution.
Software Issue Tracking/Resolution

PV Elite supports standard practices for tracking released software issues, including:
 Incorporating user feedback directly back into the development process.
 Notifying users regarding hot fix or service pack updates issued throughout development
 Following software release criteria based on issue review and prioritization.


SECTION 3
Software Verification
This section describes the test methods through which PV Elite software team performs Quality
Assurance testing on PV Elite. In addition, the section describes test methods that you can
implement to validate your PV Elite program data against industry-standard benchmarks.
In This Section
Test Control ................................................................................... 13
Beta Tests ...................................................................................... 14
Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Beta Users ..................... 15
PV Elite Test Jobs ......................................................................... 19
Corrective Action Standard ............................................................ 20
Post-Development Procedures ...................................................... 20
Distribution Control ........................................................................ 21
Pre-Shipping Procedures ............................................................... 21
CodeCalc QA Checks .................................................................... 23
PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets ................................... 45
Test Control
Currently in the United States there is no organization that formally establishes the credibility of
pressure-vessel analysis software. Therefore, software suppliers take on this responsibility.
Generally, there are two ways to establish that any software product is performing correctly:
 Comparing product results to hand calculations.
 Comparing results to previously verified results from an external source.
If these methods compare favorably to software-generated results, then the software is
assumed to be performing as expected. If the results do not compare favorably, the PV Elite
development team identifies the differences and corrects the problem.
Testing Process
Before a new version of PV Elite is released, the development personnel perform alpha-level
testing. This involves checking the Fortran/C++ or assembler code and running of basic test
problems designed to test the functionality of the feature addition, error and abort conditions,
and so forth. Next, the development staff generates a series of alpha jobs that:
 Test new features against existing software.
 Run tests against industry standard programs, such as Compress™ and BJAC™ teams.
 Suggest to customers that they independently compare the results of PV Elite against their
own in-house program or spreadsheets.
 Test new features against hand calculations.
 Test new features against published literature, such as the ASME VIII-1, PTB-3, and other
codes.

 Test the interaction between new features and features already existing in the software.
Once these selected alpha jobs are run and verified to the satisfaction of the lead developer,
beta series testing begins.
The new job results are compared to the previously verified results. Program errors that have
been identified are remedied and/or justified.
To summarize, at Intergraph CAS, we believe that thoroughly checking software results by hand
and comparing these results to those of other software and to benchmarks assures a quality
product. This method has worked very well in the past and we will check new versions using this
same methodology.
Beta Tests
Often before releasing the PV Elite software, we distribute the alpha-tested software to users to
perform beta testing. At the end of the test period, we ask that beta users send evaluations to
us, so that we can process the information, resolve any issues found, and archive feedback.
The following are the beta test files for the CodeCalc module available from within PV Elite.
Intergraph CAS ships some of these files with the PV Elite software.
Beta Test Files
Checks.cci Shell.cci
Extra_qa.cci Texample.cci
Fexample.cci Texample2.cci
Fexample2.cci Vesexmpl.cci
Lg_nozzl.cci WRC107.cci
Lg_nozzl.cci Rctexmpl.cci
Mm_wrc.cci Appy.cci
ASME_Tubesheet.cci
The following section discusses manual checks that users can perform additional verification of
the software.

Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Beta Users

The tables below display a list of items that should be verified for each release of PV Elite.
Different individuals should check each item multiple times.
Installation Checklist
Items to Check Initials Initials Comments
A. Program Installation
B. File Extraction
C. File CRC Check
Database Access Checklist

A. Structural Steel - AISC89.BIN
B. ASME Materials *
1. Check some material properties

(selected randomly) with ASME
Code
2. Check yield stress vs.

temperature table.
* Specify different material ID in the input, and check the allowable stresses, density, TEMA
number, and external pressure chart.
Units Checklist
A. Creation of input files
B. Verify change of units
Check each input field of the following modules to verify that the help facilities function properly.
Help Checklist
A. Check Modules

1. Shells and Heads
2. Nozzles
3. Flange
4. Conical Sections
5. Floating head
6. Horizontal Vessels
7. ASME Tubesheets
8. Tubesheets
9. WRC107/FEA
10. Leg and Lug
11. Pipe and Pad
12. Base Rings
13. Thin Bellows Exp. Joints
14. Thick Joints
15. Half-Pipe
16. Large Openings
17. Rectangular Vessels
18. WRC 297/Annex G
19. Appendix Y
B. Check HELP Index.
C. Search on a topic.
D. Print a HELP topic.

New Input Generation/General Operation Checklist

A. Check each module with a random example.
1. Shells and Heads
2. Nozzles
3. Flange
4. Conical Sections
5. Floating head
6. Horizontal Vessel
7. ASME Tubesheets
8. TEMA Tubesheets
9. WRC 107
10. Leg and Lug
11. Pipe and Pad
12. Base Rings
13. Thin Joints
14. Thick Joints
15. Half Pipes
16. Large Openings
17. Rectangular Vessels
18. WRC 297
19. Appendix Y
B. Graphics
1. Onscreen
2. Printed

C. Window operation
1. Merge operation
2. Insert/Delete an item
3. Add an item
4. Browse items
Output Review Checklist

A. Review output data in
1. Terminal
2. Printer
3. Disk file
B. Output Processor
1. Results on screen
2. Print the selected chapters
Operating Environments Checklist

A. Dealer Version
B. Windows
C. Network
1. PV Elite and data on network
2. PV Elite on network, data local
3. PV Elite local, data on network

Vessel Code Checklist

ASME Section VIII, Div. 1
ASME Section VIII, Div. 2
PD-5500
EN - 13445
Miscellaneous Checklist
(a)
A. ESL/SPLM
B. Mouse Operations
C. Material Database Editor
1. Editing materials
2. Adding materials
(a)
Insures program does not run without the ESL.
PV Elite Test Jobs

The PV Elite QA benchmark problem set consists of over 250 different analysis jobs. Each of
these jobs is run prior to release time and compared with the results from previous versions. A
wide variety of jobs are checked, which includes tests of all wind and seismic codes, checks of
baserings, weights, stresses, liquid pressures, MAWP, weights, volumes, required thickness and
many others. By analyzing these jobs, the quality of the software is kept very high and
consistent. Again, these are just a few sample problems run every time we test the software.
Many of the jobs contained in this manual are listed in the table below.
Quality Assurance Test Form

Job Name Perform Analysis Analysis Date
104EX4
11436
ANDY1
APP1_7

Job Name Perform Analysis Analysis Date
APP1_7_2
APP1_7_3
APPLCHK
AS_450V2
BEDN237
+200 more jobs
Corrective Action Standard

PV Elite users have many channels through which they can reach the Intergraph CAS
development staff. The main way to contact us is through the eCustomer system. When a
problem or error is detected, the development staff reviews the problem and takes corrective
action. When a user problem is verified to be a defect, a TR (trouble report) is filled out using
internal Intergraph software. After the TR is completed, the problem is fixed, and the user is
notified by email through the eCustomer system. Updated PV Elite files are made available in a
product Hot Fix or Service Pack, which can be downloaded from the eCustomer website. In
many cases, software issues have workarounds. The Intergraph CAS technical support staff
notifies users of workarounds whenever possible.
Post-Development Procedures
After a new version of the software has been developed, Intergraph CAS uses the following
quality assurance procedures to ensure that the new CDs are correct in content, contain the
proper ESL protection schemes, and can be reproduced properly.
1. Scan the development machine for virus infection before producing any distribution set. Use
the latest version of Trend Micro Office Scan virus-scanning software.
2. Assemble in a "clean" directory all of the files that comprise the installation set. This includes
.EXE files, database files, and example files.
3. Run the CRCCHK program to build the CRC verification file.
4. Generate an installation program using Install Shield. Once the DVD is made, test it
according to the Distribution Control procedures outlined below.

Distribution Control
To control the distribution and integrity of the program DVDs before sending them out for mass
production, Intergraph CAS adheres to the following procedures:
1. After the quality assurance procedures have been completed, use the lead developer's
computer to make a production copy of PV Elite.
2. Modify the installation program to load any new executables that may be released with the
new version.
3. Load PV Elite onto at least one PC in the production department to check the installation
program and DVD integrity.
4. Use Office Scan virus-scanning software to scan each original, all disk drives, and memory
for known viruses.
5. Using the appropriate ESL, install and test the masters on another computer. All EXE files
accessing the ESL must be tested.
6. Install the masters on a production computer for further use. ESL-specific files should be
copied into the appropriate subdirectories for organizational purposes.
7. Send the masters to the DVD duplicator.
8. Install the software from the DVD onto each of the PCs in the engineering and development
groups at Intergraph CAS.
9. Load the required set of PV Elite executables onto at least one computer in the production
department.
10. Using the DVD and installation checklists, perform periodic testing of the software as
necessary.
The following section provides the tasks that must be performed by the development and
production personnel to verify the quality of disk sets before shipment.
Pre-Shipping Procedures
The following procedures help to ensure that the disk sets shipped by Intergraph CAS contain
the correct product, are not infected with a virus, and are void of imperfections.
1. When DVDs are received from the duplicator, install and test a random selection from the
batch. These final tests will ensure that the DVDs were correctly assembled by the
duplicator, that they are not flawed, and that the ESL interaction routines are in order.
The tests are software-specific and are detailed elsewhere in this manual. None of
these tests should use the environment support available from the programs. Run the tests
from the installation directory. Ensure that the installation directory is empty before
beginning this procedure.
2. Archive a set of DVDs from the first duplication for future use and referral.


SECTION 4
CodeCalc QA Checks
In This Section
Introduction .................................................................................... 23
Shell and Head Checks ................................................................. 24
Nozzle Checks ............................................................................... 26
Flange Checks ............................................................................... 28
Cone Checks ................................................................................. 31
Floating Heads Checks .................................................................. 32
Horizontal Vessel Checks .............................................................. 34
Leg and Lug ................................................................................... 34
ASME Tubesheets Checks ............................................................ 36
TEMA Tubesheets Checks ............................................................ 37
WRC 107 Checks .......................................................................... 38
Pipe and Pad Checks .................................................................... 39
Base Ring Checks ......................................................................... 39
Half-Pipe Check ............................................................................. 40
Large Opening Checks .................................................................. 41
Rectangular Vessel Checks ........................................................... 42
Introduction
This section provides the results of QA tests for CodeCalc, which is also the
component-analysis part of PV Elite. For simplicity, this part of PV Elite will be referred to as
CodeCalc in this chapter. The following CodeCalc modules have been subjected to Intergraph
CAS quality assurance procedures.
 Shell/Head
 Nozzle
 Flange
 Cone
 Floating Head
 Horizontal Vessel
 Leg and Lug
 ASME Tubesheets
 TEMA Tubesheets
 WRC 107/537
 Pipe and Pad
 Base Ring
 Thin Joint
 Thick Joint

 Half-Pipe
 Large Opening
 Rectangular Vessel
Shell and Head Checks

As a part of its quality assurance procedures, Intergraph CAS completed the following shell and
head checks on CodeCalc:
ASME Appendix 1-4, 2 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP 1, 1-4, 2) -
Ellipsoidal head under internal pressure.
Parameters CodeCalc ASME
MAWP (psi) 338.87 339
ASME Appendix 1-4, D (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP 1, 1-4, D)
-Torispherical head under internal pressure
Req. thickness (in.) 0.4488 0.45
ASME Appendix 1-4, D2 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP 1, 1-4, D2)
-Torispherical head under internal pressure
MAWP (psi) 167.16 167
ASME Appendix L-6.1 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP L, L-6.1) -
Ellipsoidal head under external pressure
A 0.0004623 0.000462
B 5662.91* 5100
EMAWP (psi) 20.9427* 18.9
ASME Appendix L-6.2 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP L, L-6.2)
-Torispherical head under external pressure

A 0.0004157 0.00042
B 5092.85* 4700
EMAWP (psi) 16.9385* 15.6
ASME Appendix L-6.3 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-6.3) -Hemispherical head under
external pressure
A 0.0004623 0.00046
B 5662.91* 5200
EMAWP (psi) 20.9427* 19.23
ASME Appendix L-6.4 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-6.4) - Conical head under external
pressure
Design Len. 102.30 102.30
A 0.0005912 0.0006
B 7004.29 6900
EMAWP (psi) 38.1777 37.5
ASME Appendix L-9.2.1 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-9.1, 2) - Minimum design metal
temperature (MDMT) of a cylinder
Unadjusted MDMT (°F) 31 31
Adjusted MDMT (°F) 12 12
ASME Appendix. L-5 (CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-5): Selection of a circumferential

stiffening ring for a cylinder under external pressure. A bar type 2 in. x 3.75 in. stiffening ring
selected.


4
Moment of Inertia (in. ) 16.541 16.57
Required Moment of 16.1933 16.25

4
Inertia (in. )
Weld load 643.78 644
Weld Allowable load 1828.75 1830
Minimum Weld Thickness 0.25 0.25
* As of this printing the ASME Appendix L6.1, 6.2, 6.3 appear to be in error in determining the B
value from the External Pressure chart CS-2 for SA-285C, with E = 24.5 x 106 psi. When points
lie in the linear portion of the chart CS-2 (as in cases 4, 5, 60, CodeCalc uses the formula B =
A*E/2.
Nozzle Checks
Nozzle checks involve the area of reinforcement and failure path calculations. Intergraph CAS
performed the following nozzle checks using CodeCalc:
ASME Appendix L-7.3b (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.3B): Insert-type Nozzle lying on
a longitudinal weld of a cylindrical shell. A 19-in. Diameter and 0.5-in. thick reinforcement pad is
selected.
Req. Thk. Shell (in.) 0.5300 0.530
Req. Thk. Noz (in.) 0.0893 0.0893

2
Reinforcement Area Req. (in. ) 6.228 6.23
2
Total Area available (in. ) 6.267 6.27
Total weld load, W (lb) 72539.17 72600
Weld load for path 1-1, W 1-1 (lb) 71556.86 71600
Strength of failure path 1-1 (lb) 203289 203000

ASME Appendix L-7.4 (CodeCalc Job Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.4): Abutting-type Nozzle on a

cylindrical shell. A 26-in. Diameter and 2.75-in. (average value) thick reinforcement pad is
selected.
Req. Thk. Shell (in.) 1.8593 1.83
Req. Thk. Noz (in.) 0.3542 0.292

2
2
Total weld load, W (lb) 317668.22 318000
ASME Appendix L-7.6 (CodeCalc Job Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.6): Insert-type Nozzle without pad
on a 2:1 ellipsoidal head.
Req. Thk. Head (in.) 0.0912 0.091
Req. Thk. Noz (in.) 0.0512 0.051

2
2
Total weld load, W (lb) 302.43* 250
*The differences in dimensions, of the order of 1E-3, are magnified after being multiplied by the
allowable stress.
ASME Appendix L-7.7 (CodeCalc Job Checks.cc2/APP L, L-7.71): Abutting-type Hillside Nozzle
on a cylindrical shell.

Req. Thk. Shell (in.) 1.1364 1.14
Req. Thk. Noz (in.) 0.1389 0.139
Area Req. in circumferential dir. 3.720 3.68

2
(in. )
Area available in circumferential 7.486 7.16

2
dir. (in. )
Area Req. in longitudinal dir. 4.545 4.56

2
(in. )
Area available in longitudinal dir. 2.607 2.59

2
(in. )
The area available in the longitudinal direction is insufficient. The new area values after
increasing the nozzle thickness from 0.5 in. to 0.875 in.

2
Area Req. in longitudinal dir. in. ) 4.545 4.56
Area available in longitudinal dir. 5.198 5.18

2
(in. )
2
Minimum Weld throat. (in. ) 0.25 0.25
2
Actual Weld throat. (in. ) 0.3535 0.35
Flange Checks
Intergraph CAS completed the following flange checks on CodeCalc:
Taylor Forge, Bulletin 502 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/TAYLOR FORGE)- Integral weld neck
flange.
Parameters CodeCalc Taylor Forge
Gasket Reaction Diameter, G (in.) 33.888 33.88
Operating Bolt Load W M1 (lb) 432484.688 432484
Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb) 71713.25 71713
End Pressure, MD (in. lb) 623292 623292

Face Pressure, MT (in. lb) 79248 79242
Gasket Load, MG (in. lb) 111600 111599
Total Moment, Mo (in. lb) 814128 814133
Longitudinal Hub Stress (psi) 22865.0 22865
Radial Flange Stress (psi) 10981.8 10982
Tangential Stress Flange (psi) 6799.5 6800
Seating Bolt Load, W M2 (lb) 120608.648 120609
Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb) 464192.38 464192
Total Moment, MG (in. lb) * 722364 722371
Tangential Stress Flange (psi) 6033.1 6033
*Total Moment is MG in the Taylor Forge bulletin 502 and MA in CodeCalc output.
Taylor Forge, Bulletin 502 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/ FULL FACE SLIP)- Loose, Slip on
Flange with a full face gasket.
Dist. to Gasket Load Reaction hg, (in.) 1.328 1.325
Full Face ID Pressure Load, H’GY (lb) 48614.715 48555
Operating Bolt Load, WM1 (lb) 96302.469 96286
Total Moment, MO (in. lb) 110676 110695

Tangential Flange Stress (psi) 13470.3 13176
Bolt Circle Stress (psi) 2585.7 2679
Seating Bolt Load, WM2 (lb) 71806.469 23196
Reverse Moment MG (in. lb) * 29160 29101
*Reverse Moment is MG in Taylor Forge bulletin 502 and MR in CodeCalc output. See "Notes"
below.
a. The value of hg, in the Taylor Forge Bulletin is off by 0.0029, using
With C = 29.5 in. and B =24 in. this comes out to be 1.3279 and not 1.325. This error is
G
magnified resulting in error in the calculations of G, W M1, W, H , MT, MO, MG, and H’GY.
b. The value of WM2 computed in the Taylor Forge Bulletin is incorrect,
Where b = 1.375, y = 200

Gives W M2 = 71806.5
An example taken from Process Equipment Design by Brownell and Young. (P-243) (CodeCalc
Job: Checks.cc2/BROWNELL&YOUNG)- Loose-ring type flange.
*Total Flange Moment is MA in Brownell & Young and RMA in CodeCalc output.
Brownell &
Parameters CodeCalc Young
Operating Bolt Load, W M1 (lb) 151790.469 152100

Brownell &
Parameters CodeCalc Young
Gasket Load, MG (in. lb) 13464 18900
Total Moment, MO (in. lb) 231816 270100
Seating Bolt Load, W M2 (lb) 96623.617 93600
Total Moment MG (in. lb) * 1806036 140500
Cone Checks
Cone checks involve area-of-reinforcement and moment-of-inertia requirements. Intergraph
CAS performed the following cone checks using CodeCalc:
ASME Appendix L-2.3 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/ASME VIII-1 2011a, APP L, L-2.3): - A
cone-to-cylinder transition under internal pressure.
Large end Line Force, QL (lb) 2749.608 2750

2
Reinforcement Area Req., Arl (in. ) 12.8802 4.54
2
Total Area available , Ael(in. ) 0.3490 0.500
Small end Line Force, QA (lb) 1312.383 1312.5

2
Reinforcement Area Req., Ars (in. ) 2.2146 2.22
2
Total Area available, Aes (in. ) 0.7799 0.78
ASME Appendix L-3.3 (CodeCalc File: Checks.cc2/APP L, L-3.3): - A cone-to-cylinder transition

under external pressure.
Large end Line Force, QL (lb) 9.6960 2781

2
Reinforcement Area Req., Arl (in. ) 12.6509 12.7
2
Total Area available, Ael (in. ) 23.5682 28.9

Small end Line Force, QS (lb) 697.3355 696.9

2
Reinforcement Area Req., Ars (in. ) 0.7046 0.71
2
Area available in Shell, Aes ( in. )* 2.5022 2.05*
2
Area available in Pad (in. ) 2.6250 2.63
2
Total Area available, Aes (in. ) 5.8318 4.68
The small end available area from the shell does not match as a result of different values of tr,
the minimum required thickness of cone at small end. CodeCalc calculates this value iteratively
so that the cone can withstand the design pressure.
With, E = 25.125 * 106 psi, A = 4.453 * 10-6, B = 5595.042, D/T = 149.191
CodeCalc computes a tr of 0.392 in., resulting in a MAWP of
which matches the design pressure of 50 psi. The ASME example uses a tr = 0.55 in., which
seems incorrect.
Floating Heads Checks

Intergraph CAS completed the following floating heads checks on CodeCalc:
Tested against Exxon’s in-house design program PEAs- A Type D floating head under both
external and internal pressure. (CodeCalc job: Extra_Qa.cc2/TYPE D)
Tubeside Internal Pressure Results:

Parameters CodeCalc PEAs
Operating Head Req. Thickness (in.) 0.3601 0.360
Flange Req. Thickness (in.) 3.2956 3.296
Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb) 44348.5 44348.4
Flo. Head Moment, Mh (in. lb) -136812 -136739.5
Total Moment, Internal, MO (in. lb) 127584 127660.90
Seating Flange Req. Thickness, Internal 3.4527 3.453

Bolt-Up (in.)

Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb) 335559.0 335559.0
Total Moment, Internal MG (in. lb) * 235939.9 235939.92
Shellside External Pressure Results:

Operating Head Req. Thickness (in.) 0.6158 0.609
Flange Req. Thickness (in.) 4.0155 4.015
Gasket Seating Force, HG (lb) 430082.6 430082.59
Flo. Head Moment, Mh (in. lb) -228012 -227899.17
Total Moment, MO (in. lb) 141715.56 141604.46
Seating Flange Req. Thickness (in.) 3.4527 3.453
Flange Design Bolt Load, W (lb) 335559.0 335559.0
Total Moment MG (in. lb) ** 235939.94 235939.92
The results below are for Soehrens Calculations for Stresses in Spherical Heads and Flanges.
The following table displays the Nomenclature and Equation Numbers per ASME Paper
57-A-247.
CodeCalc CodeCalc PEA

Parameters Tubeside Int. Parameter Shellside Ext. Shellside Ext.
Ttl Stress at Head 6611.2 6611.218 21175.1 21175.1

OD, psi Eqn. 30
Ttl Stress at Head 1202.5 1202.488 -33058.6 -33058.6

ID, psi Eqn. 31
Ttl Flange Stress, 746.6 746.647 5081.8 5081.8

Upper psi Eqn. 35
Ttl Flange Stress, -7432.6 -7432.58 -3803.6 -3803.6

Lower psi Eqn. 36

Horizontal Vessel Checks

Intergraph CAS completed the following horizontal vessel checks on CodeCalc:
ASME APP L, L-2.2 (CodeCalc job Checks.cc2/ASME PG 530): Insert-type Nozzle lying on a
longitudinal weld of a cylindrical shell. A 19-in. diameter and 0.5-in. thick reinforcement pad
selected.
Factor K.2 * 0.7906 0.7904
Total weight of the vessel, full (lb) 345837.91 350000
Longitudinal Compressive Shell 9440.10 9446

allowable (psi)
The factor k.2 is an important factor used by CodeCalc to compute the stresses using Zick
analysis. ASME has used a different method to find the required thickness. Moreover, ASME
does not compute shear stresses at the saddles in this example.
Leg and Lug

Intergraph CAS completed the following leg and lug checks on CodeCalc:
Design of legs for a vertical vessel under internal pressure and wind loading, verified by hand
calculations (CodeCalc job: ExtraQa.cc2/Hand Check Legs). Angle legs attached in the diagonal
orientation (both legs attached to the vessel).
Wind velocity is 100 miles/hr.
Importance factor = 1
Force coefficient = 1
Exposure category = C
Parameters CodeCalc Hand Check
Wind Pressure (psf) 28.038 28.88
Total Wind Force (lb) 1345.848 1376.7
Shear at Top of Leg (lb) 530.53 542.02
Total Overturning Moment at Top of 3364.6 3441.85

Legs (ft-lb)
Axial Compression on Leg 910.71 915.76

Furthest from Neutral Axis (psi)

Unity Check on the Legs:

Parameters CodeCalc Hand Check
Actual Allowable Actual Allowable
Weak Axis Bending Stress (psi) 16384.77 24227.28 16723.5 24227
Strong Axis Bending Stress 11613.22 24227.28 11869 24227

(psi)
Axial Compressive Stress (psi) 910.71 16053.99 915.7 16068
Unity Check Ratio 1.212 1.237
Design of a support lug for a vertical vessel. Taken from the Pressure Vessel Design Handbook
by Bednar, 2nd edition (page 154) example 5.1 (CodeCalc job: Lugs.cc2/BEDNAR EX. 5.1).
Parameters CodeCalc BEDNAR
Force on One Lug, F (lb) 41,000.64 41,000
Bending Stress in the Base Plate  13,814.78 18,700

(psi)
Gusset Plate Allowable 9,785.29 9,885

Compressive Stress, SgaB (psi)
The bending stress in the base plate s which, is Spl2 in the CodeCalc printouts is calculated as,
This expression is for stress on a rectangular plate under uniform pressure p, with three edges
fixed and one edge free. (Formulas for Stress and Strain, Roark and Young, 5th edition page
396.)
With,
Where,
a = 15 in.,
b = 12 in.,
t = 1.125 in.
The factor  is taken from a table in Roark and Young for a known of a/b, which in this case is
1.25. The correct value of  after interpolating is 0.524, which gives σ a value of 13580.22 psi.
While Bednar took the next higher value of  as 0.72, this results in a different value of σ.

This example is for the design of a support lug with Full Ring-Girder type reinforcement ring.
nd
Taken from the Pressure Vessel Design Handbook by Bednar, 2 edition (page 158) example
5.2 (CodeCalc job: Lugs.cc2/BEDNAR EX. 5.2).
Parameters CodeCalc Bednar
Force on one lug (compression side), 5000.00 5000

Flug (lb.)
Force acting in the plane of ring, P 2500.00 2500

(lb.)
Ring load pt Bending moment, M1 (lb-in) 29841.55 29900
Tangential thrust, T1 (lb.) 0.00 0.0
Ring mid pt Bending moment, M2 (lb-in) 42583.66 17062.5
Tangential thrust, T2 (lb.) 1250.00 1250
ASME Tubesheets Checks

These examples follow the 1997 edition of the ASME code.
ASME Part UHX - 20.1.1 (c) (CodeCalc job: ASME_Tubesheet.cc2/UHX-20.1.1): U-tube type
heat exchanger with integral tubesheet construction.
Eff. Tube hole dia., d*(in.) 0.7500 0.75
Eff. Tube pitch, p*(in.) 1.1508 1.15
Axial Shell bending Stress,σ s,b (psi) -17575.04 -17600
ASME Part UHX - 20.2.1 (c) (CodeCalc job: ASME_Tubesheet.cc2/UHX-20.2.1) A fixed

tubesheet with tubesheet extended as flange and gasketed channel side. This is compared with
ASME UHX 20.2.1, step 10 case 7.
Shell Membrane Stress due to Joint -99.1947 -96.1

Interaction, σ sm (psi)
Shell Bending Stress due to Joint -61109 -61100

Interaction, σ s, b (psi)
Shell Stress Summation, σs (psi) 61217.12 61200

σs, Allow 61500.00 61500
Bending stress σ (Pres. Only) (psi)
Effective pres. Pe (Temp. only) (psi)
Bending stress σ (Temp. only) (psi)
TEMA Tubesheets Checks

A fixed tubesheet with the tubesheet extended has a flange and a gasketed channel side. This
TM
is compared with B-JAC teams, a heat exchanger design package. (CodeCalc job:
Checks.cc2/COMPARISON).
TM
Parameters CodeCalc B-JAC
Eff. Shell side design Pres., bend., 5.664 5.8

PSU (psi)
Eff. Tube side design Pres., bend., 55.069 55.1

PTU (psi)
Req. Thk. Shellside, Trs (in.) 0.8304 0.8205
Req. Thk. Tubeside. Trc (in.) 2.5893 2.524
Equiv. Differential Exp. Pres., PD (psi) -0.488 0.0*
Shell longitudinal stress (Tensile), 44 0.0*

STSMAX (psi)
Shell longitudinal stress (Comp.), 278 296

STSMIN (psi)
Tube longitudinal stress (Tensile), 12556.94 12772

STTMAX (psi)
Tube longitudinal Stress (Comp.), 117.77 0*

STTMIN (psi)
Tube to Tubesheet load, WJ (lb) 1355.03 1378
This difference in the value of Pd and stresses is due to different interpretation of factor J,

TEMA suggests that if, …(a)

Then, J can be assumed equal to 0, this is used by BJAC. According to some experts J should
be taken 0 if,
and …(b)
CodeCalc uses this interpretation. Consequently, there are differences in the Pd, the Shell
longitudinal tensile stress, and the Tube longitudinal compressive stress values obtained from
both the programs.
WRC 107 Checks

TM
This example is a comparison with another computer program, called Compress . This
example compares a round solid attachment on a cylindrical shell. (CodeCalc job:
Extra_qa.cc2/COMPAR. TO COMP).
Using WRC 107 March 1979 Version

TM
Parameters CodeCalc Compress
Beta 0.230 0.23
Total circumferential stress @ Au -34281 -30118

(psi)
Total Longitudinal stress @ Bl (psi) 30083 32407
Total shear stress @ Cu (psi) -92 -92
Stress Intensity, @ Al (psi) 30283 32574
Stress Intensity, @ Bu (psi) 47999 45950
Stress Intensity, @ Cl (psi) 41165 43630
Stress Intensity, @ Du (psi) 58573 51845
Stress Intensity, @ Dl (psi) 40655 43100

Pipe and Pad Checks

A B31.3 intersection area of reinforcement and MAWP calculations tested with MathCad
calculations. (CodeCalc Job: Extra_Qa.cc2 /Hand_Calcs).
Req. thk. of header (in.) 0.450 0.449
Req. thk. of branch (in.) 0.194 0.194
Req. reinforcement area (in.2) 3.4855 3.485
Available reinforcement area (in.2) 3.6052 3.604
MAWP of Header (psi) 694.18 694.13
MAWP of Branch (psi) 1385.28 1385.19
Est. MAWP of Assembly (psi) 609.60 609.55
Base Ring Checks

This example is benchmarked with hand calculations. A base ring with a continuous top ring.
(CodeCalc job: Checks.cc2/PVHB EXAMPLE).
The following illustrates the comparison of results for a simplified analysis for base ring
thickness from Jawad and Farr.
Parameters CodeCalc Hand Calcs
Load per bolt, (lb) 43527.7344 43528

2
Req. Area/Bolt, (in. ) 1.7411 1.741
Bolt stress, approx. analysis (psi) 18925.10 16413
Concrete stress, operating condition 813.64 875.31

(psi)
Basering Thk., simplified (in.) 1.8677 1.937
More accurate analysis using neutral axis shift calculations for base ring thickness, from Singh
and Soler.
Bolt stress (psi) 14244.13 12549

Concrete stress (psi) 493.33 478.84
Basering Thk. (in.) 1.4573 1.432
Continuous Top Ring Calculations:

Req. Thk. as fixed beam (in.) 1.7850 1.916
Req. Thk. per Moss (in.) 1.3669 1.467
Gusset Thickness:
Req. Thk. in tension (in.) 0.3286 0.378
Req. Thk. in compression (in.) 0.672 0.672
Skirt Thickness at Operating Condition:

Req. Thk. in tension (in.) 0.3286 0.398
Req. Thk. in compression (in.) 0.2835 0.287
Half-Pipe Check
ASME Appendix EE-3 (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/ ASME EXAMPLE): A cylindrical shell with a
half-pipe.
Min. req. thk. of shell, Int. press. (in.) 0.2392 0.24

¢
Max. permissible pressure, P 385.3763 366
(Pprime) (psig)
¢
Longitudinal tensile stress in shell, S 6080.0000 6080
(Sprime) (psi)
Req. half-pipe thk., T (in.) 0.0502 0.050

Min. fillet weld size, Fillet (in.) 0.1180 0.12
Large Opening Checks

Shell with a large nozzle (CodeCalc Job: Checks.cc2/SENIOR GB TEST): Tested against hand
calculations performed by a client.
Parameters CodeCalc Hand Calcs.
Longitudinal hub stress, SH* (psi) 19520 19494
Radial flange stress, SR* (psi) 1036 1032
Tangential flange stress, ST* (psi) 10945 10960
Stresses at the head-shell junction,
Longitudinal hub stress, Shs (psi) 13314.04 13161
Radial stress, Srs (psi) 603.63 610
Tangential stress, Sts (psi) 5578.62 5564
Stresses at the opening head junction,
Longitudinal hub stress, Sho (psi) 16997.471 16960
Radial stress, Sro (psi) 902.257 898
Tangential stress, Sto (psi) 9750.84 9759

Rectangular Vessel Checks

ASME APP. 13, 13-17(b) (CodeCalc job: Rctexmpl.cc2/EXAMPLE A2): A rectangular vessel
with two long sides having different thickness (sketch A2), designed for internal pressure.
Membrane Short side plate, (psi) 1242.00 1242
Long side plate, t2 (psi) 488.39 488
Long side plate, t22 (psi) 100.81 101
Bending Short side plate, @ Q (psi) ±2560.62 ±2571
Short side plate, @ Q1 (psi) ±15775.12 ±15778
Long side plate, @ M (psi) ±3679.71 ±3683
Long side plate, @ Q (psi) ±250.06 ±250
Long side plate, @ M1 (psi) ±9556.91 ±9572
Long side plate, @ Q1 (psi) ±6162.16 ±6153
ASME APP. 13, 13-17(c) (CodeCalc job Rctexmpl.cc2/EXAMPLE A3): A rectangular vessel with
uniform wall thickness and corners bend to a radius (sketch A3) designed for internal pressure.
Parameters* CodeCalc ASME
Membrane Short side plate, @ C (psi) 450.00 450
Long side plate, @ A (psi) 300.00 300
Corner section, (psi) 485.41 485
Bending Moment at mid pt of long side, Ma -2812.6814 -2820

(in.-lb)
Short side plate, Inner @ C (psi) 10123.91 10084
Short side plate, Outer @ C (psi) -10123.91 -10084
Short side plate, Inner @ D (psi) 5623.91 -5583*
Short side plate, Outer @ D (psi) -5623.91 5583*
Long side plate, Inner @ A (psi) -16876.09 -16927

Parameters* CodeCalc ASME
Long side plate, Outer @ A (psi) 16876.09 16927
Long side plate, Inner @ B (psi) 1123.91 1080
Long side plate, Outer @ B (psi) -1123.91 -1080
Corner section, Inner (psi) 12248.52 12209
Corner section, Outer (psi) -12248.52 -12209
As of this printing, ASME is in error about the stress state at point D. The stress at the point D
on the short side is as per ASME Section VIII Div. 1 Appendix 13-7 Equation 29.
With,
MA = -2812.68 in-lb
P = 15 psi
I1 = 0.0833 in4
L1 = 10 in.
L2 = 20 in.
R = 10 in.
For the inner side,
c=ci=0.5
Which gives, (Sb)Di = 5623.91 psi,
while ASME has a stress value of -5583 psi.
ASME Appendix 13, 13-17(g) (CodeCalc job: Extra_QA.cc2/ASME EXAMPLE 13): A vessel of
obround cross section, with an I-section reinforcement member welded on, Sketch B2.
Taking the pressure P = 29.9 psi. to get the ASME stress values.

4
Combined MOI, I11 (in. ) 6.8592 6.859
Membrane Short side plate, @ C (psi) 978.19 978.32
Long side plate, @ A (psi) 489.09 489.16
Bending Short side plate, Outer @ C (psi) -15647.72 -15641.75
Long side plate, Outer @ A (psi) 16935.70 16928.78

Total Short side plate, Outer @ C (psi) -14669.54 -14662.96
Long side plate, Outer @ A (psi) 17424.79 17417.946
ASME Appendix 13, 13-17(i) (CodeCalc job: Rctexmpl.cc2/EXAMPLE C1): A vessel of circular
cross section, with a single diametral staying plate, Sketch C1.
These stresses are maximum stresses occurring at the shell-plate junction.
Membrane Shell section (psi) 800.00 800
Diametral plate (psi) 2.10 2.1
Bending Shell section, Inner (psi) 8884.12 8856
Diametral plate, Inner (psi) 25140.69 25020
Total Shell section, Inner (psi) 9684.12 9656
Diametral plate, Inner (psi) 25142.79 25022

SECTION 5
PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets

In This Section
Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation ................................... 45
Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring Calculation ...................... 49
Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld Strength, Weld Size .... 52
Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and External Pressure on Legs
....................................................................................................... 64
Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and Seismic Loads ........... 74
Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR II ................................ 83
Problem 7 - ASME Section VIII Division 2 Sample Comparisons . 86
Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle Reinforcement .............................. 93
Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation

The purpose of this problem is to ensure that PV Elite is computing the fundamental frequency
of a vertical tower correctly. This problem is a comparison against the sample presented in
Henry Bednar’s Pressure Vessel Design Handbook, 2nd Edition (Page 126). The result for this
problem should be approximately 1.15 sec/cycle or 0.9 hertz.

PV Elite® Vessel Analysis Program: Input Data

Natural Frequency Comparison to Bednar p126
Design Internal Pressure (for Hydrotest) 100.00 psig

Design Internal Temperature 200 F
Type of Hydrotest UG99-b
Hydrotest Position Vertical
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Top 0.0000 in.
Projection of Nozzle from Vessel Bottom 0.0000 in.
Minimum Design Metal Temperature - 1994 F
Type of Construction Welded
Special Service None
Degree of Radiography RT 1
Miscellaneous Weight Percent 0.0
Use Higher Longitudinal Stresses (Flag) Y
Select t for Internal Pressure (Flag) N
Select t for External Pressure (Flag) N
Select t for Axial Stress (Flag) N
Select Location for Stiff. Rings (Flag) N
Consider Vortex Shedding
Perform a Corroded Hydrotest
Is this a Heat Exchanger N
User Defined Hydro. Press (Used if > 0) 0.0000 psig
User defined MAWP 0.0000 psig
Load Case 1 NP+EW+WI+BW

Load Case 2 NP+EW+EQ+BS
Load Case 3 NP+OW+WI+BW
Load Case 4 NP+OW+EQ+BS
Load Case 5 NP+HW+HI
Load Case 6 NP+HW+HE
Load Case 7 IP+OW+WI+BW
Load Case 8 IP+OW+EQ+BS
Load Case 9 EP+OW+WI+BW
Load Case 10 EP+OW+EQ+BS
Load Case 11 HP+HW+HI
Load Case 12 HP+HW+HE
Wind Design Code ASCE-7 93

Basic Wind Speed [V] 0.0000 mile/hr
Surface Roughness Category C: Open Terrain
Importance Factor 1.0
Base Elevation 0.0000 ft.
Percent Wind for Hydrotest 0.0
Using User defined Wind Press. Vs. Elev. N
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind (Ope) 0.0000
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind (Empty) 0.0000
Damping Factor (Beta) for Wind (Filled) 0.0000
Seismic Design Code ASCE-7 88

Seismic Zone 0.0000
Soil Type S1
Horizontal Force Factor 2.0000
Percent Seismic for Hydrotest 0.0000
Design Nozzle for M.A.W.P. + Static Head Y
Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des. N
Use ASME VIII-1 Appendix 1-9 N
Material Database Year 1997
Configuration Directives:
Do not use Nozzle MDMT Interpretation VIII-1 01-37 No

Use Table G instead of exact equation for "A" No
Shell Head Joints are Tapered No
Compute "K" in corroded condition No
Use Code Case 2286 No
Use the MAWP to compute the MDMT No
Using Metric Material Databases, ASME II D No
Complete Listing of Vessel Elements and Details:
Element From Node 10

Element To Node 20
Element Type Skirt Sup.
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO" 10.000 ft.
Skirt Inside Diameter 60.000 in.
Diameter of Skirt at Base 60.000 in.
Skirt Thickness 0.5000 in.
Internal Corrosion Allowance 0.0000 in.
Design Temperature Internal Pressure 100 F
Design Temperature External Pressure 100 F
Effective Diameter Multiplier 1.2

Material Name SA516-70
Allowable Stress, Ambient 17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Operating 17500. psi
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest 26250. psi
Material Density 0.0010000 lb./cu.in.
P Number Thickness 1.25 in.
Yield Stress, Operating 38000. psi
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation B
External Pressure Chart Name CS-2
UNS Number K02700
Product Form Plate
Efficiency, Longitudinal Seam 1.0
Efficiency, Head-to-Skirt or Circ. Seam 1.0

Detail Type Weight
Detail ID F
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist 5.0000 ft.
Miscellaneous Weight 10000. lb.
Offset from Element Centerline 0.0000in.
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Element To Node 40
Element Type Cylinder
Description
Inside Diameter 60.000 in.
Element Thickness 0.5000 in.
Nominal Thickness 0.0000 in.
External Corrosion Allowance 0.0000 in.
Design Internal Pressure 10.000 psig
Design External Pressure 10.000 psig
Material Name SA-516 70
Efficiency, Circumferential Seam 1.0

Detail Type Weight
Detail ID E
Dist. from "FROM" Node/Offset dist 10.000 ft.
Offset from Element Centerline 0.0000 in.
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Element To Node 50
Description

Detail Type Weight
Detail ID C
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Element To Node 80
Description

Detail Type Weight
Detail ID B
--------------------------------------------------------
Element To Node 80
Description

Detail Type Weight
Detail ID B
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Element To Node 90
Description
Efficiency,. Circumferential Seam 1.0

Detail Type Weight
Detail ID A
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Natural Frequency for the Operating Case (No Liquid), Freese Method
Natural Frequency Calculation

| | Element | Centroid | Elem. End | Elem. Ang. | Element
From| To | Total Wgt. | Deflection | Deflection | Rotation | Empty Wgt.
| | lbm | in. | in. | | lbm
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 | 20 | 10011.4 | 0.077412 | 0.30044 | 0.0048560 | 10011.4
20 | 40 | 15022.8 | 1.13129 | 2.39547 | 0.012092 | 15022.8
40 | 50 | 10021.7 | 3.91854 | 5.68701 | 0.016406 | 10021.7
50 | 60 | 10021.7 | 7.63959 | 9.72088 | 0.018672 | 10021.7
60 | 80 | 20043.8 | 11.5172 | 13.3188 | 0.018782 | 20043.8
80 | 90 | 20043.8 | 15.1227 | 16.9273 | 0.018798 | 20043.8
The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Empty.) is 0.90323 Hz.
Natural Frequency for the Operating Case, Freese Method
Natural Frequency Calculation
| | Element | Centroid | Elem. End | Elem. Ang. | Element

From| To | Total Wgt. | Deflection | Deflection | Rotation | Emtpy Wgt.
| | lbm | in. | in. | | lbm
10 | 20 | 10011.4 | 0.077412 | 0.30044 | 0.0048560 | 10011.4
20 | 40 | 15022.8 | 1.13129 | 2.39547 | 0.012092 | 15022.8
40 | 50 | 10021.7 | 3.91854 | 5.68701 | 0.016406 | 10021.7
50 | 60 | 10021.7 | 7.63959 | 9.72088 | 0.018672 | 10021.7
60 | 80 | 20043.8 | 11.5172 | 13.3188 | 0.018782 | 20043.8
80 | 90 | 20043.8 | 15.1227 | 16.9273 | 0.018798 | 20043.8
The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Ope...) is 0.90323 Hz.
Natural Frequency for the Filled Case, Freese Method
The Natural Frequency for the Vessel (Filled) is 0.48376 Hz.
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Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring Calculation

This sample problem was taken from the ASME Section VIII Division 1 pressure vessel code
page 531-532 A-98 addenda. This stiffening ring is a channel welded to the outside of a
169-inch OD vessel. The test here is to compute the required moment of inertia of the ring. The
4
ASME code calculated value for I’s (the required moment of inertia) 15.61 in . PV Elite obtains
4
an almost identical result of 16.2 in . The difference is due to the fact that PV Elite computes the
strain factor A to more significant figures than the code example.


Type of Hydrotest Not Specified
Hydrotest Position Horizontal
Minimum Design Metal Temperature -20 F
Consider Vortex Shedding Y
Perform a Corroded Hydrotest N
User Defined Hydro. Press. (Used if > 0) 0.0000 psig
User Defined MAWP 0.0000 psig
User Defined MAPnc 0.0000 psig
Load Case 1 NP+EW+WI+FW+BW

Load Case 2 NP+EW+EE+FS+BS
Load Case 3 NP+OW+WI+FW+BW
Load Case 4 NP+OW+EQ+FS+BS
Load Case 7 IP+OW+WI+FW+BW
Load Case 8 IP+OW+EQ+FS+BS
Load Case 9 EP+OW+WI+FW+BW
Load Case 10 EP+OW+EQ+FS+BS
Load Case 13 IP+WE+EW
Load Case 14 IP+WF+CW
Load Case 15 IP+VO+OW
Load Case 16 IP+VE+OW
Load Case 17 IP+VF+CW
Load Case 18 FS+BS+EP+OW
Load Case 19 FS+BS+EP+OW

Type of Surface Moderately Smooth
Base Elevation 0.0000 in.
Using User defined Wind Press. Vs. Elev. N
Seismic Design Code UBC 94

UBC Seismic Zone (1=1,2=2a,3=2b,4=3,5=4) 0.000
UBC Importance Factor 1.000
UBC Soil Type S1
UBC Horizontal Force Factor 3.000
UBC Percent Seismic for Hydrotest 0.000
Design Nozzle for Des. Press. + St. Head Y

Consider MAP New and Cold in Noz. Design N
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des. Y
Material Database Year Current w/Addenda or Code Year

Configuration Directives
Do not use Nozzle MDMT Interpretation VIII-1 01-37 N
Use Table G instead of exact equation for "A" Y
Shell Head Joints are Tapered Y
Compute "K" in corroded condition Y
Use the MAWP to compute the MDMT Y
Complete Listing of Vessel Elements and Details

Element To Node 20
Description
Distance "FROM" to "TO" 80.000 in.
Element Outside Diameter 169.00 in.
Material Name SA-285 C
Material Density 0.2800 lbm/in3
Yield Stress, Operating 21500. psi
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation A
UNS Number K02801
Product Form Plate

Detail Type Ring
Detail ID Ring:[1 of 1]
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist 40.000 in.
Stiffening Ring Moment of Inertia 13.100 in**4
Distance from Shell Surface to Center 3.0000 in.
Stiffening Ring Cross Sectional Area 2.4000 in²
Stiffening Ring Section Name C6X8.2
Height of Section Ring 6.000 in.
Using Custom Stiffener Section No

External Pressure Calculation Results
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 2011a
Cylindrical Shell From 10 To Ring:[1 of 1] Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 700 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 700F: 0.245E+08 psi
Results for Maximum Allowable Pressure (MAEP):

| TCA | OD | SLEN | D/t | L/D | Factor A | B |
| 0.312 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 540.80 | 0.2367 | 0.0004801 | 5880.68 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 5880.6768)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.4987 psig
Results for Required Thickness (TCA):

| 0.317 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 533.48 | 0.2367 | 0.0004900 | 6001.98 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6001.9790)/(3* 533.4799) = 15.0008 psig
Results for Maximum Stiffened Length (SLEN):

| 0.312 | 169.00 | 38.76 | 540.80 | 0.2294 | 0.0004966 | 6083.58 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6083.5762)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.9990 psig
Cylindrical Shell From Ring[1 of 1] to the end: Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 700 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 700 F: 0.245E+08 psi
Results for Maximum Allowable Pressure (EMAP):

| 0.312 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 540.80 | 0.2367 | 0.0004801 | 5880.68 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 5880.6768)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.4987 psig
Results for Required Thickness (TCA):

| 0.317 | 169.00 | 40.00 | 533.48 | 0.2367 | 0.0004900 | 6001.98 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6001.9790)/(3* 533.4799) = 15.0008 psig
Results for Maximum Stiffened Length (SLEN):

| 0.312 | 169.00 | 38.76 | 540.80 | 0.2294 | 0.0004966 | 6083.58 |
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4* 6083.5762)/(3* 540.8000) = 14.9990 psig
Stiffening Ring Calculations for: Ring:[1 of 1], C6X8.2, SA-516 70

Effective Length of Shell 7.99 in.
Area (in2) Distance (in.) Area*Dist
Shell: 2.498 0.1562 0.390
Ring : 2.400 3.3125 7.950
Total: 4.898 8.340
Centroid of Ring plus Shell = 1.703 in.
Inertia Distance A*Dist2
Shell: 0.020 1.5465 5.975
Ring : 13.100 -1.6097 6.219
Total: 13.120 12.194
Available Moment of Inertia, Ring plus Shell 25.314 in**4
Required Stress in Ring plus Shell BREQ 5103.88 psi

Required Strain in Ring plus Shell AREQ 0.0004150
Required Moment of Inertia, Ring plus Shell
= ( OD² * SLEN * (TCA+ARING/SLEN) * AREQ )/ 10.9

= (168.0000²*40.0000*(0.3125+2.4000/40.0000)*0.0004150)/10.9
= 16.2025 in**4
External Pressure Calculations

| | Section | Outside | Corroded | Factor | Factor |
From| To | Length | Diameter | Thickness | A | B |
| | in. | in. | in. | | psi |
--------------------------------------------------------------------
10 |Ring| 40.0000 | 169.000 | 0.31250 | 0.00048006 | 5880.68 |
Ring| 20 | 40.0000 | 169.000 | 0.31250 | 0.00048006 | 5880.68 |

| | External | External | External | External |
From| To | Actual T. | Required T.| Des. Press.| M.A.W.P. |
| | in. | in. | psig | psig |
------------------------------------------------------------
10 |Ring| 0.31250 <<< 0.31679 | 15.0000 >>> 14.4987 |
Ring| 20 | 0.31250 <<< 0.31679 | 15.0000 >>> 14.4987 |
Minimum 14.499

| | Actual Len.| Allow. Len.| Ring Inertia | Ring Inertia |
From| To | Bet. Stiff.| Bet. Stiff.| Required | Available |
| | in. | in. | in**4 | in**4 |
------------------------------------------------------------------
10 |Ring| 40.0000 >>> 38.7605 | No Calc | No Calc |
Ring| 20 | 40.0000 >>> 38.7605 | 16.2025 | 25.3141 |
One or more Elements or Rings Failed Code requirements for External Pressure with the given thickness!
Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld Strength, Weld Size

The next sample problem was adapted from the ASME code Appendix L. This example problem
tests PV Elite nozzle calculations in accordance with paragraph UG-37. This sample problem
compares with ASME’s hillside nozzle example 7 Addenda 98. PV Elite automatically performs
the nozzle calculation in both the hoop direction and the longitudinal direction. The results for
areas required and available are in excellent agreement. This particular file applchk.pvi contains
all of the ASME nozzle reinforcement calculation examples.



Is this a Heat Exchanger Y
User defined MAPnc 0.0000 psig


Using User defined Wind Press. Vs Elev. N
Seismic Design Code UBC 94

UBC Soil Type S1

Consider External Loads for Nozzle Des. Y


Element To Node 20
Description
UNS Number K02401
Product Form Plate

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP EX-2
Nozzle Diameter 11.75 in.
Nozzle Schedule None
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N) N
Weight of Nozzle ( Used if > 0 ) 0.0000 lb.
Grade of Attached Flange GR 1.1
Nozzle Material Name SA516-70
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Element To Node 30
Element Type Elliptical
Description
UNS Number K02700
Product Form Plate
Elliptical Head Factor 2.0

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP EX6
Nozzle Schedule 20
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-B
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Element To Node 40
Description
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation C
UNS Number K01800

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP EX-7
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA516-60
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Element To Node 50
Description

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP L EX-1
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 180.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-B
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Element To Node 60
Description
UNS Number K03101
Product Form Plate

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP EX-3
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP EX-3B
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 180.0
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Element To Node 70
Description
UNS Number K02700
Product Form Plate

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP EX-4
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Element To Node 80
Description
UNS Number K03101
Product Form Plate

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP EX-5
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
------------------------------------------------------------------
Element To Node 90
Description

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID APP 8
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Material Name SA106-B
----------------------------------------------------------------

Element To Node 95
Element Type Flat
Description
Flat Head Attachment Factor 0.30000001
Small diameter if Non-Circular 0.0000 in.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Element To Node 100
Description
UNS Number K02700
Product Form Plate

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID DUPPS
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-B
INPUT VALUES, Nozzle Description: APP EX-7 From: 30
Pressure for Reinforcement Calculations P 1000.000 psig

Temperature for Internal Pressure Temp 150 F
Maximum Allowable Pressure New & Cold 10.48 psig
Shell Material SA516-55

Shell Allowable Stress at Temperature S 13800.00 psi
Shell Allowable Stress at Ambient Sa 13800.00 psi
Inside Diameter of Cylindrical Shell D 30.0000 in.

Shell Finished (Minimum) Thickness t 1.5000 in.
Shell Internal Corrosion Allowance c 0.0000 in.
Shell External Corrosion Allowance co 0.0000 in.
Distance from Cylinder/Cone Centerline L1 12.0000 in.
Distance from Bottom/Left Tangent 7.2500 ft.
User Entered Minimum Design Metal Temperature -20.00 F
Type of Element Connected to the Shell: Nozzle

Material SA516-60
Material UNS Number K02100
Material Specification/Type Plate
Allowable Stress at Temperature Sn 15000.00 psi
Allowable Stress at Ambient Sna 15000.00 psi
Diameter Basis (for tr calc only) ID

Layout Angle 0.00 deg
Diameter 4.0000 in.
Corrosion Allowance can 0.0000 in.

Joint Efficiency of Shell Seam at Nozzle E1 1.00
Joint Efficiency of Nozzle Neck En 1.00
Outside Projection ho 4.0000 in.

Weld leg size between Nozzle and Pad/Shell Wo 0.5000 in.
Groove weld depth between Nozzle and Vessel Wgnv 1.5000 in.
Inside Projection h 0.0000 in.
Weld leg size, Inside Element ot Shell Wi 0.0000 in.
ASME Code Weld Type per UW-16 None
Class of attached Flange 150

Grade of attached Flange GR 1.1
The Pressure Design option was Design Pressure + static head.
Nozzle Sketch (may not represent actual weld type/configuration)
Insert Nozzle No Pad, no Inside projection
Note: Checking Nozzle 90 degrees to the Longitudinal axis.
Reinforcement CALCULATION, Description: APP EX-7
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 1998, A-98 UG-37 to UG-45
Actual Inside Diameter Used in Calculation 4.000 in.

Actual Thickness Used in Calculation 0.500 in.
Nozzle input data check completed without errors.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Cylindrical Shell, TR [Int. Press]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 1.1364 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Cylindrical Shell, TR [Mapnc]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0114 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Nozzle Wall, TRN [Int. Press]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 0.1389 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a) of Nozzle Wall, TRN [Mapnc]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0014 in.
UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement: [Internal Pressure]

Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit) D1 13.0950 in.
Parallel to Vessel Wall, opening length d 6.5473 in.
Normal to Vessel Wall (Thickness Limit), no pad Tlnp 1.2500 in.
UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement: [Mapnc]

Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit) D1 13.0950 in.
Parallel to Vessel Wall, opening length d 6.5473 in.
Results of Nozzle Reinforcement Area Calculations:

AREA AVAILABLE, A1 to A5 | Design | External | Mapnc |
Area Required Ar | 3.720 | NA | 0.037 sq.in. |
Area in Shell A1 | 6.101 | NA | 9.784 sq.in. |
Area in Nozzle Wall A2 | 1.135 | NA | 1.567 sq.in. |
Area in Inward Nozzle A3 | 0.000 | NA | 0.000 sq.in. |
Area in Welds A41+A42+A43| 0.250 | NA | 0.250 sq.in. |
Area in Element A5 | 0.000 | NA | 0.000 sq.in. |
TOTAL AREA AVAILABLE Atot | 7.486 | NA | 11.601 sq.in.|
The Internal Pressure Case Governs the Analysis.
Nozzle Angle Used in Area Calculations 37.66 Degs.
The area available without a pad is Sufficient.
Area Required [A]:

= (d * tr*F + 2 * tn * tr*F * (1-fr1)) UG-37(c)
= (6.5473 * 1.1364*0.5 +2 * 0.5000 * 1.1364*0.5*(1-1.00))
= 3.720 sq.in.
Reinforcement Areas per Figure UG-37.1
Area Available in Shell [A1]:

= d(E1*t - F*tr) - 2 * tn( E1*t - F*tr) * (1 - fr1)
= 6.547 (1.00 * 1.5000 - 0.5 * 1.136) - 2 * 0.500(1.00 * 1.5000 - 0.5 * 1.1364) * (1 - 1.000)
= 6.101 sq.in.
Area Available in Nozzle Projecting Outward [A2]:

= (2 * tlnp) * (tn - trn) * fr2/sin(alpha3)
= (2 * 1.250) * (0.5000 - 0.1389) * 1.0000/sin(52.7)
= 1.135 sq.in.
See Appendix L, L-7.7.7(b) for more information.
Area Available in Inward Weld + Outward Weld [A41 + A43]:

= Wo^(2) * fr2 + (Wi-can/0.707)^(2) * fr2
= 0.5000^(2) * 1.0000 + (0.0000)^(2) * 1.0000
= 0.250 sq.in.
Nozzle Junction Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) Calculations:
MDMT of the Nozzle Neck to Flange Weld, Curve: C

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Govrn. thk, tg = 0.500 , tr = 0.139 , c = 0.0000 in. , E* = 1.00
Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.278 , Temp. Reduction = 110 F
Min Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66 -36 F

Min Metal Temp. at Required thickness (UCS 66.1) -146 F
MDMT of Nozzle-Shell/Head Weld for the Nozzle (UCS-66(a)1(b)), Curve: C

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Min Metal Temp. at Required thickness (UCS 66.1) -146 F
Governing MDMT of all the sub-joints of this Junction: -146 F
ANSI Flange MDMT including Temperature reduction per UCS-66.1:
Unadjusted MDMT of ANSI B16.5/47 flanges per UCS-66(c) -20 F

Flange MDMT with Temp reduction per UCS-66(b)(1)(b) -20 F
Flange MDMT with Temp reduction per UCS-66(b)(1)(c) -155 F
Where the Stress Reduction Ratio per UCS-66(b)(1)(b) is:

Design Pressure/Ambient Rating = 1000.00/285.00 = 3.509
Note: Use the minimum value from (b)(1)(b) and (b)(1)(c) above as the calculated nozzle flange MDMT.
Weld Size Calculations, Description: APP EX-7
Intermediate Calc. for nozzle/shell Welds Tmin 0.5000 in.
Results Per UW-16.1:

| Required Thickness | Actual Thickness
Nozzle Weld | 0.2500 = Min per Code | 0.3535 = 0.7 * Wo in.
Weld Strength and Weld Loads per UG-41.1, Sketch (a) or (b)
Weld Load [W]:
= (A-A1+2*tn*fr1*(E1*t-tr))*Sv
= (3.7201 - 6.1009 + 2 * 0.5000 * 1.0000 *(1.00 * 1.5000 - 0.5682)) * 13800
= 0.00 lb.
F is always set to 1.0 throughout the calculation.
Weld Load [W1]:

= (A2+A5+A4-(Wi-Can/.707)^(2)*fr2)*Sv
= (1.1350 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 - 0.0000 * 1.00) * 13800
= 19112.62 lb.
Weld Load [W2]:

= (A2 + A3 + A4 + (2 * tn * t * fr1)) * Sv
= (1.1350 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 39812.62 lb.
Weld Load [W3]:
= (A2+A3+A4+A5+(2*tn*t*fr1))*S
= (1.1350 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + 0.0000 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 39812.62 lb.
Strength of Connection Elements for Failure Path Analysis
Shear, Outward Nozzle Weld [Sonw]:

= (pi/2) * Dlo * Wo * 0.49 * Snw
= (3.1416/2.0) * 8.1841 * 0.5000 * 0.49 * 13800
= 43465. lb.

Shear, Nozzle Wall [Snw]:

= (pi *(Dlr + Dlo)/4) * (Thk - Can) * 0.7 * Sn
= (3.1416 * 3.6829) * (0.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.7 * 15000
= 60743. lb.
Tension, Shell Groove Weld [Tngw]:

= (pi/2) * Dlo * (Wgnvi-Cas) * 0.74 * Sng
= (3.1416/2.0) * 8.1841 * (1.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.74 * 15000
= 214045. lb.
Strength of Failure Paths:
PATH11 = (SONW + SNW) = (43464 + 60742) = 104207 lb.

PATH22 = (Sonw + Tpgw + Tngw + Sinw)
= (43464 + 0 + 214045 + 0)
= 257509 lb.
PATH33 = (Sonw + Tngw + Sinw)
= (43464 + 214045 + 0)
= 257509 lb.
Summary of Failure Path Calculations:

Path 1-1 = 104207 lb., must exceed W = 0 lb. or W1 = 19112 lb.
Maximum Allowable Pressure for this Nozzle at this Location:

Converged Max. Allow. Pressure in Operating case 1301.887 psig
The MAWP of this junction was limited by the parent Shell/Head.

Checking Nozzle in plane parallel to the vessel axis.
Reinforcement CALCULATION, Description: APP EX-7
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 1998, A-98 UG-37 to UG-45
Actual Inside Diameter Used in Calculation 4.000 in.

Actual Thickness Used in Calculation 0.500 in.
Nozzle input data check completed without errors.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Cylindrical Shell, Tr [Int. Press]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 1.1364 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Cylindrical Shell, Tr [Mapnc]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*15.0000)/(13800*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0114 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Nozzle Wall, Trn [Int. Press]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (1000.00*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*1000.00)
= 0.1389 in.
Reqd thk per UG-37(a)of Nozzle Wall, Trn [Mapnc]

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (10.48*2.00)/(15000*1.00-0.6*10.48)
= 0.0014 in.
UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement : [Internal Pressure]

Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit) Dl 8.0000 in.
Parallel to Vessel Wall Rn+tn+t 4.0000 in.
UG-40, Limits of Reinforcement : [Mapnc]

Parallel to Vessel Wall (Diameter Limit) Dl 8.0000 in.
Parallel to Vessel Wall Rn+tn+t 4.0000 in.
Results of Nozzle Reinforcement Area Calculations:

AREA AVAILABLE, A1 to A5 | Design | External | Mapnc
Area Required Ar | 4.545 | NA | 0.046 sq.in.
Area in Shell A1 | 1.455 | NA | 5.954 sq.in.
Area in Nozzle Wall A2 | 0.903 | NA | 1.247 sq.in.
Area in Inward Nozzle A3 | 0.000 | NA | 0.000 sq.in.
Area in Welds A41+A42+A43 | .250 | NA | 0.250 sq.in.
Area in Element A5 | 0.000 | NA | 0.000 sq.in.
TOTAL AREA AVAILABLE Atot | 2.607 | NA | 7.451 sq.in.
The Internal Pressure Case Governs the Analysis.
Nozzle Angle Used in Area Calculations 90.00 Degs.
The area available without a pad is Insufficient.

RECOMMENDATION: Add a Reinforcing Pad.

SELECTION OF POSSIBLE REINFORCING PADS: Diameter Thickness
Based on the Estimated Diameter Limit: 7.9375 0.6875 in.
Area Required [A]:

= (d * tr*F + 2 * tn * tr*F * (1-fr1)) UG-37(c)
= (4.0000*1.1364*1.0+2*0.5000*1.1364*1.0*(1-1.00))
= 4.545 sq.in.
Reinforcement Areas per Figure UG-37.1
Area Available in Shell [A1]:

= d(E1*t - F*tr) - 2 * tn(E1*t - F*tr) * (1 - fr1)
= 4.000 (1.00 * 1.5000 - 1.0 * 1.136) - 2 * 0.500(1.00 * 1.5000 - 1.0 * 1.1364) * (1 - 1.000)
= 1.455 sq.in.
Area Available in Nozzle Projecting Outward [A2]:

= (2 * tlnp) * (tn - trn) * fr2
= (2 * 1.250) * (0.5000 - 0.1389) * 1.0000
= 0.903 sq.in.
Area Available in Inward Weld + Outward Weld [A41 + A43]:

= Wo^(2) * fr2 + (Wi-can/0.707)^(2) * fr2
= 0.5000^(2) * 1.0000 + (0.0000)^(2) * 1.0000
= 0.250 sq.in.
UG-45 Minimum Nozzle Neck Thickness Requirement: [Int. Press.]

Wall Thickness for Internal/External pressures ta = 0.1389 in.
Wall Thickness per UG16(b), tr16b = 0.0625 in.
Wall Thickness, shell/head, internal pressure trb1 = 1.1364 in.
Wall Thickness tb1 = max(trb1, tr16b) = 1.1364 in.
Wall Thickness tb2 = max(trb2, tr16b) = 0.0625 in.
Wall Thickness per table UG-45 tb3 = 0.2256 in.
Determine Nozzle Thickness candidate [tb]:

= min[tb3, max(tb1,tb2)]
= min[0.226 , max(1.136 , 0.063)]
= 0.2256 in.
Minimum Wall Thickness of Nozzle Necks [tUG-45]:

= max(ta, tb)
= max(0.1389 , 0.2256)
= 0.2256 in.
Available Nozzle Neck Thickness = 0.5000 in. --> OK
Weld Size Calculations, Description: APP EX-7
Intermediate Calc. for nozzle/shell Welds Tmin 0.5000 in.
Results Per UW-16.1:

Required Thickness Actual Thickness
Nozzle Weld 0.2500 = Min per Code 0.3535 = 0.7 * Wo in.
Weld Strength and Weld Loads per UG-41.1, Sketch (a) or (b)
Weld Load [W]:
= (A-A1+2*tn*fr1*(E1*t-tr))*Sv
= (4.5455 - 1.4545 + 2 * 0.5000 * 1.0000 *(1.00 * 1.5000 - 1.1364)) * 13800
= 47672.73 lb.
F is always set to 1.0 throughout the calculation.
Weld Load [W1]:

= (A2+A5+A4-(Wi-Can/.707)^(2)*fr2)*Sv
= (0.9028 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 - 0.0000 * 1.00) * 13800
= 15908.33 lb.
Weld Load [W2]:

= (A2 + A3 + A4 + (2 * tn * t * fr1)) * Sv
= (0.9028 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 36608.33 lb.
Weld Load [W3]:

= (A2+A3+A4+A5+(2*tn*t*fr1))*S
= (0.9028 + 0.0000 + 0.2500 + 0.0000 + (1.5000)) * 13800
= 36608.33 lb.
Strength of Connection Elements for Failure Path Analysis
Shear, Outward Nozzle Weld [Sonw]:

= (pi/2) * Dlo * Wo * 0.49 * Snw
= (3.1416/2.0) * 5.0000 * 0.5000 * 0.49 * 13800
= 26554. lb.
Shear, Nozzle Wall [Snw]:

= (pi *(Dlr + Dlo)/4) * (Thk - Can) * 0.7 * Sn
= (3.1416 * 2.2500) * (0.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.7 * 15000
= 37110. lb.

Tension, Shell Groove Weld [Tngw]:
= (pi/2) * Dlo * (Wgnvi-Cas) * 0.74 * Sng
= (3.1416/2.0) * 5.0000 * (1.5000 - 0.0000) * 0.74 * 15000
= 130769. lb.
Strength of Failure Paths:
PATH11 = (SONW + SNW) = (26554 + 37110) = 63664 lb.

PATH22 = (Sonw + Tpgw + Tngw + Sinw)
= (26554 + 0 + 130768 + 0) = 157323 lb.
PATH33 = (Sonw + Tngw + Sinw)
= (26554 + 130768 + 0) = 157323 lb.
Summary of Failure Path Calculations:

Maximum Allowable Pressure for this Nozzle at this Location:

Converged Max. Allow. Pressure in Operating case 801.776 psig
Approximate M.A.P.(NC) for given geometry 830.279 psig
The Drop for this Nozzle is : 5.1594 in.

The Cut Length for this Nozzle is, Drop + Ho + H + T : 11.4842 in.
Percent Elongation Calculations:

Percent Elongation per UCS-79 (50*tnom/Rf)*(1-Rf/Ro) 11.111 %
Please Check Requirements of UCS-79 as Elongation is > 5%.

Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and External Pressure on

Legs
TM
This example, known as cmpwisd.pvi, is a comparison between another program (Compress
ver. 4.4) and PV Elite. Several items are tested such as basic results for internal and external
pressure, nozzle reinforcement, natural frequency and leg design are compared. The results all
compare within acceptable limits.




Seismic Design Code ASCE 7-88

Seismic Zone 0.000
Soil Type S1
Horizontal Force Factor 2.000
Percent Seismic for Hydrotest 0.000
Design Nozzle for M.A.W.P. (maximum) Y



Element To Node 20
Description
UCS-66 Chart Curve Designation D
UNS Number K02100

Detail Type Liquid
Detail ID LIQUID BOTTOM
Dist. from "FROM" Node/Offset dist -1.0000 ft.
Height/Length of Liquid 1.1667 ft.
Liquid Density 54.28 lb./cu.ft.

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID N3 4"S/120
Nozzle Schedule 120
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Weight of Nozzle (Used if > 0) 0.0000 lb.
Nozzle Matl SA106-B

Detail Type Leg
Detail ID LEGS
Dist. from "FROM" Node/Offset dist 0.1666 ft.
Diameter at Leg Centerline 50.000 in.
Leg Orientation 2
Number of Legs 4
Section Identifier W4X13
Length of Legs 3.1670 ft.
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Element To Node 30
Description

Detail Type Liquid
Detail ID LIQUID CYL

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID M-1(20"X-STG)
Nozzle Schedule XS
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 270.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-B

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID N6 3"S/160
Nozzle Schedule 160
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-B
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Element To Node 40
Description

Detail Type Liquid
Detail ID LIQUID TOP

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID N1 8"S/80
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-B

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID N2 6"S/80
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 150
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-B
Element Thickness, Pressure, Diameter, and Allowable Stress:

| | Int. Press | Nominal | Total Corr | Element | Allowable |
From| To | + Liq. Hd | Thickness | Allowance | Diameter | Stress(SE)|
| | psig | in. | in. | in. | psi |
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 | 20 | 155.655 | | 0.12500 | 48.0000 | 15000.0 |
20 | 30 | 155.215 | | 0.12500 | 48.0000 | 12750.0 |
30 | 40 | 150.063 | | 0.12500 | 48.0000 | 15000.0 |
Element Required Thickness and MAWP:

| | Design | M.A.W.P. | M.A.P. | Minimum | Required |
From| To | Pressure | Corroded | New & Cold | Thickness | Thickness |
| | psig | psig | psig | in. | in. |
---------------------------------------------------------------------
10 | 20 | 150.000 | 187.524 | 272.940 | 0.43750 | 0.37561 |
20 | 30 | 150.000 | 191.140 | 262.346 | 0.50000 | 0.42085 |
30 | 40 | 150.000 | 192.802 | 272.940 | 0.43750 | 0.36649 |
Minimum 187.524 262.345
MAWP: 187.524 psig, limited by: Elliptical Head.
Internal Pressure Calculation Results:
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 1998 Code A-98 Addenda
Elliptical Head From 10 To 20 SA516-60 , UCS-66 Crv. D at 275 F
Required Thickness Due to Internal Pressure [tr]:

= (P*D*K)/(2*S*E-0.2*P) Appendix 1-4(c)
= (155.655*48.2500*1.000)/(2*15000.00*1.00-0.2*155.655)
= 0.2506 + 0.1250 = 0.3756 in.
Max. Allowable Working Pressure at given Thickness, corroded [MAWP]:

Less Operating Hydrostatic Head Pressure of 5.655 psig
= (2*S*E*t)/(K*D+0.2*t) per Appendix 1-4 (c)
= (2*15000.00*1.00*0.3125)/(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125)
= 194.049 - 5.655
= 188.394 psig
Maximum Allowable Pressure, New and Cold [MAPNC]:

= (2*15000.00*1.00*0.4375)/(1.000*48.0000+0.2*0.4375)
= 272.940 psig
Actual stress at given pressure and thickness, corroded [Sact]:

= (P*(K*D+0.2*t))/(2*E*t)
= (155.655*(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125))/(2*1.00*0.3125)
= 12032.133 psi
Straight Flange Required Thickness:

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) + c per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (155.655*24.1250)/(15000.00*1.00-0.6*155.655)+0.125
= 0.377 in.
Straight Flange Maximum Allowable Working Pressure:

= (S*E*t)/(R+0.6*t) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (15000.00 * 1.00 * 0.3125)/(24.1250 + 0.6 * 0.3125)
= 192.802 - 5.278
= 187.524 psig
Percent Elong. per UCS-79, VIII-1-01-57 (75*tnom/Rf)*(1-Rf/Ro) 3.916%
MDMT Calculations in the Knuckle Portion:

Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.802, Temp. Reduction = 20 F
Minimum Metal Temp. w/o impact per UCS-66 -55 F
MDMT Calculations in the Head Straight Flange:

Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.806, Temp. Reduction = 19 F
Cylindrical Shell From 20 To 30 SA516-60 , UCS-66 Crv. D at 275 F
Material UNS Number: K02100
Required Thickness due to Internal Pressure [tr]:

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (155.215*24.1250)/(15000.00*0.85-0.6*155.215)
= 0.2959 + 0.1250
= 0.4209 in.

= (S*E*t)/(R+0.6*t) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (15000.00*0.85*0.3750)/(24.1250+0.6*0.3750)
= 196.355 - 5.215
= 191.140 psig

= (S*E*t)/(R+0.6*t) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (15000.00*0.85*0.5000)/(24.0000+0.6*0.5000)
= 262.346 psig

= (P*(R+0.6*t))/(E*t)
= (155.215*(24.1250+0.6*0.3750))/(0.85*0.3750)
= 11857.222 psi
Percent Elongation per UCS-79 (50*tnom/Rf)*(1-Rf/Ro) 1.031 %
Minimum Design Metal Temperature Results:
Govrn. thk, tg = 0.500, tr = 0.296, c = 0.1250 in., E* = 0.85

Elliptical Head From 30 To 40 SA516-60 , UCS-66 Crv. D at 275 F

= (150.000*48.2500*1.000)/(2*15000.00*1.00-0.2*150.000)
= 0.2415 + 0.1250
= 0.3665 in.

= (2*15000.00*1.00*0.3125)/(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125)
= 194.049 - 0.000
= 194.049 psig

= (2*15000.00*1.00*0.4375)/(1.000*48.0000+0.2*0.4375)
= 272.940 psig

= (P*(K*D+0.2*t))/(2*E*t)
= (150.000*(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125))/(2*1.00*0.3125)
= 11595.000 psi
Straight Flange Required Thickness:

= (P*R)/(S*E-0.6*P) + c per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (150.000*24.1250)/(15000.00*1.00-0.6*150.000)+0.125
= 0.368 in.
Straight Flange Maximum Allowable Working Pressure:

= (S*E*t)/(R+0.6*t) per UG-27 (c)(1)
= (15000.00 * 1.00 * 0.3125)/(24.1250 + 0.6 * 0.3125)
= 192.802 - 0.000
= 192.802 psig
Percent Elong. per UCS-79, VIII-1-01-57 (75*tnom/Rf)*(1-Rf/Ro) 3.916 %
MDMT Calculations in the Knuckle Portion:
Govrn. thk, tg = 0.438, tr = 0.241, c = 0.1250 in., E* = 1.00

Stress Ratio = tr * (E*)/(tg - c) = 0.777 Temp. Reduction = 22 G
MDMT Calculations in the Head Straight Flange:

Heads and Shells Exempted to -20F (-29C) by paragraph UG-20F.
Hydrostatic Test Pressure Results:

Pressure per UG99b = 1.5 * M.A.W.P. * Sa/S 281.286 psig
Pressure per UG99b[34] = 1.5 * Design Pres * Sa/S 225.000 psig
Pressure per UG99c = 1.5 * M.A.P. - Head(Hyd) 391.784 psig
Pressure per UG100 = 1.25 * M.A.W.P. * Sa/S 234.405 psig
Pressure per PED = 1.43 * MAWP 268.159 psig
UG-99(b), Test Pressure Calculation:

= Test Factor * MAWP * Stress Ratio
= 1.5 * 187.524 * 1.000
= 281.286 psig
Horizontal Test performed per: UG-99b
Please note that Nozzle, Shell, Head, Flange, etc. MAWPs are all considered when determining the hydrotest pressure for
those test types that are based on the MAWP of the vessel.
Stresses on Elements due to Hydrostatic Test Pressure:
From| To | Stress | Allowable | Ratio | Pressure |

10 | 20 | 15553.9| 22500.0 | 0.691 | 283.02 |
20 | 30 | 16182.1| 22500.0 | 0.719 | 283.02 |
30 | 40 | 15553.9| 22500.0 | 0.691 | 283.02 |
Elements Suitable for Internal Pressure
External Pressure Calculation Results:
ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 1998 Code A-98 Addenda
Elliptical Head From 10 To 20 Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 300 F
Results for Maximum Allowable External Pressure (MAEP):

TCA OD D/t Factor A B
0.312 48.88 156.40 0.0008880 11829.65
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 11829.6465/(0.9000 * 156.4000) = 84.0413 psig
Results for Required Thickness (Tca):

0.127 48.88 386.22 0.0003596 5214.29
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 5214.2939/(0.9000 * 386.2247) = 15.0008 psig
Check the requirements of UG-33(a)(1) using P = 1.67 * External Design pressure for this head.

= (25.050*48.2500*1.000)/(2*15000.00*1.00-0.2*25.050)
= 0.0403 + 0.1250 = 0.1653 in.

= ((2*S*E*t)/(K*D+0.2*t))/1.67 per Appendix 1-4 (c)
= ((2*15000.00*1.00*0.3125)/(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125))/1.67
= 116.197 psig
Maximum Allowable External Pressure [MAEP]:

= min(MAEP, MAWP)
= min(84.04 , 116.1971)
= 84.041 psig
Thickness requirements per UG-33(a)(1) do not govern the required thickness of this head.
Cylindrical Shell From 20 To 30 External Chart: CS-2 at 300 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 300 F: 0.290E + 08 psi

TCA OD SLEN D/t L/D Factor A B
0.375 49.00 176.00 130.67 3.5918 0.0002450 3552.49
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4 * 3552.4888)/(3* 130.6667) = 36.2499 psig

0.264 49.00 176.00 185.84 3.5918 0.0001442 2090.75
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4 * 2090.7549)/(3* 185.8376) = 15.0006 psig
Results for Maximum Stiffened Length (Slen):

0.375 49.00 422.26 130.67 8.6175 0.0001015 1471.20
EMAP = (4*B)/(3*(D/t)) = (4 * 1471.2010)/(3* 130.6667) = 15.0123 psig
Elliptical Head From 30 To 40 Ext. Chart: CS-2 at 300 F
Elastic Modulus from Chart: CS-2 at 300F: 0.290E + 08 psi

0.312 48.88 156.40 0.0008880 11829.65
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 11829.6465/(0.9000 * 156.4000) = 84.0413 psig

0.127 48.88 386.22 0.0003596 5214.29
EMAP = B/(K0*D/t) = 5214.2939/(0.9000 * 386.2247) = 15.0008 psig
Check the requirements of UG-33(a)(1) using P = 1.67 * External Design pressure for this head.

= (25.050*48.2500*1.000)/(2*15000.00*1.00-0.2*25.050)
= 0.0403 + 0.1250 = 0.1653 in.

= ((2*S*E*t)/(K*D+0.2*t))/1.67 per Appendix 1-4 (c)
= ((2*15000.00*1.00*0.3125)/(1.000*48.2500+0.2*0.3125))/1.67
= 116.197 psig
Maximum Allowable External Pressure [MAEP]:

= min(MAEP, MAWP)
= min(84.04 , 116.1971)
= 84.041 psig
Thickness requirements per UG-33(a)(1) do not govern the required thickness of this head.
| | Section | Outside | Corroded | Factor | Factor |

From| To | Length | Diameter | Thickness | A | B |
| | ft. | in. | in. | | psi |
-------------------------------------------------------------------
10 | 20 | No Calc | 48.8750 | 0.31250 | 0.00088804 | 11829.6 |
20 | 30 | 14.6667 | 49.0000 | 0.37500 | 0.00024500 | 3552.49 |
30 | 40 | No Calc | 48.8750 | 0.31250 | 0.00088804 | 11829.6 |
| | External | External | External | External |

From| To | Actual T. | Required T.| Des. Press.| M.A.W.P. |
| | in. | in. | psig | psig |
-----------------------------------------------------------
10 | 20 | 0.43750 | 0.25155 | 15.0000 | 84.0413 |
20 | 30 | 0.50000 | 0.38867 | 15.0000 | 36.2499 |
30 | 40 | 0.43750 | 0.25155 | 15.0000 | 84.0413 |
Minimum 36.250
| | Actual Len. | Allow. Len. | Ring Inertia | Ring Inertia |

From| To | Bet. Stiff. | Bet. Stiff. | Required | Available |
| | ft. | ft. | in**4 | in**4 |
--------------------------------------------------------------------
10 | 20 | No Calc | No Calc | No Calc | No Calc |
20 | 30 | 14.6667 | 35.1881 | No Calc | No Calc |
30 | 40 | No Calc | No Calc | No Calc | No Calc |
Elements Suitable for External Pressure
RESULTS FOR LEGS: Operating Case Description: LEGS
Legs attached to: node 10
Section Properties: I Beam W4X13
USA AISC 1989 Steel Table
Overall Leg Length 3.167 ft.

Effective Leg Length Leglen 3.167 ft.
Distance Leg Up Side of Vessel 0.167 ft.
Number of Legs Nleg 4
Cross Sectional Area for W4X13 Aleg 3.830 sq.in
Section Inertia (strong axis) 11.300 in4
Section Inertia (weak axis) 3.860 in4
Section Modulus (strong axis) 5.460 in.3
Section Modulus (weak axis) 1.900 in.3
Radius of Gyration (strong axis) 1.720 in.
Radius of Gyration (weak axis) 1.000 in.
Leg Orientation - Weak Axis

Overturning Moment at top of Legs 5525.9 ft.lb.
Total Weight Load at top of Legs W 14706.1 lb.
Total Shear force at top of Legs 804.0 lb.
Additional force in Leg due to Bracing Fadd 0.0 lb.
Occasional Load Factor Occfac 1.330
Effective Leg End Condition Factor k 1.500
The Legs are Not Cross Braced

The Leg Shear Force includes Wind and Seismic Effects
Maximum Shear at top of one Leg [Vleg]:

= (Max(Wind, Seismic) + Fadd) * (Imax/Itot)
= (804.0 + 0.0) * (11.3/30.32)
= 300.44 lb.
Axial Compression, Leg furthest from N.A. [Sma]

= ((W/Nleg)+(Mleg/(Nlegm*Rn)))/Aleg)
= ((14706/4) + (66310/(2 * 2.08)))/3.830)
= 1306.20 psi
Axial Compression, Leg closest to the N.A. [Sva]

= (W/Nleg)/Aleg
= (14706/4)/3.830
= 959.93 psi
Allowable Comp. for the Selected Leg (KL/r < Cc) [Sa]:
= Occfac * (1-(kl/r)²/(2*Cc²))*Fy/(5/3+3*(Kl/r)/(8*Cc)-(Kl/r³)/(8*Cc³)
= 1.33 * (1-( 57.01)²/(2 * 134.58²)) * 32150/(5/3+3*(57.01)/(8* 134.58)-(57.01³)/(8* 134.58³)
= 21433.56 psi
Bending at the Bottom of the Leg closest to the N.A. [S]:

= (Vleg * Leglen * 12/Smdwa)
= (300.44 * 3.17 * 12/1.90)
= 6009.50 psi
Allowable Bending Stress[Sb]:

= (0.6 * Fy * Occfac)
= (0.6 * 32150 * 1.33)
= 25655.70 psi
AISC Unity Check [Sc](must be < or = to 1.00):

= (Sma/Sa)+(0.85*S)/((1-Sma/Spex)*Sb)
= (1306/21433)+(0.85 *6009.499)/((1 -1306/62170) *25655)
= 0.2643
Nozzle Calculation Summary:
Description | MAWP | Ext | APNC | UG45 | [tr] | Weld | Areas or

| psig | | psig | | Path | Stresses
-------------------------------------------------------------------
N3 4"S/120 | 187.52 | OK | ... | OK | 0.332 | OK | Passed
M-1(20"X-STG) | 191.14 | OK | ... | OK | 0.438 | OK | Passed
N6 3"S/160 | 191.14 | OK | ... | OK | 0.314 | OK | Passed
N1 8"S/80 | 192.80 | OK | ... | OK | 0.435 | OK | Passed
N2 6"S/80 | 157.16 | OK | ... | Failed | 0.432 | OK | Passed
N2 6"S/80 | 157.16 | OK | ... | Failed | 0.432 | OK | Passed
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Min. - Nozzles 157.16 N2 6"S/80
Min. Shell&Flgs 187.52 10 20 262.34
Computed Vessel M.A.W.P. 157.16 psig
Warning: A Nozzle Reinforcement is governing the MAWP of this Vessel.
Check the Spatial Relationship between the Nozzles
From | Node | Nozzle Description | Y Coordinate | Layout Angle | Dia. Limit

| 10 | N3 4"S/120 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 7.748
| 20 | M-1(20"X-STG) | 32.000 | 270.000 | 38.500
| 20 | N6 3"S/160 | 38.000 | 0.000 | 5.748
| 30 | N1 8"S/80 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 16.000
| 30 | N2 6"S/80 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 12.272
The nozzle spacing is computed by the following:

= Sqrt(ll² + lc²) where
ll - Arc length along the inside vessel surface in the long. direction
lc - Arc length along the inside vessel surface in the circ. direction
If any interferences/violations are found, they will be noted below.
No interference violations have been detected!

Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and Seismic Loads

This sample problem is called t101 and tests the wind load and seismic calculations performed
by PV Elite Math Cad was used to generate and test the programs wind generation routines, as
well as the seismic response and loads. The loads from PV Elite are in perfect agreement with
the Math Cad spreadsheet.


Type of Hydrotest UG99-b Note 34
Hydrotest Position Vertical
Special Service Air/Water/Steam
Select t for Internal Pressure (Flag) Y
Consider Vortex Shedding N
Load Case 1 NP+EW+WI

Load Case 2 NP+EW+EQ
Load Case 3 NP+OW+WI
Load Case 4 NP+OW+EQ
Load Case 7 IP+OW+WI
Load Case 8 IP+OW+EQ
Load Case 9 EP+OW+WI
Load Case 10 EP+OW+EQ


UBC Soil Type S2



Element To Node 20
Description
Material Density 0.2830 lb./in3
UNS Number Plate
Product Form
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Element To Node 30
Description

Detail Type Liquid
Detail ID LIQUID 20
Dist. from "FROM" Node / Offset dist -2.5000 ft.
Liquid 56.160 b./ft³

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID NOZZLE F
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 300
Layout Angle 0.0
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Element To Node 40
Description

Detail Type Liquid
Detail ID LIQUID 30
Liquid Density 56.160 lb./ft3

Detail Type Ring
Detail ID LARGE END
Stiffening Ring Moment of Inertia 1.4100 in4
Distance from Shell Surface to Centr 2.4370 in.
Stiffening Ring Cross Sectional Area 2.2100 in2
Material Name SA-36
Stiffening Ring Section Name WT3X7.5

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID NOZZLE D
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 300
Layout Angle 0.0
Blind Flange (Y/N) Y
Nozzle Matl SA106-C
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Element To Node 50
Element Type Conical
Description
Cone Diameter at "To" End 72.000 in.
Design Length of Cone 144.00 in.
Half Apex Angle of Cone 9.4623222
Toriconical (Y/N) N

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID NOZZLE C
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 300
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-C
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Element To Node 60
Description

Detail Type Ring
Detail ID SMALL END
Stiffening Ring Moment of Inertia 0.7030 in4
Distance from Shell Surface to Centr 1.7830 in.
Stiffening Ring Cross Sectional Area 1.1900 in2
Material Name SA-36
Stiffening Ring Section Name L2.5X2.5X0.2500 [Hard Way]

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID NOZZLE B
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 300
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-C
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Element To Node 70
Description

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID NOZZLE A
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 300
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Material Name SA106-C
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Element To Node 80
Description

Detail Type Nozzle
Detail ID NOZZLE E
Nozzle Schedule 80
Nozzle Class 300
Layout Angle 0.0
Nozzle Matl SA106-C

Wind Analysis Results
User Entered Importance Factor is 1.050

ASCE-7 Gust Factor (Gh, Gbar) Dynamic 1.224
ASCE-7 Shape Factor (Cf) for the Vessel is 0.604
User Entered Basic Wind Speed 100.0 mile/hr
Exposure Category C
Table Lookup Value Alpha from Table C6 7.0000
Table Lookup Value Zg from Table C6 900.0000
Table Lookup Value Do from Table C6 0.0050
Wind Load Results per ASCE-7 93:
Sample Calculation for the First Element:
Roughness Factor = 1.000
Values [cf1] and [cf2]

Because RoughFact = 1 and DQZ > 2.5 and H/D > 7.0
Interpolating to find the final cf:
Because H / D < 25.0
CF = CF1 + (CF2-CF1) * (H/D - 7.0)/(25.0 - 7.0)
= 0.600 + (0.700 -0.600) * (7.756 - 7.0)/(25.0 - 7.0)
= 0.604
Value of Alpha, Zg is taken from Table C6-2 [Alpha, Zg]

For Exposure Category C:
Alpha = 7.000, Zg = 900.000 ft.
Height of Interest for First Element [z]

= Centroid Hgt + Base Height
= 6.000 + 0.000
= 6.000 ft.
but: z = Max(15.000 , 6.000) = 15.000 ft.
Because z < 15 feet, use 15 feet to compute kz.
Velocity Pressure Coefficient [kZ]:

= 2.58(z/zg)^(2/Alpha): z is Elevation of First Element
= 2.58(15.000/900)^(2/7.0)
= 0.801
Determine if Static or Dynamic Gust Factor Applies
Height to Diameter ratio:

= Maximum Height(length)^2/Sum of Area of the Elements
= 62.052(^2)/496.467
= 7.756
Vibration Frequency = 9.076 Hz

Because H/D > 5 Or Frequency < 1.0: Dynamic Analysis Implemented
Element O/Dia = 3 ft.

Vibration Damping Factor (Operating) Beta = 0.01000
For Terrain Category C
S = 1.000, Gamma = 0.230, Drag Coeff. = 0.005, Alpha = 7.000
Compute [fbar]
= 10.5 * Frequency(Hz) * Vessel Height(ft)/(S * Vr(mph))
= 10.5 * 9.076 (Hz) * 62.052 (ft)/S * 1.000 (mph)
= 59.134
Because FBAR > 40: FBAR = 40.000

Wind Pressure - (performed in Imperial Units) [qz]
Importance Factor: I = 1.050
Wind Speed = 100.000 mile/hr
qz = 0.00256 * kZ * (I * Vr)²
= 0.00256 * 0.801 *(1.050 * 100.000)² = 22.605 psf
Force on the First Element [Fz]

= qz * Gh * CF * Wind Area
= 22.605 * 1.224 * 0.604 * 20952.002
= 2433.031 lb.
Element | z | GH | Area | qz | Force

| ft. | | in² | psf | lb.
------------------------------------------------------
Node 10 to 20 | 6.0 | 1.224 | 20952.0 | 22.6 | 2433.0
Node 20 to 30 | 12.1 | 1.224 | 438.8 | 22.6 | 50.9
Node 30 to 40 | 18.2 | 1.224 | 21060.0 | 23.9 | 2586.5
Node 40 to 50 | 29.8 | 1.224 | 16912.8 | 27.5 | 2388.4
Node 50 to 60 | 42.2 | 1.224 | 12657.6 | 30.4 | 1975.9
Node 60 to 70 | 54.2 | 1.224 | 12657.6 | 32.6 | 2122.2
Node 70 to 80 | 61.0 | 1.224 | 1549.5 | 33.8 | 268.7
Wind Vibration Calculations

This evaluation is based on work by Kanti Mahajan and Ed Zorilla.
Nomenclature
Cf - Correction factor for natural frequency

D - Average internal diameter of vessel ft.
Df - Damping Factor < 0.75 Unstable, > 0.95 Stable
Dr - Average internal diameter of top half of vessel ft.
f - Natural frequency of vibration (Hertz)
f1 - Natural frequency of bare vessel based on a unit value of (D/L²)(10^4)
L - Total height of structure ft.
Lc - Total length of conical section(s) of vessel ft.
tb - Uncorroded plate thickness at bottom of vessel in.
V30 - Design Wind Speed provided by user mile/hr
Vc - Critical wind velocity mile/hr
Vw - Maximum wind speed at top of structure mile/hr
W - Total corroded weight of structure lb.
Ws - Cor. vessel weight excl. weight of parts which do not effect stiff. lb
Z - Maximum amplitude of vibration at top of vessel in.
Dl - Logarithmic decrement (taken as 0.03 for Welded Structures)
Vp - Vib. Chance, <= 0.200E + 02 (High); 0.200E + 02 < 0.250E + 02 (Probable)
P30 - Wind pressure 30 feet above the base
Check other Conditions and Basic Assumptions:

#1 - Total Cone Length / Total Length < 0.5
12.000/60.500 = 0.198
#2 - (D / L²) * 10^(4) < 8.0 (English Units)

- (8.13/60.50²) * 10^(4) = 22.198 [Geometry Violation]
Compute the vibration possibility. If Vp > 0.250E+02 no chance. [Vp]:

= W/(L * Dr2)
= 117904/(60.50 * 6.4182)
= 0.47319E+02
Since Vp is > 25.0000 no further vibration analysis is required!
Wind Load Calculation
| | Wind | Wind | Wind | Height | Element |

From| To | Height | Diameter | Area | Factor | Wind Load |
| | ft. | ft. | in2 | psf | lb. |
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10 | 20 | 6.00000 | 12.1250 | 20952.0 | 22.6045 | 2433.03 |
20 | 30 | 12.1250 | 12.1875 | 438.750 | 22.6045 | 50.9494 |
30 | 40 | 18.2500 | 12.1875 | 21060.0 | 23.9073 | 2586.52 |
40 | 50 | 29.7500 | 9.78750 | 16912.8 | 27.4894 | 2388.40 |
50 | 60 | 42.2500 | 7.32500 | 12657.6 | 30.3872 | 1975.92 |
60 | 70 | 54.2500 | 7.32500 | 12657.6 | 32.6371 | 2122.22 |
70 | 80 | 61.0253 | 7.32500 | 1549.50 | 33.7532 | 268.680 |
Earthquake Analysis Results
The UBC Zone Factor for the Vessel is .............0.4000

The Importance Factor as Specified by the User is .1.250
The UBC Frequency and Soil Factor (C) is .........2.750
The UBC Force Factor as Specified by the User is ..4.000
The UBC Total Weight (W) for the Vessel is ........126210.5 lb.
The UBC Total Shear (V) for the Vessel is .........43384.9 lb.
The UBC Top Shear (Ft) for the Vessel is ..........0.0 lb.
Earthquake Load Calculation
| | Earthquake | Earthquake | Element | Element |

From| To | Height | Weight | Ope Load | Emp Load |
| | ft. | lb. | lb. | lb. |
----------------------------------------------------------
10 | 20 | 6.00000 | 12680.2 | 1220.39 | 1032.21 |
20 | 30 | 12.1250 | 14729.2 | 2864.71 | 1032.28 |
30 | 40 | 18.2500 | 68792.1 | 20138.3 | 3927.62 |
40 | 50 | 30.2500 | 12799.0 | 6210.44 | 5252.83 |
50 | 60 | 42.2500 | 6990.49 | 4737.57 | 4007.07 |
60 | 70 | 54.2500 | 6909.11 | 6012.43 | 5085.35 |
70 | 80 | 60.3750 | 1701.74 | 1648.05 | 1393.93 |
Top Load 62.00 0 0
The following table is for the Operating Case.
Wind/Earthquake Shear, Bending

| | Distance to | Cumulative | Earthquake | Wind | Earthquake |
From| To | Support | Wind Shear | Shear | Bending | Bending |
| | ft. | lb. | lb. | ft.lb. | ft.lb. |
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10 | 20 | 6.00000 | 11825.7 | 42831.9 | 349678. | 1.224E+06 |
20 | 30 | 12.1250 | 9392.69 | 41611.5 | 222368. | 717696. |
30 | 40 | 18.2500 | 9341.74 | 38746.8 | 220026. | 707651. |
40 | 50 | 30.2500 | 6755.22 | 18608.5 | 123444. | 363520. |
50 | 60 | 42.2500 | 4366.82 | 12398.1 | 56712.1 | 177480. |
60 | 70 | 54.2500 | 2390.90 | 7660.48 | 16165.8 | 57129.0 |
70 | 80 | 60.3750 | 268.680 | 1648.05 | 208.320 | 1277.81 |
Conical Reinforcement Calculations, ASME VIII Div. 1, App. 1
Conical Section From 40 To 50 SA516-70
Elastic Modulus Data from ASME Section II Part D at 350 F
Elastic Modulus for Cone Material 0.281E + 08 at 350 F

Elastic Modulus for Small Cylinder Material 0.281E + 08 at 350 F
Elastic Modulus for Large Cylinder Material 0.281E + 08 at 350 F
Elastic Modulus for Large End Reinforcement 0.281E + 08 at 350 F
Elastic Modulus for Small End Reinforcement 0.281E + 08 at 350 F
Axial Force on Small End of Cone 15601.45 lb.

Axial Force on Large End of Cone 28400.43 lb.
Moment on Small End of Cone 185709.89 ft.lb.
Moment on Large End of Cone 377508.22 ft.lb.
Both ends of the Cone are Lines of Support.
Maximum Centroid Reinforcement Distance Large End 1.7591 in.

Maximum Centroid Reinforcement Distance Small End 1.0698 in.
No ring was found close enough to the small end to be considered.
Reinforcement Calculations for Cone/Large Cylinder:
Required Area of Reinforcement for Large End Under Internal Pressure

Large end ratio of pressure to allowable stress 0.01286
Large end max. half apex angle w/o reinforcement 30.000 degrees
Large end actual half apex angle 9.462 degrees
Required Area of Reinforcement for Large End Under External Pressure

Large end ratio of pressure to allowable stress 0.00086
Large end max. half apex angle w/o reinforcement 2.143 degrees
Large end actual half apex angle 9.462 degrees
Intermediate Value [k]:

= max(Y/(Srl * Erl), 1)
= max(.49175E+12/(14500.0 * 28099998), 1)
= 1.2069
where [Y] is:

= Large End All. Stress * Large End Elastic Modulus (Ext. temp.)
= 17500.0 * 28099998
= 491749965824.0 psi^2
Allowable Stress of Large End Material (Ext. Temp) 17500.0 psi

Allowable Stress of Cone Material (Ext. Temp) 17500.0 psi
Area of Reinforcement Required in Large End Shell [Arl]:

= (k*Ql*Rl*tan(angle)/(Ss*E1))*(1-0.25*((P*Rl-Ql)/Ql)*(delta/alpha)
= (1.2069*926.1444*60.9375*0.167/(17500*1.00)) * (1-.25*((15.00*60.938-926.144)/926.144) * (2.143/9.462)
= 0.6492 in2
Area of Reinforcement Available in Large End Shell [Ael]:

= .55*(Dl*ts)^.5 * (ts + tc/Cos(alpha))
= .55 * (121.875 * 0.812)^.5 * (0.812 + 0.812/ 0.986)
= 8.9551 in2
Summary of Reinforcement Area, Large End, External Pressure:

Area of reinforcement required per App. 1-8(1) 0.6337 in2
Area of reinforcement in shell per App. 1-8(2) 8.9551 in2
Area of reinforcement in stiffening ring 2.2100 in2
Intermediate Results, Large End, External Pressure

Area Available in Cone, Shell, and Reinforcement 125.08 in2
Force per Unit Length on Shell / Cone Junction 2341.66 lb./in.
Actual Buckling Stress associated with this Force 1711.31 psi
Material Strain associated with this stress 0.000122
Required Moment of Inertia, Large End, External Pressure [I's]:

= A * Dl2 * Atl/10.9
= 0.000122 * 121.8750 * 121.8750 * 125.08/10.9
= 20.76 in.4

Available Moment of Inertia, Large End, External Pressure:
| Area | Centroid | Ar*Ce | Dist | I | Ar*Di² |
Shl | 4.447 | 0.0000 | 0.000 | 0.3786 | 0.245 | 0.638 |
Con | 4.508 | -0.4561 | -2.056 | 0.8347 | 0.567 | 3.141 |
Sec | 2.210 | 2.8433 | 6.284 | -2.4646 | 1.410 | 13.424 |
TOT | 11.165 | | 4.227 | | 2.222 | 17.203 |
Centroid of Section 0.3786 Moment of Inertia 19.43
Summary of Large End Inertia Calculations

Available Moment of Inertia (Large End) * LOW * 19.425 in**4
Required Moment of Inertia (Large End) 20.448 in**4
Shape Name to Satisfy Area and Inertia Reqmts L4X4X0.7500
Reinforcement Calculations for Cone/Small Cylinder
Required Area of Reinforcement for Small End under Internal Pressure

Small end ratio of pressure to allowable stress 0.01286
Small end max. half apex angle w/o reinforcement 10.000 degrees
Small end actual half apex angle 9.462 degrees
Required Area of Reinforcement for Small End under External Pressure
Allowable Stress of Small End Material (Ext. Temp) 17500.0 psi

Allowable Stress of Cone Material (Ext. Temp) 17500.0 psi
Intermediate Value [k]:

= max(Y/(Srs * Ers), 1)
= max(.49175E+12/(17500.0 * 28099998), 1)
= 1.0000
where [Y] is:

= Small End All. Stress * Small End Elastic Modulus (Ext. temp.)
= 17500.0 * 28099998
= 491749965824.0 psi^2
Area of Reinforcement Required in Small End Shell [Ars]:

= k * Qs * Rs * tan(alpha)/(Ss * E1)
= (1.0000*881.0325*36.6250*0.1667/(17500*1.00))
= 0.3073 in2
Area of Reinforcement Available in Small End Shell [Aes]

= .55*(Ds*ts)½*[(ts-t)+(tc-tr)/cos(alpha))]
= .55*(73.250*0.500)½*[(0.500-0.416)+(0.812-0.290)/0.986)]
= 2.0432 in²
Summary of Reinforcement Area, Small End, External Pressure:

Area of reinforcement required per App. 1-8(3) 0.3073 in²
Area of reinforcement in shell per App. 1-8(4) 2.0432 in²
Area of reinforcement in stiffening ring 0.0000 in²
Intermediate Results, Small End, External Pressure:

Area Available in Cone, Shell, and Reinforcement 133.28 in2
Force per Unit Length on Shell / Cone Junction 3335.18 lb./in.
Actual Buckling Stress associated with this Force 1374.77 psi
Material Strain associated with this stress 0.000098
Required Moment of Inertia, Small End, External Pressure [I's]:

= A * Ds2 * Ats/10.9
= 0.000098 * 73.2500 * 73.2500 * 133.28/10.9
= 6.42 in.4
Available Moment of Inertia, Small End, External Pressure:

| Area | Centroid | Ar*Ce | Dist | I | Ar*Di² |
Shl | 1.664 | 0.0000 | 0.000 | 0.1726 | 0.035 | 0.0 |
Con | 2.742 | 0.2774 | 0.760 | -0.1048 | 0.225 | 0.0 |
Sec | 0.000 | 0.2500 | 0.000 | -0.0774 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
TOT | 4.406 | | 0.760 | 0.260 | 0.1 |
Centroid of Section 0.1726 Moment of Inertia 0.34
Summary of Small End Inertia Calculations

Available Moment of Inertia (Small End) *LOW* 0.340 in**4
Required Moment of Inertia (Small End) 6.419 in**4
Shape Name to Satisfy Area and Inertia Reqmts L4X4X0.3750
The following calculations are only required per 1-5(g)(1) and do include external loads due to wind or seismic.
These discontinuity stresses are computed at the shell/cone junction and do not include effects of local stiffening from
a junction ring.
Results for Discontinuity Stresses per Bednar p. 236 2nd Edition

Stress Type | Stress | Allowable | Location
--------------------------------------------------------------
Tensile Stress | 24142.27 | 59500.00 | Small Cyl. Long.
Compres. Stress | -5902.10 | -59500.00 | Small Cyl. Long.
Membrane Stress | 22370.42 | 22312.50 | Small End Tang.
Tensile Stress | 11378.65 | 59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal
Compres. Stress | 0.00 | -59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal *
Tensile Stress | 16213.70 | 22312.50 | Cone Tangential
Tensile Stress | 23455.68 | 59500.00 | Large Cyl. Long.
Compres. Stress | -5908.25 | -59500.00 | Large Cyl. Long.
Membrane Stress | 9573.28 | -22312.50 | Large End Tang.
Tensile Stress | 23576.70 | 59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal
Compres. Stress | -5787.23 | -59500.00 | Cone Longitudinal
Compres Stress | 9804.50 | -22312.50 | Cone Tangential
An asterisk (*) denotes that this stress was not applicable for this combination of loads.
Cone Large End Not Adequately Reinforced!

Cone Small End Not Adequately Reinforced!
Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR II

This example tests the forces and moments as well as the support reactions for a vertical vessel
mounted on lug supports. The load on the vessel was a 1 g load applied in the "x" direction. The
results between the two programs are perfect.


Is this a Heat Exchanger Y



Seismic Coefficient Cc 1.000
Performance Factor 1.000
Amplification Factor 1.000
Seismic Coefficient Av 1.000
Design Nozzle for M.A.W.P. + Static Head Y



Element To Node 25
Description
Density of Material 0.2830 lb./cu.in.
UNS Number K02700
Product Form Plate
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Element To Node 30
Description
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Element To Node 40
Description
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Element To Node 50
Description
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Element To Node 60
Description
Efficiency, circumferential Seam 1.0
Earthquake Analysis Results
The ASCE-7 93 Factor Ac is .......................... 1.000

The ASCE-7 93 Factor Av is .......................... 1.000
The ASCE-7 93 Factor Cc is .......................... 1.000
The ASCE-7 93 Factor P is .......................... 1.000
The Element Mass Multiplier (Ac * Av * Cc * P) is . 1.000
Earthquake Load Calculation

| | Earthquake | Earthquake | Element | Element |
From| To | Height | Weight | Ope Load | Emp Load |
| | ft. | lb. | lb. | lb. |
----------------------------------------------------------
10 | 25 | 5.00000 | 945.193 | 945.193 | 945.193 |
25 | 30 | 15.0000 | 945.193 | 945.193 | 945.193 |
30 | 40 | 22.5000 | 472.597 | 472.597 | 472.597 |
40 | 50 | 25.0000 | 945.193 | 945.193 | 945.193 |
50 | 60 | 35.0000 | 945.193 | 945.193 | 9453193 |
Problem 7 - ASME Section VIII Division 2 Sample

Comparisons
These are example problems that compare PV Elite against ASME PTB-3-2010. Discrepancies
are noted below the table. The ASME PTB-3 2010 results are per the edition of ASME VIII-2.
Problem E3.2 - MDMT Stress Reduction
Variable PV Elite ASME PTB-3-2010
tn 1.81250 in. 1.8125 in.
MDMT (from Figure 3.8) -19º F -19.1º F
D 150.250 in. 150.25 in.
tr 1.2035 in. 1.2035 in.
Rts 0.713 0.7132
Tr 29º F 28.3º F
MDMT (final) -47º F -47.4º F

Problem E4.3.1 - Cylindrical Shell
D 90.250 in. 90.25 in.
tr 0.7229 in. 0.723 in.
tr + c 0.8479 in. 0.848 in.
Problem E4.3.2 - Conical Shell
Dc 150.250 in. 150.25 in.
a 21.038º 21.0375º
tr 1.2894 in. 1.289 in.
tr + c 1.4144 in. 1.414 in.
Problem E4.3.3 - Spherical Shell
tr 2.72979 in. 2.730 in.
Problem E4.3.4 - Torispherical Head
MAWP 132.954 psi 133.0 psi
Problem E4.3.5 - Elliptical Head MAWP
MAWP 549.6555 psi 548.9 psi
Problem E4.3.6 - Combined Load Analysis

Fxa 12799.03 psi 12799.0 psi
SE 22400 psi 22400 psi
Problem E4.3.7 - Cone Junction Analysis
Part of Vessel Variable PV Elite ASME PTB-3-2010
Large End Sigma_sm 7620.116 psi 7619.1179 psi

Cylinder
Sigma_sb -21779.057 psi -21773.7909 psi
Sigma_theta_m 3814.775 psi 3815.6850 psi
Sigma_theta_b -6533.718 psi -6532.1373 psi
Sigma_sm_allow 33600 psi 33600 psi
Sigma_theta_m_allo 33600 psi 33600 psi

w
Sps 67200 psi 67200 psi
Large End Cone Sigma_sm 7089.908 psi 7088.54 psi
Sigma_sb -18878.637 psi -18874.0708 psi
Sigma_theta_b -5663.591 psi -5662.2213 psi

w
Sps 67200 psi 67200 psi
Small End Sigma_sm 7086.030 psi 7084.4440 psi

Junction
Sigma_sb 16940.1504 psi 16934.4318 psi
Sigma_theta_b 5082.0454 psi 5080.3295 psi


w
Sps 67200 psi 67200 psi
Small End Cone Sigma_sm 3811.4343 psi 3810.5711 psi
Sigma_sb 5156.5737 psi 5154.8330 psi
Sigma_theta_b 1546.9722 psi 1546.4499 psi

w
Sps 67200 psi 67200 psi
Problem E4.4.1 - External Pressure Analysis
MAEP 48.905 psi 48.5 psi
Problem E4.4.2 - External Pressure Analysis
MAEP 544.787 psi 548.5 psi
Problem E4.4.3 - Spherical Shell and Hemispherical Head
MAEP 1554.089 psi 1554.1 psi
Problem E4.4.4 - Torispherical Head
MAEP 94.383 psi 94.4 psi

Problem E4.4.5 - Spherical Shell and Hemispherical Head
MAEP* 239.676 psi 240.1 psi
*PV Elite computes Ko based on the outside elliptical aspect ratio.
Problem E4.4.6 - Combined Loads and Allowable Compressive Stresses
Fxa 20155.97 psi 20155.9688 psi
Problem E4.5.1 - Radial Nozzle Analysis
MAWP 497.59 psi 497.5936 psi
PL* 16025.9023 psi 16025.9291 psi
S allow 33600 psi 33600 psi
Problem E4.5.2 - Nozzle Analysis
MAWP 497.59 psi 497.5936 psi
PL* 19839.0 psi 19565.2577 psi
Problem E4.5.3 - Nozzle Analysis
MAWP 550.2 psi 550.1982 psi
PL* 16174.3 psi 15881.5782 psi
* In 2011a of ASME VIII-2, there were a number of changes, especially in the area of nozzle
reinforcement. Because of these changes, there will be slight differences in the results.
Problem E4.6.1 - Blind Flange, required thickness

tr 1.652 in. 1.6523 in.
Problem E4.6.2 - Welded Flat, head required thickness
tr 0.69475 in. 0.6947 in.
Problem E4.15.1 - Horizontal Vessel Analysis
M1* -343345.4 in-lbs -356913.7 in-lbs
M2* 1438748.6 in-lbs 1672855.8 in-lbs
T 33947.5 lbf 33746.5 lbf
K1** 0.1114 0.0682
K*1** 0.2003 0.1265
K2** 1.1229 1.9648
K5 0.7492 0.7492
K6 = K7 0.0504 0.0504
Sigma1 11224.55 psi 11198.5 psi
Sigma2 11544.36 psi 11384.5 psi
Sigma*3 11726.94 psi 11961.1 psi
Sigma*4 11193.97 psi 11070.9 psi
* M1 and M2 are based on the head depth, h, per equation 4.15.3 and 4.15.4, respectively. In
PV Elite, this measurement is taken from the inside length, which is where hydraulic pressure is
measured. PTB-3-2010 measures the head depth from the outside length. ASME Section VIII,
Div. 2 does not specify a preference.
** The K factors in PTB-3-2010 are based on Δ from the 2007 ASME Div. 2 Code. PV Elite uses
the correct Δ value per Table 4.15.1 of 2010 Section VIII, Div. 2.
Problem E.4.15.2 - Skirt Analysis

S compressive -2804 psi -2803.8 psi
Fxa 15144 psi 15143.9 psi
Problem E4.16.1 - Flange Analysis
Condition Variable PV Elite ASME PTB-3-2010
Operating Sh 17777.62 psi 17777.9 psi
Sr 6160.27 psi 6155.4 psi
St 5525.20 psi 5547.0 psi
Sh_allow 26700 psi 26700 psi
Sr_allow 17800 psi 17800 psi
St_allow 17800 psi 17800 psi
J 0.832 0.8313
Gasket Sh 17889.25 psi 17888.8 psi

Seating
Sr 6198.96 psi 6193.8 psi
St 5559.90 psi 5581.5 psi
J 0.740 0.7398
Problem E4.16.2 - Loose Flange Analysis
Condition Variable PV Elite ASME PTB-3-2010
Operating Sh 3884 psi 3899.3 psi
Sr 4103 psi 4112.2 psi
St 17232 psi 17312.6 psi

J 1.637 1.6427
Gasket Sh 5326 psi 5204.1 psi

Seating
Sr 5626 psi 5204.1 psi
St 23630 psi 23106.3 psi
J 1.985 1.9388
The G dimension in the ASME example problem did not account for the gasket outside
diameter.
Module Variable PV Elite ASME PTB-3-2010
Top Head tr 1.5699 in. 1.5699 in.
tr + c 1.6949 in. 1.6949 in.
Cylindrical tr 3.2342 in. 3.2342 in.

Shell
tr + c 3.3592 in 3.3592 in.
P 1673.14 psig 1673.140 psig
Bottom Head tr 1.5923 in. 1.5923 in.
tr + c 1.7173 in. 1.7173 in.
P 1671.597 psig 1671.597 psig
Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle Reinforcement

This example problem tests PV Elite EN-13445 nozzle calculations in accordance with the latest
edition of the EN-13445 code at the time of this writing. The sample problem benchmarks were

supplied by a third party European consultant. PV Elite automatically performs the nozzle
calculation in both the hoop direction and the longitudinal direction. The results for areas
required and available are in excellent agreement. This particular file ENNozzleTest.pvdb
contains all of the EN-13445 nozzle reinforcement calculation examples shown below and is
found in the <Installation Folder>\QA directory.
Example 01-A – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Module Variable PV Elite Benchmark
Nozzle Longitudinal Pmax (MPa) 1.093 1.09
Transverse Pmax (MPa) 2.435 2.43
Example 01-B – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-C – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-D – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-E – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure


Example 01-F – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-G – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-H – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-I – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-J – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Nozzle Longitudinal Pmax (MPa) 0 0

Example 01-K – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 01-L – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure















Example 03-G – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure


Example 03-H – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure

Example 03-I – Longitudinal and Transverse Maximum Pressure


Index
A P
Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Pipe and Pad Checks • 39
Beta Users • 15 Post-Development Procedures • 20
ASME Tubesheets Checks • 36 Pre-Shipping Procedures • 21
Problem 1 - Natural Frequency Calculation •
B 45
Problem 2 - Example of Stiffening Ring
Base Ring Checks • 39 Calculation • 49
Beta Tests • 14 Problem 3 - Nozzle Reinforcement, Weld
Strength, Weld Size • 52
C Problem 4 - Vessel under Internal and
CodeCalc QA Checks • 23 External Pressure on Legs • 65
Cone Checks • 31 Problem 5 - Vertical Vessel with Wind and
Corrective Action Standard • 20 Seismic Loads • 74
Problem 6 - Comparison against CAESAR
II • 83
D Problem 7 - ASME Section VIII Division 2
Distribution Control • 21 Sample Comparisons • 86
Problem 8 - EN-13445 Nozzle
F Reinforcement • 93
Flange Checks • 28 Product Support • 11
Floating Heads Checks • 32 PV Elite Development • 10
PV Elite Sample Benchmark Problem Sets •
45
H PV Elite Test Jobs • 19
Half-Pipe Check • 40
Horizontal Vessel Checks • 34 R
Rectangular Vessel Checks • 42
I
Intellectual Property Statement • 9 S
Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance • 9
Introduction • 7, 23 Shell and Head Checks • 24
Software Issue Tracking/Resolution • 11
Software Purpose • 9
L Software Verification • 13
Large Opening Checks • 41
Leg and Lug • 34 T
TEMA Tubesheets Checks • 37
M Test Control • 13
Management/Organization • 10
U
N User Documentation • 10
Nozzle Checks • 26
W
WRC 107 Checks • 38

Index

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Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

Version 2014 (16.0)

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Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance ........................................................................................................... 9

Software Verification ................................................................................................................................. 13

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Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 101

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8 PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

Intergraph CAS Quality Assurance

Intellectual Property Statement

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10 PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

Software Issue Tracking/Resolution

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12 PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

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Beta Test Files

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Additional Manual Checks for Staff and Beta Users

C. File CRC Check

Database Access Checklist

A. Structural Steel - AISC89.BIN

1. Check some material properties

2. Check yield stress vs.

A. Creation of input files

B. Verify change of units

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Items to Check Initials Initials Comments

1. Shells and Heads

10. Leg and Lug

11. Pipe and Pad

12. Base Rings

13. Thin Bellows Exp. Joints

14. Thick Joints

16. Large Openings

17. Rectangular Vessels

18. WRC 297/Annex G

B. Check HELP Index.

D. Print a HELP topic.

16 PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual

New Input Generation/General Operation Checklist

A. Check each module with a random example.

1. Shells and Heads

10. Leg and Lug

11. Pipe and Pad

12. Base Rings

13. Thin Joints

14. Thick Joints

15. Half Pipes

16. Large Openings

17. Rectangular Vessels

18. WRC 297

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Items to Check Initials Initials Comments

Output Review Checklist

A. Review output data in

2. Print the selected chapters

Operating Environments Checklist