Thermal Expansion

The circumference of a vessel can be expressed as

C1 = π d1 

=3.14*1971=6192mm

Where 

C1 = initial circumference (mm)

d1 = initial diameter (mm)

The change in circumference due to temperature change can be expressed as

dc = c2 – c1

where

dc = change in circumference (mm)

c2 = final circumference (mm)

dt = temperature change (oC)

α = linear expansion coefficient (mm/mm/oC)

α value at 465 oC=18.4x10-6 mm/mm/oC as pertable TE-1 of ASME SEC.II Part D

dt = (465-20 oC)=445 oC

The final circumference can be expressed as 

C2 = π d2

Where 

d2 = final diameter (mm)

d2 = d1 (dt α + 1)      

=1971(1+0.0000184x445)

=1987.1mm

Expansion in diameter = 1987.1-1971=16mm

Radial expansion for one side =16/2=~8mm ( Consider as 10mm)

So width of slotted hole= Bolt dia +2 x Radial Expansion

=36+2x10

=56mm