Query to FEA Consultant

1. Create 3D model of vessel and defects

2. Share model with client and complete screen-share model review to confirm accuracy

3. Create finite element mesh, input boundary and loading conditions

4. Complete FEA analysis and report results against ASME VIII criteria
a. Capability to check code compliance for Protection Against Plastic Collapse using:
i. Elastic Stress Analysis Method, or
ii. Limit Load Method, or
iii. Elastic-Plastic Stress Analysis Method
b. Capability to check code compliance for Protection Against Local Failure
i. Elastic Analysis Method, or
ii. Elastic-Plastic Stress Analysis Method

5. If analysis shows defect is not code compliant, work with client to understand reasons for this and make recommendations to avoid high stresses. This may include
considerations for model inputs and changes to model geometry which require re-runs of the original analysis.

6. Client to be involved in selection of locations for Stress Classification Lines for reporting as well as model screenshots.

7. All 3D models and FEA models are to be provided to client

8. Preferred software package is ANSYS

Example job
• Please provide price estimate for completing following analysis
• Draw 3D Model
• Run FEA
• Report Results

• What is price for changes/ updates and re-run of analysis:

• Change to geometry – wall thickness
• Change to load case
Gen 2.X Vessel Assessment
FEA Modelling Details for Zone Based Assessment
 See Drawings:
2242-DD-001: General Arrangement
2242-DD-002: Saddle Details
2242-DD-003: Weld Details
2242-DD-004: Bill of Materials

Solid works drawing

available for this example.
Will not always be the case.
Need capability to create
3D model from design
drawings

C:\Users\matth\
Downloads\Vessel updated-n
Weld Details Drawing: 2242-DD-003 – Weld Details
Pipe Fittings & Materials
Component Details
Drawing:2242-DD-004: Bill of Materials
Component Details
Drawing:2242-DD-004: Bill of Materials
Nozzle Details & Loading Data

Load Internal Nozzle Static Nozzle

Case Pressure Loads Torsional
Loads

1 Y Y Y
2 Y Y N
3 Y N Y
4 Y N N

1. Load Cases as per Table above:

Drawing: 2242-DD-001: General Arrangement

Vessel Boundary Conditions
y

Fixed support Sliding support:

X: Fixed X: Free
Y: Fixed Y: Fixed
Z: Fixed Z: Fixed

Fixed along bottom face of support plate

Zone Map – Remaining Thickness for each Zone

See Excel Spreadsheet for remaining thickness grid for each zone
Zone Assessments – Remaining Thickness Grid.xlsx Zone Description
1 Nozzle N3 Region
Microsoft Excel
Worksheet 2 Bottom Head Region
3 Shell Horizontal Region
4 Nozzle N1 Region (will also cover N2)

Z4

Z3 See Drawings:
2242-DD-001: General Arrangement
2242-DD-002: Saddle Details
2242-DD-003: Weld Details
2242-DD-004: Bill of Materials
Z2

Z1
Zone 1: Nozzle N3 Region

Internal wall loss to the pipework and Weld detail

elbow extrados
Zone 2: Bottom Head Region

Internal thinning across whole bottom head, Drawing detail

except for nozzle N3 transition
Zone 3: Shell Horizontal Region

Internal thinning across the bottom of inlet head &

vessel horizontal. Please up to and including the
interface with the equal tee
Zone 4: Nozzle N1 Region

Internal wall loss to the bottom of the Weld detail

pipework (33% circumferential extent)
Analysis Required
Pipe Fitting Dimensions:

Pipe Schedule Tables: https://pipefit.co.uk/pdf/pipe.pdf

Pipe Fitting Dimensions:

Equal Tee: http://www.pipingpipeline.com/asme-b16-9-st-tee-cross.html

Pipe Cap: http://www.pipingpipeline.com/asme-b16-9-caps.html
LR Elbow: http://www.pipingpipeline.com/asme-b16-9-lr-elbows.html
Flanges: https://hardhatengineer.com/weld-neck-flange-dimensions/ (See slide)
Threadolet: https://hardhatengineer.com/threadolet-and-threadolet-dimensions/ (See slide)
Threadolet