THE DESIGN OF PRESSURE VESSELS FOR VERY HIGH PRESSURE OPERATION

Abstract

The report is a review of the theory and practice of pressure vessel design for vessels operating in the range of internal pressures from 1 to 55 kilobars (approximately 15,000 to 800,000 psi) and utilizing fluid pressure media. The fundamentals of thick walled cylinder theory are reviewed, including elastic and elastic-plastic theory, multi-layer cylinders and autofrettage. The various methods of using segmented cylinders in pressure vessel design are reviewed in detail. The factors to be considered in the selection of suitable materials for pressure vessel fabrication are discussed. These factors include strength, toughness and environmental factors. A brief review of the materials currently available is also included. The report also includes a discussion of pressure seals and closures suitable for use in this pressure range and of methods of supporting the end closures of the vessel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0690183

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  • David P. Kendall
  • Thomas E. Davidson

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Creep
  • Equations
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Internal Pressure
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Radial Stress
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tensile Strength
  • Yield Strength

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design