Knuckle Radius in Process Equipment Design Formulas

Knuckle Radius refers to the radius of curvature between the bottom of the vessel’s cylindrical shell and the vessel’s bottom head or dished end. And is denoted by R_k. Knuckle Radius is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Knuckle Radius is always positive.

Process Equipment Design formulas that make use of Knuckle Radius

fxDepth of Torisperical HeadGo

FAQ

What is the Knuckle Radius?

Knuckle Radius refers to the radius of curvature between the bottom of the vessel’s cylindrical shell and the vessel’s bottom head or dished end. Knuckle Radius is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Knuckle Radius is always positive.

Can the Knuckle Radius be negative?

No, the Knuckle Radius, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Knuckle Radius?

Knuckle Radius is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Knuckle Radius can be measured.

Let Others Know

✖

Facebook

Twitter

Copied!