Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress Formula

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Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress is based on simplified stress analysis and allowable stress for the material of construction. Check FAQs
tclongitudinalstress=PInternalD4σl
tclongitudinalstress - Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress?PInternal - Internal Pressure for Vessel?D - Mean Diameter of Shell?σl - Longitudinal Stress?

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0.0126Edit=270.95Edit5Edit426967Edit
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Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
tclongitudinalstress=PInternalD4σl
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
tclongitudinalstress=270.95Pa5m426967Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
tclongitudinalstress=270.955426967
Next Step Evaluate
tclongitudinalstress=0.0125593317758742Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
tclongitudinalstress=0.0126Pa

Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress
Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress is based on simplified stress analysis and allowable stress for the material of construction.
Symbol: tclongitudinalstress
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Internal Pressure for Vessel
Internal Pressure for Vessel is a measure of how the internal energy of a system changes when it expands or contracts at a constant temperature.
Symbol: PInternal
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than -101325.
Mean Diameter of Shell
Mean Diameter of Shell is the average of two measurements of the diameter taken at right angles to each other.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Longitudinal Stress
Longitudinal Stress is defined as the stress produced when a pipe is subjected to internal pressure.
Symbol: σl
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Design of Pressure Vessel Subjected to Internal Pressure category

​Go Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell
σc=PInternalD2tc
​Go Longitudinal Stress (Axial Stress) in Cylindrical Shell
σCylindricalShell=PLSD4tc
​Go Hoop Strain
E=l2-l0l0
​Go Bolt Circle Diameter
B=Go+(2db)+12

How to Evaluate Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress?

Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress evaluator uses Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress = (Internal Pressure for Vessel*Mean Diameter of Shell)/(4*Longitudinal Stress) to evaluate the Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress, Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress is the measure of the thickness required for the cylindrical shell of the pressure vessel to withstand the longitudinal stress resulting from the internal pressure. Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress is denoted by tclongitudinalstress symbol.

How to evaluate Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress, enter Internal Pressure for Vessel (PInternal), Mean Diameter of Shell (D) & Longitudinal Stress l) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress

What is the formula to find Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress?
The formula of Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress is expressed as Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress = (Internal Pressure for Vessel*Mean Diameter of Shell)/(4*Longitudinal Stress). Here is an example- 0.072338 = (270.95*5)/(4*26967).
How to calculate Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress?
With Internal Pressure for Vessel (PInternal), Mean Diameter of Shell (D) & Longitudinal Stress l) we can find Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress using the formula - Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress = (Internal Pressure for Vessel*Mean Diameter of Shell)/(4*Longitudinal Stress).
Can the Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress be negative?
No, the Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress?
Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress can be measured.
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