Chemical Engineering - Process Equipment and Plant Design - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Process Equipment and Plant Design - Section 1 (Q.No. 41)
41.
The ends of a cylinderical vessel can be closed by a head, which can be one of the four shapes. For the same thickness, choose the one which can withstand the highest pressure.
Flat plate
Hemispherical
Torispherical
Ellipsoidal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Chayanika said:   6 months ago
The highest pressure load is Hemispherical. So, Option B is correct.

Indhu said:   1 year ago
Yes, the correct answer is Hemispherical.

Vishal Verma said:   7 years ago
Yes, You are right, the correct answer is hemispherical.

Ajay said:   8 years ago
It should be hemisphere. Because of the steess deformation in the surface of head is uniform for hemisphere and so it can withstand higher pressure. Though cost is high. But for given thickness it should be the answer.

Akanksha said:   9 years ago
The correct answer is hemispherical.

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