What is hydrostatic head pressure? Lets examine the words to better understand the meaning of hydrostatic. Hydro meaning liquid Static meaning unchanging. Pressure is a force exerted over an area. Which of leads us to the following; It is a pressure that is generated by the weight of the liquid due to gravity. The taller the height of a liquid column the greater the force, which is expressed as pounds per square inch (psi) for our purposes. The Hydro (liquid) of interest on the exam is water, since it is the primary liquid we use for Hydrostatic testing. Other liquids can be and are used.
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43.3 psi
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143.3 psi
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235 + 43.3 = 278.3 psi
235 psi
100 Feet
278.3 psi
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103.03 x 20 20606 t .1379" (15,000x1.0) X (0.6 x103.03) 14938.18
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Bottom of top chamber 3 x 0.433 = 1.299 psi Bottom of main shell 13 x 0.433 = 5.629 psi Total H.H. = 6.928 psi
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2 to 1 Ellipsoidal Head
Of course only half of the Minor Axis is used for the head.
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2 to 1 Ellipsoidal Head
Therefore, our 2 to 1 Ellipsoidal head has a depth of 14 inches. Hint: To find the depth of a 2 to 1 ellipsoidal head divide the major axis by 4. In our example 48/4 = 12 then add the 2 flange.
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2 to 1 Ellipsoidal Head
Ellipsoidal Converting to feet: 18" divided by 12 = 1.5' x 0.433 psi = 0.6495 psi Hemispherical
Solution
1. The depth of a 2 to 1 ellipsoidal head having a diameter of 64 inches and a 1-1/2 flange is; c. 17-1/2 (64/4 = 16 + 1-1/2 + 17-1/2)
2. What is the depth of a hemispherical head attached to a vessel shell that has inside diameter of 96 with an internal fit up ?
b. 48 (96/2 = 48)
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