![[Axisymmetric Pressure Vessel Nozzle]](images/feanozzle_with_elements.gif)
Engineering Activities, man - hour estimates
Appendix B, Finite Element Analysis Example
by Andrew C. Whyte, BSc, MSc, CEng, M.I.Mech.E.
© Copyright February 2001, January 2021
Web site: https://acwhyte.droppages.com
Basic Information. The client requires a stress analysis of a reinforced nozzle
to spherical shell junction. A detailed drawing and loading details will be supplied by client but heat transfer coefficients are to be calculated.
The junction is subjected to internal pressure, a full vacuum, pipework loads and steady state temperature.
The material of nozzle and shell is a type 316 austenitic stainless steel. Material properties from ASME Section III are acceptable to the client.
The design code for assessment purposes is to be BS5500 Appendix A, general criteria.
![[Sheet 1 Finite Element Analysis of Nozzle]](images/mhappxbsheet1.gif)
![[Sheet 2 Finite Element Analysis of Nozzle]](images/mhappxbsheet2.gif)
![[Sheet 3 Finite Element Analysis of Nozzle]](images/mhappxbsheet3.gif)
![[Sheet 4 Finite Element Analysis of Nozzle]](images/mhappxbsheet4.gif)
![[Sheet 5 Finite Element Analysis of Nozzle]](images/mhappxbsheet5.gif)
![[Sheet 6 Finite Element Analysis of Nozzle]](images/mhappxbsheet6.gif)