Practice Introduction To Pressure Vessels (1) - Pressure Vessels

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Question 1.
What is a pressure vessel?
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Think about where you might find gas or steam.
Question 2.
Name one type of thin-walled pressure vessel.
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Consider common household items.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of a pressure vessel?
- Store liquids at ambient pressure
- Contain high-pressure fluids
- Modify liquid properties
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Consider what happens to gases when compressed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Thick-walled cylinders use simpler equations than thin-walled cylinders.
- True
- False
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Review the difference in thickness versus radius.
Question 5.
A cylindrical pressure vessel has an internal radius of 0.5 m and a wall thickness of 0.02 m. Calculate the hoop stress if the internal pressure is 2 MPa.
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Remember to convert pressure units where necessary.
Question 6.
A boiler operates at a mechanical stress of 80 MPa and a thermal stress of 20 MPa. Calculate total stress.
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Just add the two stresses together for the total.

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