High Pressure Vessels

High Pressure Vessels is the only book to present timely information on high pressure vessel design for student engineers, mechanical and chemical engineers who design and build these vessels, and for chemical engineers, plant engineers and facilities managers who use them. It concentrates on design issues, giving the reader comprehensive coverage of the design aspects of the ASME High Pressure System Standard and the forthcoming ASME High Pressure Vessel Code. Coverage of the safety requirements of these new standards is included, as well as offering the reader examples and original data, a glossary of terms, SI conversions, and lists of references. Keeping pace with a fast growing industry, this invaluable study presents timely information on the basic design principles of high pressure vessels. There is a pronounced interest in the use of high pressure technology in industries such as petrochemical, isostatic pressing, deep sea drilling and simulation, deep diving submersibles, cultured crystal growth, water jet cutting, food sterilizing, supercritical extraction, and others. Offering in-depth coverage of the parameters of materials and design concepts, High Pressure Vessels also addresses the cyclic fatigue environment including autofrettage and the size, growth, and arrest of cracks, as well as novel high pressure chamber construction and closures. In addition, numerous examples, original data, a glossary of terms, SI conversions, and a list of references are provided. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, this comprehensive text responds to the need for assistance in the design, application, and safety aspects of high pressure vessels for students and engineers new in the field of high pressure. It also serves as a guide for plant engineers and facilities managers responsible for operating such vessels. The book is intended to be compatible with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers High Pressure Systems Standard, HPS-1994, and the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Code, Section VIII, Division 3. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii High Pressure Vessels....Pages 1-10 Stresses and Deflection....Pages 11-75 Theories of Material Failure....Pages 76-114 Cyclic Service Influence....Pages 115-137 Specific Design and Construction....Pages 138-195 Hazards and Safety....Pages 196-209 Analysis Techniques....Pages 210-212 Back Matter....Pages 213-216