Thickness criteria of spherical shells in separator (ASME)
Input(s)
P: Pressure (psi)
\(\mathrm{R}\): Radius \((\mathrm{ft})\)
E: Joint Efficiency (fraction)
S: Maximum Allowable Stress (psi)
Output(s)
\(\mathrm{t}\): Thickness of the Spherical Shell (ft)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{t}=\frac{\mathrm{P} * \mathrm{R}}{2 * \mathrm{~S} * \mathrm{E}-0.2 * \mathrm{P}}
\]
Reference(s)
John M. Campbell, Gas Conditioning and Processing, Campbell Petroleum Series, Oklahoma, 1992, Vol. 2, Page: 64.