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10 points to keep in mind while using project

specific pressure vessel nozzle load tables
during stress analysis.
 28th September 2014  want2learn  Caesar II  1 Comment

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Every EPC company must have project specific pressure

vessel nozzle loading tables which are used for
comparing allowable nozzle loads for vessels, columns
or towers, heat exchangers, Drums or any similar type
of equipments. Normally forces and moments at the
nozzle and shell interconnection are provided in a
tabulat format. These force and moment values are
decided based on the following major factors:
1. Nozzle diameter
2. Connected flange rating
3. Equipment and nozzle thicknesses.
4. Equipment diameter etc.

Using these tables are quite simple. However we must

keep in mind few points while using those tables. This article will list out few important points for usring these table
easily.
1. Before checking the tables, find out the load and moment directional drawing from which we have to corelate the
Caesar II axis.
2. Each nozzle, including those designated “spare” but with the exception of man-holes and instrument nozzles shall
be designed to withstand the forces and moments specified herein. The indicated loads are to be considered to act at
the shell/head to nozzle intersection.
3. For nozzles matching with any global direction (other than head nozzles) compare the values mentioned on the
tables with global force values in CAESAR II output.
4. For inclined nozzles in horizontal plane (with respect to any global direction) there are 2 options

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a) Compare loads mentioned on the tables above with local element forces in CAESAR II output. On that case local X
force will be radial force, compare other directions to get proper forces.
b) Otherwise rotate the CAESAR II input model to match the nozzle axis with any global Caesar II axis and compare
the loads and moments.

5. For Head nozzles (nozzle axis and equipment axis same direction) compare Mx and Mz as per √[{(Mx)2+
(Mz)2}] ≤ √[{(ML)2+(MC)2}]
6. In case of any vessels in packaged area , these values shall not be applicable and nozzle loading shall be
coordinated with vendor .
7. In case of any licensor / proprietary item , these values shall not be applicable and nozzle loading shall be
confirmed by them.
8. Allowable for self reinforced nozzle shall be more than as mentioned in above table . In that case allowable shall
be exercised from vendor.
9. For jacketed nozzles loads are to be confirmed from vendor.
10. This tables are not applicable for checking loads at flange faces.
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