A-380 1998 SECTION I A-381

A-380 SAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR Calculate L /Do

EXTERNAL PRESSURE DESIGN where
NOTE: In A-381 and A-382, referenced stress tables and external L p 36 in. (given)
pressure charts are contained in Subparts 1 and 3, respectively, in Do p 36 in. (given)
Section II, Part D. L /Do p 36 /36 p 1
A-381 A ring reinforced furnace is to be installed Calculate Do /t
in a Scotch Marine type boiler. From the following where
design data, determine if the furnace is satisfactory for Do p 36 in. (given)
a design pressure of 150 psi (saturated steam temperature t p 0.625 (given)
366°F): SA-515 Grade 70 plate 5⁄8 in. thick, 36 in. Do /t p 36 /0.625 p 57.6
outside diameter, 144 in. between tubesheets, 36 in.
greatest distance between adjacent stiffening rings, stiff- Step 2: Enter Fig. G of Section II, Part D, the
ening rings are attached by full penetration welds, value of L /Do p 1
and rings are 5⁄8 in. wide and 3 in. high. Show all
calculations. Step 3: Enter Fig. G of Section II, Part D, the
value of Do /t p 57.6

Given: ring reinforced furnace

P p 150 psi Find Factor A.
material p SA-515, Grade 70
t p 0.625 in.
Do p 36 in. Factor A p 0.0031
Ls p 36 in.
Ls p the smaller of 36 in. or 60t. 60t p
60(0.625) p 37.5. Therefore, L p 36 Step 4: Enter Table 1A of Section II, Part D, for
in. (see PFT-17.6) SA-515, Grade 70, at 466°F. The external pressure
chart to be used is Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D.
saturated steam temperature p 366°F Enter Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D, and find the
intersection of 0.0031 and 466°F.

Assume:
saturated steam temperature p water temperature
T design p T water + 100°F p 366°F + 100°F Step 5: Find Factor B.
p 466°F
Tr p 0.625 in. Factor B p 13,500
Hr p 3 in.

Find: Does this design meet Section I requirements?

Step 6: Calculate MAWP
Use: PFT-17 and PFT-51 4(B)
Pp
3(Do /t)
Solve: Per PFT-51.1.2(a), determine if Do /t ≥ 10.
Calculate Do /t where
where B p 13,500 (see Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D)
Do p 36 in. (given) Do p 36 in. (given)
t p 0.625 in. (given) t p 0.625 (given)
Do /t p 36 /0.625 p 57.6 4(13,500)
Pp
Since Do /t is greater than 10, follow the procedure 3(36 /0.625)
outlined in PFT-51.1.2(a).
P p 312.50 psi
Step 1: Determine the ratio of L /Do and Do /t. The required moment of inertia:

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Step 1: Calculate As (36)2 (36) [0.625 + (1.875 /36)] (0.00059)

Is p
14

As p (Hr)(Tr) Is p 1.3313 in.4

where Step 6: Calculate actual moment of inertia I:
Hr p 3 in. (given)
Tr p 0.625 in. (given) (Tr)(Hr3)
Ip
As p (3)(0.625) 12
As p 1.875 sq in.
where
Calculate B Tr p 0.625 in. (given)
P Do Hr p 3 in. (given)
Bp
t + (As /Ls)
(0.625)(3)3
Ip
where 12
P p 150 psi (given)
Do p 36 in. (given) I p 1.4062 in.
t p 0.625 in. (given) Step 7: Compare Is to I.
As p 1.875 sq in. (calculated) Is (1.3313 in.4) is less than I (1.4062 in.4); therefore, the
Ls p 36 in. (given) design of this furnace does meet Section I requirements.
(150)(36)
Bp
0.625 + (1.875 /36)

B p 7975 psi A-382 A combination furnace in a boiler is made

Steps 2 and 3: Enter Table 1A of Section II, Part
D, for SA-515, Grade 70. The external pressure chart
to be used is Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D. Enter
Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D, and find the intersection
of 7975 psi and 466°F.
up of a Morison central section whose least inside
diameter measured across the convex curve of the
corrugations is 341⁄2 in., plate thickness is 5⁄8 in. and
length is 8 ft 4 in. The plain-end sections are joined
by full-penetration buttwelds and measure 181⁄2 in. from
weld to head attachment. These sections are 36 in. in
inside diameter and have a wall thickness of 3⁄4 in.
What is the MAWP of this furnace? Material is SA-
285C at 700°F.

Step 4: Find Factor A. Given: combination furnace

Morison Section
Factor A p 0.00059 ID p 34.5 in.
D p least ID + 2 p 34.5 + 2
p 36.5 (see PFT-18.1)
Step 5: Calculate Is t p 5⁄8 in. p 0.625 in.
L p 100 in.
(Do)2Ls [t + (As /Ls)] A
Is p
14
Plain Section
L p 18.5 in.
where 2L p 37 in. (see PFT-19.2)
Do p 36 in. (given) ID p 36 in.
Ls p 36 in. (given) Do p ID + 2t p 36 + 2(0.75)
t p 0.625 in. (given) p 37.5 in.
As p 1.875 sq in. (calculated) t p 0.75
A p 0.00059 (see Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D) material p SA-285C at 700°F

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Find: MAWP Step 3: Enter Fig. G of Section II, Part D, the

value of Do /t p 50
Use: Morison section — PFT-18 and PFT-19; plain
section — PFT-14, PFT-19, and PFT-51 Find Factor A.
Factor A p 0.0039
Solve: Morison section, per PFT-18.1
Step 4: Enter Table A1 of Section II, Part D, for
P p Ct /D SA-285C at 700°F. The external pressure chart to be
where used is Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D. Enter Fig.
C p 15,600 (see PFT-18.1) CS-2 of Section II, Part D, and find the intersection
t p 0.625 in. (given) of 0.0039 and 700°F.
D p 36.5 in. (see PFT-18.1)
Step 5: Find Factor B.
(15,600)(0.625)
Pp Factor B p 10,500
36.5
Step 6: Calculate MAWP
P p 267 psi
4(B)
Pp
3(Do /t)
Plain section, per PFT-19.2. The MAWP shall be
calculated in accordance with PFT-14 and PFT-51.
where
B p 10,500 (see Fig. CS-2 of Section II, Part D)
Do p 37.5 in. (calculated)
Per PFT-51.1.2(a), determine if Do /t ≥ 10.
t p 0.75 (given)

Calculate Do /t 4(10,500)
Pp
where 3(37.5 /0.75)
Do p 37.5 in. (calculated)
t p 0.75 (given) P p 280 psi in plain section
Do /t p 37.5 /0.75 p 50
MAWP is 267 psi based on Morison section.
Since Do /t is greater than 10, follow the procedure
outlined in PFT-51.1.2(a).
A-383 What wall thickness of firetube in an area
Step 1: Determine the ratios L /Do and Do /t. absorbing heat would be required to carry 500 psi if
the tube is seamless SA-192, 4 in. in diameter and 15
Calculate L /Do ft long?
where Given:
L p 37 in. (see PFT-19.2) Do p 4 in.
Do p 37.5 in. (calculated) P p 500 psi
L /Do p 37 /37.5 p 0.99 L p 15 ft p 180 in.

Calculate Do /t Find: wall thickness of tube

where
Do p 37.5 in. (calculated) Use: PFT-12, PFT-50, and PFT-51
t p 0.75 (given)
Do /t p 37.5 /0.75 p 50 Solve: Per PFT-51.1.2(a), determine if Do /t is greater
than 10.
Step 2: Enter Fig. G of Section II, Part D, the
value of L /Do p 0.99 Calculate Do /t ≥ 10

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where 4(7000)
Pa p
Do p 4 in. (given) 3(4 /0.125)
t p 0.125 in. (assumption)
Do /t p 4 /0.125 p 32 Pa p 292 psi

Since Do /t is greater than 10, follow the procedure Step 7: Since Pa is less than actual P, select a
outlined in PFT-51.1.2(a). larger t and repeat the design procedure. Therefore,
assume t p 0.20 in.

Per PFT-51.1.2(a), determine if Do /t is greater than 10.

Step 1: Calculate L /Do
where Calculate Do /t ≥ 10
L p 15 ft (given) where
Do p 4 in. (given) Do p 4 in. (given)
L /Do p 180 /4 t p 0.20 in. (assumption)
L /Do p 45 Do /t p 4 /0.20 p 20

Calculate Do /t Since Do /t is greater than 10, follow the procedure

where outlined in PFT-51.1.2(a).
Do p 4 in. (given)
t p 0.125 in. (assumption) Step 1: Calculate L /Do
Do /t p 4 /0.125 p 32 where
L p 15 ft (given)
Step 2: Enter Fig. G of Section II, Part D, for Do p 4 in. (given)
L /Do p 45 L /Do p 180 /4
L /Do p 45
Step 3: Move horizontally to the line for Do /t p
32. From this point of the intersection, move vertically Calculate Do /t
downward to get Factor A. where
Do p 4 in. (given)
Factor A p 0.0013
t p 0.20 in. (assumption)
Do /t p 4 /0.20
Step 4: Enter Table 1A of Section II, Part D, for
Do /t p 20
SA-192 ≤ 700°F per PFT-50 and PG-27.4, Note 2. Enter
Fig. CS-1 of Section II, Part D, and find intersection of
0.0013 and 700°F.
Step 2: Enter Fig. G for L /Do p 45
Step 5: Move horizontally to the right to find
Factor B.
Step 3: Move horizontally to the line for Do /t p 20.
Factor B p 7000

Step 6: Calculate MAWP using the following Factor A p 0.0028

formula:

4B Step 4: Enter Table 1A of Section II, Part D, for

Pa p
3(Do /t) SA-192 ≤ 700°F per PFT-50 and PG-27.4, Note 2.
Enter Fig. CS-1 of Section II, Part D, and find the
intersection of 0.0028 and 700°F.
where
B p 7000 (see Fig. CS-1 of Section II, Part D)
Do p 4 in. (given) Step 5: Move horizontally to the right to find
t p 0.125 in. (assumption) Factor B.

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Factor B p 8000 t p 0.20 in. (assumption)

Step 6: Calculate MAWP using the following
formula: 4(8000)
Pa p
3(4 /0.20)
4B
Pp
3 (Do /t) Pa p 533 psi
Step 7: since Pa is greater than P, the required
where
thickness equals 0.25 in.
B p 8000 (see Fig. CS-1 of Section II, Part D)
Do p 4 in. (given) t p 0.20 in.

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