THIN-WALLED PRESSURE VESSELS (MACHINE DESIGN 1) Flashcards
1
Q
(i.e. cylinders or tanks) are used to store fluids under pressure.
are designed with great care because rupture of a _____________ means an explosion which may cause loss of life and property.
A
Pressure Vessels
2
Q
The material of pressure vessels may be brittle such as
___________, or ductile such as mild steel.
A
cast iron
3
Q
The material of pressure vessels may be brittle such as
cast iron, or ductile such as _________.
A
mild steel
4
Q
the wall thickness of the shell (t) is less than 1/10 of the diameter of the shell (D).
A
Thin-walled pressure vessel
5
Q
The wall thickness of the shell (t) is greater than 1/10 of the diameter of the shell (D).
A
Thick-walled pressure vessel
