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)

Reference(s)

John M. Campbell, Gas Conditioning and Processing, Campbell Petroleum Series, Oklahoma, 1992, Vol. 2, Page: 64.