Analysis of the Performance of a Pressure Vessel Structure: A Numerical Method Approach

Authors

  • Noor Fasya Fashihah Khalid Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Zuliazura Mohd Salleh Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Izuan Amin Ishak Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 84600 Pagoh, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
  • Rais Hanizam Madon Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Ishkrizat Taib Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Fairuz Marian Department of Technology Studies, Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Pressure vessel, deformation of the structure, stress distribution, fluid-structure interaction (FSI)

Abstract

A pressure vessel is a closed container that stores a gas or liquid at a pressure that significantly differs from the ambient pressure. Biodiesel plants are most common applications of pressure vessels. Because of the pressure vessel’s varying operating conditions, it is potentially dangerous and could result in fatal accidents. This knowledge can help not only determine longevity but also determine how to care for and maintain them properly. Therefore, this study involved the investigation of the distribution of deformation and stress in the pressure vessel structure located at the UTHM biodiesel pilot plant using four different initial temperatures which are 35℃, 83℃, 120℃, and 350℃. The dimensions of the pressure vessel were obtained from the actual geometry of the pressure vessel VE203 in the UTHM biodiesel pilot plant. There were four variables for the different materials used in this simulation: stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium alloy, and super duplex 2507. The analysis results were used to establish a risk assessment to predict the performance of the pressure vessel structure. Analysis was performed using the Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) method. The constructed risk indicators aid in predicting risks for pressure vessels during the operating process, and for the safety of workers in the plant. The results indicated that carbon steel can withstand high deformation of the structure when the inlet temperature exceeds the allowable operating temperature, 350℃which is 0.03816 m. Meanwhile, stainless steel can withstand high-stress distribution because the lowest value recorded at an inlet temperature of 350°C is 3687 MPa.

Author Biographies

Noor Fasya Fashihah Khalid, Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

fasyafashihah04@gmail.com

Zuliazura Mohd Salleh , Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

zulia@uthm.edu.my

Izuan Amin Ishak, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 84600 Pagoh, Muar, Johor, Malaysia

izuan@uthm.edu.my

Rais Hanizam Madon, Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

raismadon@uthm.edu.my

Ishkrizat Taib, Department of Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

iszat@uthm.edu.my

Mohd Fairuz Marian, Department of Technology Studies, Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia

fairuzm@uthm.edu.my

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Published

2024-09-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1: September (2024)

Section

Articles