Assignment No.1

B.Tech. Chem RPCE VI

Process Equipment Design

25/2/15

Answer all questions.

Assume suitable data if necessary.

Q.1 Discuss the factors in process equipment performance and reliability.

Q.2 Enlist the fabrication techniques for process equipment.

Q.3 How do you classify a process equipment? Give examples.

Q.4 Give the major applications of stainless steel in chemical industry.

Q.5 Estimate the thickness required for the shell of a spherical vessel with inside diameter 3 m.

The vessel is to operate at a pressure of 14 bar (absolute) and temperature of 500C. The material

of construction will be plain carbon steel. Welds will be fully radiographed. A corrosion

allowance of 4 mm should be used.

Q.6 Elaborate on, Closures for Pressure Vessels.

Submit on or before 02/03/15.