SCREENING METHOD FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS

CODE: ASME SEC VIII DIV-2

CLAUSE: 5.5.2.4 Fatigue Analysis Screening, Method B

Fatigue Curve
INPUT:
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION - SA240 304L(PLATE)
UNITS
S 91.7 Mpa Allowable stress at 400° C
UTS 482.7 Mpa Ultimate Tensile Strength
Sa 380 Mpa Stress amplitude obtained from Fatigue curve
250000 Hrs Minimum design life
72 Hrs Time taken for one cycle
NΔFP 3472 Cycles Design number of cycles
ΔPN 3 barg Maximum range of pressure fluctuation
P 5 barg Design Pressure
NΔP 3 Cycles Significant pressure fluctuation cycles
ΔTN 93 °C maximum temperature difference between
any two adjacent points
NΔTN 5 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
ΔTR 293 °C maximum range of temperature difference fluctuation
NΔTR 29 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
(Refer Table 5.8-Temperature Factors for Fatigue-Screening Criteria)
ΔTM 50 °C Temperature Difference between Shell & Tube sides
NΔTM 2 Cycles Temperature cycles between Shell & Tube sides
ΔSML 203.09 Mpa Equivalent Stress for mechanical loads excluding pressure
For calculation refer page no.5
NΔS 1 Cycles Corresponding mechanical load cycles
Eym (or) Ey1 2.00E+05 Mpa Young's modulus for SA240 304L
Eym (or) Ey1 2.00E+05 Mpa Young's modulus for SA516 GR.70
α1 1.80E-05 mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA240 304L
α2 1.37E-05 mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA516 GR.70

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OUTPUT:

STEP-1:
Evaluating permissible number of cycles(N)
As per ANNEX-F DESIGN FATIGUE CURVES-3-F.1.2(b)

N=10^x

Where,
X = exponent used to compute the permissible number of cycles.
Y = stress factor used to compute X.
ET= 2.00E+05 Mpa
ET = modulus of elasticity of the material under evaluation at the average
temperature of the cycle being evaluated

Y= 1.73

10^Y= 53.8

Since 10^Y>14.4

X= 3.98

N= 9441 CYCLES

STEP-2:

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 fatigue screening criteria factors, C1 and C2
Table 5.10, Fatigue-Screening Criteria Factors for Method B

C1= 3
C2= 2

STEP-3:

Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the design number of full-range pressure
cycles including startup and shutdown, NΔFP. If the following equation is satisfied, proceed to
Step 4; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3472 ≤ 9441

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-4

STEP-4:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of pressure fluctuation
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, ΔPN, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔP. Significant pressure fluctuation cycles are defined as cycles
where the pressure range exceeds Sa/3s times the design pressure. If the following equation is
satisfied, proceed to Step 5; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3 ≤ 20.71974

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-5

STEP-5:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum temperature difference
between any two adjacent points of the vessel during normal operation, and during startup and
shutdown operation, ΔTN, and the corresponding number of cycles, NΔTN. If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 6; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

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 93 ≤ 263.89

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-6

STEP-6:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of temperature
difference fluctuation, ΔTR, between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) of the vessel
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, and the corresponding number of
significant cycles, ΔNΔTR. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles for this Step
are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds Sas/2Eymα . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 7; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

293 ≤ 1530.56

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-7

STEP-7:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the range of temperature difference
fluctuation between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) for components fabricated
from different materials of construction during normal operation, ΔTM, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔTM. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles
for this Step are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 8; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

50 ≤ 441.86

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-8

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 Our requirement is SS to SS weld, So this case is not applicable
STEP-8:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the equivalent stress range computed from
the specified full range of mechanical loads, excluding pressure but including piping reactions,
ΔSML, and the corresponding number of significant cycles, NΔS . Significant mechanical
load range cycles for this Step are defined as cycles where the stress range exceeds Sas. If the
total specified number of significant load fluctuations exceeds the maximum number of cycles
on the applicable fatigue curve, the Sas value corresponding to the maximum number of cycles
defined on the fatigue curve shall be used. If the following equation is satisfied a fatigue
analysis is not required; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

203.09 ≤ 380

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED

Equivalent Stress for mechanical loads excluding pressure ΔSML:

Diameter Basis for Cylindrical Shell ID
Shell Corrosion Allowance 0.0000 mm.
Shell Diameter 1270.800 mm.
Shell Thickness 25.0000 mm.
Shell Stress Concentration Factor 1.000
Vessel Material SA-240 304L
Vessel Cold S.I. Allowable Smc 115.15 N./mm²
Vessel Hot S.I. Allowable Smh 91.62 N./mm²

Diameter Basis for Nozzle OD

Nozzle Corrosion Allowance 0.0000 mm.
Nozzle Diameter 639.600 mm.
Nozzle Thickness 25.0000 mm.
Nozzle Stress Concentration Factor 1.000
Nozzle Material SA-182 F304
Nozzle Cold S.I. Allowable SNmc 137.90 N./mm²
Nozzle Hot S.I. Allowable SNmh 106.79 N./mm²

Note:
External Forces and Moments in WRC 107/537 Convention:
These loads are assumed to be SUStained loads.

Design Internal Pressure Dp 5.06 bars

Radial Load P 2880.00 Kgf

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Circumferential Shear Vc 2800.00 Kgf
Longitudinal Shear Vl 2160.00 Kgf
Circumferential Moment Mc 6300.00 Kg-m.
Longitudinal Moment Ml 3546.00 Kg-m.
Torsional Moment Mt 5184.00 Kg-m.

Include Axial Pressure Thrust No

Include Pressure Stress Indices per Div. 2 No
Local Loads applied at end of Nozzle/Attachment No

Stress Computations at the Edge of the Nozzle:

Stress Attenuation Diameter (for Insert Plates) per WRC 297:

= NozzleOD + 2 * 1.65 * sqrt( Rmean( t - ca ) )
= 639.6 + 2 * 1.65 * sqrt( 647.9( 25.0 - 0.0 ) )
= 1059.589 mm.

WRC 297 Curve Access Parameters:

Vessel Mean Diameter (D) = 1295.800 mm.

Nozzle Outside Diameter (d) = 639.600 mm.
Vessel Thickness used (T) = 25.000 mm.
Nozzle Thickness used (t) = 25.000 mm.
T/t = 1.000
d/t = 25.584
Lambda = [(d/D)* (D/T)^(1/2)] = 3.554

Nr/P = 0.046
Mr/P = 0.091
M0/P = 0.030
N0/P = 0.116
MrD/Mc = 0.233
NrDL/Mc = 0.086
M0d/Mc = 0.082
N0DL/Mc = 0.114
MrD/Ml = 0.090
NrDL/Ml = 0.039
M0D/Ml = 0.031
N0DL/Ml = 0.139

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses Normal to Top Top Bottom Bottom
longitudinal plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Membrane (P ) -5 -5 -5 -5
Outplane Bending (P ) -8 8 -8 8

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Outplane Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Membrane (ML) -12 -12 12 12
Outplane Bending (ML) -15 15 15 -15
Normal Pressure Stress 12 13 12 13
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Outplane Stress Summary -28 20 27 12

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses parallel to Top Top Bottom Bottom
longitudinal plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Inplane Membrane (P ) -2 -2 -2 -2
Inplane Bending (P ) -24 24 -24 24
Inplane Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Membrane (ML) -3 -3 3 3
Inplane Bending (ML) -47 47 47 -47
Inplane Pressure Stress 6 6 6 6
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Inplane Stress Summary -70 72 30 -15

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Shear stress normal to Top Top Bottom Bottom
longitudinal plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Shear (Vc) 1 1 -1 -1
Outplane Shear (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Shear (Mt) 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 4 4 2 2

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stress Intensities Top Top Bottom Bottom
Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 71 72 31 27

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses Normal to Left Left Right Right
circumferential plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Membrane (P ) -5 -5 -5 -5
Outplane Bending (P ) -8 8 -8 8

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Outplane Membrane (Mc) -17 -17 17 17
Outplane Bending (Mc) -76 76 76 -76
Outplane Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Normal Pressure Stress 6 6 6 6
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Outplane Stress Summary -100 67 86 -49

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses parallel to Left Left Right Right
circumferential plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Inplane Membrane (P ) -2 -2 -2 -2
Inplane Bending (P ) -24 24 -24 24
Inplane Membrane (Mc) -13 -13 13 13
Inplane Bending (Mc) -215 215 215 -215
Inplane Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Pressure Stress 12 13 12 13
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Inplane Stress Summary -243 238 215 -166

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Shear stress normal to Left Left Right Right
circumferential plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Shear (Vc) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Shear (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Torsional Shear (Mt) 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 2 2 3 3

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stress Intensities Left Left Right Right
Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 243 238 215 167

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses in the Top Top Bottom Bottom
hoop direction) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hoop Membrane (P ) -5 -5 -5 -5
Hoop Bending (P ) 0 0 0 0

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Hoop Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Membrane (ML) -12 -12 12 12
Hoop Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Pressure Stress 6 7 6 7
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Hoop Stress Summary -10 -9 13 14

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses Normal to Top Top Bottom Bottom
pipe cross-section) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Axial Membrane (P ) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (P ) -18 18 -18 18
Axial Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Axial Membrane (ML) -4 -4 4 4
Axial Bending (ML) -37 37 37 -37
Axial Pressure Stress 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Axial Stress Summary -57 53 26 -11

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Shear stress) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shear due to (Vc) 1 1 -1 -1
Shear due to (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Shear due to Torsion 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 4 4 2 2

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stress Intensities Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 57 63 26 25

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses in the Left Left Right Right
hoop direction) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hoop Membrane (P ) -5 -5 -5 -5
Hoop Bending (P ) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Membrane (Mc) -17 -17 17 17
Hoop Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0

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Hoop Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Pressure Stress 6 7 6 7
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Hoop Stress Summary -16 -15 19 19

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses Normal to Left Left Right Right
pipe cross-section) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Axial Membrane (P ) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (P ) -18 18 -18 18
Axial Membrane (Mc) -8 -8 8 8
Axial Bending (Mc) -175 175 175 -175
Axial Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Axial Pressure Stress 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Axial Stress Summary -200 188 168 -145

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Shear stress) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shear due to (Vc) 0 0 0 0
Shear due to (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Shear due to Torsion 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 2 2 3 3

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stress Intensities Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 200 203 169 166

WRC 297 Stress Summations per ASME Sec. VIII Div. 2:

Vessel Stress Summation at Vessel-Nozzle Junction (N./mm²):

Type of | Stress Values at |

Stress Int. | |
Location | Au Al Bu Bl Cu Cl Du Dl |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Circ. Pm (SUS) | 12 13 12 13 12 13 12 13|
Circ. Pl (SUS) | -17 -17 7 7 -15 -15 11 11|
Circ. Q (SUS) | -23 23 7 -7 -239 239 191 -191|

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long. Pm (SUS) | 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6|
Long. Pl (SUS) | -5 -5 1 1 -22 -22 12 12|
Long. Q (SUS) | -71 71 23 -23 -84 84 68 -68|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shear Pm (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Shear Pl (SUS) | 1 1 -1 -1 0 0 0 0|
Shear Q (SUS) | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3|
Pm (SUS) | 12.0 13.0 12.0 13.0 12.0 13.0 12.0 13.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 6.3 5.4 19.1 20.1 16.0 16.0 23.0 24.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl+Q (Total)| 70.4 72.3 30.8 29.3 242.1 237.1 214.1 167.1|

Vessel Stress Summation Comparison (N./mm²):

Type of | Max. S.I. S.I. Allowable | Result |

Stress Int. | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm (SUS) | 13.00 91.62 | Passed |
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 24.00 137.43 | Passed |
Pm+Pl+Q (TOTAL)| 242.06 274.87 | Passed |

Because only sustained loads were specified, the Pm+Pl+Q allowable was 3 * Smh.

WRC 297 Stress Summations per ASME Sec. VIII Div. 2:

Nozzle Stress Summation at Vessel-Nozzle Junction (N./mm²):

Type of | Stress Values at |

Stress Int. | |
Location | Au Al Bu Bl Cu Cl Du Dl |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Circ. Pm (SUS) | 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7|
Circ. Pl (SUS) | -17 -17 7 7 -22 -22 12 12|
Circ. Q (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long. Pm (SUS) | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3|
Long. Pl (SUS) | -4 -4 4 4 -8 -8 8 8|
Long. Q (SUS) | -55 55 19 -19 -193 193 157 -157|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shear Pm (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Shear Pl (SUS) | 1 1 -1 -1 0 0 0 0|
Shear Q (SUS) | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3|
Pm (SUS) | 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Pm+Pl (SUS) | 11.1 10.1 13.2 14.1 16.0 15.0 18.0 19.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl+Q (Total)| 56.4 64.5 26.3 26.3 198.0 203.1 168.1 165.1|

Nozzle Stress Summation Comparison (N./mm²):

Type of | Max. S.I. S.I. Allowable | Result |

Stress Int. | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm (SUS) | 7.00 106.79 | Passed |
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 19.00 160.19 | Passed |
Pm+Pl+Q (TOTAL)| 203.09 320.38 | Passed |

Because only sustained loads were specified, the Pm+Pl+Q allowable was 3 * Smh.

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 SCREENING METHOD FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS
CODE: ASME SEC VIII DIV-2
CLAUSE: 5.5.2.4 Fatigue Analysis Screening, Method B

Fatigue Curve
INPUT:
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION - SA182 F304L(FLANGE)
UNITS
S 91.7 Mpa Allowable stress at 400° C
UTS 448.2 Mpa Ultimate Tensile Strength
Sa 380 Mpa Stress amplitude obtained from Fatigue curve
250000 Hrs Minimum design life
72 Hrs Time taken for one cycle
NΔFP 3472 Cycles Design number of cycles
ΔPN 3 barg Maximum range of pressure fluctuation
P 5 barg Design Pressure
NΔP 3 Cycles Significant pressure fluctuation cycles
ΔTN 93 °C maximum temperature difference between
any two adjacent points
NΔTN 5 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
ΔTR 293 °C maximum range of temperature difference fluctuation
NΔTR 29 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
(Refer Table 5.8-Temperature Factors for Fatigue-Screening Criteria)
ΔTM 50 °C Temperature Difference between Shell & Tube sides
NΔTM 2 Cycles Temperature cycles between Shell & Tube sides
ΔSML 111 Mpa Equivalent Stress for mechanical loads excluding pressure
For calculation refer page no.5
NΔS 1 Cycles Corresponding mechanical load cycles
Eym (or) Ey1 2.00E+05 Mpa Young's modulus for SA182 F304L
Eym (or) Ey1 2.00E+05 Mpa Young's modulus for SA516 GR.70
α1 1.80E-05 mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA182 F304L
α2 1.37E-05 mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA516 GR.70

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OUTPUT:

STEP-1:
Evaluating permissible number of cycles(N)
As per ANNEX-F DESIGN FATIGUE CURVES-3-F.1.2(b)

N=10^x

Where,
X = exponent used to compute the permissible number of cycles.
Y = stress factor used to compute X.
ET= 2.00E+05 Mpa
ET = modulus of elasticity of the material under evaluation at the average
temperature of the cycle being evaluated

Y= 1.73

10^Y= 53.8

Since 10^Y>14.4

X= 3.98

N= 9441 CYCLES

STEP-2:

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 fatigue screening criteria factors, C1 and C2
Table 5.10, Fatigue-Screening Criteria Factors for Method B

C1= 3
C2= 2

STEP-3:

Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the design number of full-range pressure
cycles including startup and shutdown, NΔFP. If the following equation is satisfied, proceed to
Step 4; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3472 ≤ 9441

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-4

STEP-4:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of pressure fluctuation
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, ΔPN, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔP. Significant pressure fluctuation cycles are defined as cycles
where the pressure range exceeds Sa/3s times the design pressure. If the following equation is
satisfied, proceed to Step 5; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3 ≤ 20.71974

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-5

STEP-5:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum temperature difference
between any two adjacent points of the vessel during normal operation, and during startup and
shutdown operation, ΔTN, and the corresponding number of cycles, NΔTN. If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 6; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

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 93 ≤ 263.89

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-6

STEP-6:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of temperature
difference fluctuation, ΔTR, between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) of the vessel
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, and the corresponding number of
significant cycles, ΔNΔTR. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles for this Step
are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds Sas/2Eymα . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 7; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

293 ≤ 1530.56

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-7

STEP-7:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the range of temperature difference
fluctuation between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) for components fabricated
from different materials of construction during normal operation, ΔTM, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔTM. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles
for this Step are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 8; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

50 ≤ 441.86

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-8

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 Our requirement is SS to SS weld, So this case is not applicable
STEP-8:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the equivalent stress range computed from
the specified full range of mechanical loads, excluding pressure but including piping reactions,
ΔSML, and the corresponding number of significant cycles, NΔS . Significant mechanical
load range cycles for this Step are defined as cycles where the stress range exceeds Sas. If the
total specified number of significant load fluctuations exceeds the maximum number of cycles
on the applicable fatigue curve, the Sas value corresponding to the maximum number of cycles
defined on the fatigue curve shall be used. If the following equation is satisfied a fatigue
analysis is not required; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

111 ≤ 380

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED

Equivalent Stress for mechanical loads excluding pressure ΔSML:

Diameter Basis for Cylindrical Shell ID
Shell Corrosion Allowance 0.0000 mm.
Shell Diameter 1270.800 mm.
Shell Thickness 25.0000 mm.
Shell Stress Concentration Factor 1.000
Vessel Material SA-240 304L
Vessel Cold S.I. Allowable Smc 115.15 N./mm²
Vessel Hot S.I. Allowable Smh 91.62 N./mm²

Diameter Basis for Nozzle OD

Nozzle Corrosion Allowance 0.0000 mm.
Nozzle Diameter 639.600 mm.
Nozzle Thickness 25.0000 mm.
Nozzle Stress Concentration Factor 1.000
Nozzle Material SA-182 F304
Nozzle Cold S.I. Allowable SNmc 137.90 N./mm²
Nozzle Hot S.I. Allowable SNmh 106.79 N./mm²

Note:
External Forces and Moments in WRC 107/537 Convention:
These loads are assumed to be SUStained loads.

Design Internal Pressure Dp 5.06 bars

Radial Load P 1000.00 Kgf
Circumferential Shear Vc 1000.00 Kgf
Longitudinal Shear Vl 1000.00 Kgf

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Circumferential Moment Mc 3700.00 Kg-m.
Longitudinal Moment Ml 1000.00 Kg-m.
Torsional Moment Mt 1000.00 Kg-m.

Include Axial Pressure Thrust No

Include Pressure Stress Indices per Div. 2 No
Local Loads applied at end of Nozzle/Attachment No

Stress Computations at the Edge of the Nozzle:

Stress Attenuation Diameter (for Insert Plates) per WRC 297:

= NozzleOD + 2 * 1.65 * sqrt( Rmean( t - ca ) )
= 639.6 + 2 * 1.65 * sqrt( 647.9( 25.0 - 0.0 ) )
= 1059.589 mm.

WRC 297 Curve Access Parameters:

Vessel Mean Diameter (D) = 1295.800 mm.

Nozzle Outside Diameter (d) = 639.600 mm.
Vessel Thickness used (T) = 25.000 mm.
Nozzle Thickness used (t) = 25.000 mm.
T/t = 1.000
d/t = 25.584
Lambda = [(d/D)* (D/T)^(1/2)] = 3.554

Nr/P = 0.046
Mr/P = 0.091
M0/P = 0.030
N0/P = 0.116
MrD/Mc = 0.233
NrDL/Mc = 0.086
M0d/Mc = 0.082
N0DL/Mc = 0.114
MrD/Ml = 0.090
NrDL/Ml = 0.039
M0D/Ml = 0.031
N0DL/Ml = 0.139

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses Normal to Top Top Bottom Bottom
longitudinal plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Membrane (P ) -1 -1 -1 -1
Outplane Bending (P ) -2 2 -2 2
Outplane Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0

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Outplane Membrane (ML) -3 -3 3 3
Outplane Bending (ML) -4 4 4 -4
Normal Pressure Stress 12 13 12 13
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Outplane Stress Summary 0 15 15 13

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses parallel to Top Top Bottom Bottom
longitudinal plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Inplane Membrane (P ) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Bending (P ) -8 8 -8 8
Inplane Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Bending (ML) -13 13 13 -13
Inplane Pressure Stress 6 6 6 6
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Inplane Stress Summary -17 26 11 1

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Shear stress normal to Top Top Bottom Bottom
longitudinal plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Shear (Vc) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Shear (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Shear (Mt) 0 0 0 0
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 0 0 0 0

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stress Intensities Top Top Bottom Bottom
Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 17 26 15 13

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses Normal to Left Left Right Right
circumferential plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Membrane (P ) -1 -1 -1 -1
Outplane Bending (P ) -2 2 -2 2
Outplane Membrane (Mc) -10 -10 10 10
Outplane Bending (Mc) -44 44 44 -44

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Outplane Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Normal Pressure Stress 6 6 6 6
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Outplane Stress Summary -53 41 56 -27

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses parallel to Left Left Right Right
circumferential plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Inplane Membrane (P ) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Bending (P ) -8 8 -8 8
Inplane Membrane (Mc) -7 -7 7 7
Inplane Bending (Mc) -126 126 126 -126
Inplane Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Inplane Pressure Stress 12 13 12 13
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Inplane Stress Summary -131 139 138 -98

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Shear stress normal to Left Left Right Right
circumferential plane) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Outplane Shear (Vc) 0 0 0 0
Outplane Shear (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Torsional Shear (Mt) 0 0 0 0
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 0 0 0 0

Vessel Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stress Intensities Left Left Right Right
Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 131 139 138 98

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses in the Top Top Bottom Bottom
hoop direction) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hoop Membrane (P ) -1 -1 -1 -1
Hoop Bending (P ) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0

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Hoop Membrane (ML) -3 -3 3 3
Hoop Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Pressure Stress 6 7 6 7
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Hoop Stress Summary 1 2 8 9

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stresses Normal to Top Top Bottom Bottom
pipe cross-section) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Axial Membrane (P ) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (P ) -6 6 -6 6
Axial Membrane (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Axial Membrane (ML) -1 -1 1 1
Axial Bending (ML) -10 10 10 -10
Axial Pressure Stress 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Axial Stress Summary -14 18 8 0

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Shear stress) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shear due to (Vc) 0 0 0 0
Shear due to (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Shear due to Torsion 0 0 0 0
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 0 0 0 0

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

LONGITUDINAL PLANE Au Al Bu Bl
(Stress Intensities Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 16 18 8 9

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses in the Left Left Right Right
hoop direction) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hoop Membrane (P ) -1 -1 -1 -1
Hoop Bending (P ) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Membrane (Mc) -10 -10 10 10
Hoop Bending (Mc) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Hoop Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0

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Hoop Pressure Stress 6 7 6 7
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Hoop Stress Summary -5 -4 15 16

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stresses Normal to Left Left Right Right
pipe cross-section) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Axial Membrane (P ) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (P ) -6 6 -6 6
Axial Membrane (Mc) -5 -5 5 5
Axial Bending (Mc) -103 103 103 -103
Axial Membrane (ML) 0 0 0 0
Axial Bending (ML) 0 0 0 0
Axial Pressure Stress 3 3 3 3
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Axial Stress Summary -111 107 105 -88

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Shear stress) Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shear due to (Vc) 0 0 0 0
Shear due to (Vl) 0 0 0 0
Shear due to Torsion 0 0 0 0
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Shear Stress Summary 0 0 0 0

Nozzle Stresses (N./mm²):

CIRCUMFERENTIAL PLANE Cu Cl Du Dl
(Stress Intensities Outside Inside Outside Inside
-----------------------------------------------------------
Two * Max Shear Stress 111 112 105 104

WRC 297 Stress Summations per ASME Sec. VIII Div. 2:

Vessel Stress Summation at Vessel-Nozzle Junction (N./mm²):

Type of | Stress Values at |

Stress Int. | |
Location | Au Al Bu Bl Cu Cl Du Dl |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Circ. Pm (SUS) | 12 13 12 13 12 13 12 13|
Circ. Pl (SUS) | -4 -4 2 2 -7 -7 7 7|
Circ. Q (SUS) | -6 6 2 -2 -134 134 118 -118|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long. Pm (SUS) | 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6|

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Long. Pl (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 -11 -11 9 9|
Long. Q (SUS) | -21 21 5 -5 -46 46 42 -42|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shear Pm (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Shear Pl (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Shear Q (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Pm (SUS) | 12.0 13.0 12.0 13.0 12.0 13.0 12.0 13.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 8.0 9.0 14.0 15.0 10.0 11.0 19.0 20.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl+Q (Total)| 17.0 27.0 16.0 13.0 129.0 140.0 137.0 98.0|

Vessel Stress Summation Comparison (N./mm²):

Type of | Max. S.I. S.I. Allowable | Result |

Stress Int. | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm (SUS) | 13.00 91.62 | Passed |
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 20.00 137.43 | Passed |
Pm+Pl+Q (TOTAL)| 140.00 274.87 | Passed |

Because only sustained loads were specified, the Pm+Pl+Q allowable was 3 * Smh.

WRC 297 Stress Summations per ASME Sec. VIII Div. 2:

Nozzle Stress Summation at Vessel-Nozzle Junction (N./mm²):

Type of | Stress Values at |

Stress Int. | |
Location | Au Al Bu Bl Cu Cl Du Dl |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Circ. Pm (SUS) | 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7|
Circ. Pl (SUS) | -4 -4 2 2 -11 -11 9 9|
Circ. Q (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long. Pm (SUS) | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3|
Long. Pl (SUS) | -1 -1 1 1 -5 -5 5 5|
Long. Q (SUS) | -16 16 4 -4 -109 109 97 -97|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shear Pm (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Shear Pl (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Shear Q (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0|
Pm (SUS) | 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 2.0 3.0 8.0 9.0 5.0 4.0 15.0 16.0|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Pm+Pl+Q (Total)| 16.0 18.0 8.0 9.0 111.0 111.0 105.0 105.0|

Nozzle Stress Summation Comparison (N./mm²):

Type of | Max. S.I. S.I. Allowable | Result |

Stress Int. | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm (SUS) | 7.00 106.79 | Passed |
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 16.00 160.19 | Passed |
Pm+Pl+Q (TOTAL)| 111.00 320.38 | Passed |

Because only sustained loads were specified, the Pm+Pl+Q allowable was 3 * Smh.

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 SCREENING METHOD FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS
CODE: ASME SEC VIII DIV-2
CLAUSE: 5.5.2.4 Fatigue Analysis Screening, Method B

Fatigue Curve
INPUT:
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION - SA213 TP304L(TUBES)
UNITS
S 91.7 Mpa Allowable stress at 400° C
UTS 482.4 Mpa Ultimate Tensile Strength
Sa 380 Mpa Stress amplitude obtained from Fatigue curve
250000 Hrs Minimum design life
72 Hrs Time taken for one cycle
NΔFP 3472 Cycles Design number of cycles
ΔPN 3 barg Maximum range of pressure fluctuation
P 5 barg Design Pressure
NΔP 3 Cycles Significant pressure fluctuation cycles
ΔTN 93 °C maximum temperature difference between
any two adjacent points
NΔTN 5 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
ΔTR 293 °C maximum range of temperature difference fluctuation
NΔTR 29 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
(Refer Table 5.8-Temperature Factors for Fatigue-Screening Criteria)
ΔTM - °C Temperature Difference between Shell & Tube sides
NΔTM 2 Cycles Temperature cycles between Shell & Tube sides
ΔSML - Mpa Equivalent Stress for mechanical loads excluding pressure
For calculation refer page no.5
NΔS - Cycles Corresponding mechanical load cycles
Eym (or) Ey1 2.00E+05 Mpa Young's modulus for SA213 TP304L
Eym (or) Ey1 - Mpa Young's modulus for SA516 GR.70
α1 1.80E-05 mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA213 TP304L
α2 - mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA516 GR.70

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OUTPUT:

STEP-1:
Evaluating permissible number of cycles(N)
As per ANNEX-F DESIGN FATIGUE CURVES-3-F.1.2(b)

N=10^x

Where,
X = exponent used to compute the permissible number of cycles.
Y = stress factor used to compute X.
ET= 2.00E+05 Mpa
ET = modulus of elasticity of the material under evaluation at the average
temperature of the cycle being evaluated

Y= 1.73

10^Y= 53.8

Since 10^Y>14.4

X= 3.98

N= 9441 CYCLES

STEP-2:

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 fatigue screening criteria factors, C1 and C2
Table 5.10, Fatigue-Screening Criteria Factors for Method B

C1= 3
C2= 2

STEP-3:

Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the design number of full-range pressure
cycles including startup and shutdown, NΔFP. If the following equation is satisfied, proceed to
Step 4; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3472 ≤ 9441

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-4

STEP-4:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of pressure fluctuation
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, ΔPN, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔP. Significant pressure fluctuation cycles are defined as cycles
where the pressure range exceeds Sa/3s times the design pressure. If the following equation is
satisfied, proceed to Step 5; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3 ≤ 20.71974

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-5

STEP-5:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum temperature difference
between any two adjacent points of the vessel during normal operation, and during startup and
shutdown operation, ΔTN, and the corresponding number of cycles, NΔTN. If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 6; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

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 93 ≤ 263.89

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-6

STEP-6:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of temperature
difference fluctuation, ΔTR, between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) of the vessel
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, and the corresponding number of
significant cycles, ΔNΔTR. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles for this Step
are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds Sas/2Eymα . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 7; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

293 ≤ 1530.56

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-7

STEP-7:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the range of temperature difference
fluctuation between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) for components fabricated
from different materials of construction during normal operation, ΔTM, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔTM. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles
for this Step are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 8; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

- ≤ #VALUE!

#VALUE!

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 Our requirement is SS to SS weld, So this case is not applicable
STEP-8:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the equivalent stress range computed from
the specified full range of mechanical loads, excluding pressure but including piping reactions,
ΔSML, and the corresponding number of significant cycles, NΔS . Significant mechanical
load range cycles for this Step are defined as cycles where the stress range exceeds Sas. If the
total specified number of significant load fluctuations exceeds the maximum number of cycles
on the applicable fatigue curve, the Sas value corresponding to the maximum number of cycles
defined on the fatigue curve shall be used. If the following equation is satisfied a fatigue
analysis is not required; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

- ≤ #VALUE!

#VALUE!
Mechanical load is not applicable for Tubes

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 SCREENING METHOD FOR FATIGUE ANALYSIS
CODE: ASME SEC VIII DIV-2
CLAUSE: 5.5.2.4 Fatigue Analysis Screening, Method B

Fatigue Curve
INPUT:
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION - SA182 F304L(TUBESHEET)
UNITS
S 91.7 Mpa Allowable stress at 400° C
UTS 448.2 Mpa Ultimate Tensile Strength
Sa 380 Mpa Stress amplitude obtained from Fatigue curve
250000 Hrs Minimum design life
72 Hrs Time taken for one cycle
NΔFP 3472 Cycles Design number of cycles
ΔPN 3 barg Maximum range of pressure fluctuation
P 5 barg Design Pressure
NΔP 3 Cycles Significant pressure fluctuation cycles
ΔTN 93 °C maximum temperature difference between
any two adjacent points
NΔTN 5 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
ΔTR 293 °C maximum range of temperature difference fluctuation
NΔTR 29 Cycles Significant temperature fluctuation cycles
(Refer Table 5.8-Temperature Factors for Fatigue-Screening Criteria)
ΔTM 50 °C Temperature Difference between Shell & Tube sides
NΔTM 2 Cycles Temperature cycles between Shell & Tube sides
ΔSML - Mpa Equivalent Stress for mechanical loads excluding pressure
For calculation refer page no.5
NΔS - Cycles Corresponding mechanical load cycles
Eym (or) Ey1 2.00E+05 Mpa Young's modulus for SA182 F304L
Eym (or) Ey1 2.00E+05 Mpa Young's modulus for SA516 GR.70
α1 1.80E-05 mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA182 F304L
α2 1.37E-05 mm/mm/°C Thermal expansion coefficient of SA516 GR.70

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OUTPUT:

STEP-1:
Evaluating permissible number of cycles(N)
As per ANNEX-F DESIGN FATIGUE CURVES-3-F.1.2(b)

N=10^x

Where,
X = exponent used to compute the permissible number of cycles.
Y = stress factor used to compute X.
ET= 2.00E+05 Mpa
ET = modulus of elasticity of the material under evaluation at the average
temperature of the cycle being evaluated

Y= 1.73

10^Y= 53.8

Since 10^Y>14.4

X= 3.98

N= 9441 CYCLES

STEP-2:

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 fatigue screening criteria factors, C1 and C2
Table 5.10, Fatigue-Screening Criteria Factors for Method B

C1= 3
C2= 2

STEP-3:

Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the design number of full-range pressure
cycles including startup and shutdown, NΔFP. If the following equation is satisfied, proceed to
Step 4; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3472 ≤ 9441

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-4

STEP-4:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of pressure fluctuation
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, ΔPN, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔP. Significant pressure fluctuation cycles are defined as cycles
where the pressure range exceeds Sa/3s times the design pressure. If the following equation is
satisfied, proceed to Step 5; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

3 ≤ 20.71974

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-5

STEP-5:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum temperature difference
between any two adjacent points of the vessel during normal operation, and during startup and
shutdown operation, ΔTN, and the corresponding number of cycles, NΔTN. If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 6; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

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 93 ≤ 263.89

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-6

STEP-6:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the maximum range of temperature
difference fluctuation, ΔTR, between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) of the vessel
during normal operation, excluding startups and shutdowns, and the corresponding number of
significant cycles, ΔNΔTR. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles for this Step
are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds Sas/2Eymα . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 7; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

293 ≤ 1530.56

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-7

STEP-7:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the range of temperature difference
fluctuation between any two adjacent points (see 5.5.2.3, Step 4) for components fabricated
from different materials of construction during normal operation, ΔTM, and the corresponding
number of significant cycles, NΔTM. Significant temperature difference fluctuation cycles
for this Step are defined as cycles where the temperature range exceeds . If the following
equation is satisfied, proceed to Step 8; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel
is required.

50 ≤ 441.86

FATIGUE ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED,PROCEED TO STEP-8

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STEP-8:
Based on the load histogram in Step 1, determine the equivalent stress range computed from
the specified full range of mechanical loads, excluding pressure but including piping reactions,
ΔSML, and the corresponding number of significant cycles, NΔS . Significant mechanical
load range cycles for this Step are defined as cycles where the stress range exceeds Sas. If the
total specified number of significant load fluctuations exceeds the maximum number of cycles
on the applicable fatigue curve, the Sas value corresponding to the maximum number of cycles
defined on the fatigue curve shall be used. If the following equation is satisfied a fatigue
analysis is not required; otherwise, a detailed fatigue analysis of the vessel is required.

- ≤ #VALUE!

#VALUE!

This step is not applicable for Tubesheet

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