Chapter 8: Vessels

Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers, 5th Edition

by Stephen Hall

Instructions
Don't overwrite the template!
Before doing anything, "Save-As" this file under a new name!!

The worksheet is locked.

Use the TAB key to move between fields.
When adding revisions, first unlock the sheet.
Tools-Protection-Unlock
There is no password.
Copy the appropriate revision triangle to the clipboard, then paste it where needed.
Use Visio or another drawing program to create the vessel sketch.
Paste it into the designated area; resize to fit.
Right click on the graphic and choose "Format Object".
Click the "Lines" tab; choose "No Line" to get rid of the border.

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CODE is normally ASME Sec VIII Div 1

STAMP is normally "yes"

If no jacket, put "N/A" in the jacket column.

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Head type could be ASME Dished, 2:1 elliptical, conical, etc.
Any field that is too small: put reference to note (e.g., "Note 1"); then put the information in the Notes section.

Choose the most descriptive materials of construction as possible, using ASTM numbers if known.
Nozzle types include:
RF = raised face
FF = flat face
FNPT = female normal pipe thread
TriClover = sanitary type clamp
or refer to Note

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Notes

Reference Drawing No.

Manufacturer
Manufacturer's Drawing No.
Code

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Operating Pressure, psig

Design Pressure, psig
Operating Temperature, deg F
Design Temperature, deg F
Relief Valve set pressure, psig
Corrosion Allowance, in
Position (horizontal/vertical)
Location (indoor/outdoor)
Height or Length (T-T), ft-in
Inside Diameter, ft-in
Head type
Jacket Type
Nominal Volume, gal
Specific Gravity of Fluid
Materials of Construction
Shell
Top Head
Bottom Head
Internals
Lining
Gaskets
Bolts
Finishes
Process wetted parts
Jacket wetted parts
Exterior
Supports
Insulation
Earthquake Zone
Design wind speed, mph
Internals
Nameplate

Stamp?
Shell

Jkt.

Shell

Jkt.

Item
A
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C
D
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Openings
Key

Number

Openings
Size/Type

Service

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Vessel Data
Operating Pressure, psig
Design Pressure, psig
Operating Temperature, deg F
Design Temperature, deg F

Equipment Number
Position (horizontal/vertical)
Location (indoor/outdoor)
Height or Length (T-T), ft-in
Inside Diameter, ft-in
Head type
Nominal Volume, gal

Material of Construction
Process

Description of mixing requirement:

Fluid Components
Liq/Solid
%

Component

Operation (batch/continuous)
Blending Time
Mixture Properties
Temperature, deg F
Specific Gravity
Viscosity, cP
pH
Solids
Density, lb/cu.ft.
Size
Settling Rate, ft/min.
Mechanical Requirements
Shaft
Shaft Seal
Length
Type
Diameter
Pressure
Coupling
Flush Fluid
Steady Bearing
Materials
Materials
Finish

Heat Transfer
Solids Suspension
Other

Impeller
Number
Type
Diameter
Mounting
Materials
Finish
Mounting Type
Motor Type

Area Classification
Power
Horsepower

Mounting Flange

Class
Volts
Calculated

Drive Type (direct, gear, bevel, etc.)

Notes

Electrical Requirements
Group
Division
Phases
Cycles
BHP
Nominal

Speed

Enclosure
Frame
RPM