Dear All,
I have a SS 304 Tank of Dia 2950 mm and Heigth (TL to TL) 4250mm.
The tank has a toriconical bottom with half apex angle of 75 degree.
The tank is subjected to atmosphereic pressure. Design temp = 110 deg cen
The tank is supported on 4 legs of 200 NB Sch 40.
The shell thickness = 04mm, bottom cone = 04 mm (Nominal)
Due to the static head of 4.25 mtrs, the bottom cone to shell junction is failing under discontinuity stresses.
Should I provide a knuckle radius as mentioned in ASME section VIII Div:01?
(For diamter of 2950mm knuckle radius comes to be around 177mm)
Please help.
Regards
ASD23789