Thin cylindrical shells – calculator

Use the following calculator to determine the cylindrical shell thickness due to internal pressure.

This calculation is based on UG-27 of ASME Section VIII, Division 1.

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Min Shell Thickness (Cylindrical Pressure Vessel)

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Inputs

Internal design pressure (psi) *

Internal radius (inches) *

Maximum allowable stress (psi) *

Joint efficiency *

Corrosion allowance (inches)

Outputs

Minimum design wall thickness (inches)