Pressure vessels are specialized, enclosed containers designed to safely hold liquids, gases, or vapors at pressures significantly different from the ambient atmosphere. They are critical across industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, and are strictly regulated for safety.
Core Design & Types
Common Shapes: Usually cylindrical with domed ends (heads) or spherical, which distributes pressure evenly to prevent structural failure.
Vessel Types: Ranging from simple compressed air tanks to complex chemical reactors, heat exchangers, separators, and nuclear reactor vessels.
Materials Used
Vessels are constructed from materials specifically chosen to withstand extreme temperatures, corrosive fluids, and immense mechanical stress.
Standard materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and high-tech composites (like carbon fiber) for lightweight mobility.
