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Preface

Designers of pressure vessels and related equipment frequently have design infor-
mation scattered among numerous books, periodicals, journals, and old notes. Then,
when faced with a particular problem, they spend hours researching its solution only to
discover the execution may have been rather simple. This book can eliminate those
hours of research by probiding a step-by-step approach to the problems most fre-
quently encountered in the design of pressure vessels.
This book makes no claim to originality other than that of format. The material is
organized in the most concise and functionally useful manner. Whenever possible,
credit has been given to the original sources.
Although eve^ effort has been made to obtain the most accurate data and solutions,
it is the nature of engineering that certain simplifying assumptions be made. Solutions
achie\7ed should be viewed in this light, and where judgments are required, they should
be made with due consideration.
Many experienced designers will have already performed many of the calculations
outlined in this book, but will find the approach slightly different. All procedures have
been developed and proven, using actual design problems. The procedures are easily
repeatable to ensure consistency of execution. They also can be modified to incorpo-
rate changes in codes, standards, contracts, or local requirements. Everything required
for the solution of an individual problem is contained in the procedure.
This book may be used directly to solve problems, as a guideline, as a logical
approach to problems, or as a check to alternative design methods. If more detailed
solutions are required, the approach shown can be amplified where required.
The user of this book should be advised that any code formulas or references should
always be checked against the latest editions of codes, Le., ASME Section VIII,
Division 1, Uniform Building Code, arid ASCE 7-95. These codes are continually
updated and revised to incorporate the latest available data.
1 am grateful to all those who have contributed information and advice to make this
book possible, and invite any suggestions readers may make concerning corrections or
additions.
Dennis H. Moss

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